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Mostly Cloudy and 72 F at Washington Automatic Weather Observing / Reporting, PA http://t.co/08kRNS3kFH
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Every night, by cold bricks glow I watch the shadow rising from this old man in the snow. At 8:02 we let it go.
Currently 76 | A shower or two possible this evening with partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 63F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 3
RT @QuoteTaySwift: I don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking trying to see through the rain coming down.
Nates party wouldnt feel right if it didn't rain. But ill be soaking wet playing flip cup if anyone wants to join
Giro stage tomorrow rerouted to finish near Pantani Monument due to weather . Great way to promote clean cycling Giro promoters #disgusted
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Tornado Warning for Ellis County in KS until 7:30 PM CDT http://t.co/i2GpcMcwY4
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#Tornado observed by law enforcement "going up & down" 10 miles SE of Ellis, KS. Take cover in the city of Hays, KS! http://t.co/ECEV3c
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Astronomers Discover Unique Aurora-Like Emissions Above a Sunspot, Shifting Solar Science Paradigms
Astronomers from the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research have made a groundbreaking discovery: aurora-like emissions 40,000 km above a sunspot. This remarkable phenomenon, detailed in their recent study published in Nature Astronomy, shares characteristics with auroral emissions seen in planetary magnetospheres and certain low-mass stars. Unlike transient solar radio bursts, these long-lasting polarized radio bursts persisted for over a week, suggesting a new paradigm in our understanding of solar phenomena.
The discovery draws parallels with the famous auroral light shows on Earth, such as the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis. These Earthly displays occur when solar activities disturb the Earth's magnetosphere, precipitating charged particles that interact with atmospheric gases, resulting in visible light. The newly observed solar auroras, however, occur at much higher frequencies due to the sunspot's significantly stronger magnetic field.
Lead author Sijie Yu and his team observed these emissions over a vast sunspot region, noting their difference from known solar radio noise storms. The emissions are thought to be caused by the electron-cyclotron maser (ECM) emission, involving energetic electrons trapped within the sunspot's magnetic field. This discovery offers a local solar analog to study similar phenomena in other stars and planets.
Furthermore, these solar radio emissions are not necessarily tied to solar flares. Instead, flare activities in nearby regions may energize electrons that power the ECM radio emission above the sunspot. This 'sunspot radio aurora' exhibits a 'cosmic lighthouse effect,' rotating in sync with the solar rotation and creating a rotating beam of radio light.
This discovery has profound implications for astrophysics, providing insights into the behavior of our Sun and the magnetic activities of other stars. It challenges current models of stellar magnetic activity and helps understand signals from M-dwarfs, the most common star type in the universe.


Floods from heavy rain Thursday forced road and rail closures, some due to last into Friday, in Lower Merion and the surrounding area. A National Weather Service Flood Warning was in place for up to 12:30 a.m. Friday.
An NWS spotter in Wynnewood measured more than 9 inches of rain by Thursday morning's rush hour, the most recent available total in Lower Merion.
As of 7 p.m. Thursday, area roads that were closed included:
- Flooded and debris-filled River Road in Penn Valley and Gladwyne is expected to remained closed through Friday, according to Lower Merion officials.
- Bryn Mawr Avenue in Penn Valley between Woodbine and Old Gulph, where a tree was leaning on a wire
- Mill Creek Road from Conshohocken State Road to Old Gulph Road
At 11 a.m., the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia reached 12.5 feet of depth, a foot and a half above flood stage, according to the National Weather Service. In Norristown, the river exceeded flood stage by two feet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday and was expected to crest at two and a half feet over flood stage Friday morning.
The NWS forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of rain overnight and 40 percent on Friday.
Several SEPTA Regional Rail lines, including Manayunk-Norristown, are due to resume service Friday morning. The Paoli-Thorndale and Cynwyd lines that make stops in Narberth-Bala Cynwyd Patch were both online for Thursday afternoon rush hour.


Storm’s Violent Winds Topples Big Rig On Golden Gate Bridge
The tractor-trailer was toppled Saturday night on the famed bridge that connects San Francisco and other Bay Area cities.
- The weekend storm is considered the seventh in recent weeks coming off the Pacific Ocean – a weather pattern known as an “atmospheric rivers.”
- Traffic of the bridge was shut down in both directions from about 7-8 p.m. local time.
- California has since late December received over 30 inches of precipitation – with accompanying wind resulting in snow, flooding, mudslides, overflowing rivers and deaths.
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NOAA Issues “Tropical Weather Outlook” On May 15 Instead Of June 1
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For the past six years, at least one named tropical system has formed in the Atlantic prior to the official start, June 1, of the hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30). Due to these pre-season activities, the National Hurricane Center (or as described in National Hurricane Center wikipedia page ) NOAA has decided that beginning this year (2021), officials will issue their routine ‘tropical weather outlook’ forecasts starting on May 15th, rather than June 1st, 2021. So, the June 1st starting date is now just a formality from the past, with a new unofficial starting date of May 15th.
In the video published on Feb 28, 2021, “2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season | Will NOAA move the Hurricane Season start date to May 15th?“, below:
In the video published on May 15, 2021, “NOAA in High Gear as Hurricane Season Looms for the Lowcountry | FOX 24 News Now“, below:
In the video published on May 15, 2021, “Official 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast | Deciphering Weather“, below:
Above-active storm activity forecast for the 2021 season. KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern has the details, in the video published on May 14, 2021, “Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1st. What are this season’s list of storm names?” below:
Greek letters will no longer be used as part of the naming system of Atlantic hurricanes starting this year. Above normal activities are seen in the forecast this year.
The Director of the National Hurricane Center, Kenneth Graham, said, “We are going to issue the Atlantic Outlook, the actual outlook product where you have the blobs on the website, we’re going to start that on May 15th instead of June 1st because we want to make sure we get that information out and start having those areas of concern. We’re going to do that a little earlier which is a better service.”
The Atlantic is not the only ocean basin with pre-season tropical activity in recent years. May 15th is already the official starting date for eastern Pacific hurricane season: Tropical Andres was named after it formed over 600 miles south of Baja California nearly one week ago (May 9, 2021). Andres became the earliest tropical storm ever formed in the eastern Pacific, surpassing Adrian formed on May 10 in 2017.
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In the video published on Nov 10, 2017, “How to prepare for a hurricane (before, during, after)“, below:
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Keep in mind that these earlier activities are all part of the climate change resulting from global warming. To make a conscious effort in helping to slow down the climate change, let’s try to transition into renewable energy (solar and wind), drive electrical vehicles, reduce food waste, grow and eat locally, and look for ways to recycle, reduce, and reuse.
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"Historic" Blizzard Buries Chicago Area In More Than 19 Inches Of Snow
Photo Evidence: The Practice Of 'Dibs' Is Out Of ControlIt doesn't matter if you live in the pro dibs or anti-dibs camp. This is wrong!
Quinn Declares Disaster Area For State After Snowstorm, Extreme ColdAt a news conference on Monday, Quinn said the snow paralyzed some the state's biggest snow plows and salt trucks.
Banquet Hall Roof Collapses During SnowstormPart of the roof of a popular suburban banquet hall collapsed overnight, apparently due to the weight of the heavy snow that fell during Tuesday’s snowstorm.
Chicago Area Digging Out From Heaviest Snowfall Since 2011 BlizzardChicago area residents were shoveling out from heavy snow Wednesday morning, following the biggest winter storm in two years.
Snowstorm Should Help Ground Moisture Levels In Chicago AreaIt might be tough to drive in, but Tuesday's snowstorm should bring some benefits to the Chicago area.
IDOT Ready To Clear Highways When Snowstorm HitsIt's going to get progressively worse on Chicago area roads this afternoon and evening as the winter’s first snowstorm moves through, but the Illinois Department of Transportation said it’s ready to keep highways as clear as possible.
Northwest Suburbs Hit Hard By SnowstormCBS 2’s Susanna Song reports one northwest suburb was using some new techniques to help drivers stay safe on the roads.
Chicago Area Residents Prepare For First Snowstorm Of The SeasonThe far northwest suburbs will be the first to get the blast of winter weather headed for the Chicago area on Thursday, and they could get the worst of the storm in Illinois.
Hardware Store Owner Hopes Snowstorm Brings ProfitsWith snow in the forecast, the owner of a Bridgeport hardware store has his fingers crossed.
Some Suburbs Digging Out From SnowstormA sloppy, slushy mix gave way to rapid, heavy snow across the Chicago area Friday morning, leaving roads treacherously slick and making for a miserable morning commute.
Big Snow Clobbers Chicago Following Brutally Cold MorningChicago is getting slammed by all the worst of winter Friday, with dangerous cold in the morning giving way to a snowstorm that could dump up to 8 inches.


