The supercomputer will calculate 2 to 4 arithmetic computations per second. This is the second supercomputer introduced by the agency in the year 2000. Air Service Resumes in Boston, MA Technicians revived the radar service at Boston's Logan airport yesterday two days after gusty winds toppled its main radar antenna. The problem caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations over a two day period. The radar antenna which was designed to withstand hurricane force winds toppled in 45 mph winds.
Engineers plan to take the dish to Oklahoma for further testing.
Tornadoes Rip Through Louisiana Several tornadoes were spotted across northwest Louisiana Sunday evening. News services are reporting that 100 -150 homes and several businesses in downtown Shreveport suffered extensive damage. Earlier in the day Sunday, softball sized hail and 80 mph winds were reported across Louisiana and Texas. The focus today turns to the Panhandle of Florida. The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches for Monday afternoon.