It killed at least 223 people, mostly on ships at sea. Returning to the station, Stephenson and the others began getting readings -- winds at 150 miles per hour and climbing fast. We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good. Both the Charleston airport and downtown Charleston recorded their driest December. Strong offshore winds resulted in blow-out tides along coastal areas. Thankfully there were no injuries. Brian Fitzgerald, director of science for the Mount Washington Observatory, says they are sitting on a "treasure trove of data". A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms developed over Dorchester County, racing east at 50 mph. The Savannah airport hits 100 degrees, while Newington, GA reaches 102. The latter are farther north, farther inland and much higher than the city." St James's, England, United Kingdom 50 F Mostly Cloudy. The temperature falls to 27 degrees at the airport in Charleston and 30 degrees at the airport in Savannah. Two swimmers were rescued near Chatham Avenue on Tybee Island. The first occurred just outside St. George, the second west of Ridegville and the third near Goose Creek in Berkeley County. This included an F1 tornado near Ravenel, SC and an F0 near Cainhoy, SC. This would also be the last day in a stretch of about 9 or 10 straight days with the temperature of 95 degrees or higher across much of the area. Two people are caught in a large rip current on Isle of Palms, SC and are transported to the hospital. The lifeguards at Tybee Island report almost 3 dozen people were rescued due to rip currents. Today marks the death of Balfour Stewart, a Scottish meteorologist and geophysicist who studied terrestrial magnetism and radiant heat. Today is the birthday of Henry Gellibrand, and English astronomer and mathematician, who along with John Marr discovered geomagnetic secular variation, which refers to the angle between magnetic north and true north that changes over a long period of time. A witness reported seeing a tornado touch down briefly three times in the uninhabited area of Butler island, near Darien, GA. Today marked the last day of 4 consecutive days with a temperature greater than 100 degrees at the airport in Charleston, its longest stretch in recorded history. Many people had to be rescued due to the surge, with several drownings. For 43 straight days the mercury topped out higher than 90 degrees at that location. Washington blaze disrupts communications", "Building a Radio Tower atop Mount Washington", "Yankee Starts Operation of FM Atop Mountain", "Mount Washington, N.H.: The TV Years, 1954-2002", "Application for Construction Permit for Reserved Channel Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Station", "The Life of an Athlete: William B. Curtis, the Father of American Amateur Athletics. One of those researchers indicated that the weather records of Madison and Jefferson met the highest scientific standards of the time. [10] Field climbed the mountain in June of that year to demonstrate to the Abenaki chief Passaconaway that the Europeans bargaining for tribal land were not subject to the gods believed to inhabit the summit, a primarily political move that facilitated colonists' northern expansion. Four rescues occurred due to the rip currents. The tornado exited into he Atlantic as a strong tornado/waterspout where it apsized a 48 foot fishing vessel, the "Miss Debbie". Beach Club Villas at Wild Dunes had water under the building. Three years later waterspouts occurred off the coast of Folly Beach and Kiawah Island. A waterspout is sighted in the Broad River near the St. Helena Sound, while a 3.2 earthquake occurs near Summerville. For the second morning in a row an early spring freeze occurs across many northern and northwestern locations. Extremely hot weather across the area, with a temperature at Newington, Georgia of 110 degrees, 104 degrees in Savannah and 103 at Walterboro. A 6 to 8 acre brushfire burned near Moncks Corner. Today marked the start of a 3 day stretch of a hard freeze across many areas of southern SC and southeast GA. A hurricane makes landfall near Georgetown, with several ships and crops in the Charleston area damaged. The month ends with 18 days of measurable rainfall at the Charleston airport. The Charleston Airport recorded snow on the ground for 5 consecutive days which is the most on record. The next was an F1 near Denmark that kills 6 and injures 5. Doppler radar indicated that flurries also likely occurred in several other places from Allendale and Hampton County to Dorchester and Charleston County, but were not observed since it was early Christmas