1938 - A great hurricane smashed into Long Island and bisected New England causing a massive forest blowdown and widespread flooding. Winds gusted to 186 mph at Blue Hill MA, and a storm surge of nearly thirty feet caused extensive flooding along the coast of Rhode Island. The hurricane killed 600 persons and caused 500 million dollars damage. The hurricane, which lasted twelve days, destroyed 275 million trees. Hardest hit were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Long Island NY. The ""Long Island Express"" produced gargantuan waves with its 150 mph winds, waves which smashed against the New England shore with such force that earthquake-recording machines on the Pacific coast clearly showed the shock of each wave.
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Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then areas of fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. Southwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Day: Areas of fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 0 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 0 mph.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 0 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sat's High Temperature
105 at 4 Miles South Of Tolleson, AZ
Sat's Low Temperature
24 at 14 Miles West Southwest Of Mackay, ID