TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Saturday October 17, 2026.
This is the 290th day of the year, there are 75 days left.

On this day...
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website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1781 General Cornwallis attempted to escape encirclement by
crossing York River, "but a violent storm arose"
dispersing his boats causing him to ask for an armistice.
In 1910 A hurricane made a loop off the southwest coast
of Florida. Winds above 100 mph were reported at
Fort Myers FL, and the barometric pressure at Sand Key
reached 28.40 inches.
In 1950 Small but powerful Hurricane King struck Miami FL.
The hurricane packed winds to 122 mph, with gusts to 150
mph. Hurricane King then moved up the Florida peninsula
to Georgia. Four persons were killed and damage was 28
million dollars.
In 1971 Great balls of fire were observed just ahead of a tornado
moving down the main street of Wray CO. However, little
other electrical activity accompanied the storm. Nine
persons were injured in the tornado, all at a trailer
court at the edge of town.
In 1984 A snowstorm struck northern Utah producing a record
18 inches in 24 hours at Salt Lake City, and 40 inches at
the nearby Alta Ski Resort. The town of Magna, located
ten miles west of Salt Lake City, did not receive any
snow at all. The storm was responsible for a fifty
vehicle pile-up along Interstate 15 near Farmington UT.
In 1987 It was a great day for an Oktoberfest, or to enjoy the
colors of autumn, as much of the nation enjoyed sunny and
mild weather. Columbia SC dipped to 34 degrees marking
their third morning in a row of record cold. Bakersfield
CA reached 80 degrees for the 143rd day in a row to break
a record established in 1940.
In 1988 Thunderstorms produced severe weather in the Middle
Mississippi Valley and the Lower Ohio Valley. Severe
thunderstorms spawned three tornadoes in Indiana,
including one which injured four persons. Strong
thunderstorm winds at Connerville IN caused three million
dollars damage. Thunderstorms in Illinois produced hail
two inches in diameter at Colfax.
In 1989 Showers and thunderstorms representing the remnants of
Hurricane Jerry deluged southeast Kentucky with four
to six inches of rain in 18 to 24 hours, resulting in
widespread flash flooding. Flooding resulted in more
than five million dollars damage. Temperatures again
warmed into the 80s and lower 90s in the southeastern
U.S. Lakeland FL and Orlando FL reported record highs of
95 degrees.
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TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Sunday October 18, 2026.
This is the 291st day of the year, there are 74 days left.

On this day...
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website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1906 A hurricane struck South Florida drowning 124 persons
stranded in the Florida Keys.
In 1910 Northeast winds as high as 70 mph (from a hurricane
moving northward up the Florida peninsula) carried water
out of Tampa Bay and the Hillsboro River. The water
level lowered to nine feet below mean low water. Forty
ships were grounded.
In 1911 The Athletics and NY Giants waited out a 6-day rain delay,
the longest rain delay in the history of the World Series.
In 1930 A big early season lake effect snowburst on the
lee shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario produced
47 inches at Governeur NY and 48 inches just south
of Buffalo.
In 1988 Eight cities in the southwestern U.S. reported record
high temperatures for the date, including Red Bluff CA
with a reading of 96 degrees.
In 1989 Unseasonably cold air began to invade the central and
eastern U.S. Light snow fell across northern Maine, and
snow was also reported in the Great Lakes Region,
including the Chicago area. Bismarck ND was the cold
spot in the nation with a low of 9 degrees above zero.
Five cities in Florida reported record high readings for
the date, as temperatures warmed above 80 degrees. Miami
FL reported a record high of 90 degrees.
In 2004 Severe thunderstorms erupted across Arkansas and Missouri
spreading eastward into the Mississippi, and Tennessee
Valley...with several tornadoes, along with reports of
hail and strong winds reported. In Potosi, MO several
people were trapped in a lumberyard from tornadic winds.
Significant damage occurred at the Stuttgart, AR Airport.
Tragically, there were also several reports of injuries
and fatalities. Torrential rains and flash flooding also
occured across several areas, including central Arkansas.
Severe weather continued on the 19th across Tennessee,
Mississippi, and Alabama, with more tornadic storms.
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TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday October 20, 2026.
This is the 293rd day of the year, there are 72 days left.

On this day...
