Storm Elsa moving on Florida after battering Cuba
As it moved toward Florida's Gulf Coast early Wednesday, Elsa weakened to a tropical storm, though it still barreled inland with gusty winds and heavy rains, the US National Hurricane Center said.
While some fluctuations in intensity remain possible until landfall later Wednesday morning, the hurricane warning for much of the state's west coast has been replaced with a tropical storm warning, the NHC said.
Governor Ron DeSantis estimated the storm would come ashore on the northern Gulf Coast somewhere between 8 am and 9 am local time (1200-1300 GMT), and called on Floridians to have weather alerts on their phones.
"This is not a time to joyride," he said at a Tuesday night press briefing. "You do have hazardous conditions out there."
The storm was located about 70 miles (115 kilometers) northwest of Tampa with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph (100 km/h), the NHC said in a public advisory at 5 am.
A warning for possible hurricane conditions remains in effect for a roughly 100-mile northern stretch of the state's western coastline, according to the advisory.
Over the weekend, Elsa battered Jamaica and Cuba, claiming at least three lives as it cut a path of destruction through the Caribbean.
It was logged as the first hurricane of this year's Atlantic season on Friday before being downgraded to a tropical storm again.
With gusting winds, storm surges and tornado watches, Elsa has complicated an already challenging search mission after the deadly condo tower collapse in Miami almost two weeks ago.
Tampa airport, facing a possible storm surge of up to five feet (1.5 meters), suspended commercial flights from 5:00 pm Tuesday until at least 10:00 am Wednesday.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez called on state residents to prepare for the storm, including the possibility of power blackouts and asked people to stockpile adequate supplies of food and water.
"If you are asked to evacuate, please leave," she said, reminding people that there were emergency shelters ready to accommodate them.
But its forecasted westward path meant Florida appeared set to avoid the worst of the storm, with the southwest coast of the state set to experience a glancing blow rather than the direct hit expected earlier.
In Surfside, on Florida's east coast, workers on Sunday used explosives in the controlled demolition of the still-standing portion of a collapsed condo building—a job accelerated for fear Elsa might topple the structure.
The condo disaster left 36 confirmed deaths, 29 of whom have been identified, but another 109 people are still listed as missing.
On Monday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told CNN that officials were "very hopeful" that, with Elsa's current path, they would not have to pause search-and-rescue efforts after all.
States of alarm
The NHC had said Elsa packed maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour as it churned across Cuba near Havana.
States of alarm were sounded in the provinces of Havana, Mayabeque and Artemisa as thousands were evacuated from their homes—efforts complicated by COVID-19 as Cuba endured its worst chapter yet of the pandemic.
"Protecting ourselves against Elsa cannot mean letting our guard down against COVID," Prime Minister Manuel Marrero said.
Shops closed in Havana and driving was restricted to civil defense vehicles.
Elsa claimed two lives in the Dominican Republic and a third in the island state of Santa Lucia during its earlier approach through the Caribbean, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) said.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said late Sunday on Twitter that there had only been damage to farm crops.
Elsa's advent represented the earliest date ever that a fifth named storm—which does not typically arrive before August—has struck the region.
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October 13, 2021
By News Director Jared Atha
Severe weather that spawned multiple tornadoes rolled through western Oklahoma Tuesday night, leaving behind damage on the east side of Clinton.
According to City Manager Robert Johnston, the primary areas of damage were on the east and northeast side of the city, that saw power lines and traffic signs blown down, along with with damage to the Clinton Regional Airport.
Custer County Emergency Management Director Mike Galloway told the Oklahoma News Network that eight hangers, the terminal building, and all the airport equipment will have to be replaced at a cost of about $7 million.
A local body shop in Clinton also sustained roof damage.
A separate storm produced a tornado near the town of Frederick in Tillman county. A line of severe weather early Wednesday morning caused damage in the Oklahoma City metro area as well.
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Oklahoma tornado update
Thousands of homes remain without power in the US Midwest after a huge storm system swept through, killing at least 13 people.
Ten people died in Oklahoma City and its suburbs and three more in Missouri.
Hundreds of people were injured, many of them on roads as they tried to flee tornadoes.
Heavy rain has also left many areas flooded.
Two weeks ago a massive tornado struck the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, killing 24 people.
Meteorologists said the tornadoes were less severe than the one that struck Moore two weeks ago.
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The influence of meteorological and geomagnetic factors on acute myocardial infarction and brain stroke in Moscow, Russia
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- Shaposhnikov, D., Revich, B., Gurfinkel, Y. et al. Int J Biometeorol (2014) 58: 799. doi:10.1007/s00484-013-0660-0
Evidence of the impact of air temperature and pressure on cardiovascular morbidity is still quite limited and controversial, and even less is known about the potential influence of geomagnetic activity. The objective of this study was to assess impacts of air temperature, barometric pressure and geomagnetic activity on hospitalizations with myocardial infarctions and brain strokes. We studied 2,833 myocardial infarctions and 1,096 brain strokes registered in two Moscow hospitals between 1992 and 2005. Daily event rates were linked with meteorological and geomagnetic conditions, using generalized linear model with controls for day of the week, seasonal and long-term trends. The number of myocardial infarctions decreased with temperature, displayed a U-shaped relationship with pressure and variations in pressure, and increased with geomagnetic activity. The number of strokes increased with temperature, daily temperature range and geomagnetic activity. Detrimental effects on strokes of low pressure and falling pressure were observed. Relative risks of infarctions and strokes during geomagnetic storms were 1.29 (95 % CI 1.19–1.40) and 1.25 (1.10–1.42), respectively. The number of strokes doubled during cold spells. The influence of barometric pressure on hospitalizations was relatively greater than the influence of geomagnetic activity, and the influence of temperature was greater than the influence of pressure. Brain strokes were more sensitive to inclement weather than myocardial infarctions. This paper provides quantitative estimates of the expected increases in hospital admissions on the worst days and can help to develop preventive health plans for cardiovascular diseases.


Residents of the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Saturday woke to rumbling noises emanating from the La Soufriere volcano that spectacularly erupted a day earlier, while a thin layer of ash coated rooftops, cars and roads.
After decades of inactivity, the volcano erupted on Friday spewing dark clouds of ash some 10 km (6 miles) into the air and prompting an evacuation of some residents living nearby.
A Reuters witness in the island’s capital city of Kingstown said the volcano continued to vent clouds of ash and rumble on Saturday morning, while . . .