morning. Today is the last day in a stretch of 13 straight days where the temperature fell to 30 degrees or colder in the Savannah area. Snow also developed as the colder air rushed in, resulting in a trace of snow in Charleston and almost 1/4 inch in Savannah. It damages 50 to 60 buildings and homes, but thankfully there were no injuries. A waterspout is sighted 2 miles southeast of downtown Charleston. Skywarn Both the Charleston and Savannah airports fall to their coldest December temperatures in recorded history. Today marks the anniversary of the death of Vilhelm Bjerknes, who is considered by many to be one of the founders of modern meteorology and weather forecasting. There are no reports of injuries or fatalities. Last Updated: January 15, 2015, Forecasts Satellite, Radar A small 2.0 earthquake occurred 4 miles southwest of Ladson, SC. Rain amounts were as high as 5 to 6 inches in Jasper County, with reports of flooding in Jenkins County. Significant flooding occurred in downtown Charleston due to the combined effects of high tide and heavy rains. An EF-1 tornado touches down near the southern end of Wilmington Island, GA, before strengthening to an EF-2 tornado as it approached Fort Pulaski. This time it occurs north of the Don Holt Bridge in the North Charleston area. In addition, 2 dams failed northeast of the Statesboro city limits. The extreme environment creates strong winds and ice at the top of Mount Washington making the use of unmanned equipment problematic. The "Captain Smoke" ship sank 45 miles east of Charleston, likely caused by two rogue waves that smashed it to bits, leaving it's three fishermen in a life raft. Strong low pressure off the coast produces moderate beach erosion on Hunting Island where trees where uprooted. 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. Washington Auto Road, and the Mt. NORTH CONWAY, N.H. (CBS) - It's not out-of-the-ordinary to see hurricane-force winds atop New England's highest peak. Meanwhile, at the Charleston airport the temperature reaches 104 degrees, which ties it with the previous day as the hottest July temperature in recorded history. Hurricane Lenny threatens parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Over the Atlantic, a line of thunderstorms produced wind gusts to almost hurricane force at Buoy 41004, with a peak wind of 69 mph. It's called "The Rockpile" and it's home to the world's worst weather. Observed Rainfall There is a sighting of a funnel cloud or possible waterspout over the ocean near Bulls Bay, SC. However, no accumulations occurred given warm ground temperatures and air temperatures well into the 40s. There are reports of flurries and sleet in a few locations of the forecast area, with a small coating of sleet on elevated surfaces in isolated locations of northern Dorchester and northern Berkeley counties. MWObs educational facilities and programs include:[5], The Mount Washington Observatory receives much of its support from contributing members. Due to the continued cold air in place after the storm, the snow and ice remained on the ground in spots for many days causing significant disruptions to travel and commerce. A waterspout was sighted several miles off the coast of Tybee Island. Weather Bureau" (which later became the National Weather Service). This would be equivalent to an EF5 tornado (200-plus mph) or a Category 5 hurricane (157-plus mph), the highest rating of each. There is also 1 inch of snow reported at Savannah. Climate and Past Weather. If that wasn' enough, an earthen dam at the Herbert Jacobs Farm in extreme southern Screven County failed in the late evening. WRN Ambassadors Weather History Calendar Later that day a second tornado, this time an F1 moves through Colleton County near Ritter and Green Pond. Where most unstaffed weather stations have undergone technology upgrades, consistent use of the sling psychrometer has helped provide scientific precision to the Mount Washington climate record. Thankfully no one was killed or injured. Possibly more than 500 people were killed as a result. An F2 tornado briefly touches down in Tattnall County, north of Glennville, GA. Today is the last day of a stretch of 161 straight days where the temperature failed to reach 80 degrees at the Charleston airport; it's longest streak on record. Today is the last day of a stretch of 320 straight days where the temperature failed to reach 90 degrees in downtown Charleston; it's longest streak on record. 