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weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1770 An exceedingly great storm struck eastern New England
causing extensive coastal damage from Massachusetts to
Maine, and the highest tide in 47 years.
In 1983 Remnants of Pacific Hurricane Tico caused extensive
flooding in central and south central Oklahoma. Oklahoma
City set daily rainfall records with 1.45 inch on the
19th and 6.28 inches on the 20th. (17th-21st)
In 1987 Cold arctic air invaded the Upper Midwest, and squalls in
the Lake Superior snowbelt produced heavy snow in eastern
Ashland County and northern Iron County of Wisconsin.
Totals ranged up to 18 inches at Mellen. In the western
U.S., the record high of 69 degrees at Seattle WA was
their twenty-fifth of the year, the highest number of
record highs for any given year. Bakersfield CA reported
a record 146 days in a row with daily highs 80 degrees or
above.
In 1988 Unseasonably warm weather continued in the western U.S.
In California, afternoon highs of 96 degrees at Redding
and Red Bluff were records for the date.
In 1989 Forty-nine cities reported record low temperatures for
the date as readings dipped into the 20s and 30s across
much of the south central and southeastern U.S. Lows of
32 at Lake Charles LA and 42 at Lakeland FL were records
for October, and Little Rock AR reported their earliest
freeze of record. Snow blanketed the higher elevations
of Georgia and the Carolinas. Melbourne FL dipped to 47
degrees shortly before midnight to surpass the record low
established that morning. Showers and thunderstorms brought
heavy rain to parts of the northeastern U.S. Autumn leaves
on the ground clogged drains and dtiches causing flooding.
Up to 4.10 inches of rain soaked southern Vermont in three
days. Flood waters washed 600 feet of railroad track,
resulting in a train derailment.
In 1991 Strong Diablo winds fanned a small brush fire into an inferno
that destroyed over 3300 homes in Oakland and Berkeley.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Wednesday October 21, 2026.
This is the 294th day of the year, there are 71 days left.

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In 1934 A severe windstorm lashed the northern Pacific coast. In
Washington State, the storm claimed the lives of
22 persons, and caused 1.7 million dollars damage, mostly
to timber. Winds, gusting to 87 mph at North Head WA,
produced waves twenty feet high.
In 1957 The second in a series of unusual October storms hit
southern California causing widespread thunderstorms.
Santa Maria was drenched with 1.13 inches of rain in two
hours. Hail drifted to 18 inches in East Los Angeles.
Waterspouts were sighted off Point Mugu and Oceanside.
(20th-21st)
In 1987 Cold arctic air continued to invade the central U.S.
Eleven record lows were reported in the Great Plains
Region, including lows of 12 at Valentine NE, and
9 at Aberdeen SD. Temperatures warmed rapidly during the
day in the Southern and Central Plains Region. Goodland
KS warmed from a morning low of 24 degrees to an
afternoon high of 75 degrees.
In 1988 Joan, the last hurricane of the season, neared the coast
of Nicaragua packing 125 mph winds. Joan claimed more
than 200 lives as she moved over Central America, and
total damage approached 1.5 billion dollars. Crossing
more than 40 degrees of longitude, Hurricane Joan never
strayed even one degree from the 12 degree north
parallel.
In 1989 Unseasonably cold weather continued to grip the south
central and southeastern U.S. Twenty cities reported
record low temperatures for the date, including Calico
Rock AR with a reading of 26 degrees, and Daytona Beach
FL with a low of 41 degrees. Squalls in the Great Lakes
Region finally came to an end, but not before leaving
Marquette MI buried under 12.7 inches of snow, a record
24 hour total for October.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Thursday October 22, 2026.
This is the 295th day of the year, there are 70 days left.

On this day...
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website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1965 The temperature soared to 104 degrees at San Diego CA.
Southern California was in the midst of a late October
heat wave that year. Los Angeles had ten consecutive
days with afternoon highs reaching 100 degrees.
In 1985 A guest on the top floor of a hotel in Seattle WA was
seriously injured while talking on the phone when
lightning struck. Several persons are killed each year
when the electrical charge from a lightning bolt travels
via telephone wiring.
In 1987 Yakutat AK surpassed their previous all-time yearly
precipitation total of 190 inches. Monthly records
were set in June with 17 inches, in September with
70 inches, and in October with more than 40 inches.
