Wednesday,  August 8, 2012 • Vol. 13--No. 025 • 11 of 30 •  Other Editions

Today in Weather History

1985: Eight to ten fires were started by lightning in western and central Corson County. A former school house burned south of McIntosh near the Grand River.

1882: An August snowstorm was reported by a ship on Lake Michigan, dumping 6 inches of snow and slush on the deck. Snow showers were reported at shore points.

1983: The temperature at Big Horn Basin, WY reached 115 degrees to establish a state record.

1988: The Chicago Cubs held their first Major League Baseball night game in Wrigley Field's 73 year history. It was rained out in the 4th inning.

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