As evidence they point to 1997-1998 when record high mean temperatures were achieved in 16 consecutive months. Dr. Karl and associates recommend more studies be conducted on the subject. Early Across Midwest U.S. Record temperatures across the Midwest and Great Lakes region had residents celebrating spring two months early today. High temperatures reached a balmy 71 degrees in Indianapolis. Chicago and Cleveland hovered near 66 degrees.
Forecasts call for the abnormally warm temperatures to move east over the next few days.
Dreaded Cyclone Slams Mozambique Tropical cyclone Eline made landfall late yesterday along the coast of Mozambique with sustained winds of 115 mph and gusts to 130 mph. Reportedly damage to the country is severe. Strong winds ripped apart houses, cut electricity and destroyed fresh water supplies. Relief agencies indicate that several hundred thousand may not have enough food. No word on how many deaths resulted from Eline's landfall.