Mitchell #2, 23-24 November 1986. There is a sighting of a funnel cloud or possible waterspout over the ocean near Bulls Bay, SC. Strong low pressure off the coast produces moderate beach erosion on Hunting Island where trees where uprooted. Washington measured 566.4 inches of snow during the winter of 1968-69. National, Forecasts Low pressure off the southeast coast produced numerous rip currents that required 4 rescues on Tybee Island. Rip Current Risk An active day for rip currents, with over 20 reports of rip currents at area beaches. Lingering moisture due to rains the day before and temperatures below freezing results in the formation of treacherous black ice on area roadways. For the third consecutive day excessive heat occurs, with heat indices again 110 degrees or greater across a wide swath of the region. Some of them are described as strong and very well defined. Strong winds accompanied by heavy rain swept through the Savannah area, toppling partially complete concrete walls at a construction site and injuring 3 workers. A car dealership in Rincon suffered $1 million damage to their cars due to large hail. According to his weather log, the first Independence Day in Philadelphia was clear and 68 degrees at 6 am, then cloudy with a temperature of 76 degrees at 1 pm. Find historical temperatures, precipitation, severe weather, and more. There are no reports of injuries or fatalities. National Weather Service The temperature of 43 degrees at the airport in Charleston is not only a record low for the date, but also the coldest so late in the spring season. NOAA Weather Radio Severe thunderstorms produced numerous reports of wind damage and hail across southeast Georgia. A weak tornadic waterspout is observed about 1 nm southeast of Fort Moultrie in the Charleston Harbor. Dense sea fog with visibilities down near zero impacts the Atlantic waters off the coasts of McIntosh and Long County. A brief waterspout is observed by the Beaufort County EM just off the coast of Hilton Head Island. studied the climate of the White Mountains. A total of four tornadoes were reported, with the first an F0 that occurred northeast of St. George in Dorchester County. A small M1.9 earthquake occurs on Pine Island, just to the southwest of Edisto Island, SC. Numerous vessels either run aground or become stuck on the bottom of the waterways in and near the Charleston Harbor, as blow-out tides occur. A Cat 1 hurricane hits along the coast near the South Carolina and Georgia border, producing as much as 6 to 7 inches of rain from Charleston to Savannah. An F1 tornado briefly touches down near Millen, GA, while in Screven County there are reports of hail as large as 2 1/4 inches in diameter, destroying or damaging many crops. There are 35 reports of wind damage as a result. The observatory's weather data have accumulated into a valuable climate record since. Damages as a result were estimated between 1.5 and 2 million dollars. Intense low pressure in the nearby Atlantic produces a wind gust of 45 at Buoy 41004 off the coast of SC. In addition, a teenage girl was struck and killed by lightning while in the water near 17th Street on Tybee Island earlier in the day. Strong offshore wind results in blow-out tides along coastal areas. Severe storms produced golf ball size hail that covered the ground near both Newington and Manassas in Georgia. This includes around 7 inches in 2 hours over College Park in Berkeley County and around 8 inches in Knightsville of Dorchester County in 3 hours time. Beach He would later develop the Celsius thermometer, assigning the freezing and boiling points of water as constant temperatures at either end of the scale. A widespread severe weather outbreak hits the area, with a phlethora of reports of hail and wind damage. Meanwhile locally, freezing temperatures were observed in most communities, with the cold spots of 26 degrees at Walterboro, SC and 29 degrees near Millen, GA. Hurricane Kate, a Category 1 hurricane moved northeast across southeast Georgia before weakening into a tropical storm across South Carolina. In fact, a quote from the log book reads: April 10. He did this by observing that ice melts without a change in temperature, due to heat that becomes hidden or is released, known as latent heat. A 23 year old male drowned due to a possible rip current between Stations 23 and 24 on Sullivans Island. Firefighters faced the unusual problem of their water hoses freezing while attempting to fight fires. It reached a path width of 1 mile in Bulloch County, where 31 people were killed. As a result they correctly forecast conditions that were favorable for another tornado on March 25th. A hurricane makes landfall near Georgetown, with several ships and crops in the Charleston area damaged. The combination of elevated tides and as much as 5 to 8 inches of rain causes considerable flooding in the Charleston Tri-county area. At the time of his climb, he was the station agent for the Boston & Maine Railroad in Northumberland, New Hampshire. Newsletter - Storm Courier The largest was golf ball sized or around 1.75 inches in diameter in the town of Stilson in Bulloch County. Before European settlers arrived in the region, the mountain was known by various indigenous peoples as Kodaak Wadjo ("the top is so hidden" or "summit of the highest mountain") or Agiochook or Agiocochook ("the place of the Great Spirit" or "the place of the Concealed One"). With low pressure nearby, winds reach as high as 40 to 45 mph across parts of the area. Later that