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Weather on This Date - August 9

8/9/2018

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August 9, 1878 
The second most deadly tornado in New England history struck Wallingford CT killing 34 persons, injuring 100 others, and completely destroying thirty homes. The tornado started as a waterspout over a dam on the Quinnipiac River. It was 400 to 600 feet wide, and had a short path length of two miles. (The Weather Channel) 

August 9, 1969 
A tornado hit Cincinnati OH killing four persons and causing fifteen million dollars property damage. The tornado moved in a southeasterly direction at 40 to 50 mph. (The Weather Channel) 

August 9, 1987 
Florida baked in the summer heat. Nine cities reported record high temperatures for the date, including Jacksonville with a reading of 101 degrees. Miami FL reported a record high of 98 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) 

August 9, 1988 
Tropical Storm Beryl deluged Biloxi with 6.32 inches of rain in 24 hours, and in three days drenched Pascagoula MS with 15.85 inches of rain. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms produced severe weather in the Southern Plains Region and over the Central High Plains Region. Thunderstorms in Oklahoma produced wind gusts to 92 mph at Harrah. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 

August 9, 1989 
Evening thunderstorms in Arizona deluged Yuma with record torrential rains for the second time in two weeks. The rainfall total of 5.25 inches at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot established a state 24 hour record, and was nearly double the normal annual rainfall. Some of the homes were left with four feet of water in them. Seventy-six cities in the south central and eastern U.S. reported record low temperatures for the date. Lake Charles LA equaled their record for August with a low of 61 degrees. Canaan Valley WV was the cold spot in the nation with a low of 32 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
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August 9, 2012
A shortwave rotated around a mid-level low that was located over the Great Lakes Region. This shortwave brought several showers and thunderstorms to north and central Georgia with the main impact occurring from lightning strikes. In Lawrenceville (Gwinnett County), lightning started three separate house fires, causing heavy damage to each home. Damage to the homes was estimate around $300,000. (NWS Atlanta)


Data courtesy of WeatherForYou


TODAY'S WEATHER SUMMARY

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Today's Weather Map
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Today's Climate Records and Averages
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Astronomical Information for Today - Accurate for Gwinnett County GA

5 AM TEMPERATURES AND DEW POINTS

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TODAY'S FORECAST

TODAY'S FORECAST

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NDFD - 24 Hour Precipitation Forecast
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WPC - 7 Day Precipitation Forecast

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