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In 1979, a blizzard struck Cheyenne, Wyoming, producing a record 19.8 inches of snow in 24 hours at the forecast office and a record total of 25.6 inches in 40 hours. The strong winds produced huge drifts which obviously halted all transportation. The wind speeds and the heights of the drifts weren't reported. In 1981, a tornado struck Concourse B at the brand new Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta. It ripped an engine off a D C 8 and damaged 20 other jets. The number of injuries is unknown.

 


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