There's a chance of a meteor shower Monday night
Astronomers say a meteor shower is possible Monday night into early Tuesday.
On Monday night, Earth will travel through the debris trails of a broken comet named 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann or SW3, for short, according to a NASA blog.
"Will a new #meteorshower, the tau Herculids, put on a spectacular show the night of May 30-31? Maybe, maybe not," NASA's planetary science division tweeted.
Will a new #meteorshower, the tau Herculids, put on a spectacular show the night of May 30-31? Maybe, maybe not. But if you have clear weather, the moonless sky should be beautiful for stargazing anyway.— NASA Solar System (@NASASolarSystem) May 27, 2022
All about meteors: https://t.co/SFZJQwdPxf pic.twitter.com/ShKZmc24Mc
Those in North America have the best shot at seeing the shower at about 1 a.m. on the East Coast or 10 p.m. on the West Coast, according to the NASA blog. The meteor shower can also be viewed via the Virtual Telescope Project.
"We can't be certain what we'll see," Lee Mohon wrote on NASA's Watch The Skies blog. "We can only hope it's spectacular."
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NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Storm Yagi on Tuesday, June 11 at 04:10 UTC (12:10 a.m. EDT/1:10 p.m. Japan local time) and the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument captured a visible image of the storm. The image showed that clouds associated with the northern fringes of the storm were draped over southeastern coastal Japan.
NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Storm Yagi on Tuesday, June 11 at 1:10 p.m. Japan local time and captured this visible image that showed clouds associated with the northern fringes of the storm were draped over southeastern coastal Japan. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team
The MODIS image also revealed that Yagi has a long “tail” or band of thunderstorms feeding into the center from the south.
Multispectral satellite imagery shows tight bands of thunderstorms wrapping into the center of the storm, although the building of thunderstorms continues to weaken around the center. Vertical wind shear is starting to take a toll on Yagi, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Northwesterly wind shear has made a slight tilt to the system with the upper-level center displaced about 20 nautical miles east of the low-level center. When the lower and upper level centers of circulation are not “stacked,” a tropical cyclone begins weakening.
At 09:00 UTC (5 a.m. EDT/6 p.m. Japan local time) Yagi had maximum sustained winds near 50 knots. Tropical storm force winds extend out 95 miles from the center, making the storm about 200 miles wide. Yagi was centered near 29.2 north and 136.9 east, about 307 miles west-northwest of Chichi Jima, Japan. Yagi was moving to the north-northeast at 17 knots. Yagi is kicking up seas with wave heights topping 21 feet, so the southeastern coast of Japan can expect rough seas until Yagi passes by.
Yagi is forecast to turn to the southeast and move away from Japan over the next couple of days, where it is expected to weaken and dissipate.Text credit: Rob Gutro
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See the Almanac's Meteor Showers Guide for 2013 for the dates of all the principal meteor showers during the year—plus viewing tips.
Meteor Showers Viewing Tips
- To answer the most common question: Yes, you can see these meteor showers from ANYWHERE in the sky, provided it's clear and dark, away from all the city lights.
- Where to look? The best place to start is between the radiant (or "point of origin" of the meteor shower) and the zenith (straight above you). The radiant is where the flight course appears to start from. If you look straight at the radiant for a meteor shower display, you will likely not see much of a tail on each "shooting star" since you are looking at them close to head on.
- On the chart below, see the "date of maximum," which shows when meteor showers will be the strongest.
- Note that the "best viewing" times are usually predawn and late evening—when the radiant is highest in the sky for the night, or highest before sunlight obscures the view. The time of the year for each shower is determined by when Earth's orbit crosses the path of the meteoroids.
- You don't need any special equipment. In fact, binoculars do not work for meteor showers. The naked eye is best.
- Spread a blanket on the ground and look up in the dark night sky.
For more information, click here to read our article, "What are Meteor Showers: Facts About Shooting Stars."
2013 Meteor Showers Guide
Note that the meteor shower dates do not change much from year to year.
- "Predawn" means an hour or so before morning twilight. Best time to view most major showers.
- "Late evening" means approximately between 10 p.m. and midnight (or a little past).
In general, most major meteor showers are best seen after midnight; some do not even appear until after then. Usually, a better time to see them is after 2 a.m., and the best time is about an hour or so just before morning twilight. Geminids, however, can be seen starting earlier, such as around 9 or 10 p.m., until morning twilight. Sometimes Draconids may be visible at nightfall through early evening.
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At least 291 people were killed across six states - more than two-thirds of them in Alabama - as America's deadliest tornado outbreak in almost four decades pulverised entire neighbourhoods.
Firefighters searched one splintered pile after another for survivors, combing the remains of houses and neighbourhoods of large large cities that bore the half-mile-wide scars the twisters left behind.
President Barack Obama, travelling to Alabama to see the storm damage and talk to affected families, has signed a disaster declaration for the state to help residents clean up the devastation.
"We can't control when or where a terrible storm may strike, but we can control how we respond to it," Mr Obama said. "And I want every American who has been affected by this disaster to know that the federal government will do everything we can to help you recover and we will stand with you as you rebuild."
The death toll from Wednesday's storms seemed from a bygone era, before Doppler radar and pinpoint satellite forecasts were around to warn communities of severe weather.
Residents were told the tornadoes were coming up to 24 minutes ahead of time, but they were just too wide, too powerful and too locked on to populated areas to avoid a horrifying body count.
"These were the most intense super-cell thunderstorms that I think anybody who was out there forecasting has ever seen," said meteorologist Greg Carbin at the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Centre in Norman, Oklahoma. "If you experienced a direct hit from one of these, you'd have to be in a reinforced room, storm shelter or underground" to survive, he said.
The storms seemed to hug the interstate highways as they barrelled along like runaway trucks, obliterating neighbourhoods or even entire towns from Tuscaloosa to Virginia.
Search and rescue teams fanned out to dig through the rubble of devastated communities that bore eerie similarities to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when town after town lay flattened for nearly 90 miles.
The storm prediction centre said it received 164 tornado reports around the region, but some tornadoes were probably reported multiple times and it could take days to get a final count.


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Tickets and accommodations have lower prices and attractions are less crowded. The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 11 days. 0 0 Reply. How much does it rain in Sanya in December? China Weather in December December usually marks the start of winter in China. In some southern tropical cities, including Hainan, Hong Kong and … The average high-temperature, in December, in Sanya, China, is 26.6°C (79.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). As temperatures drop, so do the crowds and prices, making this the perfect season to take an extended trip to discover China’s treasures and ring in the western new year with a bang (or gong! December has no major national holidays or festivals, but there are regional and ethnic festivals and events in December. In the southern city of Macau and around Hong Kong the temperatures are much warmer with a good deal of sunshine in December. Comparing with North China, the temperature in South China is higher and people feel warm in this region. The temperature may fell to -20 °C (-4 °F). Daytime temperatures usually reach 7°C in Xuzhou in December, falling to -2°C at night. Copyright © 1998-2020 All rights reserved. Please advise the weather of the the places? Average Weather during December in Hainan, China. Asked by Parker | Nov. 01, 2011 02:53. Average rainfall: 17 mm (½ in) 3. Clothing: A thin coat or jacket and perhaps rain gear are enough, but in Guilin, have a thicker jacket and dress in layers for comfort. Some southern cities would be warm, so you can prepare a thin jacket or coat, thin pants, jeans and long-sleeve T-shirt. Snow falls in North China (Harbin, Beijing, Tianjin), and it might feel even colder still in Central China (Wuhan, Changsha) because humidity is high and buildings are not as well heated. If you can adjust to the altitude, low season travel is more economical, and you'll experience less bustle. December is in the winter in Wenzhou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. It would be a great destination to escape the cold climate and enjoy a comfortable holiday. Clothing: Bring your winter coat, gloves, sunglasses, and hat. Throughout December, 10.7mm (0.4") of precipitation is accumulated. Thanks. The amount of rain in December is extremely low with an average of 3mm (0.1in). Changsha Weather in December Weather: The weather in Changsha feels much colder than in November. Major Destinations: Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Dalian, Shenyang, East Inner Mongolia…, It is cold and dry in this month and some cities receive more snowfall than in November. Press the links to see the cities' climate and local current forecast. In december, the mean temperature in Beijing is 31°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 23°F). But the cold weather may award visitors with white and pure snow. In December, the average high-temperature decreases, from an enjoyable 17.6°C (63.7°F) in November, to a cool 12°C (53.6°F). Clothing: Coat, rain gear, and water resistant shoes. The following chart is … Take a look at the seven-day weather forecast for the principal cities inChina. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C … Travel guide and advices. I want to be well prepared For this. Weather in Beijing in December 2020. For more suggestions and tips see How to Plan Your First Trip to China. Every year, December is the most popular month for travelling in Sanya. Each of them has different special features. The natural parks such as Wulingyuan in Zhangjiajie and much of the countryside looks beautiful sprinkled with snow. Clothing: You'll need an extra thick coat and layers of clothing to stay warm, as well as gloves and a warm hat. Snow in the Forbidden City is one of the highlights of the month. Pack your bag and come with us to explore the beauty of China. Or tell us your interests and requirements, we will create a winter tour for you. Major Destinations: Tibet, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, West Inner Mongolia…. Does it ever rain in China in December? High humidity makes it feel even colder than Beijing to the north. and what should i wear, thank you! At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.9 ℃ (44.42 ℉). China in December : Seven-day weather forecast. In addition, there are. December in China might be rainy with 8 to 15 rainy days on average. The weather in december in Ningbo is relatively dry (with 2.4in of rainfall over 8 days). In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. The rest of South China generally has pleasant winter with plentiful sunshine, but Guilin feels cold because of high humidity although it almost never freezes. The main ancient sites and museums in Xi'an can still be visited since they are temperature regulated. The adverse weather is expected to last through at least Monday, December 31. But the cold weather may award visitors with white and pure snow. Tropical Xishuangbanna is always warm. Clothing: Overcoats, long underwear, and water resistant shoes with good traction. Meanwhile, there will be snow days in December. Also, please note that China in December might get some snow. This city is little affected. Tourism: December is a low travel season for most areas of China.
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Thats a bit depressing to look at....
It's the RAINY season, so it rains nearly every day. That doesn't mean it rains ALL day. From what I've read elsewhere, it has for the most part been hot and sunny during the days.
well ..I have been there when it rains... and though it is the hotttttttt season..
did I say it was hot?... the rain is very enjoyable..and ..it typically does not rain 24 hours a day...night time...everything gets soaking wet... and then...out comes the sun...and temp feels ...realy hot and muggy...
have fun....with your holiday
If you type weather in the search box, you will find many, many posts on the subject. The question is asked several times a week.
Bottom line, as the others said, it is rainy season but that does not mean rain all day. If and when it does rain, it will usually be in the late afternoon or early eveing. There will still be lots of heat, humidity and sunshine.
Hehhe I know, i've checked all the weather post.
And the different website has different forecast, some shows bti of sunshine.
I do not mind rain at all, btu whish for a bit of dry moment.
Oh the man will moan that he doesnt have his computer and cannot plays Deus Ex.... lol
Don't worry, Luthien, unless there is a storm system in the area, rains are usually only an hour or two at most.....you will be fine...don't look at the weather forecasts! :)
Thanks Rissak, hopw there will be a few TSTORM, its always so beautiful, and must be spectacular with the mountain and the ocean.
And even if there is lot of rain, oh well, i could be in the office translating, so, all is good!
It is usually sunny from morning until late afternoon. Plenty of sun this week with showers at night, although three days ago, the rain started about 5:30 PM. No worries, you will see sun! It is hot and humid but that is what the pool and cold drinks are for!
Even with rain, i'm sure it will be beautiful ;)
Oh Gosh, only 6C in Alberta?
Friends of mine when camping around Jasper, they actually freeze in their tent, bless them.
It not too bad in Ottawa, we didnt suffer much of Irene passage, it was grey and about 16C on sunday, but those two last been, it was been sunny and about 22C, so quite lovely!


