May 19th, 1960:
An F4 tornado tracked across northeast Kansas. The tornado track was approximately 70 miles long and almost 2 miles wide. One person died, and 25 were injured. #wxhistory
An F4 tornado tracked across northeast Kansas. The tornado track was approximately 70 miles long and almost 2 miles wide. One person died, and 25 were injured. #wxhistory
May 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
May 19th, 1960:
An F4 tornado tracked across northeast Kansas. The tornado track was approximately 70 miles long and almost 2 miles wide. One person died, and 25 were injured. #wxhistory
An F4 tornado tracked across northeast Kansas. The tornado track was approximately 70 miles long and almost 2 miles wide. One person died, and 25 were injured. #wxhistory
May 4th, 1865:
Abraham Lincoln was laid to rest in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. At 2 pm, the temperature was 86 degrees! #wxhistory
Abraham Lincoln was laid to rest in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. At 2 pm, the temperature was 86 degrees! #wxhistory
May 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
May 4th, 1865:
Abraham Lincoln was laid to rest in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. At 2 pm, the temperature was 86 degrees! #wxhistory
Abraham Lincoln was laid to rest in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. At 2 pm, the temperature was 86 degrees! #wxhistory
21 years ago today #HurricaneKatrina was approaching the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. This was the strongly worded forecast from NWS New Orleans a day before Katrina came ashore. #wx #wxhistory
August 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM
21 years ago today #HurricaneKatrina was approaching the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. This was the strongly worded forecast from NWS New Orleans a day before Katrina came ashore. #wx #wxhistory
No snow is in the forecast, but today marks the earliest first measurable snow in Twin Cities history. Back on September 24, 1985, the Twin Cities saw 0.4" of snowfall. Over the past 30 years, the average first measurable snow for MSP is November 5. #mnwx #snow #wxhistory
September 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
No snow is in the forecast, but today marks the earliest first measurable snow in Twin Cities history. Back on September 24, 1985, the Twin Cities saw 0.4" of snowfall. Over the past 30 years, the average first measurable snow for MSP is November 5. #mnwx #snow #wxhistory
February 1, 2007:
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
February 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
February 1, 2007:
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
February 1st, 2007:
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
February 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
February 1st, 2007:
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
The Enhanced Fujita scale became operational in the US. Unlike the original scale that had been utilized since 1971, the update better reflected examinations of tornado surveys to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage.
#wxhistory
We've got a new comment on the Canada’s Year Without a Summer project, compiled by @alanmaceachern.bsky.social and @michaelsohagan.bsky.social
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Canada's Year Without a Summer
Over 120 primary sources on Canada's Year Without a Summer.
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December 9, 2024 at 4:45 PM
We've got a new comment on the Canada’s Year Without a Summer project, compiled by @alanmaceachern.bsky.social and @michaelsohagan.bsky.social
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December 5-9th, 1952:
A dense layer of smog settled over London and became so thick by December 7th that virtually no sunlight was seen. Conservative estimates place the death toll at 4,000, with some estimating the smog killed as many as 12,000 people. #wxhistory
A dense layer of smog settled over London and became so thick by December 7th that virtually no sunlight was seen. Conservative estimates place the death toll at 4,000, with some estimating the smog killed as many as 12,000 people. #wxhistory
December 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
December 5-9th, 1952:
A dense layer of smog settled over London and became so thick by December 7th that virtually no sunlight was seen. Conservative estimates place the death toll at 4,000, with some estimating the smog killed as many as 12,000 people. #wxhistory
A dense layer of smog settled over London and became so thick by December 7th that virtually no sunlight was seen. Conservative estimates place the death toll at 4,000, with some estimating the smog killed as many as 12,000 people. #wxhistory
Happy New Year to all our Tornado Talk Fans! Here's to another year of tornado history! Thank you for your support of our work! #NewYear #2025NewYear #wxhistory #tornadohistory #tornado
January 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Happy New Year to all our Tornado Talk Fans! Here's to another year of tornado history! Thank you for your support of our work! #NewYear #2025NewYear #wxhistory #tornadohistory #tornado
March 8th, 1871:
An intense tornado struck St. Louis, MO, and areas across the river in Illinois. Dozens of residential structures and other buildings were damaged or destroyed. Nine people were killed, and 60 were injured.
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An intense tornado struck St. Louis, MO, and areas across the river in Illinois. Dozens of residential structures and other buildings were damaged or destroyed. Nine people were killed, and 60 were injured.
#wxhistory
March 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
March 8th, 1871:
An intense tornado struck St. Louis, MO, and areas across the river in Illinois. Dozens of residential structures and other buildings were damaged or destroyed. Nine people were killed, and 60 were injured.
#wxhistory
An intense tornado struck St. Louis, MO, and areas across the river in Illinois. Dozens of residential structures and other buildings were damaged or destroyed. Nine people were killed, and 60 were injured.