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. A short-lived F1 tornado touches down just outside of Ladson in Charleston County. The Savannah airport receives 5.75 inches of rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Jerry. An EF-1 tornado with estimated winds of 85 to 90 mph occurs south of Ridgeland in Jasper County, SC. [3][4][5], The Observatory holds a strong tradition of education. This included more than 2 inches in one hour across parts of downtown Charleston, where flash flooding occurred. It is short-lived however, as an arctic cold front quickly moves through with isolated reports of trees and powerlines down, as winds reach as high as 47 mph on Tybee Island and 42 mph at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah. A tropical depression moves east northeast through Georgia to off the coast of southeast South Carolina. A waterspout associated with the fringes of Abby moved onshore as a brief F0 tornado over the northeast part of Isle of Palms, SC. The temperature at the Charleston airport and in downtown Charleston climbs to 99 degrees. The year comes to an end with a mean temperature of 64.2 degrees in downtown Charleston, making it the coolest year on record at that location. The Ohoopee River near Reidsville also records their lowest level, with a gage reading of 0.44 feet. The largest was golf ball sized or around 1.75 inches in diameter in the town of Stilson in Bulloch County. [18] Note: Values on this page are subject to change without notice. Beach This marked the 4th day in a row with dense sea fog impacting most of the marine area, including the Charleston Harbor, which was closed and re-opened to navigation several times during this stretch. An F1 tornado moves through a marshy area near Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, SC. Other Victorian era tourist attractions include a coach road (1861)now the Mount Washington Auto Roadand the Mount Washington Cog Railway (1869), both of which are still in operation. Lifeguards at Beachwalker Park on Kiawah, SC reported a waterspout just off the coast. Estimated speeds are up to 110 mph with a path length of almost 6 miles. National Weather Service Radar. The temperature in downtown Charleston falls to 28 degrees, which is not only a record low for the date, but is also the latest date of a freeze at that location. Local impacts from the exceptionally cold weather included record-high electricity usage which exceeded the previous record by 12 percent, burst water pipes in municipal buildings, homes and businesses, and at least one fatality in the town of Teachey, NC due to exposure to the cold temperatures. An outbreak of severe weather, with over 140 reports hits from the Ohio Valley to southern and southeast GA. A waterspout was reported by the Edisto Police Department just off the coast of Edisto Island. Weather Safety All NOAA. Marine/Tides The first day of spring brings cold weather to the local area. Today is the death of Hugh Robert Mill, a Scottish geographer and meteorologist who was influential in the reform of geography teaching, and in the development of meteorology as a science. Other smaller wildfires were noted around other parts of southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia during this time, all of which were fueled at least partially by 30 mph winds and low humidity levels. Weather observers at the Mount Washington Observatory are reminding people that snow is still melting at the summit, so lakes, streams and ponds near the mountain will be very cold. Local Tropical Cyclone History, Office Programs The US Department of Agriculture's Weather Bureau begins an observation program in the Carolina Bank Building on Broad Street in downtown Charleston, taking over from the US Army Signal Service. A waterspout is sighted in the late morning between Hilton Head Island and Tybee Island, with another waterspout sighted less than 90 minutes later off the north end of Tybee Island. "This is the first time we documented a significant warming trend on the summit," noted Georgia Murray, staff scientist for the AMC who headed up the research. Today is the anniversary of the first U.S. hurricane warning when the U.S. Army Signal Corps warned of a hurricane threat on the East Coast from Cape May, N.J. to New London, Connecticut. Overall damage to both states were at least a 200 million dollar loss due to damaged fruit and vegetable plants. Sleet covers the ground in Pinopolis, SC and various locations of the Tri-County area of Charleston report flurries. It was also the wettest February on record at the Savannah airport with 9.75 inches of rain. James Madison; considered to be Virginia's earliest Weatherman. Chance of precipitation is 60%. A waterspout was observed in the marshy area between the