Tornadoes To Blizzards: Thanksgiving’s Wild Weather Past
• Thanksgiving has seen extreme weather events like tornadoes in 1926 and blizzards in 1971, disrupting travel and causing damage.
• Hurricane Iwa hit Hawaii on Thanksgiving in 1982, causing destruction and fatalities, highlighting the risk of tropical storms.
• A West Coast bomb cyclone in 2019 brought flooding and heavy snow, underscoring the increasing intensity of extreme weather.
Wild weather on Thanksgiving throughout history
Thanksgiving has a storied past when it comes to wild weather, ranging from devastating tornadoes and crippling blizzards to powerful hurricanes and intense Pacific storms. These events serve as stark reminders of nature's power and the importance of weather preparedness during the holiday season.
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