When was it published?

December 14, 1855 in The Union And Eastern Journal

Domestic News December 14, 1855

The Union And Eastern Journal

Q: What keywords are associated?

Northeast Storms, Telegraph, Meteorology, Wind Direction, New England, Halifax

Biddeford, York County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Curious fact that storms advance contrary to wind direction; northeast storms tracked via telegraph from southwest to New England and Halifax, with meteorology gaining attention from experts.

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It is a curious fact, storms advance in a contrary direction to the wind. By means of the telegraph it has been noticed that northeast storms make a regular progress from some remote south-western quarter, their arrival at the different cities along the line being telegraphed at intervals as if they were armies or railway train, until after several hours they reach New England, and sweep windward towards Halifax. The subject of meteorology is now receiving close attention from many of our strongest minds.

What sub-type of article is it?

Weather

What keywords are associated?

Northeast Storms Telegraph Meteorology Wind Direction New England Halifax

Where did it happen?

New England

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New England

Event Details

Storms advance in a contrary direction to the wind. By means of the telegraph, northeast storms make a regular progress from some remote south-western quarter, their arrival at different cities along the line being telegraphed at intervals as if they were armies or railway trains, until after several hours they reach New England, and sweep windward towards Halifax. The subject of meteorology is now receiving close attention from many of our strongest minds.