JMnaBY 1968 MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW 11 THE WEATHER AND CIRCULATION OF JANUARY 1958’ Low Index with Record Cold in Southeastern United States
January 1958 was characterized by a major southward migration of the upper-level westerlies into the subtropics (an index cycle) in the Western Hemisphere. Near midmonth an almost record-breaking blocking anticyclone consolidated in Davis Strait, causing a succession of “northeasters ” to stagnate o...
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| Summary: | January 1958 was characterized by a major southward migration of the upper-level westerlies into the subtropics (an index cycle) in the Western Hemisphere. Near midmonth an almost record-breaking blocking anticyclone consolidated in Davis Strait, causing a succession of “northeasters ” to stagnate off New England. These conditions persistently deployed cold polar air into the southeastern United States. Florida was probably the hardest hit section, with at least seven active cold fronts replenishing the cold air and bringing exceptionally heavy rains, and even some mow, to northern and central sections. This added up to one of the most disastrous Januarys for a large portion of Florida’s economy. The citrus output was reduced by millions of boxes; damage to citrus trees may require |
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