(Daily Mail)- A 2,000-mile wide ‘weather bomb’ swept into Britain with 80mph winds today as Storm Gareth threatened to postpone Ladies’ Day at the Cheltenham Festival tomorrow. The racing festival in Gloucestershire has already suffered gales and washouts – hitting 250,000 racing fans attending over the four days from today until Friday, and officials now anticipate ‘challenging’ weather tomorrow.
A ‘danger to life’ warning from flying debris and waves was issued by forecasters who said Gareth – which covers a huge area from Iceland to Spain – will bring the worst period of weather since the 2018 Beast from the East. The RAC said it was ‘Black Wednesday’ for travel thanks to dangers from fallen trees, debris and floods, plus traffic jams from more accidents and road closures – with 31,000 roadside call-outs expected across the UK tomorrow. READ MORE


The system will include 92 reporting stations through the state. Each station will transmit data covering a radius of about 20 kilometers or about 13 miles. The closest station to Paynesville is located one mile west of Regal on Highway 55.
The system (known as R/WIS, road weather information system) will include data from roadside stations as well as stations at airports and other locations. The R/WIS stations include sensors placed in the highway subgrade, on the road surface, and above the road on towers 33 feet high. The towers will collect and report weather data such as air temperature, precipitation, and wind speed and direction. The road sensors will also inform maintenance managers about road conditions and existing concentrations of deicing chemicals, such as salt, to help them determine when the road surface will freeze.
Ten of the stations have video cameras installed that can relay visual information about weather and road conditions, such as fog, rain, and snow.
Ed Fleege, project manager, explains: "The video cameras are not used for surveillance or any purpose other than weather, or traffic volume, and speed reports. R/WIS will connect the new stations, the stations now in use, plus information from stations at airports and the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus."
"Eventually, the R/WIS system being completed by MnDOT will connect systems operated by the National Weather Service, airport weather stations, and similar facilities into an easy to use network to give travelers accurate, complete, and timely weather and road condition reports," Fleege added.
By reporting on a relatively small area, the system can give drivers detailed information about conditions in their immediate vicinity. The system also provides statewide data and can, for example, track a storm and predict when it will hit a specified area.
Data from the reporting stations will be available to the public at information kiosks at several locations on major highway routes. Travelers will also be able to receive the information by telephone, and on the Internet this fall, Fleege said.
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Last Updated on September 3, 2019 by Gardens Home Management Services
Not much new to report today as the storm stalled over the Bahamas yesterday and barely moved. The good news is there is a high level of confidence from the National Hurricane Center that the storm will be turning north .The 8:00 AM report said it was inching to the north at one mile per hour. What this will mean to us if it continues to inch towards the north is we will only receive Tropical Force winds and possibly Hurricane force wind gusts today and tonight. The properties in Northern Palm Beach County will get higher winds than the properties in the Southern Part of Palm Beach County. We still are suppose to receive 3 to 4 inches of rain. Presently as I look out my window it is dreary, with some rain and a bit breezy. We have had some squalls from the storm come through with heavy downpours and wind gusts but nothing too bad. Hoping this remains the case but it is expected to pick up this afternoon with winds 50-70 miles per hour with higher wind gusts.
The office is closed however if you need something please email me or call the office and leave a message on the emergency number as we are monitoring all calls that we receive. The plan is to open the office tomorrow and start doing our hurricane inspections at homes for customers who are not in residence and sending crews out to customers who are in residence to open there shutters so they are not in the dark anymore. Home watch is suspended for this week. With the present storm track I do not expect major power outages so communication with everyone should not be a problem . However this could change as the forecasters have changed the forecast so many times during this storm.
Yesterday as I was driving down PGA boulevard most businesses were closed, boarded up and ready for the storm. It was quite eery. Even Publix was closed. The only place open was Carmines as was trying to get some almond milk for my wife as she likes this in her coffee. Palm Beach county schools are closed today and tomorrow along with many other businesses and government offices waiting for the storm to pass.
Please continue to check our website for any updates and pertinent information at www.homecarepro.com I will send an update tonight . If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.


Council staff and contractors are this morning assessing the damage to the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty coastlines after monster swells battered the coastlines last night.
MetService recorded waves overnight of up to 6.5 metres in Bowentown near Waihi and up to 8m in Pukehina, east of Tauranga.
Swell warnings have lifted for most of the country except the Gisborne District which could see waves between 4.5m and 5.5m from now right through until Thursday.
MetService shift meteorologist Ashlee Parkes said the worst of the high swells had already happened and it was now easing for most places such as Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.
The wind is still blowing quite strongly along the eastern coast of Coromandel.
Thames Coromandel District Council last night asked people to stay away from the beaches until staff and contractors could assess the damage and start cleaning up this morning.
“We have had reports from around the Eastern Seaboard of huge tides, waves across roads and entire beaches wiped out,”TCDC civil defence controller Garry Towler said.
Waka Kotahi/NZTA contractor Higgins had staff on duty throughout the night to ensure safe management of the highway network through Whitianga in anticipation for the next high tide at 4am.
Strong wind warnings are in place for the eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne north of Ruatōria. The northern Gisborne region and the ranges have a heavy rain warning in place with 70 to 90mm of rain to fall from 8pm last night to 11am today.
A heavy rain watch is in place for the south of Gisborne and strong wind watches are in place for the eastern Bay of Plenty ranges, eastern Taupō, eastern Taihape, inland Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki.
Brophy’s Beach was the most affected and SH25 at Brophy’s was closed for several hours yesterday due to flooding.
“This is day one of a three or four-day storm so don’t underestimate the damage it may do, especially later into next week when the king tides arrive.”
Yesterday afternoon storm surges flooded roads, including in Whitianga and Tairua. There was concern the surges may damage beach infrastructure such as ladders.
MetService warned of huge swells on the east coast of the North Island
“The wave buoy at Marsden Point has seen average wave heights of 5-7m, largest up to 10m earlier,” MetService tweeted.
Tauranga City Council also closed Moturiki (Leisure Island) and the Mauao base track until at least 7am today due to dangerous sea swells which breached the Mauao base track and crossed over the sand bar at the back of Moturiki.
Tauranga council staff and contractors would also be out this morning to reassess the area and determine whether the tracks can be reopened.
Updates are expected later this morning.
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Officials assess damage after tornadoes pummel Dallas area
Surveyors fanned out across North Texas on Wednesday to assess the damage from as many as 13 tornadoes that pummeled towns around Dallas, flattening homes, flipping tractor-trailers and grounding flights.
No deaths were reported.
A preliminary report issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management shows the cities of Arlington and Lancaster received the brunt of the damage during Tuesday's storms.
PHOTOS: Tornadoes strike Texas
Arlington reported 428 homes and businesses damaged, including 88 classified as "heavily damaged," as well as a nursing home that received moderate damage, according to the report. Only seven injuries - six minor and one critical - were reported there.
Fire officials in Lancaster, 20 miles south of Dallas, reported a tornado on Tuesday touched down in the northern part of the city and moved southeast through the city, the report said. Around 150 homes were destroyed, 100 residents displaced to shelters and 10 injuries reported, including two listed as severe. City officials there issued a disaster declaration.
Dallas also reported 40 homes and a truck stop were severely damaged.
The destructive reminder of a young tornado season Tuesday left thousands without power and grounded passengers at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, where more than 110 planes were damaged.
Delays and cancellations are likely Wednesday. "The variable we really don't know is how fast we can get the inspections done and, second of all, what level of potential damage we find that must be repaired," airline spokesman Tim Smith said.
The Dallas Morning News reported that American and its regional affiliate American Eagle canceled 424 flights Wednesday "as their mechanics hurried to inspect aircraft that were pounded by hail in Tuesday's storms."
American spokeswoman Andrea Huguely told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that American and American Eagle took 94 aircraft out of service as of 7:30 a.m. ET Wednesday morning because of hail damage.
Huguely said the company was working to inspect the planes as quickly as possible. The Morning News said American "flew in extra mechanics from its Tulsa maintenance base, while American Eagle brought in mechanics from its Abilene base to check over the regional carrier's aircraft."
At least 1,400 passengers disrupted by Tuesday's cancellations were forced to spend that night at DFW's terminals, airport spokesman David Magana told the Star-Telegram. He said the airport provided cots, blankets, pillows and toiletry kits by request to the stranded passengers.
"Thousands of other passengers went to area hotels or made other arrangements for lodging," Magana said.
Starting about 1:30 p.m., severe storms hit the area and continued for more than two hours, the National Weather Service said.
National Weather Service meteorologist Jesse Moore said Wednesday that the damage in Arlington suggested an EF2 twister struck there. EF2 tornadoes are classified as having wind gusts between 111 and 135 mph.
In suburban Dallas, Lancaster police officer Paul Beck said 10 people were injured, two severely. Three people were injured in Arlington, including two nursing home residents, Assistant Fire Chief Jim Self said.
As the sun rose Wednesday over Lancaster, one of the hardest hit areas, it was clear that twisters had bounced in and out of neighborhoods, destroying homes at random. Vehicles were tossed like toys, coming to rest in living rooms and bedrooms.
Around 150 people spent Tuesday night in a shelter.
The city, 20 miles south of Dallas, was the worst-hit city, absorbing "extensive damage," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, who heads the County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
"I guess 'shock' is probably a good word," Lancaster Mayor Marcus Knight said.
In the Dallas suburb of Mesquite, a Speedy Oil Change and Tune-Up shop was destroyed, and other buildings were damaged.
About 12,600 homes in Arlington alone remained without power late Tuesday, said Tiara Ellis Richard, a police spokeswoman for the city.
Residents were warned early Tuesday of the possibility of severe weather, but the bad weather spun off tornadoes with such ferocity that they caught most everyone by surprise, Jenkins said. "The people who got hit first got little warning," he said.
Local TV showed 14,000-pound tractor-trailers in Dallas caught in wind funnels and being flicked high into the air like matchsticks.
Social media sites also lit up during the storm, as users reported scrambling to bathrooms and basements for safety. One woman described riding out the storm in a food cooler at a Costco store with dozens of other customers.
American Airlines took the rare step of shutting down all flights at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport, Smith said. Workers had to inspect 68 American Airline planes and 33 American Eagle planes for hail damage.
DFW Airport spokesman David Magana said more than 110 planes were damaged by hail, but he didn't say which airlines.
Overall, 370 departures were canceled Tuesday — nearly half of all departures on a typical day, Smith said.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast Wednesday for the lower Mississippi Valley and Tennessee Valley, Weather Channel meteorologist Kevin Roth said. The states at greatest risk for severe storms, according to the Storm Prediction Center, include Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama and western Tennessee. Large hail and strong winds are the greatest threat, but tornadoes are also possible.
Tuesday's storms occurred when a high-level trough of cold air collided with surface warm air that had been floating over Texas from the Gulf of Mexico for days, said John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas' state climatologist.
Forecasters predicted severe weather for that area, but the region wasn't prepared for the intensity and severity of the storms, Nielsen-Gammon said.
"They've always known the risk of tornado but they're generally not the super-intense ones," Nielsen-Gammon said.
The area is in the southern rim of "Tornado Alley" and has had its share of destructive twisters in the past, he said. A massive tornado that hit Waco in 1953, killing 114 and injuring 597, still holds the state record for deadliest tornado, according to the National Weather Service.
"Along the list of worst case scenarios for severe weather is for an (EF5) tornado to hit Dallas," Nielsen-Gammon said. "It's the largest metropolitan area that has the great significant risk for that type of tornado."
Contributing: Nancy Trejos, Natalie DiBlasio and Ben Mutzabaugh; the Associated Press


