1941 - One of the greatest aurora borealis or northern lights ever observed in the central Atlantic and mid-central portions of the U.S. occurred on the night of September 18-19th. The displays continued from twilight until just before dawn and were observed as far south as Florida and southern California.
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Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny. High near 94, with temperatures falling to around 92 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: Mostly sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wed's High Temperature
114 at Death Valley, CA
Wed's Low Temperature
21 at Peter Sinks, UT