Ticker for August 31, 2000

                
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Stations Break Mesonet Record

The Mesonet stations at Grandfield, Walters and Waurika now have the
dubious distinction of owning the longest streak of 100+ degree days
in the network's history.  As of this afternoon, they have all hit
the century mark 30 days in a row.


Tomorrow on the Ticker

Tomorrow, the Ticker will present a detailed look back at the month
of August, and its place in Oklahoma's climate history.  Here's a
hint: it ain't pretty.