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: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 10 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 8 mph.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sun's High Temperature
105 at Rio Grande Village, TX
Sun's Low Temperature
22 at East Haven, VT