Twenty-two cities in the eastern U.S., most in the
southeast, reported record low temperatures for the date.
Morning lows of 30 at Athens GA, 28 at Birmingham AL, and
23 at Pinson AL, were the coldest of record for so early
in the season. Showers produced heavy rain in southern
California, with amounts ranging up to five inches at
Blue Jay. Flash flooding resulted in two deaths, ten
injuries, and more than a million dollars damage.
In 1988 A "nor'easter" swept across the coast of New England.
Winds gusted to 75 mph, and large waves and high tides
caused extensive shoreline flooding. A heavy wet snow
blanketed much of eastern New York State, with a foot of
snow reported in Lewis County.
In 1989 A storm system moving out of the Gulf of Alaska brought
rain to the Northern and Central Pacific Coast Region,
with snow in some of the mountains of Oregon, and wind
gusts to 60 mph along the Oregon coast. Six cities in
Florida reported record low temperatures for the date,
including Tallahassee with a reading of 34 degrees.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Friday October 23, 2026.
This is the 296th day of the year, there are 69 days left.

On this day...
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weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1761 A hurricane struck southeastern New England. It was the
most violent in thirty years. Thousands of trees blocked
roads in Massachsuetts and Rhode Island.
In 1843 "Indian Summer" was routed by cold and snow that brought
sleighing from the Poconos to Vermont. A foot of snow
blanketed Haverhill NH and Newberry VT, and 18 to 24
inches were reported in some of the higher elevations.
Snow stayed on the ground until the next spring. (22nd-
23rd)
In 1987 Thirteen cities in the southeastern U.S. reported record
low temperatures for the date. It marked the sixth
record low of the month for Greer SC and Columbia SC, and
the ninth of the month for Montgomery AL. Showers and
thunderstorms deluged Corpus Christi TX with five inches
of rain. Winnemucca NV reported their first measurable
rain in ninety-two days, and Yakima WA reported a record
96 days in a row without measurable rainfall.
In 1988 Denver CO reported their first freeze of the autumn, and
Chicago IL reported their first snow. In Texas,
afternoon highs of 93 degrees at Austin and San Antonio
were records for the date.
In 1989 A storm moving out of the Gulf of Alaska brought rain and
high winds to the Central Pacific Coast Region. High
winds in Nevada gusted to 67 mph at Reno, and
thunderstorms around Redding CA produced wind gusts to 66
mph. Locally heavy rains in the San Francisco area
caused numerous mudslides, adding insult to injury for
earthquake victims.
In 2015 Category 5 Hurricane Patricia, in the Eastern Pacific
basin, became the strongest hurricane ever recorded in
the National Hurricane Center's area of responsibility,
with data reported by Hurricane Hunter Aircraft, of 200
mph winds, gusts to 245 mph, and a central pressure of
879 millibars, or 25.96 inches. The remnants of Patricia
caused widespread, extensive flooding across south Texas
just days after landfall in southwest Mexico.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Saturday October 24, 2026.
This is the 297th day of the year, there are 68 days left.

On this day...
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weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1785 A four day rain swelled the Merrimack River in New
Hampshire and Massachusetts to the greatest height of
record causing extensive damage to bridges and mills.
In 1878 A hurricane produced widespread damage across North
Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. At Philadelphia PA, the hurricane was the
worst of record.
In 1937 A snow squall in Buffalo NY tied up traffic in six inches
of slush.
In 1947 The Bar Harbor holocaust occurred in Maine when forest
fires consumed homes and a medical research institute.
The fires claimed 17 lives, and caused thirty million
dollars damage.
In 1951 Sacramento CA reported a barometric pressure reading of
29.42 inches, to establish a record for October.
In 1969 Unseasonably cold air gripped the northeastern U.S. Lows
of 10 degrees at Concord NH and 6 degrees at Albany NY
established October records.
In 1973 (23rd-24th) Smoke from garbage dump & swamp fires combined
with moist air to produce dense fog along the NJ Turnpike.
In 1987 Snow fell across northeastern Minnesota and northwest
Wisconsin overnight, with five inches reported at Poplar
Lake MN and Gunflint Trail MN. Thunderstorm rains caused
flash flooding in south central Arizona, with street
flooding reported around Las Vegas NV. Strong
northwesterly winds gusting to 50 mph downed some trees
and power lines in western Pennsylvania and the northern
panhandle of West Virginia.