America's Most Violent Tornadoes Since 1950, Seen on One Blustery Map - John Metcalfe - The Atlantic Cities
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There's a slight chance November could ratchet up the tornado activity, as meteorologist Greg Forbes explained a while ago on the Weather Channel. "November is thought to be second season," he said. "Not so much in that it has a huge jump in the number of tornadoes, but the few days they do occur there can be tornado outbreaks with a large number of tornadoes and some strong tornadoes." If that does occur, you can expect to see a slight bit more angry red scribbling on the above map, which shows every recorded tornado to maraud across the states from 1950 to 2012.
I'm so glad I live west of the rockies. Though this map isn't accurate as we've had a few tornadoes in California, but I don't think they are recorded as they only happen years and years apart. We also get huge water spouts every 5 or 10 years. I'm amazed all the tornadoes in Colorado aren't being included. Where did they get their data?


KRISTI HANCOCK'S FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE Updated 4:30AM Friday, August 22, 2014 24-hour First Alert Forecast 270-467-0373 Got weather? Tag it #wbkowx @WBKO_Weather on twitter
HEAT ADVISORY through Monday evening for Allen, Barren, Breckinridge, Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Ohio, Simpson and Warren counties...and through Tuesday evening for Christian, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg and Todd counties.
NOWCAST THROUGH AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny, very hot and humid. 6am: Mostly Clear & Muggy 76° 9am: Mostly Sunny 83° Noon: Mostly Sunny & Humid 90°
A SCORCHER FRIDAY: Expect partly to mostly sunny skies once again, with afternoon highs topping out in the mid 90s. Isolated chance for a shower/storm stays to our north and east today. High humidity will send heat index values soaring into the triple digits...near 105 in some cases. Exercise caution and drink plenty of fluids if you must be outdoors during the hottest time of the day. It will be very warm and very muggy for Football Friday night, with temperatures still around 90 and heat indices in the upper 90s to near 100 as many games kick off. Lows only drop into the mid mid 70s.
HEAT WAVE ROLLS ON: We'll remain hot and very humid into the weekend, with the only real relief coming from a few late day/early evening stray showers or storms. Highs stay in the mid 90s both days with triple digit heat indices. There's a touch of relief showing up late in the period, with slightly better storm chances Wednesday into Thursday along with a return to more seasonable temperatures.
FRIDAY: Hazy Sun, Hot and Humid...High 95, winds SW-7
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If Sin City’s sports books took bets on the weather, snow in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve would normally have terrible odds. It might pay out this year, though, if the white flurries start falling on an Eiffel Tower, a pyramid and a volcano come Wednesday night as forecast by the National Weather Service.
Those huddled in New York City to watch the ball drop could expect a mostly sunny Wednesday with a low of 27º F by evening. No chance of snow.
Forecasts in Las Vegas, though, pinned the area’s chances on New Year’s Eve snow at 70%, along with a 32º F low.
But even with that level of confidence, snowball fights on the Strip remain far from a sure bet.
Moisture, snow’s key ingredient, remained elusive in predictions as of late Monday.
“Whether or not we get any snow, it’s still going to be very cold for New Year’s,” said Chris Stachelski, a meteorologist with the service in Las Vegas.
It’s part of a cold and “somewhat moist” storm moving south across California onto the Mojave Desert and Las Vegas bringing snow to parts of Northern Arizona and Utah, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
It’s going to be cold, that’s certain, so cold that the meteorologists at the National Weather Service warned tourists much like a parent might to, “bring layers and dress warmly,” and wear shoes with some good traction, not typical if attempting acts of fashion on the social holiday.
Some 340,000 people are expected to pack the Strip and Las Vegas’ downtown Fremont area for festivities.
Organizers of the fireworks show shot from the rooftops of seven casino resorts remained confident Monday that snow wouldn’t damper their show. Michael Mack with Las Vegas Events said only wind could shut it down and in the 14 years the company has been producing the show, it hadn’t.
If it does snow, it’ll be BYODI at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport where it’s up to airlines to bring de-icing equipment with them. The airport doesn’t have any snow removal gear on hand nor is it required to. The last time any notable amount stuck to the airport’s runways was 17 December, 2008.
Early forecasts said the southern Nevada area could expect up to three inches in spots 2,000 feet above sea level and up to an inch on the Strip and surrounding Las Vegas valley but by Monday evening, meteorologists had scaled that back to up to 2in in higher elevations and “a light coating to half inch, an inch,” on the Strip, Stachelski said.
The main issue may be getting to or leaving Las Vegas. Snow is expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday in one of the main routes for Southern Californians, the Cajon Pass on Interstate 15. Travelers coming from Utah and Arizona should be fine, until Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday when snow is expected on Interstate 40 through Flagstaff and US Route 93 to Phoenix, Stachelski said.


Even as cyclone Mahasen entered Bangladesh and partially touched the Barak Valley in southern Assam Thursday afternoon,the authorities in different states issued high alert across the Northeast. In Assam,movement of boats,ferries and all other vessels on the Brahmaputra,Barak and other rivers were suspended,while schools were shut for two days in Mizoram.
In Guwahati,State Disaster Management Authority member secretary S C Das said while Mizoram,Tripura and the Barak Valley in southern Assam were expected to come under maximum impact of the cyclone,its velocity was likely to considerably reduce as it entered the Northeast.
Das said the Brahmaputra Valley was more likely to experience moderate rainfall during 36 hours. In Guwahati,authorities have suspended plying of boats and ferries on the Brahmaputra for three days.


