December 7
Unfortunately, there are some days that become historical in ways that are not always good. Such as 9/11, November 22, 1963 April 4, 1968, June 5, 1968. And or course December 7, 1941. With Pearl Harbor day next Tuesday here is some information on that sad day.
At 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a Japanese dive bomber bearing the red symbol of the Rising Sun of Japan on its wings appears out of the clouds above the island of Oahu. A swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes followed, descending on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in a ferocious assault. The surprise attack struck a critical blow against the U.S. Pacific fleet and drew the United States irrevocably into World War 2.
At 7:02 a.m., two radar operators spotted large groups of aircraft in flight toward the island from the north, but, with a flight of B-17s expected from the United States at the time, they were told to sound no alarm. After the attack Much of the Pacific fleet was rendered useless: Five of eight battleships, three destroyers, and seven other ships were sunk or severely damaged, and more than 200 aircraft were destroyed. A total of 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,200 were wounded, many while valiantly attempting to repulse the attack. Japan’s losses were some 30 planes, five midget submarines, and fewer than 100 men. Fortunately for the United States, all three Pacific fleet carriers were out at sea on training maneuvers.
The day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress and declared, “Yesterday, December 7, 1941–a date which will live in infamy–the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” After a brief and forceful speech, he asked Congress to approve a resolution recognizing the state of war between the United States and Japan. The Senate voted for war against Japan by 82 to 0. In the House the vote was 388 to 1. Only Jennette Rankin voted against the declaration. Three days later, Germany and Italy declared war against the United States and the war started if full force.
The weather in early December 1941 was very mild with highs in the upper 40’s on the 1st thru the 3rd and then a high of 63 on the 4th and 56 on the 5th it cooled down to highs of 36 on the 6th and 7th and there was a inch of snow on the 8th Over all December 1941 ended up being a mild month at Grand Rapids with a departure of +3.9 and just 5.4” of snow fall. There was no snow at Grand Rapids for Christmas 1941.
As for the weather in Honolulu on December 7th the High/low was 78/70 that was -2.3. That December was cooler that average December at Honolulu and the first 20 days of the month were all below average.
Todays CPC long range guess is vert mild for the next 14 days or longer.
6 to 10 day
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/610day/index.php
and the 8 to 14 day
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/index.php
Slim
Hopefully that is 100% wrong, otherwise winter may not set in till the end of this month?
How could that be??? The cold weather crazies keep saying we’re going to have nothing but cold and snow for the next 8 months!!! Keep those warm temps ROCKIN!!
Did you say 8 straight months of cold and snow! That would be fantastic and a lot of fun! Great idea!
Not much happening with the weather today, however a big day in college football! Here are the key predictions!
U of M wins!
Georgia wins!
Cincinnati loses!
Norte Dame had better not back into the college football playoffs! Overrated!
The sun is out and while a little breezy it is now up to 42 here. So I will be taking a out side walk. I know that there has been talk of the blizzard warming in Hawaii (above 10000 feet or so) while not at the summit here are the current conditions close by. Current conditions at Bradshaw Army Air Field / Hawaii (PHSF) Fog/Mist 52°F Lat: 19.78°NLon: 155.55°WElev: 6191ft. Now that said here is the weather forecast for the next several days Today Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High… Read more »
That’s pretty incredible. It’s been nearly four years since their last blizzard warning.
AccuLESS weather gives us 5 to 10 inches of snow next week! As much as I hope this happens, this is very unlikely! The preliminary RDB model gives GR about 1 to 3 inches max! At any rate, at least we will be seeing mid winter temps and lake effect snow! Bring it on and lets get ready to rock!
Wow, 80 years since Pearl Harbor. One of my grandfathers was a field artillery officer in the S. Pacific and the other was a signal/wireman on Omaha Beach. The latter inspired me to choose the Signal Corps when I enlisted some 30 years ago. Only until late in their lives were they able to share some stories with my brother (20 year vet) and me. I cannot imagine what they experienced.
Get ready for some incredible cold and wind late this weekend and next week! Bitter cold wind chills, lake effect snow and lows in the teens! Wow!