On this date in 1975, Arizona suffered another disaster due to nature. Very strong winds caused dust to blow across portions of Interstate 10 which aided in a 22 car pileup. Two people were killed and fourteen were injured.
WEDNESDAY'S WEATHER EXTREMES:
HIGHEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F).........................104 Breckenridge, Texas
HIGHEST HEAT INDEX (DEGREES F)..........................116 Millington, Tenn.
LOWEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F)..........................26 Stanley, Idaho
LOWEST WIND CHILL (DEGREES F)...........................22 Pinedale, Wyo.
HIGHEST WIND GUST (MPH).................................66 Quincy, Ill.
HIGHEST PRECIPITATION (INCHES)..........................2.85 Bangor, Maine
On this date in weather history - September 5th
Published On: Sep 05 2012 09:30:01 PM EDT
Updated On: Sep 06 2012 06:13:23 PM EDT
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