Portal:Weather/On this day list/February 8
February 8[edit]
1962: The TIROS-4 weather satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
2012: Cyclone Jasmine reached peak intensity off the coast of New Caledonia, with 1-minute maximum sustained winds of 115 knots (215 km/h; 130 mph).
2013: A severe nor'easter began affecting the northeastern United States, bringing blizzard conditions and record snowfall to parts of New England.