Environment Canada warned Quebecers on Thursday, December 22, 2022, to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major winter storm approached the province.
Some are calling the weather set to hit Ontario over the holidays the storm of the century. But this is just one of the many ‘storms of the century’ to hit Canada in the last few decades, says one expert.
"Fiona was a large-scale, high-impact storm -- likely the most damaging hurricane in Canadian history in terms of insurance costs with initial estimates of $700 million," Dave Phillips said in his 27th annual rundown.
People across Atlantic Canada were stocking up on last-minute essentials and storm-proofing their properties Friday ahead of the arrival of Fiona, which forecasters say will hit the region as a “very powerful” post-tropical storm.


NASA has successfully launched its most sophisticated climate satellite to date, commencing a three-year mission aimed at delivering unparalleled insights into the Earth’s oceans and atmosphere. The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) satellite took to the skies with the help of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, embarking on its journey from Cape Canaveral, Florida, just before dawn on Thursday.
Achieving a unique polar orbit as it soared south over the Atlantic, PACE now sits 676 kilometers above Earth’s surface. From this vantage point, it is poised to conduct daily global scans using two innovative scientific instruments, while a third will capture monthly measurements. This advanced technology will allow for daily monitoring of the world’s oceans, tracking the intricacies of ocean biology such as the distribution of phytoplankton – the tiny plants and algae essential to marine ecosystems.
The mission’s pivotal research will also be instrumental in enhancing weather forecasts, from hurricane tracking to predicting severe weather patterns. Moreover, the data obtained will be crucial in observing Earth’s ongoing temperature changes and predicting the occurrence of harmful algae blooms with greater accuracy.
NASA’s Earth science director, Karen St. Germain, expressed optimism about the fresh perspective PACE will offer alongside an existing constellation of over two dozen Earth-observing satellites. PACE distinguishes itself by the ability to perceive a vast spectrum of 200 colors, eclipsing the current seven or eight-color range, which will enable refined analysis of airborne particles and sea life.
The launch of PACE signifies not just a scientific milestone but also a testament to resilience. The project continued to move forward despite attempts by the Trump administration to terminate it. In the coming months, as initial data starts flowing in, the value of PACE will begin to unfold, marking a significant leap in our understanding of Earth’s complex marine and atmospheric systems.
FAQ about NASA’s PACE Satellite Launch
What is the PACE satellite?
PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) is NASA’s most sophisticated climate satellite to date, aimed at studying the Earth’s oceans and atmosphere.
When was the PACE satellite launched?
The PACE satellite was launched just before dawn on Thursday from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
How is the PACE satellite put into orbit?
It was launched with the assistance of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
What is the orbit of PACE?
PACE achieved a polar orbit and sits 676 kilometers above Earth’s surface.
What are the capabilities of the PACE satellite?
PACE can conduct daily global scans with two scientific instruments and capture monthly measurements with a third. It has the ability to monitor oceans daily and track phytoplankton distribution, among other tasks.
How does PACE contribute to weather forecasting?
The satellite’s data will enhance weather forecasts, including hurricane tracking and severe weather pattern prediction.
What makes PACE unique compared to other Earth-observing satellites?
PACE can perceive a vast spectrum of 200 colors, which is significantly more than the usual seven or eight colors, enabling refined analyses of airborne particles and sea life.
What was noteworthy about the PACE project’s development?
The project moved forward despite attempts by the Trump administration to terminate it.
When can we expect data from PACE?
Initial data from the PACE satellite should start flowing in the coming months.
Definitions of Key Terms and Jargon
– Phytoplankton: Microscopic plants and algae that are part of the ocean’s ecosystem and play a crucial role in the marine food web and oxygen production.
– Polar Orbit: An orbit in which a satellite travels over the Earth’s north and south poles, enabling it to scan the entire Earth as the planet rotates.
– Aerosols: Tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere that can affect climate and living organisms.
– Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs): Overgrowth of algae in the water, which can produce toxins harmful to both marine life and humans.
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On March 29th, Barb Cummings, Tad Pajak and Frank Pokrywka represented the AIHA Pittsburgh Local Section as Sponsor Judges. They reviewed more than 500 abstracts and narrowed the field down to several students who they interviewed about their research projects. This year, they selected Summer and Grace as the award winners!
Grace's research project was entitled "Air Quality in Pittsburgh." She designed a data analysis project to determine if wind or humidity affected the air quality in and around Pittsburgh, particularly in areas downwind of industrial plants.


It's hurricane season, and FEMA and NOAA don't have leaders yet
It's officially hurricane season along the Atlantic coast of America — but you wouldn't necessarily know that from looking at our government.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2017's hurricane season, which began on June 1 and ends November 30, will most likely yield a higher-than-normal frequency of big storms along the Eastern Seaboard. NOAA forecasters predict a 70% chance of up to 17 named storms and up to four major hurricanes — compared to the seasonal average of 12 named storms and three major hurricanes.
But despite the warning from scientists, residents of those areas along the East Coast most susceptible to serious damage from big storms will enter 2017's hurricane season — the time of year during which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast — without leadership of the government agencies instituted to protect them from environmental disasters.
According to CNN, no leader has been confirmed by the Senate for either the NOAA or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, two groups that are crucial in tracking major storms, issuing warnings about life-threatening weather conditions, aiding in evacuation efforts and offering relief to residents.
"That should scare the hell out of everybody," former U.S. Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré said to CNN. "Just look back to Hurricane Katrina to see how important leadership was. If someone is slow in making decisions it can be costly— imagine having no one at all."
Though President Trump did appoint Brock Long, a former Alabama Emergency Management Agency director, to lead FEMA in April, the Senate has yet to vote on his confirmation.
As of Tuesday, Trump still had not appointed anyone for leadership of the NOAA, which overseas the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for issuing the first alerts of potentially hazardous weather conditions.


Where, when and how much wind is available? A provincial-scale wind resource assessment for China
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NHC: Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to become hurricane by Friday
(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to become a hurricane by Friday or Friday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday.
The storm is located about 155 miles (250 kilometers) west-northwest of Punta Cana Dominican Republic, packing maximum sustained winds of 60 miles-per-hour (95 km per hour), the NHC said.
“Isaias is forecast to be near the central Bahamas Friday night and move near or over the northwest Bahamas and near South Florida on Saturday,” the Miami-based weather forecaster added.
(Reporting by Asha Sistla in Bengaluru;editing by Diane Craft)
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Heat, rats, asthma, ice, and water
1. We’ll Be All Totally Hot. According to Robert Kates, an editor for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the latest IPCC projections estimate average global temperatures will rise by between 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit and 11.2 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 100 years. In the early 1990s, the IPCC and the United Kingdom’s Hadley Centre estimated Maine’s average temperature will rise four degrees by 2100.
2. We’ll Swim Back Cove, Not Run It. Scientists estimate the ocean will rise two feet by 2100, which means parts of Portland that were originally below sea level could flood often. Much of the Back Cove neighborhood was built up from below sea level, as were parts of the Old Port. The good news is the future’s swimming commuters will backstroke through warmer ocean water (by about two degrees) conveniently devoid of lobster, other shellfish, and coldwater fish, which will have migrated north. The bad news? Frequent flooding can cripple important coastal-wetland ecosystems, contaminate well water, and cause outbreaks of parasitic infections like giardia and cryptosporidiosis.
3. We’ll Learn to Love Our Furry Friends. As Maine’s temps rise and vegetation increases, rodent and pest populations will likely rise as well, bringing with them diseases like Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
4. We’ll Breathe (Not So) Easy. Expect warming temps to add to southern Maine’s already dicey air quality, as heat waves with temperatures in the 90s and 100s happen more frequently and last longer. Concentrations of ozone, which makes up a big part of smog, could increase by four percent. More of our descendants will likely suffer from asthma, compromised lung function, respiratory inflammation, and allergies.
5. We’ll Hate the Snowball Effect. Cross-country skiing in Maine will be a thing of the past when ice storms, not snow storms, become the winter norm by 2100. (Downhill ski resorts will likely survive thanks to snowmaking.) To add insult to injury, because the bare ground absorbs much of the solar radiation the white stuff used to reflect, Maine’s snow-free climate may make temps here climb faster than the global average.
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Yellow Code for Heavy Rainfall in Western and Northern Bulgaria
Dangerous weather across the country. A yellow code for heavy rainfall has been announced throughout Western and Northern Bulgaria, and in three areas the danger was raised to orange early this morning.
Dozens of signals for flooded streets were received yesterday. There were heavy torrents in Sofia, Montana, Vratsa and Knezha. In the capital alone, emergency crews have responded to 47 signals. This was announced by Krassimir Dimitrov from the Emergency Aid and Prevention Directorate at the Sofia Municipality.
According to him, there were several critical points in the capital. One of them was on the boulevard "Vardar" in zh.k. "Krasna Polyana", where there was a problem with the suspension of public transport. There was an electric shock in the area of "Lion's Bridge" and teams of the Sofia Municipality drained the transport underpass until 4 o'clock this morning. He specified that the situation in Sofia is already normalizing.
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Temperatures will be well below average for this time of year, many areas will be running about 15 to 20 degrees below their average high temperatures. A few flurries will be possible across Western Pennsylvania today, other than that, partly cloudy skies can be expected. Have a great day!
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Josh's passion for weather began at a very young age. Experiencing tornado-warned supercells and major snowstorms in Eastern PA furthered his interest. He enjoyed creating hand-drawn forecasts of his own in his pre-teen years. By the time Josh was 12, he owned his first weather website and often posted forecasts for the Northeast US. At 13, he joined popular weather page based in York, PA, eventually parting ways in 2015. He then started Northeast Weather Action in 2015, and later decided to focus on his home state of Pennsylvania. Throughout the years, his fascination and knowledge in meteorology grew steadily. Josh is currently a junior in college and the owner of Pennsylvania Weather Action, LLC.


