1900 - The greatest weather disaster in U.S. records occurred when a hurricane struck Galveston TX. A tide fifteen feet high washed over the island demolishing or carrying away buildings, and drowning more than 6000 persons. The hurricane destroyed more than 3600 houses, and total damage was more than thirty million dollars. Winds to 120 mph, and a twenty foot storm surge accompanied the hurricane. Following the storm, the surf was three hundred feet inland from the former water line. The hurricane claimed another 1200 lives outside of the Galveston area.
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Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
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Day: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Mon's High Temperature
110 at Death Valley, CA
Mon's Low Temperature
27 at 7 Miles South Southeast Of Moddersville, MI and 5 Miles East Of Davis, WV and 14 Miles West Southwest Of Mackay, ID