Severe Thunderstorms Across Southeast Texas; Very Active Pattern in the West

Severe thunderstorms with the potential for several tornadoes, including a strong tornado or two, will be possible this afternoon and evening across southeast Texas. Damaging winds and isolated large hail will also be possible. A series of Pacific storm systems will continue to impact the Northwest U.S. into this weekend with periods of strong winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

During the month of July, temperatures across much of the Northern Plains, including portions of South Dakota and west-central Minnesota were well below normal . Aberdeen, Watertown and Pierre all ended up being in the top 10 for the coldest Julys on record.

A few other interesting heat related tidbits from this “cool” July are listed below:

Aberdeen has failed to reach 90 F this July. This is only the third time this has occurred since 1893 (the other years were 1915, 1962, and 1996).

The highest temperature recorded in Watertown this July has been 83 F. This is the “coolest” monthly maximum temperature ever recorded in July. Records in Watertown date back to 1893.

Like the summer of 2008, Pierre has yet to record a 100 F temperature during the summer of 2009. In fact, the last time Pierre reached 100 F was on 4 September 2007. Since 1933, Pierre has never experienced back to back summers when the temperature failed to reach 100 F.

Top Ten Coldest Average July Temperatures in Aberdeen (1893-2009)