Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest; Windy Conditions in the Northeast

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later today will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated showers are expected today in the Northeast U.S. behind a cold front. Wind Advisories have been issued. Read More >

Weather History Archive

Weather History - June 24th

Local and Regional Events:

June 24th, 1902:

Powerful winds occurred over portions of Hand and Stanley to Turner and Lincoln Counties during the evening hours. Heavy losses occurred to barns and farm outbuildings, trees, and windmills. One person was killed, and several were injured. A peak wind gust of 67 mph was recorded in Pierre.

June 24th, 2003:

An F4 tornado destroyed or heavily damaged all buildings, other structures, and vehicles in the small town of Manchester in Kingsbury County. The tornado stripped many homes to the foundation. Of the six residents, four were injured and transported to hospitals. The tornado damaged crops, trees, and power lines south of Manchester before reaching the town. The tornado also heavily damaged several farms north of Manchester, including two farms on which several buildings, including the houses, were destroyed. Throughout the path, the tornado was observed to have multiple vortices. The tornado was seen and videotaped by numerous storm chasers and researchers. Researchers also deployed weather sensors around the town of Manchester. One of these sensors recorded a 100-millibar pressure drop as the tornado passed.

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Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest; Windy Conditions in the Northeast

This Day in Weather History: June 24th