In 1988 Strong winds circulating around a deep low pressure
centered produced snow squalls in the Great Lakes Region,
with six inches reported at Ironwood MI. Wind gusts to
80 mph were reported at State College PA.
In 1989 A storm in the western U.S. produced up to three feet of
snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe, with 21 inches
reported at Donner Summit. Thunderstorms in northern
California produced 3.36 inches of rain at Redding to
establish a 24 hour record for October, and bring their
rainfall total for the month to a record 5.11 inches.
Chiefly "Indian Summer" type weather prevailed across the
rest of the nation. Fifteen cities in the north central
U.S. reported record high temperatures for the date as
readings soared into the 70s and 80s. Record highs
included 74 degrees at International Falls MN, and 86
degrees at Yankton SD.
In 2001 A widespread severe weather outbreak occurred from
Arkansas and Mississippi, northward into the Ohio Valley
into Michigan. Numerous reports of tornadoes, hail, and
high winds were noted.
In 2002 A tornado struck Corpus Christi, TX, causing heavy damage,
and causing a fatality at the western campus of Del Mar
College. It was the first killer tornado in the United
States for the year 2002 since May 9. It was also the
first tornado fatality ever in the Corpus Christi area
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* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Sunday October 25, 2026.
This is the 298th day of the year, there are 67 days left.

On this day...
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weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1921 A hurricane with 100 mph winds hit Tampa FL causing
several million dollars damage.
In 1977 Dutch Harbor in Alaska reported a barometric pressure
reading of 27.31 inches (925 millibars) to establish an
all-time record for the state.
In 1981 A northbound tornado caused two million dollars damage to
Bountstown FL in less than five minutes. Fortunately no
deaths occurred along its six mile path, 30 to 100 yards
in width. Radar at Apalachicola had no indication of a
tornado or severe weather.
In 1987 A storm system moving across the Saint Lawrence Valley
produced 40 to 50 mph winds east of Lake Ontario.
High winds downed some trees around Watertown NY, and
produced waves seven feet high between Henderson Harbor
and Alexandria Bay. Mason City IA and Waterloo IA tied
for honors as cold spot in the nation with record lows
for the date of 19 degrees. Severe thunderstorms in
Oklahoma and northern Texas produced golf ball size hail
and wind gusts to 65 mph.
In 1988 Severe thunderstorms erupted over northeastern Texas
during the late evening producing softball size hail at
Newcastle and Jonesboro. Low pressure over James Bay in
Canada continued to produced showers and gale force winds
in the Great Lakes Region.
In 1989 Low pressure over Nevada produced high winds in the
southwestern U.S., and spread heavy snow into Utah.
Winds gusted to 63 mph at the Mojave Airport in southern
California. Snowfall totals in Utah ranged up to 12
inches at Snowbird, with 11 inches at Alta.
"Indian Summer" type weather continued in the central and
eastern U.S. Twenty cities in the north central U.S.
reported record high temperatures for the date.
Afternoon highs of 77 at Alpena MI and 81 at Saint Cloud
MN were the warmest of record for so late in the season.
In 2002 Hurricane Kenna, which at one time, was a category 5
hurricane with 160 mph winds, slammed into San Blas, MX
with 145 mph winds, and heavy rain, which led to flash
flooding and mudslides, due to the mountainous terrain.
It was the third strongest hurricane in the Eastern
Pacific basin to strike Mexico.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Monday October 26, 2026.
This is the 299th day of the year, there are 66 days left.

On this day...
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weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1859 New York City had their earliest substantial snow of
record as four inches blanketed the city.
In 1919 The temperature at Bismarck ND plunged to ten degrees
below zero, the earliest subzero reading of record for
the city, and a record for the month of October.
In 1926 Barrow AK received a record 15 inches of snow, and also
established a 24 hour precipitation record of 1.00 inch
which lasted until July 21st, 1987.
In 1962 A storm brought five to six inches of snow to Vermont and
New Hampshire, with up to ten inches in the mountains.
In 1978 Supertyphoon Rita hit Luzon, Philippines, killing 337,
destroying 50,000 homes and displacing 1.5 million people.
In 1983 A heat wave was in progress over the Northern Rockies,
with record highs of 81 degrees at Sheridan WY and
Billings MT.