Intra-coastal and Bulls Bay, near Awendaw, SC. For both locations this will be the lowest maximum temperature on record during the month of August. A devastating F5 tornado hits Oklahoma City with the highest winds ever measured in a tornado at 318 mph! He was puzzled by a storm system moving from southwest to northeast even though winds at his location were from the northeast. There are 38 reports of severe weather, including baseball sized hail in SC near Walterboro and Givhans, golf ball sized hail near Pinopolis, SC and a tree down on a home near Garden City, GA. Waterspouts were sighted off Edisto Beach and also off Isle of Palms. It was just 2 degrees from the coldest. There was significant damage to trees and buildings, but fortunately there were no injuries or fatalities. Ethan Allen Crawford built a house on the summit in 1821, which lasted until a storm in 1826. Smoke from huge wildfires in western Canada traveled more than 2000 miles and blanketed the area with a dirty looking sky. [70] Author Nicholas Howe has detailed many of the fatalities on this mountain in his book Not Without Peril published in 2000 and updated in 2009. Heavy rains impact Charleston County, with 24 hour totals as high as 5.96 inches in McClellanville and 5.38 inches in Mt. These are often the daily conditions on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the highest peak in the northeastern United States and the home of the Mount Washington Observatory. Intense rainfall dumps up to 4.5 inches of rain in Statesboro in a couple of hours, resulting in approximately 20 to 25 water rescues due to flooding of a first floor apartment complex and nearby homes. NWS damage survey confirms brief F0 tornado touch down near the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital. Meanwhile locally, lows dropped into the teens in many areas with highs struggling to reach the upper 20s and lower 30s. A Cat 1 hurricane makes its second landfall near Charleston after initially striking north FL from the Gulf of Mexico. Today marks the date of the passing of John Aitken, a Scottish meteorologist known for his work on atmospheric dust, cyclones, evaporation and the formation of dew. The year comes to an end with a mean temperature of 70.4 degrees at the Savannah airport, making it the warmest year on record at that location. Downtown Charleston receives 5.44 inches of rain on this date. This includes a report of hail in Smoaks, SC as large as 3 inches in diameter. Massive Chandler Ridge extends northeast from the summit of Washington to form the amphitheater's southern wall and the incline is ascended by the Mount Washington Auto Road. While nearby NC is dumped with 14-18 inches of snow, downtown Charleston receives a trace of snow on this date, with a high temperature of only 43 degrees. The combination of strong winds and low relative humidity fueled several wildfires in parts of our SC counties. In fact, 1.1 inches of snow was measured atop Mt. The Ogeechee River at Midville reaches its highest level in recorded history at 12.20 feet. The central pressure of Hurricane Katrina drops to 902 millibars or 26.64 inches. The month ends with 7 days of 80 degrees or higher at the Charleston airport, a record for the month of December. 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. A short-lived waterspout occurred during the morning just off the coast of Hilton Head Island. No one was hurt. It destroys a turpentine plant and numerous homes, and unfortunately there were deaths and injuries. A Cat 3 hurricane hits near Savannah causing considerable damage to property. The temperature in downtown Charleston hits the century mark, its latest yearly occurrence on record of 100 degrees. Other common activities include glider flying, backcountry skiing, and annual cycle and running races such as the Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb and Road Race. An F0 tornado near Canadys in Colleton County moved a tornado off its foundation, and damaged roofs to a barn and garage. Today is the median last freeze date for Claxton, GA and Moncks Corner, SC. Lake Moultrie An onshore flow and elevated swell resulted in numerous rip currents and 5 rip current related rescues on Tybee island. What was either a short-lived tornado or waterspout touches down along the eastern shore of Lake Moultrie near Bonneau Beach. There was roof damage to the DMV building, a church steeple was blown off nearby, with damage to area billboards. A world record rain occurs when a mind-boggling 7.80 inches of rain falls in just 15 minutes at Plumb Point in Jamaica. NOAA is not responsible for the content of any