1941 - One of the greatest aurora borealis or northern lights ever observed in the central Atlantic and mid-central portions of the U.S. occurred on the night of September 18-19th. The displays continued from twilight until just before dawn and were observed as far south as Florida and southern California.
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Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 2 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Richmond (river locks)
(1.5 miles away)
Richmond Deepwater Terminal, James River
(4.4 miles away)
Wed's High Temperature
114 at Death Valley, CA
Thu's Low Temperature
19 at Peter Sinks, UT