In 1987 Five cities in south central Texas reported record high
temperatures for the date, including Corpus Christi and
Del Rio with readings of 93 degrees. Laredo TX was the
hot spot in the nation with a high of 98 degrees.
Thunderstorms moving over the Lower Mississsippi Valley
deluged Lake Charles LA with 2.70 inches of rain in one
hour resulting in severe local flooding.
In 1988 Thunderstorms moving out of northern Texas spawned
five tornadoes in Louisiana during the morning hours.
The thunderstorms also produced wind gusts to 75 mph at
Jennings LA, and the driver of a vehicle was killed by a
falling tree near Coushatta LA. Snow squalls in the
Lower Great Lakes Region produced heavy snow in western
New York State, with 12 inches reported at Colden.
In 1989 Unseasonably warm weather continued in the north central
U.S. Afternoon highs of 78 at Alpena MI, 75 at Duluth
MN, 79 at Fargo ND, 77 at International Falls MN, 76 at
Marquette MI, 75 at Sault Ste Marie MI, and 80 at Saint
Cloud MN, were all the warmest of record for so late in
the season. Morning lows of 63 degrees at Concordia KS
and Omaha NE were the warmest of record for the date.
In 1998 Hurricane Mitch, which eventually devastated Central
America with severe flooding, strengthened to a category
five hurricane, with winds of 180 mph.
In 2003 Strong Santa Ana winds fanned several wildfires across
southern California. Many buildings were destroyed, and
an FAA Air Traffic Control Center was shut down for a
time in the area, disrupting many flights in and out of
the region. An NFL Football game originally scheduled in
in the area had to be moved to Tempe, AZ. The fires
continued into early November. Several people were killed
with the raging fires, including some firefighters.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday October 27, 2026.
This is the 300th day of the year, there are 65 days left.

On this day...
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In 1764 A "very remarkable storm of snow with high winds"
produced 22 inches at Rutland in central Massachusetts.
In 1929 A snowstorm dumped 27 inches upon Ishpeming MI in
24 hours to establish a state record.
In 1962 An early season winter storm over New England blanketed
northern Maine with 7 to 16 inches of snow, and
southeastern New England with up to 3 inches of snow.
Worcester MA received a record 4.7 inches of snow.
In 1972 A sleeping couple in FL were awakened by rain after a
tornado removed the roof. They escaped as the house blew
away.
In 1987 Showers and thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain
from Virginia to New York State. Fallen leaves made
roads and sidewalks slick, and also clogged sewers.
Rainfall totals of 1.55 inches at Newark NJ, 1.54 inches
at Harrisburg PA, 1.27 inches at Scranton PA, and 1.22
inches at Atlantic City NJ, were records for the date.
In 1988 Low pressure brought snow and gale force winds to the
Great Lakes Region, and snow and high winds to the north
central U.S. Winds gusted to 47 mph at Lansin MI, and
reached 55 mph at Pierre SD.
In 1989 Wintry weather invaded the northwestern U.S. A storm
crossing the Central Rockies produced up to 23 inches of
snow in the mountains east of Salt Lake City UT. "Indian
Summer" continued in the Lower Ohio Valley and the Upper
Great Lakes Region. Afternoon highs of 71 at Marquette
MI and 72 at Sault Ste Marie MI were records for the date.
In 2017 Sleet fell across portions of Arkansas in the wake of a
cold front that moved across the state. Sleet counts as
snow, and the sleet that fell at Little Rock, made it the
earliest snow on record for a winter at Little Rock.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Wednesday October 28, 2026.
This is the 301st day of the year, there are 64 days left.

On this day...
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weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1936 The temperature at Layton NJ dipped to 9 above zero to
establish a state record for the month of October.
In 1971 A severe early season blizzard raged across the Plateau
Region and Rocky Mountain Region. Heavy snow blocked
railroads and interstate highways, and record cold
accompanied the storm. Lander WY received 27 inches of
snow, and the temperature at Big Piney WY plunged to
15 degrees below zero.
In 1987 Thunderstorms over the San Joaquin Valley of California
produced 0.75 inch of rain in thirty minutes at
Placerville, and caused numerous power outages due to
lightning. Rain began to diminish in the northeastern
U.S., but some flooding continued in Vermont, eastern New
York State and northern New Jersey. One inch rains in
Vermont clogged culverts and sewers with fallen leaves,
resulting in erosion of dirt roads.
