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Records: Highs: EWR: 93 (1989) NYC: 92 (1916) LGA: 92 (1996) - rare heat Lows: EWR: 55 (1982) NYC: 51 (1923) LGA: 56 (1952) Historical: 1724: An event is known as the "Great Gust of 1724" occurred on this day. Almost all tobacco and much of the corn crops were destroyed by this violent tropical storm, which struck the Chesapeake Bay. Intense floods of rain and a huge gust of wind were seen on the James River. Some homes were wrecked, and several vessels were driven ashore. The storm was likely followed by a second hurricane just five days later causing rain for many straight days that caused the Virginia floods of 1724. 1906 - Thunderstorms deluged Kansas City, MO, with six inches of rain during the early morning, including nearly three inches in thirty minutes. (The Kansas City Weather Almanac) 1921 - Denver, CO, was drenched with 2.20 inches of rain in one hour, a record for that location. (The Weather Channel) 1933: A hurricane made landfall near Nags Head, North Carolina and tracked up the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake-Potomac hurricane moved over Norfolk, Virginia, and Washington, DC. A seven-foot tide flooded businesses in Norfolk, Virginia. Described in the American Meteorological Society's August 1933 weather review as "one of the most severe storms that have ever visited the Middle Atlantic Coast." 1933 - The Chesapeake-Potomac hurricane moved over Norfolk VA and Washington D.C. A tide seven feet above normal flooded businesses in Norfolk, and damage in Maryland was estimated at seventeen million dollars. (David Ludlum) 1970 - Dry thunderstorms ignited more than one hundred fires in the Wenatchee and Okanogan National Forests of Washington State. Hot, dry, and windy weather spread the fires, a few of which burned out of control through the end of the month. More than 100,000 acres burned. (The Weather Channel) 1987 - A cold front brought autumn-like weather to the Northern and Central Plains Region. Afternoon highs were in the 50s and 60s across parts of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska that just two days earlier were in the 90s or above 100 degrees. Thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. (The National Weather Summary) 1988 - Thunderstorms produced hail an inch in diameter, wind gusts to 64 mph, and 2.62 inches of rain at Tucson AZ resulting in three million dollars damage. Cool weather prevailed in the northeastern U.S. Hartford CT reported a record low of 42 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Thunderstorms produced heavy rain with flash flooding in West Virginia. Pickens, WV, reported 4.80 inches of rain in 24 hours. Evening thunderstorms in Mississippi deluged Alta Woods with 4.25 inches of rain in less than an hour. Thunderstorms also produced heavy rain in southeastern Kentucky, and flooding was reported along Big Creek and along Stinking Creek. The Stinking Creek volunteer fire department reported water levels 12 to 14 feet above bankfull. Fort Worth TX hit the 100 degree mark for the first time all year. Strong winds ushering cool air into northwest Utah gusted to 70 mph, raising clouds of dust in the salt flats. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1992: While South Florida residents were preparing for Hurricane Andrew, folks in western Montana were dealing with early season snowfall. Some snowfall amounts include 8.3” in Great Falls, 6.2” in Helena, and 5.1” in Cut Bank. This snowfall is the first significant snowfall on record in western Montana in August. 2005: Hurricane Katrina formed from Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas. Katrina would become the costliest ($81.2 billion) and one of the most deadly hurricanes (1,836 lives) in U.S. history.

Up to 81 but more clouds coming in

Further enhance by Hillary notice the west trough and upper low pumping the west side of the ridge sharper. Seasonal trend has that ridge bounding between TX/OK/ Rockies and Kansas

8/22 highs PHL: 82 ACY: 81 EWR: 80 LGA: 80 New Brnswck: 80 BLM: 79 JFK: 79 NYC: 79 TEB: 78 ISP: 78 TTN: 78

Its a very toasty 73 degrees. Yes most guidance at that point and seeing a 600 DM ridge in that spot 9/10 leads to a heat surge even into the NE. But it became apparent the ridge would focus heat just south and west of the area despite one day by the middle of last week. That ridge will move right back into the Rockies seasonal tendencies are strong this season. Will they break into early Sep would be the next question or is the focus on tropics.

