[24], Although the western slope that the Cog Railway ascends is straightforward from base to summit, the mountain's other sides are more complex. Colder air moves in behind deep low pressure passing offshore, and produces snow flurries in several areas. For almost 62 years, Mount Washington, New Hampshire held the world record for the fastest wind gust ever recorded and observed by man on the surface of the earth. Storm Spotters December 28, 2017. This storm was the latest a tropical cyclone has impacted the area. But in Effingham County, two mobile homes were destroyed and roof damage to several homes and numerous trees down as the tornado increased to F1 strength. One person was caught in a rip current at Isle of Palms, but was able to swim out safely. Record low temperatures for the date are set in many locations, with cold temperatures down into the lower and middle teens in southern SC and southeast GA. Also, the temperature for the Savannah area ranges from a low of 70 to a high of 83. She also produced as much as 8 to 14 inches of rain across parts of southeast GA and winds as high as 60 mph over the nearby Atlantic. Commercial broadcasting commenced on April 5, 1941,[60] initially with the call sign W39B. Much of the rice crops were destroyed, effectively ending the region's rice industry. PublishedJanuary 6, 2018 at 10:30 AM EST, Credit Mount Washington Observatory image, New Hampshire Public Radio | Satellite, Radar Temperatures dropped below freezing across parts of the Charleston tri-county area, and with areas of fog that formed, some of the fog became freezing fog. As colder air overspreads the area, evaporative cooling allows for a little sleet to mix in the the rain across parts of Charleston and Dorchester County during the morning hours. For the second day in a row a waterspout occurs in the Cooper River. This is the only day in April where the record high temperature at the Savannah airport for the month has failed to reach at least 90 degrees. Meanwhile locally, temperatures reached the lower and middle 80s. Visibilities at times fell to near zero. Today is the median first freeze date for the Charleston airport. A small M1.1 earthquake occurs 5 miles south of Summerville, SC. Today is the birthday of Bjorn Helland-Hansen, a Norwegian pioneer of modern oceanography. NWS No significant effect on weakening the storm was detected. The tornado caused only minor damage to small trees, while nearby there was more widespread tree damage associated with straight line winds. The Weather Bureau's observing program is established at the new Charleston Airport. The lowest temperature for the day is a sultry 86 degrees in downtown Charleston, which ties it for the highest minimum temperature in recorded history at this location. Large isallobaric pressure rises of about 2-3 millibars every hour in wake of a strong arctic cold front produced winds in excess of 40 mph in many areas. [47], Every June, the mountain is the site of the Mount Washington Road Race, an event that attracts hundreds of runners. The remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie caused an F1 tornado and several incidents of straight line wind damage. 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. A strong line of thunderstorms races east and causes a large swath of trees to come down from Hampton County to Berkeley County. A waterspout is sighted off the coast of Hilton Head island. One soldier was killed while in a building and seven others were injured. This so-called "Great Freeze" ended attempts to commercially grow citrus in southeast SC and southeast GA, and also in northern FL. Today is the median last freeze date for McClellanville, SC. Starting in 1932, the current observatory began keeping records. If there has been enough snow accumulation on the summer Lion Head Trail, the Forest Service will open the Lion Head Winter Route, which turns off after approximately 1.7 miles (2.7km). A Cat 2 hurricane makes landfall near Beaufort, SC. While there was damage to the car, there were no injuries. The previous record high was 61 degrees and was set in 2009.Observers are expecting similar weather on the mountain tomorrow and say it is unusual for this time of year. Unseasonably warm conditions impacted the local area, with the temperature at Ridgeland, SC reaching 89 degrees. Today is the median last freeze date at Hampton, South Carolina. Compare this with the highest February totals of 7.1 inches at the Charleston Airport in 1973, 3.9 inches in downtown Charleston in 1899 and 3.6 inches in the Savannah area in 1968. The combination of elevated tides and as much as 5 to 8 inches of rain causes considerable flooding in the Charleston Tri-county area. A brief waterspout is sighted in the Ashley River near the Westmoreland Bridge in Charleston. 1.8 inches of snow fell at Savannah on this date. The warmest recorded temperature in January occurs at the Charleston Airport, with a high on this date of 83 degrees. A short time later an F1 tornado touches down and travels 2.5 miles on James Island. An F0 tornado briefly touches down in the Abercorn and Lamara Heights areas of Savannah. When the Weather Bureau was established by an act of Congress, it was initially under the command of General Myer. Discussion Cloudless and calm. But it wouldnt stay that way. In the midst of an early season heat wave that lasted several days, temperatures around the area topped out over 100 degrees. So like a 60-degree day is actually a pretty nice day for even July and August," said weather observer, Sam Robinson. 