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 chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny. High near 94, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sat's High Temperature
105 at 4 Miles South Of Tolleson, AZ
Sun's Low Temperature
22 at East Haven, VT