On this date in weather history - December 10th

Author: Trent Aric, Local 10 Chief Meteorologist, taric@local10.com
Published On: Dec 10 2012 05:01:22 PM EST   Updated On: Dec 11 2012 05:02:33 PM EST
MIAMI -

On this date, six died and another 67 people were injured in car accidents in West Yorkshire, England on this date in 1991. Unfortunately, some motorists were driving up to 80 mph with visibility was less than 70 yards due to freezing fog. The accidents caused 20 miles of eastbound lanes of the M62 to be closed.

MONDAY'S WEATHER EXTREMES:
   HIGHEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F).........................86 Punta Gorda, Fla.
   HIGHEST HEAT INDEX (DEGREES F)..........................91 Punta Gorda, Fla.
   LOWEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F)..........................-22 Alamosa, Colo.
   LOWEST WIND CHILL (DEGREES F)...........................-64 Nuiqsut, Alaska
   HIGHEST WIND GUST (MPH).................................82 Mt. Washington, N.H.
   HIGHEST PRECIPITATION (INCHES)..........................2.65 Vicksburg, Miss.
 

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