00z Euro with a storm into FL Panhandle next THu and up the coast after that.

Records: Highs: EWR: 94 (1983) NYC: 95 (1916) LGA: 93 (2019) Lows: EWR: 51 (1982) NYC: 52 (1895) LGA: 55 (1982) Historical: 1816 - The growing season for corn was cut short as damaging frosts were reported from North Carolina to interior New England. (David Ludlum) 1893: Four hurricanes are observed in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time. Over a century would pass, 1998 before four hurricanes would again rage together in the Atlantic. 1923 - The temperature at Anchorage, AK, reached 82 degrees, a record for August for the location which was later tied on the 2nd in 1978. (The Weather Channel) 1987 - A cold front lowered temperatures 20 to 40 degrees across the north central U.S., and produced severe thunderstorms in Ohio and Lower Michigan. An early morning thunderstorm near Sydney MI produced high winds which spun a car around 180 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Afternoon highs of 88 degrees at Astoria, OR, and 104 degrees at Medford, OR, were records for the date, and the number of daily record highs across the nation since the first of June topped the 2000 mark. (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Evening thunderstorms in the central U.S. produced golf ball size hail at May City IA, and wind gusts to 66 mph at Balltown IA. Lightning struck a barn in Fayette County IA killing 750 hogs. Evening thunderstorms in Montana produced wind gusts to 70 mph at Havre. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1992 - Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Southern Florida as a Category 5 storm with wind guests estimated in excess of 175 m.p.h. Estimated damages exceeded $20 billion, more than 60 people were killed and approximately 2 million people were evacuated from their homes. (University of Illinois WW2010) 1994: Hurricane John, about 345 miles south of Hilo, Hawaii had winds of 175 mph and pressure at 920 millibars or 27.17 inches of mercury, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever in the Central Pacific. The 31-day existence made John the longest-lasting tropical cyclone recorded in both the Pacific Ocean and worldwide, surpassing both Hurricane Tina's previous record in the Pacific of 24 days in the 1992 season and the 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane's previous world record of 28 days in the 1899 Atlantic season. John was also the farthest-traveling tropical cyclone in both Pacific Ocean and worldwide, with distance traveled of 7,165 miles, out-distancing previous record holders Hurricane Fico in the Pacific of 4,700 miles in the 1978 season and Hurricane Faith worldwide of 6,850 miles in the 1966 Atlantic season.

72 / 52 and very nice out. Low 80s next two days with loads of sun and a N/NE flow keeping the heat shielded 350 miles away. Flow comes back around Thu (8/24) into the weekend with a bit more humid. Clouds and showers those days will keep temperatures down. Beyond that clearing out by the coming Mon (8/28) with temps near normal to cloud out the month. Trough looks to split and caught in between with active tropics targeting the SE. Elusive ridging trying to hint on latest guidance into early September. https://cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES16/ABI/SECTOR/eus/02/GOES16-EUS-02-1000x1000.gif

8/21 ACY: 92 EWR: 91 BLM: 91 PHL: 90 New Brnswck: 89 NYC: 88 JFK: 88 LGA: 87 ISP: 87 TEB: 87 TTN: 86

2PM Roundup ACY: 91 PHL: 90 EWR: 89 (90) BLM: 89 New Brnswck: 88 JFK: 87 TEB: 86 LGA: 86 ISP: 86 TTN: 85 NYC: 85

