It was extremely hot at San Luis Potosi, Mexico on August 11, 1933.  (Multiple locations in Arizona reported 117 degrees that day.)

August 11, 1933 – What Happened – On This Day

h/t Don Penim

Five weeks later, the city was destroyed by a hurricane.  Imagine the climate hysteria and superstition if this happened now.

18 Sep 1933, Page 1 – Clovis News-Journal at Newspapers.com

Just another lovely day in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

29 Jan 1933 – SHOT AND HANGED – Trove