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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Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. South southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Day: Rain likely before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. North wind around 3 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 49. North northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Night: Clear, with a low around 53.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Day: A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sat's High Temperature
105 at 4 Miles South Of Tolleson, AZ
Sat's Low Temperature
24 at 14 Miles West Southwest Of Mackay, ID