day an F1 tornado hits to the southeast of Green Pond, SC and a fourth tornado, an F2 strikes near Moncks Corner. The coolest July temperature ever recorded occurs at the Charleston airport, when the temperature falls to 58 degrees. Today marked the third day in a row with dense sea fog impacting Charleston Harbor, the nearby Atlantic waters and the intracoastal. Strong winds developed in wake of deep low pressure in the Atlantic, producing 35-45 mph wind gusts in many communities. [11], The United States Postal Service maintains a small post office for outgoing mail, located in the Sherman Adams building at the summit; the ZIP Code is 03589. Pleasant, Sc and 1 inch rain in 20 minutes time near Gifford in Hampton County, SC. There was also a weak F0 tornado that touched down twice in parts of the Francis Marion National Forest in an area between Shulerville and South Santee. There was significant damage to trees and buildings, but fortunately there were no injuries or fatalities. An active day for waterspouts, with sightings off the coasts of Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Hilton Head Island and Tybee Island. In Wilmington the temperature fell to 5 degrees on the morning of January 21, 1985; this tied the all-time record low for Wilmington orginally established on February 13, 1899. WRN Ambassadors A waterspout is sighted about 3 nm off the coast of Fripp Island, SC. The Charleston airport reaches its hottest temperature in September, when the mercury hits 100 degrees. Today is the median last freeze date for McClellanville, SC. Several eye witnesses reported seeing vortices rotating around the main funnel. Today is the median first freeze date for downtown Charleston. Mount Washington, in New Hampshire, is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2ft (1,916.6m) and the most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River. Waterspouts are observed off the coasts of Isle of Palms and downtown Charleston, with one moving onshore as an F0 tornado on Isle of Palms and causing $200,000 damage. Although the Mount Washington record speed was beaten, it still stands as the highest surface wind speed ever observed by man. NOAA Weather Radio 1958 saw the construction of WMTW-FM 94.9MHz (now WHOM). Both of these temperatures are tied for the hottest in July at their respective location. Wind speeds reached as high as 69 mph in Charleston and 62 mph in Savannah. Over $300,000 damage to dairy farms and three homes. The average temperature for the month was 83.4 degrees, while normal is 79 degrees. But instead the hurricane was moving east and would become a Category 4 hurricane with winds ranging up to 155 mph. A squall line moved through the Charleston area in the afternoon and caused a 10,000 ton steamer, the Nicaragua Victory to drag anchor and smash into the Cooper River Bridge span. There is water damage in some buildings and downed trees crushed two cars. An F0 is on the ground for about 3/4 miles, impacting the area near the SW Historic District of Savannah. For over 50 years Jefferson took weather observations. A short wave in the northwest flow aloft, plus the consolidations of upstream convection and ongoing boundaries in and near the area, led to the formation of two cold pooling MCS's. Almost 4 inches of rain falls at the Charleston Airport, when 3.90 inches occurs. The greatest 1 day precipitation record is established for the Charleston area, when 11.50 inches of rain occurs at the Charleston airport. [40], The most common hiking trail approach to the summit is via the 4.1-mile (6.6km) Tuckerman Ravine Trail. Today marked the third day in a row with rip currents, resulting in 11 rescues at the beaches. "Every year that we keep adding on is another opportunity to look at the broader trends," Fitzgerald adds. The first is an 8 mile long and 440 yard wide F3 that strikes north of Pembroke and Ellabell in Bryan County and destroys 74 homes and buildings. A second station, WMOU (now WPKQ), moved to the summit in 1987, installing transmitters in the Yankee building and constructing a new broadcast tower behind the building, which is the tallest structure on the summit. Satellite, Radar The mercury hits the century mark in downtown Charleston. The fire destroyed the building, including WHOM's transmitters as well as the summit's main generators, and also spread to the adjacent Old Yankee Power House building, which housed the emergency generator, destroying that building also and disrupting all power to the summit. A waterspout was observed approximately 12 miles south of Folly Beach, SC. A short-lived F0 tornado blew down trees, damaged the roof of a farm building and farm equipment, and also damaged several cars north of Williams in Colleton County. As Tropical Storm Beryl moves west across northeast FL, the system produces dangerous surf on the GA beaches, with numerous rip currents on Tybee island. The world record 24 hour rainfall comes to an end with 71.85 inches of rain at Foc Foc on the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion Island. The US Army Signal Service begins a weather observing progam in downtown Charleston at the Carolina Bank Building on Broad Street. Severe thunderstorms produced sporadic wind damage across parts of southeast Georgia. The big winners were Summerville at 8.2 inches, Saint Stephen with 8 inches, and Smoaks and Reevesville at 7 inches. A coastal storm generates 50 to 60 mph winds across the area, as much as 4 to almost 8 inches of rain from Ridgeland to Ludowici and