1927 - An outbreak of tornadoes from Oklahoma to Indiana caused 81 deaths and 25 million dollars damage. A tornadocut an eight-mile long path across Saint Louis MO, to Granite City IL, killing 79 persons. The damage path at times was a mile and a quarter in width. The storm followed a similar path to tornadoes which struck in 1871, 1896, and 1959.
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Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Night: Clear, with a low around 63.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Night: Clear, with a low around 64.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Night: Clear, with a low around 65.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sun's High Temperature
99 at Rio Grande Village, TX
Sun's Low Temperature
23 at 32 Miles West-southwest Of Bynum, MT
Electra is a city in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area. The population was 2,292 at the 2020 census., down from 2,791 in 2010. Electra claims the title of Pump Jack Capital of Texas, a title made official by the state in 2001, and has celebrated an annual Pump Jack Festival since 2002. It was named in honor of Electra Waggoner, an heiress to the Waggoner Ranch. Electra is also known for its Grand Theatre which was refurbished and now a functioning theater.
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