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January 24[edit]

1967: A rare winter tornado outbreak affected the area around Saint Louis, Missouri, killing 3 people. The next day, thunderstorms produced sleet, freezing rain, and snow in the same areas.

1997: Cyclone Gretelle made landfall near Farafangana, Madagascar, killing 152 people.

2009: European windstorm Klaus made landfall near Bordeaux, France, with wind gusts of up to 200 kilometres per hour (120 mph).