linked website not operated by NOAA. Also during that month, 49.3 inches of snow fell within 24 hours, making it the highest 24-hour snowfall total on record at the summit. Then, just after 1 pm, the record-shattering number of 231 miles per hour was recorded by the instruments. Take control of your data. Tropical Depression Claudette passes through northern Georgia and into northern South Carolina. A Cat 4 hurricane moves into southeast Georgia near Brunswick. An F0 tornado briefly touches down along the northern fringes of the Charleston Air Force Base. The Automated Surface Observing Systems(ASOS) instruments are commissioned at a centerfield location of the Charleston Airport. An outbreak of severe weather due to a derecho hits parts of the area during the early morning hours, with 33 reports of wind damage. Even in the summer, July averages a trace of snow and August averages 0.1 inches of snow. Local Hazards A squall line in advance of a strong cold front produces around 2 dozen reports of wind damage and large hail in many parts of the area. An intrepid and hardy bunch of men banded together on the summit to start what is now the longest continuous high elevation data record in the Northeast. Science/Technology The Charleston Airport receives it greatest calendar day rainfall in April, when 4.10 inches of rain was recorded. An adjacent business had the roof lifted up and windows blown out, while at the nearby Food Lion supermarket ceiling tiles were blown out of the building. Deep low pressure associated with the "Storm of the Century" produced strong wind across the local area. With Mount Washington in the heart of ski country, this research is especially important to those resorts. At Charleston the low is 8 degrees, while at Savannah the low is 9 degrees, tying the record for December. Minor damage occurs due to an earthquake near Charleston. Meanwhile, intense rains near Midway in Liberty County, Georgia produced over 3 inches of rain in an hour. [46] It uses a Marsh rack system and was the first successful rack railway in the US. The Savannah airport receives 8.47 inches of rain. This lasting impact became clear when, almost half a century later, a group of civilians founded Mount Washington Observatory. An F1 tornado caused heavy damage just outside the southwest part of Savannah. Four people were struck by lightning on the boardwalk to the beach in the Wild Dunes area of Isle of Palms. Widespread power outages; some lasting for days. A waterspout occurs off the coast of Kiawah, SC. The Savannah airport receives an impressive 4.19 inches of rain, setting a record for the greatest amount of rainfall on any day in January. A Cat 2 hurricane makes landfall near Myrtle Beach, SC resulting in 58 mph winds in Charleston. Submit Storm Report, Current Conditions Rainfall reaches 8.38 inches in the Savannah area on this date. A small cluster of thunderstorms intensified near Lobeco and Dale in Beaufort County, SC during the afternoon, before rapidly collapsing near the Whale Branch River. An F1 tornado struck the Statesboro Airport, damaging 4 planes and leaving them placed in a circle. An F1 tornado travels about 1/2 mile and causes minor damage near St. George in Dorchester County. The lowest recorded level occurs on the Canoochee River near Claxton, with a gage reading of 0.87 feet. The highest winds were in excess of 50 or 60 mph, and there were numerous reports of wind damage behind the front, along with blowout tides at the coast. A hurricane moves through southeast Georgia before weakening to a tropical storm. Areas hardest hit were Frankie Lane and Royale Road, where numerous mobile homes were located. Rainfall amounts reach 2 to 3 inches over parts of the SC Low Country, 2 inches in Statesboro, GA and the greatest amount of 3.73 in Newington, GA. An F1 tornado briefly touches down in Summerville and damages 6 homes. There are reports of a waterspout and 2 other funnel clouds in a 30 minute span off the coast of Hunting Island, SC. There are reports of several rip currents on Tybee Island, some of which were described by the lifeguards as being strong and extending offshore around 100 yards. At the airport only 0.32 inches fell, while downtown only 0.33 inches of rain fell. An F0 tornado touches down about 5 miles south of Sylvania, GA. A cloudy, wet and cool day in many areas, with some inland locations failing to even get out of the 60s. Strong winds developed in wake of an arctic cold front during the late evening and overnight hours, producing wind gusts as high as 40 to 45 mph in many location. 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