Hinesville, and trees and power lines down in Charleston County. It caused extensive agricultural losses, especially to cotton crops. Washington's snowiest winter was 1968-69 when 566.4 inches fell, including the 172.8 inches in February 1969, as referenced above. Much of the rice crops were destroyed, effectively ending the region's rice industry. [18] At least 5 rip currents were observed during the morning along parts of Tybee Island. Viewing it from the Atlantic Ocean in 1524, he described what he saw as "high interior mountains". ENIAC was founded at the University of Pennsylvania, then moved to an Army research lab in Maryland where the first forecasts took place. Although the tornado unfortunately caused death and destruction, its occurrence proved fortunate for meteorologists that were able to study firsthand the track of such a storm. The remnants of Hurricane Gracie spawned three tornadoes in Ivy, VA. He was an English physicist who discovered the phenomenon that became known as Rayleigh Scattering, answering the question as to why the sky is blue. Hurricane Matthew moved north off the Florida east coast as a major hurricane before weakening to a Category 2 hurricane off the Georgia coast and then eventually making landfall around Cape Romain, SC as a Category 1 hurricane during the late morning hours. Radar. There were also winds near 70 mph in a severe storm in parts of Screven County, and an F2 in Tattnall County that demolishes 3 mobiles homes and injures 3 people north of Glennville. He was a serious weather observer, and took his last weather observation just a few days before he died. 76690738, 76690735 and 76690740. Strong winds produced reports of numerous downed trees across parts of southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. One of the lowest tide levels in recorded history occurs at Fort Pulaski, the result of blow-out tides across the area. Lake Moultrie The lifeguards on Tybee Island reported around 15 rip currents that were stationary and of moderate strength throughout the morning. It was also the wettest February on record at the Savannah airport with 9.75 inches of rain. A brief F0 tornado touches down east of Pooler, GA. This is also the day to recognize the people who provide Americans with the best weather forecasts and warning services in the world. The temperature of 20 degrees at the airport in Savannah and 21 degrees at the airport in Charleston were both the coldest temperatures so late in the winter and early spring season. Tropical Storm Dennis produces 5 to 6 inches of rain in the Charleston area. Today in Local Weather History. Also, a brief waterspout was sighted just off the coast of Hilton Head Island, while torrential rains produced 1.65 inches of rain in 1 hours time in Mt. As a result, the rain changed over to freezing rain as temperatures dropped to near 30 or 32 degrees. Today marks the median first freeze date for the Savannah airport. It damages 50 to 60 buildings and homes, but thankfully there were no injuries. (MORE: July is the Warmest Time of the Year for Much of the U.S.). This includes a tree down on a church near Mendes, GA and a tree down on I-95 near Walterboro, SC. The boys managed to hang onto the pilings for support before being rescued by 2 surfers. The Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford reaches its second highest level, when the river crested at 12.50 feet. The Sherman Adams summit building, which houses the observatory, is closed to the public during the winter[27] and hikers are not allowed inside the building except for pre-arranged guided tours. He received the Silver Medal from the United States Department of Commerce for implementing more than 60 local warning radar systems. Dense fog briefly closes the Charleston Harbor after midnight as visibilities fall to near zero. The Savannah airport receives a whopping 6.60 inches of rain on this date. From just before midnight on the 3rd until around 130 am on the 4th, in wake of a gravity wave, winds as high as 65 to 75 mph hit the Charleston Harbor and nearby communities. The second lowest recorded level is observed on the Ohoopee River near Reidsville, with a gage reading of approximately 0.52 feet. It was a cold and snowy day across the area. A brief F2 tornado touches down in the Carver Village area of Savannah, blowing the roof off a lumber company building. Know what's coming with AccuWeather's extended daily forecasts for Mount Washington, NH. Both an F2 and F1 tornado occurs near Martin, causing one death, six injuries and $300,000 damage. During the month Charleston airport received an incrdible 18.91 inches of rain, while downtown Charleston wasn't too far behind at 17.49 inches. Forecast Graph/Tab/Text Starting in 1932, the current observatory began keeping records. The South Santee River near Jamestown falls to 1.80 feet, making it the lowest level in recorded history. She was believed to be the first African-American woman to gain a degree in meteorology and was the first African-American woman to be a televised meteorologist. It is also the hottest temperature so late in the year for this location. A brief F0 tornado touches down near Register in Bulloch County, GA. A mobile home was demolished and a small utility trailer was thrown some distance. One truck and one motorcyclist reportedly hit debris from the tornado that was thrown on I-95, injuring the motorcyclist. An F1 tornado travels about 1/2 mile and causes minor damage near St. George in Dorchester County. [45] Exactly where the