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Today in History: Great Appalachian Storm Hits East Coast Hard

11/24/2025

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On November 24, 1950, the Great Appalachian Storm, a powerful extratropical cyclone, hit the Eastern United States, bringing blizzard conditions to the Appalachian Mountains. The storm produced hurricane-force winds, reaching 110 mph in Concord, New Hampshire, and disrupted power for over 1 million customers, causing widespread damage across the region.

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On November 24, 1950, the Great Appalachian Storm, a powerful extratropical cyclone, hit the Eastern United States, bringing blizzard conditions to the Appalachian Mountains. The storm produced hurricane-force winds, reaching 110 mph in Concord, New Hampshire, and disrupted power for over 1 million customers, causing widespread damage across the region.