In 1988 Arctic cold invaded the north central U.S. Valentine NE
dipped to 8 degrees, and Cutbank MT reported a morning
low of one degree above zero. The temperature at Estes
Park CO dipped to 15 degrees, but then soared thirty
degrees in less than thirty minutes.
In 1989 A storm crossing the western U.S. produced 10 to 20
inches of snow across northern and central Wyoming, with
22 inches reported at Burgess Junction. Seven cities in
the Lower Ohio Valley and the Upper Great Lakes Region
reported record high temperatures for the date as
readings again warmed into the 70s. Alpena MI reported
a record high of 75 degrees.
In 2013 A major Atlantic storm pummeled England, France, Belgium,
Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark, killing at least
13 people. Fallen trees blocked rail lines and roads
across southern England. Widespread power outages were
noted, with winds near 100 mph recorded on the Isle Of
Wright, off the southern coast.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Thursday October 29, 2026.
This is the 302nd day of the year, there are 63 days left.

On this day...
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weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1917 The temperature at Denver CO dipped to zero, and at Soda
Butte WY the mercury plunged to 33 degrees below zero, a
U.S. record for the month of October.
In 1942 A tornado struck the town of Berryville in northwest
Arkansas killing 20 persons and causing half a million
dollars damage.
In 1956 A violent tornado, or series of tornadoes, moved along a
path more than 100 miles in length from south of North
Platte NE into Rock County NE. It was an unusually late
occurence so far north and west in the U.S. for such a
storm.
In 1987 Severe thunderstorms in Arizona produced wind gusts to 86
mph at the Glendale Airport near Phoenix, baseball size
hail and 70 mph winds at Wickenburg, and up to an inch of
rain in fifteen minutes in Yavapai County and northwest
Maricopa County. Arizona Public Service alone reported
2.5 million dollars damage from the storms.
In 1988 Wintry weather prevailed in the Upper Midwest. South
Bend IN equalled their record for October with a low of
23 degrees. International Falls MN reported a record low
of 11 degrees in the morning, then dipped down to
8 degrees above zero late in the evening.
In 1989 Thunderstorms developing along a cold front produced
severe weather in Oklahoma and north central Texas during
the late afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms in
Oklahoma produced weak tornadoes near Snyder and
Davidson, and produced hail two inches in diameter at
Altus. Large hail damaged 60 to 80 percent of the cotton
crop in Tillman County OK. Nine cities in the northeastern
U.S. reported record high temperatures for the date as
readings warmed into the 70s. For Marquette MI, it marked
their fifth straight day of record warmth. Arctic cold
invaded the western U.S. Lows of 7 above at Alamosa CO and
9 above at Elko NV were records for the date.
In 2003 A powerful storm battered Washington state, knocking out
power to thousands of people, with battering waves severely
damaging a dockside restaurant in Mukilteo. While no one
was injured at the restaurant, one person was killed by a
falling tree elsewhere.
In 2011 (29th-30th) An intense nor'easter brought heavy wet snow to
much of the northeast U.S. from Pennsylvania and Virginia
into Maine and the rest of New England. Over 4 million
people were without power, and at least 5 fatalities
occurred in the storm. The heavy wet snow falling onto
trees that still had fall foliage on them, brought many
branches crashing down onto roads and power lines.
Widespread travel disruptions occurred as well. It was
earliest winter (October) snow on record in some areas,
with many areas having more than a foot or more of snow.
In 2012 (22nd-31st) After affecting the Caribbean, causing flooding
and deaths in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas,
Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy made landfall at Atlantic City,
New Jersey, with 80 mph winds, and a pressure of 946
millibars (27.93"). A large area of warnings for high
winds, flooding, and even blizzard conditions was across
much of the eastern US from the Carolinas into New
England. Millions of people were without power, and all
modes of transportation to and from the northeast US were
shut down, because of the storm.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Sunday November 1, 2026.
This is the 305th day of the year, there are 60 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1861 A hurricane near Cape Hatteras NC battered a Union fleet
of ships attacking Carolina ports, and produced high
tides and high winds in New York State and New England.
In 1966 Santa Ana winds fanned fires, and brought record
November heat to parts of coastal California.