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. Protecting Lives and Property for 150 Years, https://www.mountwashington.org/about-us/history/default.aspx, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Unusually high tides produce coastal flooding and beach erosion across parts of coastal Charleston and Colleton County. Evacuations were ordered for 60 to 70 homes due to the wildfire. An F1 tornado briefly touches down about halfway between Hinesville and Midway, GA. A small F2 tornado touched down at the Savannah Golf Club, and unfortunately injures two people. An EF-2 tornado impacted parts of Bulloch and Effingham counties during the pre-dawn hours. A cold air wedge behind the low causes a little sleet to occur across parts of the Charleston Tri-County area in the afternoon. Widespread fog that developed over nearby land areas moves into the Charleston Harbor and the adjacent Atlantic waters, resulting in visibilities under 1/4 mile. Find historical temperatures, precipitation, severe weather, and more. A hurricane makes landfall near the border of South Carolina and Georgia. A temperature of 47 degrees below zero was recorded in January 1934. He was a serious weather observer, and took his last weather observation just a few days before he died. Locally, our 24 hour rainfall records pale in comparison; 10.52 inches on September 21, 1998 at the Charleston airport, 10.38 inches on June 11, 1973 in downtown Charleston and 9.02 inches on September 16, 1924 in the Savannah area. The temperature in downtown Charleston falls to 39 degrees, its earliest autumn reading of temperatures below 40 degrees since records began. The Sherman Adams summit building, named for the 67th Governor of New Hampshire, houses the observatory; it is closed to the public during the winter and hikers are not allowed inside the building except for emergencies and pre-arranged guided tours. (Weather station: Standiford Field, USA). A tropical storm struck SC with a glancing blow before moving into NC near Cape Lookout. It is also the hottest temperature so late in the year for this location. The tornado moved east northeast and ended about 1.5 miles east of Eden. A waterspout was spotted off the northern end of Tybee Island, and lasted approximately 7 minutes before dissipating. A hurricane makes landfall near Beaufort, SC, with considerable damage and over 500 dead. Beaufort, South Carolina reaches their hottest April temperature on record with a reading of 95 degrees. In addition, the month ends with the record number of days of 70 degrees of greater at Savannah (24 days), Charleston (22 days)and downtown Charleston (20 days). The storm produced a variety of wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet and freezing rain. On the other end of the spectrum, the Mt. A waterspout was sighted off the coast of Seabrook Island in the early morning. The temperature reaches 104 degrees at Beaufort and 103 degrees in downtown Charleston. An outbreak of severe weather impacts parts of the hail with large hail and wind damage. 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. The temperature at the airport in Savannah fell to 33 degrees. [15], East of the summit, a plateau known as the Alpine Gardens extends south from Chandler Ridge at about 5,200 feet (1,600m) elevation. The year comes to an end with a mean temperature of 64.3 degrees at the Savannah climate site, making it the coolest year on record at that location. Pleasant. A funnel cloud briefly touches down as an F0 tornado near Trident Tech College off of Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, then takes down the tops of several other trees outside of Hanahan in Berkeley County before dissipating. Today is the median first freeze date for Hilton Head Island, SC. The lifeguards on Tybee Island reported around 15 rip currents that were stationary and of moderate strength throughout the morning. A waterspout is sighted off Port Royal Sound. Strong offshore wind results in blow-out tides in Charleston. The Yankee Building also remains and continues to serve as a communications facility, housing equipment for numerous tenants including cellular telephone providers and public safety agencies. A small M1.36 earthquake occurs not far from Greggs Landing in Dorchester County, SC. The second of 3 tropical cyclones to affect the area that year occurs when the so-called Great Sea Islands Hurricane strikes just south of Savannah as a Cat 3 hurricane. The lifeguards reported multiple rip currents throughout the day, and mostly on the southern portion of Tybee Island. A fishing boat sights seven waterspouts in a band of showers and thunderstorms about 15 to 20 miles off the coast of Kiawah. A M3.9 earthquake occurs during the pre-dawn hours near Metter, GA. Famed weather historian David Ludlum wrote that a large tornado formed over central New Jersey and hit the town of New Brunswick. Dense fog closes the Charleston Harbor with visibility near zero. Office History