#wxhistory
July 25th, 2000:
A powerful F4 tornado hit the city of Granite Falls in Minnesota. The tornado struck the town at 6:10 pm and traveled over nine miles. The tornado caused one fatality and injured more than a dozen. #wxhistory
A powerful F4 tornado hit the city of Granite Falls in Minnesota. The tornado struck the town at 6:10 pm and traveled over nine miles. The tornado caused one fatality and injured more than a dozen. #wxhistory
July 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
July 25th, 2000:
A powerful F4 tornado hit the city of Granite Falls in Minnesota. The tornado struck the town at 6:10 pm and traveled over nine miles. The tornado caused one fatality and injured more than a dozen. #wxhistory
A powerful F4 tornado hit the city of Granite Falls in Minnesota. The tornado struck the town at 6:10 pm and traveled over nine miles. The tornado caused one fatality and injured more than a dozen. #wxhistory
🗓️ On this day last year (2025-09-29):
🌡️ High: 90.3°F | 🧊 Low: 62.2°F
💨 Max gust: 7.2 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
🌡️ High: 90.3°F | 🧊 Low: 62.2°F
💨 Max gust: 7.2 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
September 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
🗓️ On this day last year (2025-09-29):
🌡️ High: 90.3°F | 🧊 Low: 62.2°F
💨 Max gust: 7.2 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
🌡️ High: 90.3°F | 🧊 Low: 62.2°F
💨 Max gust: 7.2 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
Yes Virginia, we have had colder and snowier springs. Lincoln Creek subdivision, northwest of Fairbanks, May 4, 2013. Snow depth 40 inches (102 cm). #akwx #Memories #WxHistory @climatologist49.bsky.social @carrieinfbx.bsky.social @themattphelps.bsky.social
May 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Yes Virginia, we have had colder and snowier springs. Lincoln Creek subdivision, northwest of Fairbanks, May 4, 2013. Snow depth 40 inches (102 cm). #akwx #Memories #WxHistory @climatologist49.bsky.social @carrieinfbx.bsky.social @themattphelps.bsky.social
November 30th, 2005:
The official 2005 hurricane season ended with the emergence of Tropical Storm Epsilon, the 26th named storm of the busiest hurricane season on record. Epsilon threatened Bermuda with dangerous surf. #wxhistory
The official 2005 hurricane season ended with the emergence of Tropical Storm Epsilon, the 26th named storm of the busiest hurricane season on record. Epsilon threatened Bermuda with dangerous surf. #wxhistory
November 30, 2024 at 11:13 PM
November 30th, 2005:
The official 2005 hurricane season ended with the emergence of Tropical Storm Epsilon, the 26th named storm of the busiest hurricane season on record. Epsilon threatened Bermuda with dangerous surf. #wxhistory
The official 2005 hurricane season ended with the emergence of Tropical Storm Epsilon, the 26th named storm of the busiest hurricane season on record. Epsilon threatened Bermuda with dangerous surf. #wxhistory
#wxhistory #OTD in 2005: Cat 3 Hurricane Emily makes its final landfall in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico, ~75mi (120km) south of Brownsville, TX. Up to 15-16" (400mm) of rain fell in NE Mexico and ~5" (125mm) reached extreme south TX.
Incredibly, no direct deaths were attributed to Emily in Mexico.
Incredibly, no direct deaths were attributed to Emily in Mexico.
July 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#wxhistory #OTD in 2005: Cat 3 Hurricane Emily makes its final landfall in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico, ~75mi (120km) south of Brownsville, TX. Up to 15-16" (400mm) of rain fell in NE Mexico and ~5" (125mm) reached extreme south TX.
Incredibly, no direct deaths were attributed to Emily in Mexico.
Incredibly, no direct deaths were attributed to Emily in Mexico.
January 18th, 1943:
Idaho's coldest night on record occurred as the low temperature dropped to 60 degrees below zero at Island Park Dam.
#wxhistory
Idaho's coldest night on record occurred as the low temperature dropped to 60 degrees below zero at Island Park Dam.
#wxhistory
January 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
January 18th, 1943:
Idaho's coldest night on record occurred as the low temperature dropped to 60 degrees below zero at Island Park Dam.
#wxhistory
Idaho's coldest night on record occurred as the low temperature dropped to 60 degrees below zero at Island Park Dam.
#wxhistory
🗓️ On this day last year (2025-09-27):
🌡️ High: 89.5°F | 🧊 Low: 64.6°F
💨 Max gust: 12.5 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
🌡️ High: 89.5°F | 🧊 Low: 64.6°F
💨 Max gust: 12.5 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
September 27, 2026 at 12:10 PM
🗓️ On this day last year (2025-09-27):
🌡️ High: 89.5°F | 🧊 Low: 64.6°F
💨 Max gust: 12.5 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
🌡️ High: 89.5°F | 🧊 Low: 64.6°F
💨 Max gust: 12.5 mph
🌧️ Rain total: 0.00 in
#weather #otdwx #wxhistory
#wxhistory #OTD in 2005 (local time): Hurricane Emily briefly reaches Category 5 intensity, becoming the first Cat 5 storm of the season.