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Exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 μm or less (PM2.5) -is associated with varied adverse health effects such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, and lung cancer.1 Housing can provide protection from outdoor air pollution, but the level of protection may vary depending on the type of air conditioning system used. In this study, indoor and outdoor air quality were compared between homes utilizing central air conditioning(AC; n=14) and evaporative cooling (EC; n=7). We pre-weighed 37-mm polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filters (pore size 2.0 μm) then placed them in PM2.5 Personal Environmental Monitors (PEM). To prepare the PEMs, impact plates were greased and each part wiped down with a KIM wipe. Following this, the Leland Legacy Pumps were connected to their assigned PEMs and calibrated to 10 ± 0.1 liters per minute. Indoor and outdoor PM2.5 samples were collected at each study home. Participants were asked to refrain from cooking, burning candles or incense, or vacuuming indoor for 24 hours during the sampling period. PTFE filters were then post-weighed and the Leland pumps were post-calibrated. The PM2.5 concentration was then calculated. EC homes had more PM2.5 on average than AC homes. The indoor to outdoor air pollution ratio (I/O) of AC homes was 0.95, while the I/O of evaporative cooler homes was 1.50. Our data suggest that AC homes in Utah County may not provide significant protection against outdoor air pollution during summer months. Moreover, our findings suggest that evaporative air conditioners may contribute to indoor PM2.5, although the mechanisms behind this are unknown. One explanation is that the large volume of air introduced into EC homes may stir up settled dust in the house. This, in combination with outdoor PM2.5 brought into the home through the evaporative cooler, may explain the I/O ratio greater than 1.0. We are limited by a small sample size. Our next steps include comparing the outdoor PM2.5 concentrations measured in our study to nearby reference monitors operated by the Utah Division of Air Quality, and adding more homes to the study in summer 2023.
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The skies over Surrey turned a strange colour on Monday as the county was darkened by shades of yellow, orange and red .
The natural phenomenon first occurred in the morning along the west and south coasts of Britain, then making its way to London and the south east by early afternoon.
According to weather experts, the spooky hue was by caused ex-Hurricane Ophelia, which scattered dust and created the strange lighting effect.
The south west, including Devon, Cornwall, Bristol and Somerset, seemed to be the most affected by the phenomenon.
But the 'hurricane sun' has also appeared further north. in Manchester and Liverpool.
According to The Mirror , weather experts claim to have also had "lots of reports" of a bizarre burning smell to accompany the unusual coloured sky.
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TUESDAY: Rain showers on and off this morning, then gray and drizzle throughout the day. High: 51
TUESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy, slight chance rain changing to snow. LOW: 34
WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy and windy with a little snowflake mixed in…just one or two. High: 39 early—dropping
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GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field during the late hours of Feb. 4th, sparking a G2-class (Kp=6) geomagnetic storm, in progress. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras, especially during the hours around local midnight.
In Gimsøy, Norway, the whole world seemed to turn green when the solar wind hit:
"The Northern Lights danced for us tonight showing all its magic and strength," says photographer Cristina Albuerne. "I'm living in a very special place."


We’re not through this yet.
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for the Boundary, Kootenay Pass and Kootenay Lake regions.
“Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected,” says the statement. “A Pacific frontal system will move into the southern BC Interior on Thursday bringing heavy snow to Kootenay Pass.”
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
Keep up to date with road conditions through DriveBC.
The highways ministry is reporting slushy, slippery and snow packed conditions throughout the region, as warmer temperatures turn recent snowfall into a wet mess.


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(WHAS11) Most schools and many businesses were closed today as snowfall moved through the area. You can see a complete list of closed schools here
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A winter storm blew through Kentucky on Tuesday, dropping up to seven inches or more of snow in the state's second round of the white stuff in a week.
Road crews around the state were in high gear Tuesday morning, trying to keep up as roads slickened when snow turned to slush.
Despite the mess, the snow storm didn't appear to do much damage as it moved eastward toward the mountains, with no reports of emergencies or major accidents, said Buddy Rogers, director of Kentucky Emergency Management.
"It looks like we dodged another bullet," Rogers said.
The storm dropped as much as seven inches of snow in some areas on top of the remnants of a storm a week ago, said Joe Ammerman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Louisville.
The storm had cleared the Louisville area around 11:30 a.m., with temperatures falling into the 20s and winds gusting up to 25 mph bringing up the rear, Ammerman said
"As soon as this moves out, there's really no precipitation behind it," Ammerman said. "Even after the snow quits, there's going to be some blowing and drifting snow."
The storm moved into the state Tuesday evening, prompting school systems and courthouses across the state to close for the day. U.S. District Court in Louisville remained open, albeit with a skeleton staff and no court hearings. A judge in Smithland, in western Kentucky, postponed jury selection in a murder trial because of the weather.
Interstates in Louisville were in "pretty good shape," but the snow fell so fast that stretches that had been cleared were being covered with another layer, said Andrea S. Clifford, a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 spokeswoman.
In northeastern Kentucky, roads were also snow covered and slick before dawn, said Allen Blair of the state Transportation Cabinet.
A wintry mix was forecast for Morehead, then snow with up to 5 inches by late Wednesday. In Paducah, it was all snow early Tuesday, but was expected to taper to flurries after about noon.
The Louisville airport remained open, with only 18 cancellations among it's 166 daily flights, said airport spokeswoman Trish Burke. Two snow teams alternated 12 hour shifts to keep the runways clear, Burke said.
There have been cancellations to and from Washington, D.C., Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia and Baltimore -- all places hit harder by the winter weather, Burke said.
"We're doing, I think, pretty well," Burke said.
Once the snow stops, the problem becomes falling temperatures, Rogers said. What was slush and water is likely to refreeze overnight, creating slick roads again, he said. Road crews will remain on duty, attempting to clear roads, Rogers said.
"It's not completely over yet," Rogers said. "Let the road crews do their thing."
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Parts of Northeast see close to 2 feet of snow thanks to Sandy
GARRETT COUNTY, Md. -- While parts of the Atlantic Coast deal with flood waters from Superstorm Sandy, further west folks are dealing with snow.
In Garrett County, Maryland, some residents reported up to 30 inches of snow since Monday.
Snow plow drivers said they had been working around the clock moving snow.
And residents say they are shocked at the amount of snow that had fallen.
More than 17,000 people have no power there. That is more than half the county's population.
There is no estimate as to when the power will come back on. But more snow was expected Wednesday.


