On this date in 1989, severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 85 mph hit Montgomery County, Md., for a total of 8 minutes. Several hundred trees were blown over in one city block alone, while 170,000 customers went without power for nearly a week.
THURSDAY'S WEATHER EXTREMES:
HIGHEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F).........................102 Gila Bend, Ariz.
HIGHEST HEAT INDEX (DEGREES F)..........................106 Kingsville NAS, Texas
LOWEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F)..........................27 Stanley, Idaho
LOWEST WIND CHILL (DEGREES F)...........................19 Barrow, Alaska
HIGHEST WIND GUST (MPH).................................48 Marshall, Minn.
HIGHEST PRECIPITATION (INCHES)..........................2.00 Clemson, S.C.
On this date in weather history - June 14th
Published On: Jun 14 2012 04:34:57 PM EDT
Updated On: Jun 15 2012 06:49:44 PM EDT
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