At the time, Emily was the earliest Cat 5 Atlantic hurricane on record until it was surpassed by over two weeks by Beryl in 2024 (July 2 00Z).
At the time, Emily was the earliest Cat 5 Atlantic hurricane on record until it was surpassed by over two weeks by Beryl in 2024 (July 2 00Z).
July 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
#wxhistory #OTD in 2005 (local time): Hurricane Emily briefly reaches Category 5 intensity, becoming the first Cat 5 storm of the season.
At the time, Emily was the earliest Cat 5 Atlantic hurricane on record until it was surpassed by over two weeks by Beryl in 2024 (July 2 00Z).
At the time, Emily was the earliest Cat 5 Atlantic hurricane on record until it was surpassed by over two weeks by Beryl in 2024 (July 2 00Z).
#wxhistory #OTD in 2005 (local time): Hurricane Dennis, the first hurricane and major hurricane of the 2005 season, reaches Cat 4 intensity and makes landfall on Cuba after skirting between Haiti and Jamaica. To this day, Dennis remains the earliest "D" Atlantic hurricane on record.
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July 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#wxhistory #OTD in 2005 (local time): Hurricane Dennis, the first hurricane and major hurricane of the 2005 season, reaches Cat 4 intensity and makes landfall on Cuba after skirting between Haiti and Jamaica. To this day, Dennis remains the earliest "D" Atlantic hurricane on record.
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"In the summer of 1783 individuals in many parts of the northern hemisphere witnessed blood red sunsets and a peculiar, long-lasting dry fog." - @katrinkleemann.bsky.social
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Speculating About the Weather: The Unusual Dry Fog of 1783
In the summer of 1783 individuals in many parts of the northern hemisphere witnessed blood red sunsets and a peculiar, long-lasting dry fog.
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January 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"In the summer of 1783 individuals in many parts of the northern hemisphere witnessed blood red sunsets and a peculiar, long-lasting dry fog." - @katrinkleemann.bsky.social
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December 15th, 2021:
A dynamic system produced an unprecedented derecho in the Northern Plains and Midwest. The SPC received over 440 wind reports spanning from Kansas to Wisconsin. The derecho spawned an outbreak of 120 tornadoes (33 of which were rated EF2).
A dynamic system produced an unprecedented derecho in the Northern Plains and Midwest. The SPC received over 440 wind reports spanning from Kansas to Wisconsin. The derecho spawned an outbreak of 120 tornadoes (33 of which were rated EF2).
December 15, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Now on #Spotify! A look back at a tornado in Van Wert, OH and the devastating Mississippi Tornado Outbreak! Time to explore twisters of the past in our latest edition of "This Week In Tornado History!" https://buff.ly/42V9m7p #history #wxhistory
February 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Now on #Spotify! A look back at a tornado in Van Wert, OH and the devastating Mississippi Tornado Outbreak! Time to explore twisters of the past in our latest edition of "This Week In Tornado History!" https://buff.ly/42V9m7p #history #wxhistory
Since it doesn't snow in DC these days, I did some reminiscing of Januarys not too long ago. #snowmap #wxhistory
January 8, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Since it doesn't snow in DC these days, I did some reminiscing of Januarys not too long ago. #snowmap #wxhistory
January 19-20th, 1961:
The "Kennedy Inaugural snowstorm" belted the mid-Atlantic and New England states. Up to 29 inches of snow fell in northern New Jersey and southeastern New York. Areas north and west of Boston, MA, received over two feet. #wxhistory
The "Kennedy Inaugural snowstorm" belted the mid-Atlantic and New England states. Up to 29 inches of snow fell in northern New Jersey and southeastern New York. Areas north and west of Boston, MA, received over two feet. #wxhistory
January 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
January 19-20th, 1961:
The "Kennedy Inaugural snowstorm" belted the mid-Atlantic and New England states. Up to 29 inches of snow fell in northern New Jersey and southeastern New York. Areas north and west of Boston, MA, received over two feet. #wxhistory
The "Kennedy Inaugural snowstorm" belted the mid-Atlantic and New England states. Up to 29 inches of snow fell in northern New Jersey and southeastern New York. Areas north and west of Boston, MA, received over two feet. #wxhistory
"Storms, Strength, and Survival: Wyandot Adaptations on the Kansas Prairies" by Mckelvey Kelly is the fourth post in our Historicizing Adaptation series edited by @stundenbower.bsky.social.
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Storms, Strength, and Survival: Wyandot Adaptations on the Kansas Prairies
The Wyandot endured forced removal, disease, and extreme weather in 1843, but demonstrated resilience, rebuilding their community in Kansas City.
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March 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Storms, Strength, and Survival: Wyandot Adaptations on the Kansas Prairies" by Mckelvey Kelly is the fourth post in our Historicizing Adaptation series edited by @stundenbower.bsky.social.
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