On May 12, 2016, the EPA took another set of steps to cut methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry and stay on track to achieve its goal of cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40-45% from 2012 levels by 2025. In addition to curbing emissions of methane, the new rule will reduce levels of smog-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic air pollutants from new, reconstructed and modified oil and gas sources.
Building on its 2012 requirements to reduce VOC emissions, the EPA has updated the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). The final NSPS will yield significant reductions in methane emissions from new, reconstructed and modified processes and equipment, along with reducing VOC emissions from sources not covered in the agency’s 2012 rules. These sources include hydraulically fractured oil wells and equipment used across the industry that was not regulated in the agency’s 2012 rules. The final rule also requires owners/operators to find and repair leaks, also known as “fugitive emissions,” which can be a significant source of both methane and VOC pollution.
Most sources subject to the 2012 VOC reduction requirements also are covered by the new requirements to reduce methane. Moreover, they will not have to install additional controls, because the controls to reduce VOCs also reduce methane.
EPA issued two rules to clarify permitting requirements: the Source Determination Rule, and a final federal implementation plan to implement the Minor New Source Review Program in Indian country. The final Source Determination Rule clarifies when oil and gas equipment and activities must be deemed a single source when determining whether major source permitting programs apply.
The new rules, which both amend 40 CF part 60 subpart OOOO and add a new subpart OOOOa are comprised of roughly 600 pages of new regulations and are extremely comprehensive. Full details and summary information is available from the EPA’s web site at https://www3.epa.gov/airquality/oilandgas/actions.html


A Tornado is defined as a violently rotating column of air extending from a Thunderstorm to the ground. These destructive forces of nature are found most frequently in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains during the Spring and Summer months.
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Flash Floods occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or levee failure, or sudden release of water held by an ice jam. Most Flash Flooding is caused by slow-moving Thunderstorms, Thunderstorms repeatedly moving over the same area, or heavy rains from Hurricanes or Tropical Storms. When the waters start rising, what do you do? Find out all you need to know if the waters rise in Kentuckiana again. More >>
Sometimes winter storms are accompanied by strong winds creating blizzard conditions with blinding wind-driven snow, severe drifting, and dangerous wind chills. Strong winds with these intense storms and cold fronts can knock down trees, utility poles, and power lines. Storms near the coast can cause coastal flooding and beach erosion as well as sink ships at sea. In the west and Alaska, winds descending off the mountains can gust to 100 mph or more, damaging roofs and other structures.
Extreme cold often accompanies a winter storm or is left in its wake. Prolonged exposure to the cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia and become life-threatening. Infants and the elderly are most susceptible.
Ice storms are sometimes associated with winter storms. Heavy accumulations of ice can bring down trees, electrical wires, telephone poles and lines, and communication towers. Communications and power can be disrupted for days while utility companies work to repair the extensive damage. Even small accumulations of ice may cause extreme hazards to motorists and pedestrians.
Heavy snow can immobilize a region and paralyze a city, stranding commuters, stopping the flow of supplies, and disrupting emergency and medical services. Accumulations of snow can collapse buildings and knock down trees and power lines. In rural areas, homes and farms may be isolated for days, and unprotected livestock may be lost. The cost of snow removal, repairing damages, and loss of business can have a large economic impact on cities and towns.
The last major snowfall in wave country was a record-breaker when over 22 inches fell on February 4 - 6, 1998. The last paralyzing storm came with ice and snow in January of 1994. This storm cost the city of Louisville and surrounding areas a great deal of time, expense, and inconvenience.
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
Winter Storm Watch Severe winter conditions, such as heavy snow and/or ice are possible within the next day or two. Prepare now!
Winter Storm Warning Severe winter conditions have begun or are about to begin in your area& . Stay indoors!
Blizzard Warning Snow and strong winds will combine to produce blinding snow (near zero visibility), deep drifts, and life-threatening wind chill. Seek refuge immediately.
Frost/Freeze Warning Below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause significant damage to plants, crops, or fruit trees. In areas un accustomed to freezing temperatures, people who have homes without heat need to take added precautions.
WINTER STORM SAFETY TIPS
Find Shelter. Try to stay dry. Cover all exposed parts of the body.
No Shelter. Prepare a lean-to, wind break, or snow cave for protection from the wind. Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the fire to absorb and reflect heat.
Do Not Eat Snow. It will lower your body temperature. Melt it first.
In a Car or Truck:
Stay in your car or truck. Disorientation occurs quickly in wind-driven snow and cold.
Run the motor about ten minutes each hour for heat. Open the window a little for fresh air to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked.
Make yourself visible to rescuers. Turn on the dome light at night when the engine is running. Tie a colored cloth (preferably red) to your antenna or door. Raise your hood to indicate trouble after the snow stops falling.
Exercise. From time to time vigorously move arms, legs, fingers, and toes to keep blood circulating and keep warm.
At Home or in a Building:
Stay Inside. When using alternative heat from a fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc: use fire safeguards, properly ventilated.
No Heat. Close off unneeded rooms. Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors. cover windows at night.
Eat and Drink. Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat. Keep the body replenished with fluids to prevent dehydration.
Wear Layers of Clothing. Loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Remove layers to avoid overheating, perspiration, and subsequent chill.


