Weather Data for 8 Aug 1901

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Kitty Hawk Weather Station
Wind DirectionWind VelocityHigh TemperatureLow TemperaturePrecipitation
NWNo Record8474No Record

Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station
MidnightSunriseNoonSunset
Wind DirectionSWESE
Wind ForceModerateCalmModerateModerate
SurfSmoothSmoothSmoothSmooth
Barometer30.130.130.130.1
ThermometerNo RecordNo RecordNo RecordNo Record
Vessels SeenBrigs=3, Schooners=1
General RemarksTN Sandlin on watch for the day; Telephone Test at 6 am; Drilled on beach Geer and landed no 6 from pole to crotch in 5 minute distance of 55 yds throwing no 7 shot line 180 yds; gun at 15 degrees; Exp 2 oze Powder, 1 Primer, 1 Cartridge Bag; JR Best on day leave
KeeperS.J. Payne Keeper

Kill Devil Hills Life Saving Station
MidnightSunriseNoonSunset
Wind DirectionSWNESE
Wind ForceLightCalmLightLight
SurfLightLightLightLight
Barometer30.1530.1430.1730.15
Thermometer79797980
Vessels SeenBrigs=1, Schooners=1
General RemarksA.B.L. Tillett on day Watch; Test 6 am; Drilled with Beach Apparatus distance from Crotch to Pole 60 yards time not Taken; Expended 2 ozs Powder 1 friction Primer 1 Cartridge Bag
KeeperJ.E. Ward Keeper