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August 13, 2004:

After a rapid intensification to high-end Category 4, Hurricane Charlie made landfall in Florida near Punta Gorda. With winds up to 150 mph, the storm produced substantial structural damage in numerous communities and took the lives of 9 people.

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Peyton Simmers @p_simmswx ·

OTD 18 years ago, Hurricane Charley made landfall near Punta Gorda, Florida as a powerful category 4 hurricane. NWS Melbourne issued a Special Tornado Warning for the eyewall of the hurricane and this was the start of creating Extreme Wind Warnings. #wxhistory

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Tornado Talk @tornado_talk ·

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Yutan-Ashland, NE F4 #Tornado – August 13, 1952! An intriguing event that we put our Sherlock Holmes hat for. Included 20 box cars lifted from their track and a man being saved by a cow. https://www.tornadotalk.com/yutan-ashland-ne-f4-tornado-august-13-1952/ #newx #wxhistory

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Vortix @vortixwx ·

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#OTDwx: 90 years ago, TX had 1 of the most strongest hurricanes to make landfall in the state on record by windspeed. The 150mph C4 storm hit Freeport, hence the name. Galveston Island was cut off due to flooding. Planes were damaged at Hobby Airport. Overall, 40 died. #wxhistory

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NWS Little Rock @nwslittlerock ·

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On this day in 1934, Ozark recorded its 54th consecutive day with high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. This remains the longest streak of consecutive 100-degree days at any station in Arkansas. #arwx #wxhistory

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