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Expect showery weather Thursday morning through Thursday evening
May 19, 2013; 5:00 PM ET
Hot and humid Tuesday in Hanoi while it remains tranquil across much of Bay of Bengal.


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A stretch of sunny days
Gradually warming each day
Next chance of rain comes Sunday night/Monday morning
Meteorologist Mark’s Vlog in a Flash
Daily Forecast Summary
Today – Friday: Mostly sunny and cool. Frosty mornings.
Saturday: Partly cloudy and warmer.
Sunday: Clouds increase ahead of our next storm system. Showers develop overnight.
Monday: Mainly morning showers. Cooler.
Tuesday: Partly to mostly cloudy skies, with a slight chance for showers after noon.
Meteorologist Mark’s Severe Wx Concern
Severe thunderstorms are not expected for the next seven days.
On This Day in Wx History
1957 – A tornado, 100 yards in width, travelled a nearly straight-as-an-arrow 27-mile path from Rosa to Albertville, Alabama, killing three persons. A home in the Susan Moore community in Blount County was picked up and dropped 500 feet away, killing one person.
Yesterday’s National Temperature Extremes
High: 94° at Sabino Canyon, Arizona
Low: -5° at Peter Sinks, Utah
There’s some good news with the tropics this morning! Iota has now degenerated into a depression and should continue to weaken today. You notice two other areas to monitor now, which is bad, but neither region have more than a 20% of developing, which is good. The disturbance in the Caribbean had a 40% chance of developing but that has now been reduced to 20%.
Today’s National Wx Hazards
A winter storm is bringing valley rains and mountain snows to much of the northern Rockies. Freezing rain will be the main threat for northeastern Montana. More snow will fall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, as well. Elsewhere, the weather is rather quiet.
Tomorrow’s National Wx Hazards
An extensive area of freezing rain will affect the Canadian border regions of Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota. Otherwise, snowflakes continue to fly for the northern Rockies, though significant accumulations are not anticipated.
8 – 14 Day Outlook (Nov 25-Dec 1)
Much of the country continues to look generally warm and dry in this time period.
How would you like these driving conditions this morning? This is the scene in Plumas County, California. This is dust from a dust storm this morning. Burn scars in nearby mountains are dry and dusty. As winds blow from those regions today, the dust gets carried in the winds, making for a driving nightmare on area roadways.
50 years ago today, Soviet robotic lander Luna 17 spacecraft settled on the surface of the Moon, delivering Lunokhod 1, the first successful robotic lunar rover. Lunokhod rovers were about 7 feet long and 5 feet tall
My dad is having surgery this week in Knoxville for complications that have developed with his foot. He has been hospitalized since Monday night. It’s looking like dad may lose much, if not all, of his foot. This all stems from complications from type 1 diabetes, which dad has battled for more than 30 years. Please keep us close to your heart and, if you pray, send up some precious words for all of us and dad. This is made all the more difficult by limited visitation because of covid. It’s a tough time, to say the least.


UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (AP/KMOX) – A tornado touched down briefly in the University City, damaging some homes and bringing down trees and power lines.
No injuries were immediately reported.
Severe Weather Central
Jim Sieveking, of the National Weather Service in St. Louis, says the tornado touched down at 5:23 a.m. Thursday as a strong storm system with intense lightning and heavy rain moved through the St. Louis region.
KMOX’s Brett Blume and Michael Calhoun are on the scene and report there are trees blocking streets, damage to some homes and power lines on the ground.
Some people were asked to leave their homes in a neighborhood where crews are working to find the source of a strong gas smell.
About 7,000 people were without power shortly after the storm.
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Antalya – Weather
Antalya is on the southern coast of Turkey between the warm Mediterranean Sea and the sheltering Taurus Mountains. Its position means the area is protected from the cold winds blowing in from the north, helping to keep temperatures high and pleasant year-round. Summers are always hot and sunny, so prepare for daily highs of 34°C with 12 hours of sunshine per day. There’s not much rain in the summer, with a maximum rainfall of 10mm per month. The Mediterranean Sea is mild for most of the year, but it peaks in August and hits 29°C, which is perfect for a refreshing swim.
September and October are great months to visit for the slightly cooler weather in Antalya. Autumn temperatures in Antalya range from 20°C to 26°C at peak times of the day before dropping to lows of 9°C in November. Rainfall increases across this season, with 180mm, spread over November that rises to 210mm in December.
Antalya weather in spring warms up to 18°C in March and continues to improve, reaching highs of 21°C in April. An expected rainfall of 80mm per month takes place in spring, so you might need to pack a light raincoat or an umbrella for your visit.


December 13, 2009
As the Copenhagen climate conference kicked off, Environment Minister Jim Prentice positioned Canada as a strong advocate of a system to cap greenhouse-gas emissions – but only once the United States becomes such an advocate.
This waiting game is nothing new, says Tyson Dyck. For more than 10 years, Canada's climate change plans have come and gone, while the country's emissions have risen to 26% above 1990 levels. The one constant has been a federal government that would not take meaningful action until the United States does so.
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Dangerous sea conditions are expected to strike Auckland this afternoon as ex tropical Cyclone Lusi whips down the North Island.
The storm has turned its attention to Auckland from the Far North, resulting in thousands without power, surface flooding, landslips, rockfalls and trees down around the region.
Auckland Civil Defence is urging beach-goers to steer clear of the ocean after dangerous conditions that affected Northland this morning would be mirrored further south.
Large wave surges were expected to hit around Orewa about 5pm, Auckland Council said.
Civil Defence controller Clive Manley said people needed to be very careful, especially later this afternoon and into the evening on or near east coast beaches in Rodney and the North Shore.
"We are expecting bad sea conditions which may cause erosion of beaches and nearby low-lying areas.
"People should stay out of the water and off those beaches for the rest of today."
The Auckland Harbourmaster has advised three boats had to be secured after they broke moorings today.
Because of conditions in the harbour, a ship has been redirected to shelter off the Coromandel Peninsula.
Forecasts have indicated that accumulations might be higher than previously modelled, with rainfall north of Orewa could increase to an additional 50mm - 70mm today, with lesser amounts for the rest of the region, Mr Manley said.
Winds were still expected to increase in strength and peak this afternoon.
Meanwhile, the fire service has been busy attending about 80 callouts during the day, mostly for downed trees on powerlines, which has cut power to thousands.
Fire crews also secured a roof in Orewa that was being lifted by strong winds, a spokesman said.
The damaging storm has brought gales and driving rain to the Far North and it was now tracking south along the country.
Strong easterly winds gusting to 120km/h blew a shed through power lines at Whangarei Heads overnight, cutting power to 2000 homes, a Northpower spokesman said.
Residents affected were in towns along the east coast.
More than 7700 Vector customers also had their power out around the Auckland area today, with crews working to reconnect residents.
Those affected were in Waimauku, Whitford, Omaha, Cockle Bay, Remuera , Stanmore Bay, Arkles Bay, Red Beach, Wellsford and Port Albert.
Stormwater blockages from debris and persistent rainfall were causing isolated surface flooding around the region, Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management duty officer Jamie Richards said.
A rockfall also blocked part of the Hibiscus Coast Highway at Waiwera this morning.
WeatherWatch.co.nz analyst Philip Duncan said the storm still retained category 1 strength winds with sustained gales near the centre and gusts over 100km/h.
The terrain of New Zealand was helping boost those wind speeds further in some exposed parts of Northland.
In Auckland winds were gale force in some places while other suburbs are fairly calm, he said.
Severe weather warnings have been issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Nelson and Marlborough.
Housing New Zealand also said it would make extra staff available over the weekend, with maintenance contractors ready to deal with any urgent repairs.
However, residents in at-risk coastal areas have been told it's a case of ``neighbour helping neighbour'' to ensure safety.
The brunt of Cyclone Lusi's force was expected to strike the North Island throughout today, before gradually weakening as it moves into the South Island tomorrow.
The storm should be clear of New Zealand by Monday, with only a few showers and brisk winds remaining in the south and east.
Canterbury was bracing itself for more flooding, with the Christchurch City Council saying it was preparing for the worst case scenario following recent damaging floods in the area.
About 22,000 sandbags will be filled and ready for collection in various locations across the city by noon today, with all emergency response teams on stand-by.