route turns from the Tuckerman Ravine Trail depends on the snow conditions. In southeast GA, an F1 touched down near Thunderbolt in Chatham County, damaging 20 homes and several vehicles. Long period swell reaching the beaches along with a persistent onshore flow, resulted in numerous rip currents at Tybee Island, resulting in at least 20 rescues. Ian made landfall at 2:05 PM on September 30 near Georgetown, SC as a Category 1. Charleston Airport (KCHS) measured 5.3 inches of snow, the 3rd greatest daily snowfall on record. He also experimented with hygrometers (used to determine relative humidity), and worked extensively on the collection of climate data, ensuring that the Lewis and Clark Expedition did the same. We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good. Tides fall to minus 4.08 ft MLLW at Charleston and minus 4.20 ft MLLW at Fort Pulaski. It makes its closest approach to the area when it passed by the mouth of the Santee River about 25 miles offshore. Slow moving thunderstorms produce as much as 6.38 inches in a few hours time near Cobbtown, in Candler County, GA. Significant flooding occurred in downtown Charleston due to the combined effects of high tide and heavy rains. 1.8 inches of snow fell at Savannah on this date. The month ends as the wettest May on record at the Charleston airport, with a total rainfall for the month of 10.62 inches. Extreme instability with temperatures in the mid and upper 90s and dew points in the 70s, plus the approach of a pre-frontal surface trough and a positively tilted upper level trough caused wind damage reports in every county of the Charleston forecast area. As much as 5 to 6 inches of rain fell in Mt. Today is the birthday of our first president, George Washington, born on Pope's Creek in Westmoreland County, VA. Measurable (0.1in or 2.5mm) precipitation occurs on an average 210 days annually, with 26 of those days seeing 1in or 25mm or more. A waterspout was sighted near the south end of St. Catherine's Island, GA. Today marks the birthday of General Albert J. Myer (1828-1880) who helped establish the U.S. The temperature at the Charleston airport tops out at 95 degrees, making it the hottest temperature for that location so late in the year. A small M1.8 earthquake occurs just south of Summerville, SC. Many were left homeless as a result, with reports of at least 15 people killed. Downtown Charleston receives its greatest calendar day rainfall in September, when 10.33 inches of rain fell on this date. A hurricane moves through southeast Georgia before weakening to a tropical storm. Two waterspouts are reported off the coast of Kiawah Island. They also found the snowpack at Pinkham Notch is melting out fourteen days earlier than in the 30s, causing a warming spring to come earlier. The Charleston airport recorded 6.57 inches during this evening, making it the greatest 1-day total for that location during the month of October. Model Guidance, Hazards It broke the span, with a 100 yard section caved in by the force of the steamer. Surf Forecast When combined with the 1.39 inches they received the day before it brings the 2 day total to 11.72 inches. A mobile home suffered roof damage and one car was crushed by a fallen tree. NWS damage survey confirms brief F0 tornado touch down near the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital. Climate records for Mount Washington began in 1932. Torrential rains impacted the Charleston metro area, with as much as 7.50 inches on Daniel Island and at West Ashley. An extreme effect of altitude is Mt. No structures were lost due to the wildfire and 67 structures were saved, including 52 homes, 13 barns, and 2 churches. Meanwhile, the Ohoopee River near Reidsville climbs to its second highest level at 24 feet. A waterspout was spotted by the Isle of Palms County Park lifeguards late in the day. A 2.5 eathquake occurred around 314 PM EDT about 4 miles west-southwest of Summervillle, SC. One waterspout is sighted off the coast of Hilton Head Island, and later moves onshore as an F1 tornado that travels 3 miles across the island. Lightning strikes in Chatham County, GA caused a fire at townhomes near Bloomingdale and injured a person near Meinhard. The South Santee River near Jamestown reaches its highest level in recorded history at 33.00 feet. Chance of precipitation is 60%. There was roof damage to the DMV building, a church steeple was blown off nearby, with damage to area billboards. 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The greatest 1 day amount of rainfall in July occurs at the Savannah airport, when 5.36 inches is recorded. Speaking of strong winds, Mt. A category 2 hurricane makes landfall near Apalachicola, Florida, then weakens to a tropical storm over southeast Georgia, before moving into the South Carolina midlands. The temperature in downtown Charleston hits 103 degrees, which ties the hottest temperature on record at that location. (For the first time since 1948, the Armstrong tower was used for broadcasts. Washington, New Hampshire, is home to the most extreme weather observatory on Earth. A waterspout is sighted near the mouth of the Charleston Harbor. The first time since January 8, 2018, the temperature in downtown Charleston drops to freezing. Unusually hot weather impacted the southeast states, with ten cities reporting record highs for the date. A world record rain occurs when a mind-boggling 7.80 inches of rain falls in just 15 minutes at Plumb Point in Jamaica. 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