Records: Highs: EWR: 97 (2005) NYC: 96 (1955) LGA: 97 (1955) Lows: EWR: 53 (1949) NYC: 53 (1922) LGA; 57 (1977) Historical: 1856: The Charter Oak was an unusually large white oak tree growing from around the 12th or 13th century until it fell during a windstorm on this day in 1856. According to tradition, Connecticut's Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden within the hollow of the tree to thwart its confiscation by the English governor-general. The oak became a symbol of American independence and is commemorated on the Connecticut State Quarter. 1883 - A tornado hit Rochester, MN, killing 31 persons and wrecking 1351 dwellings. (David Ludlum) 1888 - A tornado swarm occurred in Maryland and Delaware. Many waterspouts were seen over Chesapeake Bay. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) 1918 - A tornado struck Tyler, MN, killing 36 persons and destroying most of the business section of the town resulting in a million dollars damage. (David Ludlum) 1983 - The temperature at Fayetteville, NC, soared to 110 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) 1987 - Early morning thunderstorms produced severe weather in eastern Iowa and west central Illinois. Thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 82 mph at Moline IL, and tennis ball size hail at Independence IA. Rock Island IL was drenched with 3.70 inches of rain. Total damage for the seven county area of west central Illinois was estimated at twelve million dollars. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes in Iowa, produced wind gusts to 63 mph in the Council Bluffs area, and drenched Sioux Center IA with up to 6.61 inches of rain. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Afternoon and evening thunderstorms produced severe weather from Kansas to Minnesota and North Dakota. Thunderstorms in Minnesota produced baseball size hail from Correll to north of Appleton. Thunderstorms in north central Kansas produced wind gusts higher than 100 mph at Wilson Dam. Thunderstorms around Lincoln NE produced baseball size hail and up to five inches of rain, and Boone NE was deluged with five inches of rain in an hour and a half. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

76/ 65 mostly cloudy, some breaks in the clouds but clouds will limit highs to upper 80s to low 90s in the hot spots. If there are enough breaks could push mid 90s. Robusto ridge 605 DM in Kansas City wanes, flow backs NW/N/NE and cools down Tue (8/22) - Thu (8/24). Brunt of heat stays south and west ut flow comes back around to SW Fri (8/25) - Sat (8/26) but trough pushes clouds and showers into the area. Sun (8/27) - Wed (8/30) trough into the region - near normal tems. Trough looks to cut of or split with more humid/warm by the close of the month / to open the next month. Tropics active SE / GOM foucs. Prior Euro runs had https://cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES16/ABI/GIFS/GOES16-NE-GEOCOLOR-600x600.gif

8/20 EWR: 89 LGA: 87 BLM: 87 ACY: 87 New Brnswck: 86 TEB: 86 PHL: 86 NYC: 85 TTN: 84 ISP: 82 JFK: 82

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Records: Highs: EWR: 97 (1983) NYC: 97 (1955) LGA: 98 (1955) Lows: EWR: 52 (1949) NYC: 55 (1949) LGA: 58 (1949) Historical: 1886 - The town of Indianola, TX, was completely destroyed by a hurricane, and never rebuilt. (David Ludlum) 1886: The 1886 Indianola Hurricane destroyed the town of Indianola, Texas and as such had a significant impact on the history and economic development of Texas. The storm ended the rivalry between Galveston and Indianola as the chief port of Texas. With the abandonment of Indianola and the unwillingness of the former residents to rebuild close to shore, Galveston became the essential Texan port until the 1900 Galveston Hurricane led to the rise of Houston as a major port. It was the fifth hurricane of the 1886 Atlantic hurricane season and one of the most intense hurricanes ever to hit the United States. 1910 - The big blow up of forest fires finally came to an end in Idaho. A record dry August fueled 1736 fires which burned three million acres destroying six billion board feet of timber. The fires claimed the lives of 85 persons, 78 of which were fire fighters, and consumed the entire town of Wallace. The smoke spread a third of the way around the world producing some dark days in the U.S. and Canada. The forest fires prompted federal fire protection laws. (David Ludlum) 1928: A tornado estimated at F4 intensity initially touched down in Winnebago County, Iowa, moved to Freeborn County, Minnesota, and hit the south side of Austin, MN. Five of the six deaths were in Austin with 60 injuries. 1987 - Half a dozen cities in the Central Plains Region reported record high temperatures for the date, including Pueblo CO with a reading of 102 degrees, and Goodland KS with a high of 104 degrees. Hill City KS reached 106 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) 1988 - Sheridan, WY, reported a record hot temperature reading of 100 degrees. Evening thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail near Fortuna ND, and wind gusts to 70 mph near Webster SD. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Early morning thunderstorms produced heavy rain in southeast Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma, with up to six inches reported around Tulsa OK. Some roads in the Tulsa area were closed by water 10 to 12 feet deep. Evening thunderstorms produced severe weather in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Thunderstorms produced winds gusts to 75 mph in Major County OK, and hail two inches in diameter at Jennings KS. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

