On this date in weather history - January 16th

Author: Trent Aric, Local 10 Chief Meteorologist, taric@local10.com
Published On: Jan 16 2013 05:05:44 PM EST   Updated On: Jan 17 2013 06:08:01 PM EST
MIAMI -

On this date, up until 1990, January 16th had never seen a recorded tornado in the United States. Since 1990, tornadoes have occured in Florida on this date in 1993 and 1997. The "jinx" has apparently been broken.

WEDNESDAY'S WEATHER EXTREMES:
   HIGHEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F).........................86 Brunswick, Ga.
   HIGHEST HEAT INDEX (DEGREES F)..........................86 Tampa Macdill AFB, Fla.
   LOWEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F)..........................-18 Alamosa, Colo.
   LOWEST WIND CHILL (DEGREES F)...........................-44 Kuparuk, Alaska
   HIGHEST WIND GUST (MPH).................................124 Monarch Pass, Colo.
   HIGHEST PRECIPITATION (INCHES)..........................1.36 Pensacola, Fla.
 

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