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Domestic News
July 21, 1824
Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Extreme heatwave in Cheraw, S.C., with temperatures reaching 105°F over six days without rain, reported on July 20.
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CHERAW, S. C. July 20
Extraordinary hot weather.--The excessive heat that has been experienced in this town during the last six days, we presume is altogether unparalleled in this country. The mercury in an excellent Fahrenheit thermometer, stood at three o'clock P.M. exposed to the air-in the shade, on Saturday last at 90° ; on Sunday at 94°; on Monday at 103°; on Tuesday at 103; on Wednesday at 105°; and on Thursday at 100°. During all this period we have had no rain, and the heat still continues to be distressingly oppressive. Should this weather continue, it would not be surprising if the town of Cheraw should ere long be found completely depopulated, the citizens all having evaporated by sudorifics.
Extraordinary hot weather.--The excessive heat that has been experienced in this town during the last six days, we presume is altogether unparalleled in this country. The mercury in an excellent Fahrenheit thermometer, stood at three o'clock P.M. exposed to the air-in the shade, on Saturday last at 90° ; on Sunday at 94°; on Monday at 103°; on Tuesday at 103; on Wednesday at 105°; and on Thursday at 100°. During all this period we have had no rain, and the heat still continues to be distressingly oppressive. Should this weather continue, it would not be surprising if the town of Cheraw should ere long be found completely depopulated, the citizens all having evaporated by sudorifics.
What sub-type of article is it?
Weather
What keywords are associated?
Heatwave
Cheraw
High Temperatures
No Rain
Oppressive Heat
Where did it happen?
Cheraw, S. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Cheraw, S. C.
Event Date
July 20
Outcome
no rain; heat continues oppressively; hyperbolic warning of possible depopulation by evaporation.
Event Details
Excessive heat over last six days: Saturday 90°F, Sunday 94°F, Monday 103°F, Tuesday 103°F, Wednesday 105°F, Thursday 100°F, measured at 3 PM in shade with Fahrenheit thermometer.