Worst drought in 70 years effects the region. Record heat and humidity cover the east coast. Nor'easter dumps heavy rain and snow in the area, with coastal erosion. Arctic air invades the United States for one of the only times during the winter. Many places record coldest temp of the season.
Fires scorch Florida causing millions of dollars worth of damage.
Northern Texas experiences record heat wave. Hurricane Bonnie comes ashore in North Carolina. Hurricane Danielle approaches east coast then turns away. Hurricane Earl hits the Florida gulf coast and crosses the Carolinas. Tropical Storm Frances causes flooding rains in Texas and Louisiana.