This Spring has brought cooler than normal temps for much of the nation. But enjoy it while you can, because the National Weather Service’s Spring Outlook says we are in for warmer than average temps this season. Sally Kidd reports from Washington.
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Cape Town - The sun has emitted billions of tonnes of super-heated plasma particles that are hurtling outward at millions of kilometres an hour. This phenomenon, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME) in the scientific community, has triggered a geomagnetic storm headed straight for Earth and is expected to reach the planet this week.
While this may all sound like the beginning of an action-packed Hollywood disaster movie, the truth is that this event's impact on our planet is far less frightening, and far more beautiful.
The impending geomagnetic storm is set to bring nature's light show, the Northern Lights, further south than usual. This means that more people will be able to view this phenomenon. In the US, keen observers may even be able to see the Northern Lights in its most northern states.
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CMEs that trigger geomagnetic storms are often associated with solar flares. These flares release a mass of magnetic energy and particles that can travel millions of kilometres toward Earth before being drawn toward the planet's magnetic poles in the North and South. As these particles make contact with the Earth's atmosphere, they interact with a variety of elements and the end result is a dazzling display of lights in the night sky.
Prospective viewers should head north and find a place with as close to total darkness as possible. For those unable to make the journey, check out the stream below:
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Severe Weather Alert Issued for #DanburyCT #RidgefieldCT & Surrounding Towns: #CTWeather
DANBURY, CT—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Greater Danbury area.
Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service New York NY 817 PM EDT Wed Jun 3 2020 Fairfield CT-New Haven CT-Bergen NJ-Westchester NY-Orange NY- Putnam NY-Rockland NY- 817 PM EDT Wed Jun 3 2020
…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL FAIRFIELD…WEST CENTRAL NEW HAVEN…NORTHEASTERN BERGEN…WESTCHESTER…SOUTHEASTERN ORANGE…PUTNAM AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES…
At 817 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Brewster to New City, moving east at 70 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to trees and power lines. These severe storms will be near… Danbury and Bethel around 825 PM EDT. Newtown and Redding around 830 PM EDT. Bedford around 835 PM EDT. Greenwich around 840 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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CT Cooling Centers Near You, Heatwave, Excessive Heat Watch, Flash Flood Watch & More
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT— The National Weather Service has issued a number of watches in our area as temperatures rise. As the heatwave approaches, residents should pay special attention to the elderly, young children, and anyone with a pre-existing medical condition.
Call 2-1-1 or click here for a list of cooling centers near you.
From the National Weather Service: A Hazardous Weather Watch has been issued for Northern Fairfield County and Westchester. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect through late this evening and a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight. There is also an EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening according to to the National Weather Service.
A Special Weather Statement was also issued by the NWS:
“A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD… SOUTHEASTERN NEW HAVEN AND SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… At 517 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Milford to near Norwalk. Movement was east at 30 m.p.h. Winds in excess of 40 m.p.h. are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include… Bridgeport, New Haven, Norwalk, Milford, Wallingford, Shelton, Guilford, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Chester, Fairfield, Hamden, Stratford, Trumbull and Branford.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.”
Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect now through 10 p.m. this evening for the following counties:
- FAIRFIELD, HARTFORD, LITCHFIELD, MIDDLESEX, NEW HAVEN, NEW LONDON, TOLLAND, WINDHAM.
Finally, an Excessive Heat Watch was also issued for Northern Fairfield, Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Northern Westchester, Southern Westchester, and surrounding counties. The EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening from 12 p.m. Saturday through 10 p.m.
According to the NWS:
“Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at- risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoors. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heatstroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.”
It’s also important to remember to keep your pets cool in excessive heat. Here are some tips from ABC 7 News:
- * Avoid dehydration: Pets can dehydrate quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water.
- * Exercise early and late: When the temperature is very high, don’t let your dog linger on hot asphalt. Your pet’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn.
- * Know when your pet is in danger: Symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor, or even collapse. Animals with flat faces like Pugs and Persian cats are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. They should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.
- * Never leave a pet inside of a parked car on a hot day. Even with the windows open, extreme temperatures inside a parked can could quickly lead to fatal heat stroke for your pet.
- * Keep cats safe by installing screens in your windows. Unscreened windows pose a real danger to cats, who fall out of them often during summer months.
- * Prepare with your pet: Pet food, water, medications and supplies should always be included in your emergency preparedness plans and “go bags.”
Some local towns are already announcing cancellations of events, and others have posted important information about cooling centers. Check your town’s website for more details.
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Bethel Summerfest Reschedules Activities Due to Heat Advisory
BETHEL, CT— The Town of Bethel has postponed this Saturday’s Summerfest due to the heat advisories issued by the National Weather Service.
Brad Koltz, President & Executive Director of the Bethel Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that the Bethel Summerfest scheduled for Saturday, July 20 will be rescheduled due to excessive heat forecasted for this weekend.
“After months of planning, we are reluctantly forced to reschedule this year’s SummerFest due to the unsafe heat advisory that has been issued for Saturday, with heat and high humidity creating unsafe conditions for outdoor activities. We will release the revised date and times soon, so please keep a lookout for that announcement.”
BeerFest is still on for Friday, July 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. with unlimited beer tastings and food samplings from local restaurants, live music, and games. Discounted tickets are available online at bethelbeerfest.com.
This Saturday, July 20, local merchants are hosting activities indoors for Summerfest due to the weather warning. The following businesses are hosting special events this Saturday:
PhotoWorks, who is celebrating their 10th anniversary, is hosting an artist reception on Saturday from 2 – 5:00 p.m. at 226 Greenwood Avenue. Click here for details.
Byrds Books, located at 178 Greenwood Avenue, is hosting an indoor summer “sidewalk” sale and visits by several authors throughout the day on Saturday:
- 11:00 a.m.: Lauren Baratz-Logsted will sign “I Love You Michael Collins”
- 12:00 p.m.: Donna Marie Merritt will sign her poetry and children’s books, including: “Her House and Other Poems” and Teensy Meensy Mice”
- 1:00 p.m.: National Book Award nominee Vesper Stamper will sign “What the Night Sings”
- 1:00 p.m.: Jack Sheedy will sign “Gandy Dancing”
- 2:00 p.m.: Bethel’s Poet Laureate Cortney Davis will sign her poetry and “Learning to Heal”
- 2:00 p.m.: Rob McWilliams will sign “The Kiss of Sweet Scottish Rain”
The Toy Room is an indoor sidewalk sale as well on Saturday with savings on merchandise of up to 75% off. From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. the Sandcastle Guy from Create a Castle will visit and showcase his product. The Toy Room is located at 180 Greenwood Avenue.
For more information on this or other events, visit the Bethel Summerfest website.
#CTWeather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fairfield, New Haven County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday evening for Fairfield and New Haven County. Strong wind gusts of up to 60 m.p.h., quarter-sized hail, and torrential downpours are expected.
"There is a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms developing late this afternoon into this evening along a warm front. The main threat will be damaging winds and large hail, however, an isolated tornado is possible. The threat is highest just west of the NYC metro. Monitor subsequent NWS forecasts for the latest information on this severe threat."
The NWS reports the storm will be near Trumbull, Monroe and Newtown between 9:10 and 9:45 p.m. Residents of these towns and nearby locations should immediately move to an interior room or basement of the house away from windows for their protection.
"Locations impacted include... Bridgeport, Danbury, Shelton, Southbury, Brewster, Newtown, Fairfield, Stratford, Trumbull, Ridgefield, Monroe, Bethel, Seymour, Brookfield and Orange."
4th Nor’Easter Set to Pack a Punch
DANBURY, CT — The first day of spring is on Tuesday, but spring weather is staying at bay, at least for now, as a fourth Nor’Easter in one month threatens our area. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook now through Sunday which “will likely bring accumulating snow from late Tuesday night into Wednesday evening.”
NECN’s meteorologist said this could be enough to bring “plowable snow” and “cause delays and cancellations for Thursday morning.”
WFSB meteorologist Bruce DePrest stated that light snow will begin early in the morning on Wednesday and then snow will become heavy at times, with strong winds. Snow is expected to end before dawn on Thursday. Depending on the track of the storm, some areas may receive significant snowfall of 6 inches or more, according to the NWS.
“We are forecasting 6-12 inches for much of the state,” DePrest said.
If area students have a snow day, many will be getting out in late June as snow day totals approach nearly two dozen for some schools.
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NOWATA, Okla. (AP) -- Four people, including a young child, were killed when strong winds accompanying severe thunderstorms blew through northeastern Oklahoma, authorities said.
Two adults and a child were killed Friday when straight-line winds destroyed a mobile home in Nowata County, located along Oklahoma's border with Kansas, Undersheriff Doug Sonenberg told KSWO-TV. They were found in a creek.
Authorities didn't identify the three people killed. Sonenberg didn't immediately return calls from The Associated Press early Saturday.
Farther east, straight-line winds flipped a semi onto a cement barrier wall, trapping the driver inside for nearly three hours near Afton in Ottawa County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Jimmy King, 70, of Ash Grove, Mo., died at the scene of massive injuries, troopers said.
The storms were part of storm system and cold front that collided with triple-digit temperatures in much of the state on Friday. Wind gusts topping 70 mph were reported at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.
Damage to some roofs and a garage also were reported in Nowata County, and tree and power line damage was reported in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The winds and storms caused more than 18,100 power outages in western, central and northeastern Oklahoma.
The heavy winds propelled grass fires across the area, and Osage County Undersheriff Lou Ann Brown told the Tulsa World that four people had to be evacuated. Crews were able to slow most of the blazes, and rainfall was expected to assist with the efforts, Brown said.
In just an hour at Tulsa International Airport, the temperature dropped from 101 degrees to 78 degrees.
Marianne McGovern, a legal assistant, said the winds caused her downtown Tulsa office building to sway Friday afternoon.
"You sit here and you feel like you're on a ship kind of," she said. "Everybody was coming out in the hall saying, `Did you feel that?'"