63 / 59 orr a low of 57. Very nice morning (windows open). Warmer today as the robustico ridge builds into Kansas city and s craping of the heat moves into the region for 36 hours. Quick warm up to mid / upper 80s and the warm spots touching 90. Low 90s tomorrow , capped by nearby clouds. Enough sun and perhaps a stray mid 90s. Flow comes around as ridge pumps west, and cool N/NE low through Wed/Thu. By Fri (8/25) the flow is coming back around but likely coincides with next shot at rain and upper trough. Rockies ridge keeps the SW how and dries out the flooded desets. Period 8/27 - 8/30 looks somewhat near normal with trough into the NE likely backing west or cutting off towards months end so likely turn more humid to close the month after a few more dry days.. Way beyond We'll see if the warm Atlantic can push and break the seasonal tendency with EC trough.

8/19 EWR: 82 LGA: 81 ACY: 81 PHL: 81 JFK: 79 TEB: 79 New Brnswck: 79 BLM: 79 ISP: 78 NYC: 78 TTN: 78

Records: Highs: EWR: 96 (2002) NYC: 94 (2002) LGA: 94 (1966) Lows: EWR: 54 (1958) NYC: 55 (1924) LGA: 59 (1979) Historical: 1788 - A small but powerful hurricane inflicted great havoc upon forests along a narrow track from New Jersey to Maine. A similar storm track today would cause extreme disaster in the now populated area. (David Ludlum) 1890: An estimated F3 tornado hit South Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. About 400 buildings were destroyed in the industrial and more impoverished residential section of town. The death toll was 16 and damage was estimated at $400,000. 1896: The famous Cottage City (Oak Bluffs) waterspout occurred off Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The vortex was 3,600 feet high, formed three times, and was well photographed. 1969 - 'Never say die' Camille let loose a cloudburst in Virginia resulting in flash floods and landslides which killed 151 persons and cause 140 million dollars damage. Massies Hill VA received 27 inches of rain. (David Ludlum) 1986 - The temperature at San Antonio, TX, soared to an all-time record high of 108 degrees. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) 1987 - Thunderstorms moving out of southeastern Nebraska spread severe weather into eastern Kansas and western Missouri during the day. Thunderstorms in Nebraska produced hail three inches in diameter at Albion, and high winds which downed a large tent at Waterloo injuring a dozen persons. Thunderstorms in Kansas produced baseball size hail northwest of Topeka, and wind gusts to 80 mph at Fulton. Ten persons were injured in a thunderstorm at Princeton KS, and damage to crops in southern Franklin County KS was estimated at 3.5 million dollars. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 1988 - Raleigh, NC, reported a record hot temperature reading of 103 degrees. Afternoon thunderstorms in Oklahoma produced wind gusts to 75 mph in southern Pittsburgh County. Thunderstorms in Indiana produced 4.50 inches of rain at Morgantown. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Early morning thunderstorms deluged southeastern Delaware with six to ten inches of rain in four to six hours, with local reports of 13 to 20 inches of rain. Twenty-six major roads were closed or damaged, and fourteen bridges were washed out. Flooding caused nearly four million dollars damage to local businesses. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary)

73 / 53 sunny low humidity and low 80s. Warmer but still dry Sun (8/20) mid / upper 80s the warm spots to 90. Mon (8/21) pending on when clouds arrive most spots to 90, with enough sun mid 990s in the warmer spots. The 600 DM ridge axis over KS/MS and wanes as HIllary pumps the western side of the ridge. Flow goes around N/NE by Tue afternoon (8/22). Cooler Wed - Thu (8/24). Fri (8/25) - Sat (8/26) flow comes back around to the SW warmer more humid, showers / storms and clouds could limit temps. Beyond there near normal through D10 with most heat staying south and westt fo the area. The tropics come around swinging. https://cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES16/ABI/SECTOR/eus/02/GOES16-EUS-02-1000x1000.gif