A surge of southern moisture spins up an impressive storm, but a more westward track pulls enough warm air into town for a period of ice & rain over southeast Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. Heaviest snow amounts will probably...Dec 26th · 10 min read
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, drying out. Winds: W 10-15. High: 36.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy and quiet. Winds: W 5-10. Low: 22.
FRIDAY: A few sunny breaks, good news! Winds: W 5-10. High: 32.
SATURDAY: Icy mix of rain, sleet and snow. Winds: E 10-20. Wake-up: 24. High: 35.
SUNDAY: Slushy mix MSP. All snow north/west. Winds. S 10-15. Wake-up: 32. High: 38.
MONDAY: Slippery. Light snow and flurries. Winds: NW 8-13. Wake-up: 28. High: 32.
NEW YEAR'S EVE: Flurries give way to some sun. Winds: NW 8-13. Wake-up: 19. High: 30.
NEW YEAR'S DAY: Cloudy. A little drizzle late. Winds: SW 5-10. Wake-up: 16. High: 34. ______________________________________________________
This Day in Weather History December 26th
1990: Much of central Minnesota sets record low temperatures near 30 degrees below zero, while others had lows in the teens below zero. Cambridge had the coldest temperature with 31 below. Mora was close behind, with a low of 30 below. Other notably cold lows were at St. Cloud, with 29 below, and Melrose and Menomonie, WI with 27 below. _________________________________________________
Average High/Low for Minneapolis December 26th
Average High: 25F (Record: 51F set in 1922) Average Low: 10F (Record: -39F set in 1879)
Record Rainfall: 1.35" set in 1982 Record Snowfall: 9.6" set in 1945 _________________________________________________________
Sunrise/Sunset Times for Minneapolis December 26th
Sunrise: 7:50am Sunset: 4:37pm
Hours of Daylight: ~8 hours & 47 minutes
Daylight GAINED since yesterday: ~ 19 seconds Daylight GAINED since Winter Solstice (December 21st): ~ 49 seconds __________________________________________________________
Moon Phase for December 26th at Midnight1.1 Days Since New Moon
___________________________________ What's in the Night Sky?
"Above: An annular solar eclipse – now often called a ring of fire eclipse – caught by Geoff Sims on May 10, 2013. The “fire” is really the sun’s brilliant surface, shining behind the moon in the far part of its orbit around Earth. 2019’s only annular eclipse – the third and final solar eclipse of this year – falls on December 26. It’s visible along a narrow path in the world’s Eastern Hemisphere. Like a total solar eclipse, an annular solar eclipse happens when the new moon moves directly in front of the sun. During a total solar eclipse, the new moon completely covers over the solar disk. During an annular eclipse, the lunar disk is too small to totally cover over the sun, so an annulus – or thin ring of the sun’s surface – surrounds the new moon silhouette. The first solar eclipse on January 6, 2019, was a partial solar eclipse, and the second one on July 2, 2019, was a total solar eclipse. Because this is an annular eclipse – not a total solar eclipse – there is no safe window for directly watching this eclipse without proper eye protection."
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_______________________________________________________________________________ High temps on Thursday will be VERY warm across the central part of the nation with temps running nearly +15F to +25F above average! In fact, it could be warm enough for some locations to see record warmth! Meanwhile, folks in the Southwest will be running nearly -5F to -10F below average as areas of rain and high elevation snow continue there. ________________________________________________________________________ Record Warmth On Thursday The map below is the suggested daytime high on Thursday. Note the numbers that have a box around them. These numbers represent the potential record highs for the day! With that said, we could see record warmth n Madison to Milwaukee, WI and even Chicago, IL! _________________________________________________________________________ National Weather Outlook Weather conditions in the Southwest will continue to remain active with areas of heavy rain and snow. Some of the rain could be locally heavy with flooding. Areas of heavy snow will continue across the Four Corners region, so of which could add up to 1ft. or more through the end of the week. This storm will eventually move into the Plains by the weekend with the potential of heavy snow across the Upper Midwest. ______________________________________________________________________________ Southwest Rain and Snow Another surge of Pacific moisture will impact parts of the Southwest through the end of the week with areas of heavy and high elevation snow. Take a look at the preciptiation potential through 7PM Friday and note that parts of southern California could see nearly 1" to 2" of rain or more, which could lead to localized flooding. There will also be areas of heavy snow in the high elevations, including parts of southern California, where more than 1ft. of snow can't be ruled out throughThursday! _________________________________________________________________________ Heavy Ranifall Potential Here's NOAA's WPC 7-day precipitation potential across the nation, which suggests areas of heavy moisture across the Southwestern US with several inches of rain and feet of snow possible. Note that most of this moisture will impact the region through the 2nd half of the week and should turn drier by the weekend. Meanwhile, Pacific moisture will move out into the Plains over the next several days with areas of decent rain and some snow potential as you head north into the Upper Midwest. Stay tuned! _____________________________________________________________________________ "Heat waves expose city dwellers to higher temperatures than forecast" "People living in cities are disproportionately affected by extreme weather, becoming exposed to higher than predicted temperatures during heat waves. Leiqiu Hu at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and her colleagues analysed temperature and census data from 16 metropolitan areas in the US. They found that during heat waves people living in urban areas experienced temperatures an average of 1.9°C higher than what was forecast. The difference was highest in Salt Lake City, where urban temperatures were 3.8°C higher than predicted. The discrepancy is significant considering that a heat wave is already associated with temperatures on average 3.6°C hotter than normal, says Hu. Different areas within a city have temperature discrepancies throughout the day, which need to be taken into account to make accurate predictions about a population’s heat exposure. “If we consider the population movement and population distribution within a city, actually we have to add another 1.9°C to really represent the city’s exposure temperature to extreme heat,” she says. Much of this was due to the urban heat island effect, in which metropolitan areas are warmer than rural areas as a result of human activity. Materials commonly used in urban areas for roads and roofing, for example, absorb more solar radiation than natural land surfaces." ___________________________________________________________________ "Ask the Weather Guys: What is a good weather book for children ages 10 and up?" "Q: What is a good weather book for children ages 10 and up?A: To answer this question, we asked some of our librarian friends for help.
(We make recommendations independently, but participate in affiliate advertising programs that may pay us commission if you make purchases at Amazon.com and other linked retailer sites.) One suggestion was “How the Weather Works” by Christiane Dorion and Beverley Young (Candlewick, 2011). This pop-up book with pull-tabs and bright illustrations is written for second through fifth graders but will delight older students, too. The book explores normal weather as well as extreme conditions, such as hurricanes and tornadoes. There is a good series of children’s weather books by Nadia Higgins (illustrated by D. Ward). “Weather Watchers: A Children’s Book Series on Weather” includes “It’s a Tornado!,” “It’s a Thunderstorm!,” “It’s Hailing!,” “It’s Snowing!“ and “It’s Raining!” Published by Abdo for a third-grade level, the series demonstrates how weather affects everyone every day."
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__________________________________________________________________"THE BEST UMBRELLAS OF 2019"
"Everyone wants something different in an umbrella. Some prefer style, while others prioritize substance, but we can all agree that umbrellas should keep you dry and hold up in moderate wind. While no umbrella is perfect in a heavy downpour, a solid umbrella will prevent you from showing up to your destination looking like a wet rat. Umbrellas have been around for thousands of years, but after testing 11 of the best umbrellas on the market, we found many still fall short of protecting you from the rain and wind. After months of research, obsessively checking weather reports, and stomping around in our Hunter rain boots, we found that the best umbrella is the Davek Solo Umbrella (available at Davek for $115.00) for its quality, aesthetics, and performance. It's perfect for someone who wants to be sleek and stylish, yet its luxurious fabric and sturdy frame will still keep you dry.
Here are the best umbrellas we tested ranked, in order:
1.) Davek Solo Umbrella 2.) Totes Ultra Clear Bubble Umbrella 3.) Totes Titan Open/Close Foldable Umbrella 4.) G4 54 Inch Automatic Stick Umbrella 5.) Samsonite Windguard Auto Open/Close Umbrella 6.) Lewis N. Clark Windproof Water Repellent Travel Umbrella 7.) Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella with Teflon Coating 8.) AmazonBasics Automatic Travel Umbrella 9.) Sharpty Inverted Umbrella with Handle and Carrying Bag 10.) Swing Trek Umbrella Liteflex Trekking Umbrella 11.) Leighton Doorman Manual Crook Handle
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______________________________________________________________________ "Miss America winner Camille Schrier blew people away by performing a science experiment onstage as her talent" "Miss America is no longer about swimsuit competitions and evening gowns. On Thursday, five finalists of the 2020 pageant took the stage at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, to showcase their unique talents. Two contestants sang and two others danced, but Camille Schrier from Virginia took a completely different approach: She performed a science experiment onstage. At a table with three flasks containing a combination of hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and food coloring, Schrier poured potassium iodine — her catalyst — into each one to show what she called "the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide." Pouring the catalyst into each flask sparked a chemical reaction, producing colorful streams of foam that cascaded onto the floor around her."
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____________________________________________________________________"After drought, floods compound Somalia's year of climate misery"
"As Somalia withered from drought early this year, and her goats dropped dead from thirst, Maka Abdi Ali begged for rain. When the skies finally opened, nature was unmerciful. Unrelenting downpours in October turned to flash floods, destroying her meagre home and few remaining possessions, and washing away whatever harvest and bony animals farmers managed to save during the months without rain. "I have nothing now," 67-year-old Ali told AFP in a squalid camp on the outskirts of Beledweyne in central Somalia. Here, 180,000 people fled the fast-rising waters in the country's worst floods in memory. The arid Horn of Africa country has always been hostage to climate extremes. Rain is erratic, and drought a feature of life. But catastrophic weather events are occurring in Somalia with ever-greater fury and frequency, trapping millions in a near-constant cycle of crisis. Little by little, the ability to recover is ground down, say experts. There is no time to rebuild homes and replenish food stocks before another disaster strikes. Impoverished and weakened by decades of war, battling an armed insurgency, Somalia is ill-equipped to cope with the destabilising impact of double-tap environmental crises. Aid budgets are stretched trying to respond to back-to-back emergencies. In May, the United Nations launched a drought appeal, warning of looming starvation as Somalia faced its worst harvest on record. Six months later, it's again appealing for help -- this time for $72.5 million (65.1 million euros) for half a million victims of flood. "There hasn't been a day this year where we haven't been talking about either drought or floods," Abigail Hartley, deputy head of office for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA in Somalia, told AFP."
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___________________________________________________________________________"Roasted Australia: Hottest Days on Record for the Continent"
"Australia is having a December heat wave for the ages, with some of the most widespread and intense heat ever observed on the island continent. The nationally averaged high temperature on Wednesday was an astounding 40.9°C (105.6°F), beating the previous daily record of 40.3°C from January 7, 2013. Even more impressive, Thursday topped the Wednesday reading by a full degree Celsius, coming in at 41.9°C (107.4°F). Thursday’s reading is almost certainly the hottest nationally averaged high not only for Australia but for any continent on Earth at any time of year. All other continents see at least some of their summer heat modulated by the presence of either tropical rainforests or cooler midlatitude/high-latitude regions. On Thursday, Nullarbor in South Australia topped out at 49.9°C (121.8°F). This is the highest temperature recorded anywhere on Earth in any December, and the fourth highest at any location on any date in Australian history. The current heat wave is not expected to topple the nation’s all-time single-location record of 50.7°C (123.3°F) set at Oodnadatta, South Australia, on Jan. 2, 1960. I wouldn’t rule out such a reading entirely, though. Nullarbor is located just a few miles inland from the Southern Ocean. On January 23 of this year, Red Rocks Point station—located about three hours west of Nullarbor on the sparsely settled coast, and just 70 meters (230 feet) from the ocean—hit 49.1°C (120.4°C), which is apparently the hottest temperature recorded on Earth so close to open water."
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There's a story on this as well at the Long Beach Press-Telegram, "June Gloom is Gone for Now":
That dreary and solar obstructing weather that plagued the area for most of June and crawled into July for a few days is gone, and here comes the sun, a meteorologist said.More blogging this afternoon, and hopefully some good pics as well!
"The June gloom is gone for now," said Mike Pigott, a meteorologist with AccuWeather.com
Tuesday was cloudless and had sunny skies. The recorded high at Long Beach Airport was 87 at 2 p.m., Pigott said.
Thanks to a high pressure system, warm, sunny weather is in the forecast through the weekend, he said.
And hey, don't forget about your summer reading, for example, S. C. Gwynne, Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History.


