On this date in weather history - December 11th

Author: Trent Aric, Local 10 Chief Meteorologist, taric@local10.com
Published On: Dec 11 2012 05:04:46 PM EST   Updated On: Dec 12 2012 06:02:15 PM EST
MIAMI -

On this date, a wide range of temperatures occurred throughout Arkansas on this date in 2000 as a powerful arctic cold front swept through the state. The temperature dropped 23 degrees in Little Rock from noon to 1 p.m, and while it was 15 degrees in Fayetteville, Pine Bluff was basking in 67 degree weather

TUESDAY'S WEATHER EXTREMES:
   HIGHEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F).........................87 Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
   HIGHEST HEAT INDEX (DEGREES F)..........................93 Homestead AFB, Fla.
   LOWEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F)..........................-14 Alamosa, Colo.
   LOWEST WIND CHILL (DEGREES F)...........................-62 Nuiqsut, Alaska
   HIGHEST WIND GUST (MPH).................................72 Livingston, Mont.
   HIGHEST PRECIPITATION (INCHES)..........................1.29 Naples, Fla.

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