BEAUMONT, Texas — Ida weakened into a tropical storm early Monday morning about 16 hours after making landfall on the Louisiana coast as a major Cat 4 hurricane.
At 4 p.m. Monday evening, Ida had sustained winds of only 40 mph and was moving north/northeast at 9 mph about 20 miles southwest of Jackson, Mississippi according to the National Hurricane Service.
Parts of Louisiana experienced heavy rains and flooding and widespread outages were recorded across the state. According to Entergy New Orleans with nearly a million losing power in the region.
The system hit on the exact date Hurricane Katrina ravaged Louisiana and Mississippi 16 years earlier.
WATYCH LIVE COVERAGE | Hurricane Ida live blog coverage from our sister station, WWL, in New Orleans
A faster northeastward motion is expected to begin by tonight and continue on Tuesday. the NHC said.
The center of Ida will move farther inland over western and central Mississippi this afternoon.
Ida is forecast to move over northeastern Mississippi tonight and move across the Tennessee Valley on Tuesday and near the central Appalachians on Wednesday.
Additional rapid weakening is forecast during the next day or so, and Ida is expected to become a tropical depression Monday afternoon.
Tropical Storm Ida Watches and Warnings:
All warnings have been discontinued for the Louisiana coast west of the Pearl River, including Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas, and Metropolitan New Orleans.
- A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from the Mouth of the Pearl River to the Alabama/Florida border
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from the Mouth of the Pearl River to the Alabama/Florida border
From the National Hurricane Center at 4 p.m. CDT...
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Ida was located near latitude 32.6 North, longitude 90.3 West.
The depression is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). A faster northeastward motion is expected tonight through Wednesday.
On the forecast track, the center of Ida will move farther inland over central and northeastern Mississippi tonight. Ida is then forecast to move across the Tennessee Valley on Tuesday and near the central Appalachians on Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next day or so.
The minimum central pressure estimated from surface observations is 999 mb (29.50 inches).
2021 Hurricane Season Outlook
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is forecast to produce more storms than average. The reason for this is the lack of El Nino, which typically features more wind shear. We also expect warmer than average sea temperatures and an active West African Monsoon.
After a record-breaking 2020 hurricane season, we now know the Greek alphabet will no longer be used to name storms.
The World Meteorological Organization announced the Greek alphabet will not be used in the future because it "creates a distraction from the communication of hazard and storm warnings and is potentially confusing."
There has been only one other season that used the extra set of names, and that was in 2005. The World Meteorological Organization released a new set of supplemental names that will be used if the season exhausts the standard list.
Be prepared if a storm comes our way
BEFORE THE STORM
- Make a home inventory
- Have a current copy of your declarations page that has your policy number and your agent's number
- Review your policy with your insurance agent to determine if you have adequate coverage
- Repair loose boards, shingles, shutters and downspouts to prevent them from becoming an issue in high winds or torrential rain
- Have an evacuation plan, and include plans for your pets
- Make sure your emergency equipment is in working order, including a battery-powered radio, flashlights and extra batteries. Also, make sure to gather all medicine, replenish your first-aid kit and stock a week's worth of non-perishable food and water
- Charge your cell phone and fill your car with gas
- Program all emergency phone numbers
DURING THE STORM
- If you are advised to evacuate, leave as soon as possible. Retain all related receipts - they may be considered in your claim. If you aren't in a recommended evacuation and you plant to stay home, stay informed by listening to weather alerts
- Keep windows and doors closed at all time, and, if possible, board them up with wooden or metal shutters
- Stay away from the windows and in the center of the room, or, stay in an interior room
- Avoid flood water, as it may be electrically charged from downed power lines
- Check on family members and friends
AFTER THE STORM
- Check to be sure your family members are safe
- If you did evacuate, wait for official notice that it is safe to re-enter your neighborhood and your house
- Document damaged property, and take photos and videos. Don't dispose of any damaged items without approval
- Keep a record of any temporary repairs or expenses to prevent further damage to your property.
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Last night a strong typhoon hit Japan. The winds were howling, like rabid dogs trying to get inside our rooms through our windows.
But today, this typhoon left leaving beautiful clouds that helped me fulfill one of my life long dreams, to be able to capture a sunset as spectacular as the ones I am seeing being done by the pros. It is the only time I have seen a sunset as fiery as this one.
I hope that this won't be the last time the sky will treat us to a light show such as this.


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The front will reach Gauteng in full force on Tuesday when highs and lows of 6 and 16 degrees are expected.
A cold front will make landfall in the Cape on Friday, bringing rain, possible flooding, and high seas before moving inland. While Gauteng residents will miss the chill over the weekend, the front will see temperatures dropping from Monday onwards.
The SA Weather Service has issued a number of warnings with flooding expected in the Cape Town metro, the south-western parts of the Cape Winelands District, and the Theewaterskloof municipality on Saturday morning.
High seas are also expected along much of the Western Cape’s coastline with wave heights of between 6 and 7 meters expected between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay between Saturday and Sunday morning.
Cape Town residents can expect a maximum temperature of 13 degrees Celsius over the weekend and minimum temperatures of 10 and 6 on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
With a mild Saturday forecast, Bloemfontein’s temperature will drop on Sunday with a maximum of 15 and a minimum of -3 degrees expected.
The front will reach Gauteng in full force on Tuesday when highs and lows of 6 and 16 degrees are expected. Wednesday’s temperate forecast is 16 and 4, with Thursday’s 17 and 5.
Pretoria can expect 19 and 6 on Tuesday, 19, and 4 on Wednesday and 20 and 5 on Thursday.
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Somizi Mhlongo has quite the closet that one fan found himself drooling over. Not being able to afford a suit of his own, a fan reached out to Somizi and asked if he could possibly have one of his old suits. Without hesitation, Somizi let the fan know that he was happy to help and jumped right on it.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Parts of Maryland saw severe storms move through the region Sunday afternoon into the evening.
There is a wind advisory in effect until 4 a.m.READ MORE: SEE IT: Good Samaritan Recalls Moment He Jumped Into Bay To Rescue Toddler After Ocean City Crash
The majority of Maryland was under a slight risk for severe storms. Northern Maryland was under a marginal risk.
There was a tornado warning for Carroll and Frederick counties until 5 p.m.
— Chelsea Ingram (@ChelseaWeather) March 28, 2021
A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne and Talbot counties and Baltimore City until 9 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia until 9:00 PM. Details available at https://t.co/thaFoyTczH #MDwx #DCwx #VAwx pic.twitter.com/YXOTqGX594
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 28, 2021READ MORE: Baltimore Mayor Announces Pilot Program To Direct Some 911 Calls To Mental Health Professionals
There have been reports in Baltimore County of wires and trees down across the area.
There have been a few reports of trees down and wires down across the county.
-Report power outages to your power company 📞
-Use flashlights, NEVER candles! 🔦
-NEVER touch or attempt to move a downed wire. Treat ALL damaged lines as live. ❌https://t.co/FCDx64h626
— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) March 28, 2021
By Monday, temperatures are only expected to reach the upper 50s, before rebounding into the mid-60s Tuesday.MORE NEWS: Unemployed Workers Rally, Demanding To Know When They Will Get Their Money


The Japan Space Agency launched a rocket carrying a satellite on Monday that will monitor greenhouse gases and the first satellite built entirely in the United Arab Emirates.
According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the country’s H-IIA rocket took off from the Seed Island Space Center at 1:08 pm on Monday (0308 GMT).
About 16 minutes later, it launched a Japanese satellite called Ibuki-2 into orbit.
The satellite, officially named GOSAT-2, is an abbreviation for “Observing Satellite-2 Greenhouse Gases” and is intended to provide data that will help Japan create and publish national “emissions lists” of carbon dioxide emissions, as described in Paris. Climate agreement.
The satellite will also make accurate observations of methane and other gases.
The Japanese rocket also released “KhalifaSat”, the first satellite built by local engineers in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed said in a tweet: “The launch of Halifaxat is an unprecedented achievement in the UAE.”
“The dream of embracing our space has become a reality.”
It plans to release five smaller satellites from the Japanese rocket.
Japan Space Agency and its private partner Mitsubishi Heavy Industries regard the international satellite launch market as a possible source of income.


EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - A small line of scattered thundershowers is working out of the I-45 corridor to our West and possibly holding together to impact Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood and Smith counties this morning.
After this line moves through, decreasing clouds and a nice day is in store for us. Take a jacket -- it will be cool all day! Highs will only reach 60 after starting off in the upper 30's/lower 40's this morning. Sunny & warmer Friday through the weekend. Highs Friday & Saturday 74-77. Increasing clouds Sun with a high near 80
Have a great Friday Eve!


Those in London for the Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations can probably forget the sunglasses but should definitely take raincoats and brollies.
Over a long weekend where the weather is set to reflect the uncertain economic outlook rather than Britons' record support for their head of state, temperatures will often be low for the time of year and sunshine at a premium.
The Queen might enjoy the best conditions for her celebrations watching the Derby at Epsom on Saturday before outbreaks of rain spread in from the south-west.
Boats heading down the Thames on the river pageant through the capital on Sunday might be heading into a breeze for much of their journey, and participants and spectators will be hoping persistent rain expected across the southern UK holds off until the evening.
Maximum temperatures in London are likely to be around 14C (57F), while street party organisers across much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be keeping their fingers crossed. The weather in the UK's north-eastern corner looks more settled. UK averages for the time of year are around 17C, 18C in England.
On Monday, when Buckingham Place hosts an evening concert with stars from at least five of the Queen's six decades on the throne, there are likely to be a story of showers and bright spells, although temperatures could be slightly warmer.
The forecast for London and the south-east on Tuesday is again sunshine and showers with the possibility of occasional longer spells of rain, so the decision on whether the Queen travels in an open-topped Landau or covered coach for another procession – this time on roads – may have to be made at the last minute.
Dan Williams, of the Met Office, said: "It is quite complex weather for the latter part of the weekend. There are quite a number of different pressure systems – two highs either side of side of us, two lows north and south." That could mean a south-west, north-east split. Dry and cool in the north east, and more unsettled in the rest of the country.


Jaisalmer usually gets 165mm rain but this year figures reached 220.7mm.
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JAISALMER: Rajasthan's desert region has gone from grey to green in little more than a month. In a dramatic late surge in the monsoon here, the threat of drought that loomed large over the region in mid-August has given way to gushing rivers and water bodies filled to the brim in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts.
As on September 18, monsoon rainfall in western Rajasthan was 15% above normal, almost all of it coming since the second week of August. As late as August 22, the region had a rain deficit of 25%, with most villages facing severe water crisis that prompted the state government to declare a drought.
It hasn't stopped raining since. So much so that many places were faced with problems of water-logging. Jaisalmer on an average gets 165mm of rain but this year the figures reached to 220.7mm.
Weekly deviations from normal rains in the district between August 8 and September 12 were 268%, -44%, 37%, 300% and 381%. The story was no different in Barmer, which has recorded 202mm of rain.
Ironically, when a central study team visited the region on September 5 to take the stock of drought, the rains had not till then showed its full measure. The situation had prompted team leader U K Singh to remark, "There will be no crops. The rains did not occur on time and farmers are faced with a lot of problem."
But no sooner had the team returned, the heavens opened up. There was water logging in low lying areas, roads were flooded and the sand was swept under railway tracks. People here are now praying for the rains to stop. There is a good crop but more rains might ruin it.
The desert in twin district of Barmer is more green than it has ever been. According to Dr J P Singh, a scientist with the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), "This could be a sign of climate change. In times to come, the cultivation time may shift."
This year's pattern — heavy rain in the second half of the season — has more or less been the norm in the past three-four years. As a result, many desert villages in the region are looking greener than ever before.
District collector Shuchi Tyagi said the late surge in rains has solved the problem of fodder and water. It is hard to imagine that the threat of drought loomed in this very region a little more than a month ago.


VIDEO: Cold Storm Front Dumps Snow On Bay Area's Diablo RangeA potent cold weather front that battered the Bay Area overnight left a picturesque wintry postcard behind as snow dusted the tops of the East Bay's Diablo Range.
Mother Nature Delivers Wintry Blast To The SierraMother Nature delivered a wintry blast to the Sierra Monday, dumping several inches of snow on the Lake Tahoe ski resorts and forcing early morning travelers to use chains on the I-80 and Highway 50 mountain passes.
Summer Storm Dumps Snow On Sierra PeaksThe calendar may say it is summer, but a cold front roaring through Northern California Monday left a wintry dusting of snow at the Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
Highway 50 Reopens After Avalanche Near Echo SummitCrews have cleared snow and rocks brought down onto Highway 50 by an avalanche near Echo Summit Monday afternoon, authorities said.
No Break From Cabin Fever; Sierra Braces For Another 2-3 Feet Of SnowThere will be no relief from cabin fever this week for residents in the Lake Tahoe area as a low pressure system spinning off the West Coast was ready to batter the Sierra with as much as 2-3 feet of new snow.
Sierra Winter: 50 Feet Of Snow; Skiing In JulyAnother storm front rolled through the Lake Tahoe region Wednesday, dumping as much as a foot or more of new snow in the higher elevations, adding to the historic totals left behind by February's wintry onslaught.
Sierra Chaos: I-80 Closed, Avalanche Shuts Down AmtrakA winter storm front, fueled by an atmospheric river, has buried the Sierra under several feet of new snow, shattering all-time records, shutting down I-80 and forcing Amtrak to turn back two trains because of an avalanche and rockslide.
Avalanche, Rockslide Shuts Down Amtrak Travel Through SierraAmtrak says two trains together carrying nearly 300 passengers to and from the Bay Area stopped and reversed directions due to a railroad track closure in the Sierra Nevada.
Sierra Braces For Several Feet Of Snow; Avalanche Watch IssuedA winter storm front was set to roar into the Sierra Monday bringing with it the possibility of as much as 80 inches of snow at Donner Pass and triggering an avalanche watch for the Lake Tahoe area.
San Francisco Weather: Wet February Drives Drought Fears AwayA series of fierce February winter storms that have dumped record levels of snow on the Sierra and caused minor flooding in the Bay Area have driven away any fears of a return to drought conditions.
Atmospheric River Batters Sierra With Hurricane-Force 130 MPH WindsWinds topped 130 mph Wednesday as a potent atmospheric river brought rain, sleet and snow to the Sierra -- the latest weather woes for a region where several feet of snow has fallen over the last two weeks.
Bay Area Braces For Another Wet WeekendA pair of winter storm systems began rolling into the San Francisco Bay Area Friday, carrying with them the promise of another weekend filled with rain showers, gusty winds and several more feet of snow in the Sierra.
Snowbound San Francisco Couple Grateful To RescuersWhat began as a camping trip in the wilds of Mendocino County quickly turned into a battle for survival for Maia Herman-Kitami and her boyfriend Carlos Hernandez.
Bay Area Treated To Rare Snow Day On Local HillsFrom the North Bay, to the East Bay, to the Santa Cruz Mountains, parts of the Bay Area woke up to the rare sight of snow early Tuesday.
Snowbound In The Sierra; I-80, Highway 50 ReopenAfter nearly 24 hours of being snowbound. travelers journeying through the Sierra finally were able to use both I-80 and Highway 50 Tuesday to return home from the Lake Tahoe area.