November records included 86 degrees at San Francisco, 97
degrees at San Diego, and 101 degrees at the
international airport in Los Angeles. Fires claimed
the lives of at least 16 firefighters.
In 1968 A tornado touched down west of Winslow AZ, but did little
damage in an uninhabited area.
In 1987 Early morning thunderstorms in central Arizona produced
hail an inch in diameter at Williams and Gila Bend,
and drenched Payson with 1.86 inches of rain. Hannagan
Meadows AZ, meanwhile, was blanketed with three inches of
snow. Unseasonably warm weather prevailed across the
Ohio Valley. Afternoon highs of 76 at Beckley WV, 77 at
Bluefield WV, and 83 at Lexington KY were records for
November.
In 1988 Low pressure brought gales and locally heavy rain to the
northeastern U.S. The rainfall total of 1.46 inches at
Newark NJ was a record for the date. New York City was
soaked with more than two inches of rain.
In 1989 A strong cold front ushered snow and arctic air into the
north central U.S. Snow whitened North Dakota and the
Central High Plains Region. Up to five inches of snow
blanketed Denver CO. Yellowstone Park WY was the cold
spot in the nation with a morning low of 4 degrees below
zero.
In 1991 In Charleston, WV visibility was 1/8 mile in smoke and
falling ash from brush fires that started in late October.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday November 3, 2026.
This is the 307th day of the year, there are 58 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1890 The temperature at Los Angeles CA reached 96 degrees,
a November record for 76 years.
In 1927 Somerset VT was deluged with 8.77 inches of rain to
establish a 24 hour record for the state. (3rd-4th)
In 1961 A rare November thunderstorm produced snow at Casper WY.
(3rd-4th)
In 1987 Twenty-one cities, mostly in the Ohio Valley, reported
record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon
high of 80 degrees at Columbus OH was their warmest
reading of record for so late in the season. Showers and
thundershowers associated with a tropical depression
south of Florida produced 4.28 inches of rain at
Clewiston in 24 hours.
In 1988 A sharp cold front brought about an abrupt end to "Indian
Summer" in the north central U.S. Up to a foot of snow
blanketed Yellowstone Park WY, and winds in the mountains
near the Washoe Valley of southeastern Wyoming gusted to
78 mph. Unseasonably warm weather continued in the south
central U.S. Del Rio TX tied Laredo TX and McAllen TX
for honors as the hot spot in the nation with a record
warm afternoon high of 91 degrees.
In 1989 Cold weather prevailed in the central U.S. Six cities in
Texas, Minnesota, and Michigan, reported record low
temperatures for the date. The low of 7 above zero at
Marquette MI was their coldest reading of record for so
early in the season.
In 2000 Sydney, Austrailia was pummeled by golfball sized hail.
In 2002 Dense Fog caused a pileup of over 200 vehicles near
Long Beach, California. Rescue personnel had to cut many
victims from the wreckage of their crushed vehicles.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday November 3, 2026.
This is the 307th day of the year, there are 58 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1890 The temperature at Los Angeles CA reached 96 degrees,
a November record for 76 years.
In 1927 Somerset VT was deluged with 8.77 inches of rain to
establish a 24 hour record for the state. (3rd-4th)
In 1961 A rare November thunderstorm produced snow at Casper WY.
(3rd-4th)
In 1987 Twenty-one cities, mostly in the Ohio Valley, reported
record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon
high of 80 degrees at Columbus OH was their warmest
reading of record for so late in the season. Showers and
thundershowers associated with a tropical depression
south of Florida produced 4.28 inches of rain at
Clewiston in 24 hours.
In 1988 A sharp cold front brought about an abrupt end to "Indian
Summer" in the north central U.S. Up to a foot of snow
blanketed Yellowstone Park WY, and winds in the mountains
near the Washoe Valley of southeastern Wyoming gusted to
78 mph. Unseasonably warm weather continued in the south
central U.S. Del Rio TX tied Laredo TX and McAllen TX
for honors as the hot spot in the nation with a record
warm afternoon high of 91 degrees.
In 1989 Cold weather prevailed in the central U.S. Six cities in
Texas, Minnesota, and Michigan, reported record low
temperatures for the date. The low of 7 above zero at
Marquette MI was their coldest reading of record for so
early in the season.
