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July 1930 hottest month on record nationwide
Preliminary weather bureau figures show July 1930 the hottest month ever recorded in the United States with many stations reporting 100 or higher for most of July. Fort Smith Arkansas led with 17 days at or above 100, followed by Shreveport Louisiana with 12, while Memphis Lincoln and Nashville tied or scored multiple days over 100. The drought worsened into August with no relief in sight and concerns over crops and water supply.
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George Washington
Weather Bureau
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Arkansas
Shreveport
Louisiana
Little Rock
Lincoln
Nebraska
United States
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South Dakota
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J. B. Kinger