Timeline The site at Savannah hits 102 degrees, its hottest temperature for any year in September. The Charleston airport reaches 104 degrees, which ties it with the next day as the hottest July temperature in recorded history. Today marks the passing of June Bacon-Bercey, who worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service and the Atomic Energy Commission. Downtown Charleston records a temperature of 104 degrees, tying it for the hottest temperature in recorded history. The temperature in downtown Charleston reaches 84 degrees, its warmest temperature so late in the year since records began. [16] CNL's application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks registration of the trademark "Mount Washington" for any retail service, any restaurant service, and any entertainment service. The temperature at Summerville, South Carolina drops to 19 degrees, tying for the coldest ever in March for that location, as well as the coldest so late into the winter and early spring. Severe thunderstorms impacted parts of southeast GA, with numerous reports of trees and powerlines down in several different counties. The combination of radiation fog and sea fog impacts much of the coastal waters and the Charleston Harbor with visibility down near zero at times. Lightning hits several homes in Charleston, one person was injured by fallen powerlines in St. George and a boat was sunk in Beaufort. About 25 homes received minor roof and siding damage and a half dozen homes received moderate damage. For the second day in a row excessive heat occurs; this time producing heat indices as high as 115-118 degrees along the coastal counties from Beaufort to Liberty. Also, near Reevesville in Dorchester County, a severe thunderstorms produces golf ball sized hail. The famous "first correct tornado forecast" is issued by Air Force weather officers E.J. The tornado, rated an F2 traveled about 16 miles from rural Long County into Liberty County, hitting near the town of Fleming. Downtown Charleston receives 4.70 inches of rain on this date. National Radar, Past Weather and Hydrology This occurred in July 2001. Snow flurries were observed as far south as Homestead and Miami Beach in extreme southern FL. The three month period of June, July and August of this year is the warmest on record at the Charleston airport and in the Savannah area. Both events had the situation further aggravated due to occurrence of the Proxigean Spring Tide. Temperatures also failed to reach freezing in most communities after morning lows down in the single numbers and teens. The hail was as large as the size of baseballs near Hinesville and as large as golf balls near McIntosh in Liberty County. Anders Celsius is born in Sweden on this date. An F0 tornado briefly touches down on Hutchinson Island, near Savannah. Many people were rescued from Hutchinson's Island, although there was at least one drowning near Thunderbolt. Today is the birthday of John Campanius Holm, born in Stockholm, Sweden. The Savannah airport hits 91 degrees, which is its hottest so early in the year. There is also an F1 tornado that tracks 5 miles across far northern Candler County, GA. Over the Atlantic, a line of thunderstorms produced wind gusts to almost hurricane force at Buoy 41004, with a peak wind of 69 mph. Today is the last day in a stretch of 41 days in a row of no measurable rainfall at the Savannah airport, which ties it with a dry period ending November 25, 2016 for the longest number of consecutive days withou measurable rainfall at thatlocation. Snow also developed as the colder air rushed in, resulting in a trace of snow in Charleston and almost 1/4 inch in Savannah. Marine Obs (Map) There are several rip currents that occurred throughout the day on Tybee Island. Also, the Ogeechee River near Rocky Ford reaches 13.88 feet, it's second highest river level in recorded history. The temperature at the site in Savannah reaches 91 degrees, making it the third time in the month that the temperature reached above 90. Mount Washington has been the subject of several famous paintings, part of a New England school of art known as White Mountain art. One of these tornadoes was found to be of Enhanced Fujita 4 (EF4) strength, with estimated maximum wind speed of 185 mph. Thunderstorms drenched the area, with as much as 6 inches of rain at the Charleston airport. There were no reports of injuries, with just some damage to a storage building and a couple of signs bent. Also on this date in 2012, an EF-1 tornado hits near Islandton, in Colleton County, with 3 mobile homes damaged. An F2 tornado travels from Clyo, GA and then crosses the Savannah River, before dissipating northwest of Tillman, in Jasper County, SC. [8] Field again summited Agiocochook in October 1642 on an early surveying expedition that created maps of land as far as Maine, which allowed people from the Massachusetts colony to identify arable coastal areas. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms moved through Hilton Head Island, destroying 3 mobile homes, damaging 3 cars and injuring 2 people. CoCoRaHS. Downtown Charleston gets dumped on with 7.38 inches of rainfall. The Savannah airport receives 5.32 inches of rain on this date.
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