8/18 EWR: 85 ACY: 84 PHL: 84 BLM: 83 LGA: 83 JFK: 83 ISP: 82 TEB: 81 New Brnswck: 81 TTN: 80 NYC: 80

Records: Highs: EWR: 97 (2002) NYC: 94 (2002) LGA: 95 (2002) Lows: EWR: 52 (1941) NYC: 55 (1915) LGA:59 (1941) Historical: 1925 - During the late morning hours a severe hailstorm struck southeastern Iowa completely destroying crops along a path six to ten miles wide and 75 miles long. The hail also injured and killed poultry and livestock, and caused a total of 2.5 million dollars damage. The hailstorm flattened fields of corn to such an extent that many had to leave their farms in search of other work. It was one of the worst hailstorms of record for the nation. (The Weather Channel) 1983 - Hurricane Alicia ravaged southeastern Texas. The hurricane caused more than three billion dollars property damage, making it one of the costliest hurricanes in the history of the U.S. Just thirteen persons were killed, but 1800 others were injured. The hurricane packed winds to 130 mph as it crossed Galveston Island, and spawned twenty-two tornadoes in less than 24 hours as it made landfall. (The Weather Channel) (Storm Data) 1987 - Thirteen cities in the eastern U.S. reported record high temperatures for the date, including Orlando FL with a reading of 98 degrees, and Portland ME with a high of 94 degrees. Newark NJ reached 90 degrees for the thirty-sixth time of the year, their second highest total of record. (The National Weather Summary) 1988 - Twenty-two cities, from the Carolinas to the Upper Ohio Valley, reported record high temperatures for the date, pushing the total number of daily record highs since the first of June above the 1100 mark. Afternoon highs of 102 degrees at Greensboro NC and 105 degrees at Raleigh NC equalled all-time records. Evening thunderstorms in Montana produced wind gusts to 75 mph at Scobey. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Thunderstorms over the Middle Atlantic Coast Region and the Upper Ohio Valley produced torrential rains in eastern Virginia during the late morning and afternoon hours. Totals ranged up to twelve inches at Yorktown. Williamsburg VA was deluged with 10.78 inches of rain between 6 AM and 10 AM, with 6.72 inches reported in just two hours. Flash flooding caused nearly twelve million dollars damage in Accomack County VA. Early evening thunderstorms in the Central High Plains Region produced walnut size hail and wind gusts to 80 mph around Casper WY. Thunderstorms produced locally heavy rains in the Yellowstone Park area, causing fifteen mudslides. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

Sun now and 82 / 60. Drier air working in.

off NYC/NJ topic- but a useful satellite view/loop in the coming weekebd for Hillary. High res visibility, https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES/sector_band.php?sat=G16&sector=psw&band=GEOCOLOR&length=24

69 / 66 0.87 in the bucket. Trough coming through and front should clear by later this afternoon after more showers and storms become isoltated. Gorgeous weekend on tap. Sunny dry dew points into the 50s. Highs Sat (8/19) - low - mid 80s. Sun (8/2) mid - upper 80s, warm spots could touch 90. Robustico ridge builds to 604 DM near KS with Hurricance Hillary pumping the western side of the ridge. Ridge shoots a piece of quick heat into the area Mon (8/21) low / mid 90s southern areas. 850 MB temps to >16c in the area with the strong heat south. By Tue the flow is coming around to the NW-N-NE and it drops back to the 80s. The rest of the week looks spectacular Wed - Thu (8/24). Flow comes around more Westerly by Fri (8/25) into the following weekend 8/26 , 8/27 with warmer and next shot at quick heat. Beyond there ridging into east with tropics active SE / GOM. Overall warmer finish to this month but sustained heat is south and west as it looks now.

8/17 PHL: 87 TTN: 85 ACY: 84 EWR: 82 New Brnswck: 81 BLM: 80 LGA: 80 TEB: 79 NYC: 79 JFK: 76 ISP: 75