In 2000 Sydney, Austrailia was pummeled by golfball sized hail.
In 2002 Dense Fog caused a pileup of over 200 vehicles near
Long Beach, California. Rescue personnel had to cut many
victims from the wreckage of their crushed vehicles.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Wednesday November 4, 2026.
This is the 308th day of the year, there are 57 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1927 A great Vermont flood occurred. Tropical rains deluged
the Green Mountain area of Vermont causing the worst
flood in the history of the state. Torrential rains, up
to 15 inches in the higher elevations, sent streams on a
rampage devastating the Winooski Valley. Flooding
claimed 200 lives and caused 40 million dollars damage.
The town of Vernon reported 84 deaths. Flooding left up
to eight to ten feet of water in downtown Montpelier VT.
(2nd-4th)
In 1979 100 mph chinook winds roared east of the Rockies in MT
and CO. In Boulder, winds blew from zephyrs to 90 mph in
seconds.
In 1985 A super wet Gulf storm dumped upwards of fifteen inches
of rain in the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia
causing devastating damage and claiming forty lives.
In 1987 Thirty-two cities in the eastern and south central U.S.
reported record high temperatures for the date. Highs of
74 degrees at Portland ME and 86 degrees at Fort Smith AR
equalled November records. It was the fourth day of
record warmth for Beckley WV, Memphi TN and Paducah KY.
A cold front ushered much colder air into the north
central U.S. Gale force winds lashed all five Great
Lakes.
In 1988 Thunderstorms developing ahead of a fast moving cold
front produced severe weather over the Tennessee Valley
and the Central Gulf Coast States during the afternoon
and evening hours, and into the next morning. Thunder-
storms spawned nineteen tornadoes, including eleven in
Mississippi. The last of the nineteen tornadoes killed
a woman in her mobile home in Lee FL. A tornado in
Culbert AL injured sixteen people, and caused two million
dollars damage. Thunderstorms also produced baseball
size hail in Alabama. Unseasonably hot air prevailed
south of the cold front. McAllen TX was the hot spot in
the nation with a high of 102 degrees.
In 1989 Snow and high winds plagued parts of Colorado and
Wyoming. Winds gusted to 71 mph near Wheatland WY,
and reached 80 mph west of Fort Collins CO. Up to five
inches of snow blanketed Yellowstone Park WY closing many
roads. Snow also blanketed northern Minnesota, with
seven inches reported at Baudette.
In 2001 Hurricane Michelle, the strongest of the 2001 Hurricane
Season, slammed into southern Cuba with 135 mph winds.
Originally a tropical depression off the coast of
Nicauragua and Honduras several days earlier, Michelle
rapidly intensified over the northwest Caribbean Sea.
After crossing Cuba, she skirted the Florida Keys, and
hit the Bahamas before heading into the Atlantic Ocean
toward Bermuda.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Friday November 6, 2026.
This is the 310th day of the year, there are 55 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1951 Snow fell from the Texas panhandle to the Lower Great
Lakes, leaving record totals of 12.5 inches at Saint
Louis MO, and 14.1 inches at Springfield MO. Other
heavier snowfall totals included 20 inches at Nevada MO,
13.5 inches at Sedan KS, 13 inches at Decature IL, and 10
inches at Alva OK. In the Saint Louis area, up to 20
inches was reported in Washington County. (5th-6th)
In 1987 High winds in the northeastern U.S., making the recent
unseasonably warm weather a distant memory, gusted to 63
mph at Rhode Island. Squalls resulting from the high
winds produced five inches of snow at Marquette MI and 7
inches at Rome NY. A storm in the southwestern U.S.
brought heavy snow to some of the higher elevations of
Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
In 1988 A powerful low pressure system over the Great Lakes
Region continued to produce snow across parts of the Ohio
Valley and the Great Lakes Region. Snowfall totals along
the shore of Lake Superior reached 24 inches, with three
feet of snow reported in the Porcupine Mountain area of
Upper Michigan. Marquette MI established a November
record with 17.3 inches of snow in 24 hours.
In 1989 Unseasonably warm weather prevailed in the south central
and southeastern U.S. Nine cities from Florida to
Oklahoma and Texas reported record high temperatures for
the date as readings warmed into the 80s. The high of 89
degrees at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in Texas
equalled their record for November.
--- SBBSecho 3.37-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)