The Great Heat Wave of 1936 affected around 15 states during its multi-week run, bringing with it air temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The “1936 North American Heat Wave” (as it was also known) took place during the Great Depression and the 1930s Dust Bowl, causing more than 5,000 deaths in the U.S.
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Oct 19, 2024 · Extreme heat pressed Louisville residents July 14, 1936, when temperatures soared to a record-tying 107 degrees. Getting through the day was challenging, ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Here's a look back at the hottest heat wave EVER in Michigan and the contiguous U.S: https://www.woodtv.com/weather/bills-blog/
2 days ago · On July 9 and 10, the mercury reached a blistering 102 degrees. The July 1936 heat wave was far more serious than four straight days of records highs — ...
Oct 18, 2024 · ... 1936...It was the 5th day of The Great Heat Wave! Hot spot in the state: Spooner 110F. Some high temperatures across northeast Wisconsin: Merrill 106F ...
Oct 17, 2024 · After having its hottest summer on record, Phoenix saw an unprecedented and sustained heat wave during parts of September through mid-October.
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5 days ago · The sweltering heat wave of 1936 claimed the lives of 5,000 people across the U.S. but didn't receive widespread coverage by leading newspapers at the time.
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Oct 10, 2024 · Coney Island during a heat wave, NY, USA, 1936. Image. 3:15 AM · Oct 11, 2024. ·. 948. Views.
3 days ago · ... 1936. The combination of drought conditions, a prolonged heat wave, and a sudden and erratic wind shift resulted in four firefighter fatalities. Category ...
Oct 14, 2024 · The current longest stretch of broken daily temperature records at any U.S. climate station stands at 14 days, established during the Dust Bowl era of 1936.