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- noun The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and northeast, or 22°30′ east of due north.
- adjective To, toward, of, facing, or in the north-northeast.
- adverb In, from, or toward the north-northeast.
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- noun The
compass bearingor compass pointhalfway between northand northeast, specifically 22.5°, abbreviated as NNE.
- noun One of 32 named cardinal points.
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We're looking at a slightly better than 50/50 chance for light or light-to-moderate snow during the day Tuesday as the coastal low continues north-northeast.
The quake struck at 1:41 p.m. local time, its epicenter 16 kilometers 10 miles north-northeast of Van, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
EDT, Katia had top sustained winds of 105 miles per hour and was about 365 miles north-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands, the hurricane center said.
But the storm was forecast to lose strength on Monday before dissipating as it takes a projected north-northeast track further out to sea.
Tomorrow Night: Clouds take over the sky as low pressure forms off the Southeast coast and starts to work its way north-northeast.
And what about all those times we aren't really turning right or left so much as abruptly heading north-northeast or north-northwest?
John Baxter: Manhattan Taxi Driver Discovers Mysterious "Turn Signal" Lever on Cab's Steering Column
It's a couple of degrees north-northeast, but it's basically north.
The Gulf Stream is a moving mass of seawater that flows in a north-northeast trajectory off the eastern coast of the United States.
The storm rapidly moves north-northeast and away from the mid-Atlantic late Friday, but big waves and rip currents likely linger into the weekend.
Confidence is fairly high that Earl will accelerate quickly to the north-northeast late Friday into very early Saturday -- so weather for the majority of the holiday weekend still looks nice and sunny for the Carolina and VA/MD/DE beaches -- even if cooler and a bit breezy.
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I have posted a couple of times about the missing yachtswoman Ona Unwin… I think all hope must be given up for her, as the wreckage of her yacht has been found and especially thinking of the weather warnings for tonight here in the southwest of England.
The Environment Agency has warned of the possibility of more tidal flooding in coastal areas of Devon and Cornwall.
It said high tides and strong winds could result in flood surges between 18:00 and 20:00 BST.
Stormy weather and high tides earlier resulted in tidal flooding and transport disruption in parts of the region. The Torpoint ferry service between Devon and Cornwall will be suspended from 19:00 BST for at least two hours. A spokesperson said significant flooding was expected at the ferry’s slipways and crossings would not restart until it was considered safe to operate.
The Met Office has a yellow “be aware” warning in force until midnight. It said winds are expected to increase to gale or severe gale force, with gusts up to 60mph near exposed coasts. Devon County Council said, with waves of up to 4m (13ft) forecast, people should keep away from harbours and sea defence walls.
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency numerous flood warnings still in place across the region. Agency spokesman David Bunt said staff worked through the night on Tuesday monitoring high tide levels, closing sea defences and checking pumping stations and they would continue to do so throughout the rest of the week.
“With the high spring tides, and anticipated wind surges, our teams are working hard to ensure we are prepared and are working with our professional partners to make sure the public are aware of the risk,” he said.


State regulators have slapped natural gas giant DCP Midstream with a $5.3 million fine for violating state and federal air pollution laws at its eight New Mexico plants.
Between December 2017 and June 2019, the Denver-based company logged 367 excess emissions in New Mexico, totaling 2.1 million pounds of pollutants, the state Environment Department said in a statement released Tuesday.
The fine comes with an order for DCP to immediately comply with air-emission limits and operating requirements, the agency said.
“Matters like these absolutely confirm the need for the department to finish developing its methane and ozone emission regulations for the oil and natural gas industry,” state Environment Secretary James Kenney said in a statement. “It is not enough to develop rules and issue permits. A strong and robust compliance program is essential to protect both air quality and communities.”
The company issued a statement Tuesday, attributing the excess emissions to power interruptions, equipment malfunctions and other disruptions at its New Mexico facilities, and contending it reported these problems to the Environment Department, making it exempt from penalties.
Well before the state issued the compliance order, DCP had improved the efficiency of the eight compressor stations, even with the exponential energy growth in the Delaware Basin, spokeswoman Sarah Sandberg said in the statement.
“We have reduced the instances of malfunctions, upsets and emergency events at these facilities and have been successful in substantially reducing excess emission events over the last 12 months,” Sandberg said.
DCP operates 61 plants and 12 facilities for fractionation — or separating liquid natural gas into various components — in 16 states. It produces about 400,000 barrels of liquid natural gas per day, according to the company’s website.
If companies like DCP fail to comply with air pollution laws, they will emit excessive amounts of volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide, a chief greenhouse gas, the Environment Department said.
These uncurbed emissions may affect public health and the environment, the agency said, adding the substances can contribute to ground-level ozone, which is especially harmful to those with respiratory problems, and increase hazardous air pollutants.


Nov 6, 2012 2:35am EST
change your decision. log on to wnnfans.com. let us know. >> i will go vote after the show. with stay with abc news on air and online, throughout the day. maybe we can sing when we vote. >> i doubt it. >> diane sawyer and george stephanopoulos will been our times square election headquarters and our entire political team, does not in cloud me or paula will be out in force. as the the returns comen we will bring you the very, very latest. >> we'll be bringing them donuts and coffee. here is a look now at your election day weather, everybody. stormy in savannah, charleston, raleigh. this afternoon the storm moves up the coast, this evening, bringing rain and wind to the northeast. all eyes on the nor'easter. showers a possibility in chicago, st. louis and minneapolis. >> coldest air of the season pours into new england, boston barely breaking 40. omaha, kansas city, 50. los angeles, 86 down from the record high of yesterday. >>> firefighters are finally making head way with a wildfire that forced a shutdown of a major highway between southern california. santa ana wind spread the fire t
Nov 6, 2012 1:40am PST
. still working that out. don't see us, don't worry. special coverage tomorrow. we may be on, may not. we'll see you at some point tomorrow. >> the results will dictate that. >> indeed. >>> now, the story that no one in the region worst affected by sandy wants to here. a classic nor'easter driving north with the storm zone its sight. >> so far no evacuations have been ordered burke that could change. for the forecast, we're joined by meteorologist jim dickey. good morning, jim. >>> good morning. tracking the threat for a nor'easter here. it could arrive on the eastern seaboard wednesday. monday evening, thunderstorms in the gulf coast. hail, thunderstorms rolled across louisiana into texas. eastward. early morning hours. here today the story of low pressure will get its act together as it tracks through northern florida. steady rain, southeast. heavy thunderstorms. along coastal new england, northeast mid-atlantic coast. some coastal flooding especially at high tide. england snow. strong gusty winds. rob and paula, back to you. >> definitely not what a lot of folks out here want to hear.


Despite heavy rainfall, the trains on both Western and Central lines in Mumbai are running on all corridors without any disruption.
The Central Railway said that local train services are running normally on the Main Line, Harbour Line, Transharbour Line, and the Fourth Corridor. No long-distance trains have been rescheduled as well.
The Western Railway said that despite the heavy rain its suburban services are running normally. “Despite heavy rains suburban services of WR, running normally," said Sumit Thakur, CPRO - Western Railway.
Taking to Twitter, Western Railway said that local train services are running normally on the Mumbai Suburban Line and Harbour Line. One long-distance train, Train No. 04695 Kochuvelli - Amritsar Special, was rescheduled.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that moderate to intense rain is likely in Mumbai. Intense rain at isolated places is likely in Navi Mumbai and Thane, the IMD further said.
Navi Mumbai and Thane have been put on Orange alert, while Mumbai has been put on Yellow alert. With the onset of the monsoon, Mumbai has been receiving incessant rains. Several parts of the city have reported waterlogging.
(With inputs from Agencies)


A deep depression over Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm (File)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to take stock of the preparations to handle Cyclone Michaung and assured him of all help, officials said.
PM Modi has also directed top officials to ensure that all possible help is extended to the state.
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm, 'Michaung', and is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the IMD said in a bulletin.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


Hahahaha. I would HOPE the oceans are warmer than the atmosphere. Otherwise there'd be "global warming" occurring. BTW, don't tell anyone I told you this, but, there's a bunch of underwater volcanoes taking place right now. Shhhhhhhh. I think the lava might be, you know, heating the water up.<quoted text>
Well, the old earthworm surfaced once more. Watch out for the early birds!
The heat content of the oceans is approximately 90 times that of the atmosphere. Since the oceans have been gaining heat it is erronious to say that global warming has paused. Here is a graph showing the state of the oceans:
Proving that some folks will try anything to deny the facts.


The slow-moving weather system has killed at least two people and forced tens of thousands from their homes.
Troops have been deployed to help residents trapped on rooftops, but are struggling to access more remote areas.
Despite weakening, Koppu is expected to keep dumping rain on the country for a considerable time to come. Some forecasts suggest it may not be until Wednesday that it moves past the Philippines and on to Taiwan.
Unlike previous tropical cyclones, the threat from typhoon Koppu is not so much from the wind but from the massive amount of rain.
More than a metre of rainfall is forecast in just a few days in Luzon province. That is double what London gets in an entire year.
In the south of Luzon, it has brought severe flooding with whole villages under water. But perhaps more dangerous are massive landslides. The fear is that with the ground heavy and saturated with water, whole hillsides could collapse.
We visited one small community near Burgos where 70 families are now living in a makeshift evacuation centre because of the fear the hills on which they live could collapse.
Typhoon Koppu made landfall near the town of Casiguran on the main island of Luzon on Sunday morning, bringing winds of close to 200km/h (124mph) and cutting power to vast areas.
A teenager was killed by a fallen tree in Manila which also injured four others. A concrete wall also collapsed in the town of Subic, northwest of Manila, killing a 62-year-old woman, officials said.
By dawn on Monday, wind speeds were down to 150 km/h (93 mph) in the northern town of Santiago, according to the state weather service.
But floodwaters are preventing even military vehicles reaching many of the worst-hit villages, and rescuers report a shortage of boats.
“We haven’t reached many areas. About 60% to 70% of our town is flooded, some as deep as three metres,” said Henry Velarde, vice mayor of Jaen, a town in Nueva Ecija province.
“There are about 20,000 residents in isolated areas that need food and water.”
While the Philippines is no stranger to typhoons and tropical storms, the slow-moving nature of Koppu means heavy rain will fall for longer than usual, bringing greater risk of flooding and landslides.
It is the second strongest storm to hit the archipelago this year.
Justin Morgan, Philippines country director for the charity Oxfam, told the BBC while evacuations for those still in the path of the typhoon was the most urgent task, “we can expect that there will be needs in terms of helping people recover their livelihoods as we know that many of the farmers would have lost their crops”.
There are two typhoons in the west Pacific at the moment – Typhoon Champi sits just to the east of Koppu.
The complex interaction between these two typhoons and the warm air within these storms helps to build a ridge of high pressure over Taiwan this weekend. It is this ridge that effectively traps typhoon Koppu over the Philippines for a number of days rather than it being able to turn away from the Philippines and out of harm’s way to the South China Sea.
In a different storm in the central Philippines, a passenger boat with 41 people on board has capsized, leaving seven dead and two missing, the coast guard said.
The accident is said to have happened as the boat was travelling to Guimaras province.
In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Philippines causing major destruction and leaving more than 7,300 people dead or missing.