How to watch tomorrow’s early-morning full eclipse, the last until 2025
The final total lunar eclipse until 2025 will happen in the cold dark of Tuesday morning, according to NASA.
An eclipse of the moon happens when earth blocks the sun’s light from reaching the moon. There will be still be partial and penumbral eclipses after Tuesday morning and before March 14, 2025, but the complete moon will not fall into the darkest part of Earth’s shadow — called the umbra — for years.
When earth’s shadow moves across the moon, the white ball of rock turns red — often called a blood moon. The red color is caused by the wavelength of light scattered by the atmosphere. During daylight the sky is blue because of that light’s shorter wavelength, scattered by earth’s atmosphere.
During sunset the light must pass through more atmosphere and travel further, showing yellow, orange and red wavelengths to human eyes. NASA explains why an eclipse looks red:
During a lunar eclipse, the Moon turns red because the only sunlight reaching the Moon passes through Earth’s atmosphere. The more dust or clouds in Earth’s atmosphere during the eclipse, the redder the Moon will appear. It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon.
No special equipment is required to observe a lunar eclipse, which unlike an eclipse of the sun, is completely safe to look at. Utahns will have a view of the moon as it passes through the full shadow, if local cloud cover cooperates.
Forecasts are for partly cloudy skies starting at approximately 11 p.m. Monday, giving the Beehive State a possibility to observe the full eclipse. It will be visible across North America and Central America, but in Puerto Rico the moon will set after totality starts, NASA said.
Alaska and Hawaii residents will be able to see every stage of the eclipse while Asia, Australia and New Zealand can also view it.
If it is cloudy, the eclipse can be viewed via NASA’s YouTube page.
Utah’s moon-viewing timeline, all listed times are Utah local time:
- If clouds stay out of the way, Utahns will be able to observe the moon enter Earth’s outer shadow with a subtle dimming at 1:02 a.m. Tuesday.
- At 2:09 a.m., the moon will enter the umbra part of the shadow and the eclipse begins. The portion of the moon inside the umbra, a bite-sized bit, appears very dark.
- Then at 3:17 a.m., the entire moon moves into the umbra and the sphere will turn a red hue. A telescope or binoculars will help with an enhanced viewing experience. Cameras with tripods can grab exposures lasting several seconds.
- At 4:42 a.m. the moon exits the shadow and the red color will fade, with a bite appearing extra dark of the part that remains in deep shadow.
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The unpredictability of the was an important factor in the scope and length of power outages across BGE’s service area, according to a new report filed with the state.
BGE filed its Major Outage Event Report with the Public Service Commission on July 30 as is required by Maryland law after a "major outage event." The derecho, which hit on June 29, left more than three quarters of a million Maryland customers in the dark – 62 percent of BGE’s customer base in Maryland.
Focus on BGE's response intensified after . In it, they said BGE refused to give them specific outage information directly after the storm hit, and that the utility generally needed to improve its performance during severe weather events.
In its report, BGE stated that it “Had no prior warning that a significant operational storm would be impacting BGE’s service area until approximately 10:30 PM; no request for crews was made by BGE at this time.”
“It is important to note that no utility east of the Mississippi River could have anticipated the raw strength of this storm system,” the report reads.
A head meteorologist at the National Weather Service agreed.
“Forecasting convective storms … is one of the most difficult things to do,” according to Jim Lee, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sterling, W.V.
NWS forecasts about 20 to 25 severe thunderstorm watches a year, Lee said. Derechos are more like 4 or 5-year events in this region, and the storm that swept through Maryland on June 29, he said, “that’s more like once every two or three decades.”
On the morning of Friday, June 29, BGE scheduled calls with its weather service providers. According to the report, the two calls both yielded similar reports “low threat of thunderstorms for the evening, but not severe.”
NWS sent out a statement at 7:30 p.m. that Friday, warning damaging winds were likely in Howard and nearby counties.
“We didn’t have a lot of confidence at that time” that the storm would hit the area, Lee said, because at that time, the storm still had not crossed the Appalachian Mountains.
The mountains are a crucial landscape when it comes to forecasting large-scale wind storms in the Mid-Atlantic, Lee said. Typically, “as soon as they hit the Appalachian Mountains, they fall apart.”
In addition, he said, at about 6:30 p.m. Friday, the squall line – or line of severe storms – was still in Ohio and looked like it would be heading south and west of Washington.
“By 9:30 p.m. we were getting a lot more confident,” Lee said. NWS issued a special weather statement at 9:35 p.m. that advised an “extremely dangerous thunderstorm” would impact the Baltimore-Washington area.
A storm watch - which means conditions are favorable for a storm – was issued at 9:51 p.m. for Howard, Carroll, Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel Counties.
The goal at NWS is a 17-minute lead-time for severe thunderstorm watches. “If you work in Ellicott City,” Lee said, “we want to be able to provide you 17 minutes, so that you can seek shelter, go outside and roll up the windows, put your deck furniture away and bring your kids inside.
“In this event we gave over 37 minutes of lead-time. From a forecasting standpoint, that’s very good.”
In its report, BGE also noted that it was not until about 10:30 p.m. that “the full strength and destructive nature of the storm was known.” The utility had, the report said, taken steps earlier in the day to “pre-mobilize additional crews to respond to potential heat-related outages and what was anticipated to be normal thunderstom activity.”
But the derecho was not “normal thunderstorm activity.” It was, in the words of the report, “One of the most destructive storms in BGE’s nearly 200-year history.”
“It was a freak storm,” Lee said.
“The state of the science doesn’t allow us to say ‘Hey, BGE, hey PEPCO, in 10 hours we’re going to have a derecho. The science isn’t there yet. We would love it to be. But it isn’t.”
Read Patch's coverage of the derecho and its aftermath:
This article has been edited to indicate that filing a report with the PSC is standard procedure after a major outage and is required by Maryland law.


This has been one of the harshest winters in history, but some cities got it worse than others, according to a winter misery index created by the National Weather Service.
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Storm Special! View the latest observations near Atlantic TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO as of ADVISORY NUMBER 2 @ 1100 PM AST MON JUL 21 2014.
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