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: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 75.
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