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 63. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Cape May, ferry terminal
(1.4 miles away)
North Highlands Beach
(2.1 miles away)
Cape May Point, Sunset Beach
(3 miles away)
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