[LeArc] Weather History 2/19

[Duane Whittingham]

interesting Weather for Feb

Weather History......

February 19, 1888

Severe thunderstorms over southern Illinois spawned a violent tornado 
which touched down in Jefferson County and devastated the southeast 
half of Mount Vernon. The tornado killed 24 people, injured 80 
others, and destroyed or damaged 300 homes and 50 businesses. 
Overturned wood stoves ignited many fires in the wreckage. This 
currently stands as the 9th deadliest Illinois tornado on record.


This from WGEM, proving tornados CAN happen ANY time, be ready.

Duane

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