Experts say a large methane gas plume spotted on the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan demonstrates the need for better emissions regulation.
A European Space Agency satellite picked up the plume near Lloydminster last month. Kayrros, an energy and environmental geo-analytics company, noticed and analyzed the data it captured.
A report from the firm estimated the plume had an emissions rate of 11 metric tonnes an hour, roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of 200 cars.
Methane emissions are also more potent to global warming than carbon dioxide, especially in the 20 years after entering the atmosphere.
Christian Lelong, director of climate solutions for Kayrros, says regulators need to amp up efforts to prevent the creation of similar events.
"We often see these kinds of events in proximity to gas pipelines," Lelong said in an interview. "Now we have the tools to detect [greenhouse gasses] by region, company, and facility.
"The good news is this is a very important step in addressing the problem in helping companies and the industry as a whole in reducing its carbon footprint and working toward climate initiatives."
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is responsible for overseeing pipeline and energy development, including controlled burns and gasses purposefully released into the atmosphere.
The AER accesses data from the same satellite but said the cloud was not flagged.
Optical gas imaging
Regulations in Canada are mostly based on surveys that use optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras at oil and gas sites to detect sources of methane leaks.
But a study published last year suggests there is a stark difference between what the OGI surveys find and what new airplane-mounted technology can see. It surmised that policy and regulations relying on OGI could be missing a significant portion of emissions.
More than half of methane emissions were attributed to storage tanks, reciprocating compressors and unlit flares, according to the study. Storage tanks alone accounted for a quarter of methane emissions at oil and gas sites.
These sources are harder to detect with OGI surveys because they are elevated and might be missed by a camera at ground level.
Matthew Johnson, the study's co-author and head of the energy and emissions research lab at Carleton University, said in an email he is not surprised by the recent plume's location.
"It would be helpful to know the actual location and extent of the 'plume,' Johnson said. "The area has historically seen very high levels of direct/intentional venting of gas during cold heavy oil production with sand."
The AER said in an emailed statement that it had conducted an investigation into the plume. Companies are required to notify the agency and the public before flaring or venting operations.
"Our team conducted a thorough investigation of venting events reported and found no significant venting events in the area reported to the AER at that time," the statement read, adding that elevated methane concentrations does not indicate non-compliance or an industry-related event.
Jan Gorski, director of the Pembina Institute's oil and gas program, said consistent regulation is vital to spotting emissions.
"The source, location, and generation of methane emissions is unpredictable, which is why we need good measurement and monitoring to catch these rare events," he said.
"If it's something caught by satellite it shows that it was a pretty significant source of methane emissions."
Gorski said the current data on the average level of methane gas emissions from the gas sector is based on studies from more than a decade ago.
He said information need to be updated in order to improve regulations and monitoring.
The federal government's climate plan to reach net-zero by 2050 has an interim goal to cut emissions across all sectors 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.
That would require a 42 per cent cut in oil and gas emissions, something Gorski says won't be accomplished until there is a more narrow and accurate estimation of emissions in the energy sector.


At least two fires reported Saturday morning may have been caused by lightning, according to fire officials.
And the near record-breaking rain wasn't much help in extinguishing the flames and smoke.
Alpha Fire Chief Jeff Martin said crews were dispatched to 3120 W. Pine Grove Road between Ramblewood and Pennsylvania Furnace about 5 a.m. for a barn that was engulfed in flames.
“The barn was gone by the time we arrived,” Martin said. “It was a complete loss.”
Martin said the barn was located on vacant property, and only stored one small tractor and a lawnmower.
It was owned by a family who also owns a farmhouse nearby. The family is renovating the property into a bed and breakfast, Martin said.
No one was in the barn or farmhouse at the time of the fire, Martin said.
Martin said a fire marshal who investigated the barn fire believed it was caused by lightning.
By 7:30 a.m. Alpha fire crews extinguished the fire, and were then called to assist Port Matilda Volunteer Fire Company with a house fire on Donna Circle, Martin said.
A firefighter on scene said that incident also may have been caused by lightning, which led to heavy smoke.
Craig Evanego, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in State College, said the service doesn’t record the number of lightning strikes, but he considered it “a pretty active night.”
“We did hear some fires were started by lightning,” Evanego said.
A storm rolled through Centre, Clearfield, northern Blair and northern Huntingdon counties overnight Saturday that caused some standing water in fields, but no reports of flooding, Evanego said.
“Everything came from west to east,” Evanego said. “A storm had entered western Pennsylvania late (Thursday) evening and crossed the state overnight. There was wave after wave of storms.”
The Walker Building on Penn State’s campus recorded 1.47 inches of rain from midnight to 9 a.m., Evanego said.
Other rain reports included 1.88 inches 2 miles south of Philipsburg, 2.73 inches in Clarence, 2.88 inches in Grays Woods, and 3.11 inches of rain in Stormstown.
The last daily rain record held came at 1.98 inches in 1903 at Penn State, according to the NWS.


MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Fierce wind and heavy rain from a slow-moving, offshore typhoon battered the Philippines again Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, displacing 145,000 others and briefly scaring authorities when it veered onto a direct path toward the archipelago.
Typhoon Saola later shifted to blow away from the Philippines after lashing Manila and two-thirds of the nation since Sunday.
"The typhoon was making a U-turn for three hours and that gave us a scare," said Benito Ramos, who heads the country's disaster-response agency. "But we're still keeping a close watch."
Saola, which has sustained winds of 120 kilometers (74 miles) per hour and gusts of 150 kph (93 mph), was blocked by a high-pressure area that forced its slight veer to the west, according to Manila's weather bureau.
One of the victims was a 64-year-old woman who was hit by a landslide early Tuesday after she climbed on her roof to fix a leak while rain pounded the northern mountain town of Itogon, officials said. Most others drowned or were hit by falling trees or debris.
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The sky has turned into a powerhouse that illuminates lights on almost every occasion. The fireballs could be seen moving across the night sky in the next few days. The people can get a glimpse of the Taurid meteor shower from November 5 to November 12. The current meteor is expected to appear a month after the Draconids and South Taurid showers. The comets have debris released that are found racing down the sky. The combination of the North and South Taurids can be well seen in the Taurid meteor shower. This shower is known to create amazing fireballs. The skywatchers can have a favorite site in the night sky.
The fireballs could start appearing in the night sky from November 2 itself. The peak will be the highest on November 6. The Taurid fireballs are found to move really slowly compared to other showers. The shower will majorly appear orange in color. The people wanting to have a clear view will have to move away from light-emitting regions and have their eyes glued on the night sky. The fireballs will be found to be painting the whole sky. This year is a spectacular one for the Taurid shower.
Parallelly, researchers had spotted the Draconids meteor shower on October 8. The annual meteor shower produced about 8 shooting stars per hour and there is also a chance of 100 meteor outbursts on an hourly basis. The Marshall Space Center in Huntsville saw the shower streak the sky. The Draconids is found to be originating from the constellation Draco, which is located close to the northern region of the Little Dipper. The comet Giacobini-Zinner is the reason behind the origin of the Draconid meteor shower. It is kind of an all-or-nothing meteor shower that produces spectacular outbursts or meteor storms.
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|Sun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day.
- The average temperature in Chitral in April is very mild at 15.5 °C (59.9 °F).
- The weather in April is somewhat dry. Just 71.7mm (2.8in) of fluid falls during.
- The shortest day is 12:32 long and the longest day is 13:35 long with an average length of 13:04.
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Weather Trend Graph for April in Chitral, Pakistan
Navigate to April Weather in Locations Surrounding Chitral:
- Faiz Abad, Afghanistan - 183.6 kms (114.1 miles) NW
- Kunduz, Afghanistan - 276.8 kms (172 miles) WNW
- Drosh, Pakistan - 31.8 kms (19.8 miles) S
- North Salang, Afghanistan - 261.5 kms (162.5 miles) WSW
- Jabulsaraj, Afghanistan - 247.1 kms (153.5 miles) WSW
- Kabul, Afghanistan - 278.2 kms (172.9 miles) WSW
- Jalal Abad, Afghanistan - 200.6 kms (124.7 miles) SW
- Peshawar, Pakistan - 206.8 kms (128.5 miles) S
- Parachinar, Pakistan - 272.3 kms (169.2 miles) SW
- Gardiz, Afghanistan - 343.7 kms (213.6 miles) SW
- Khost, Afghanistan - 327.1 kms (203.2 miles) SSW


Hurricane Linda was the twelfth named storm and seventh hurricane of the 1980 Planet Ceres Atlantic hurricane season. It hit South Carolina in October of 1980, causing moderate to heavy damage. Although operationally a strong tropical storm, Linda was later re-analyzed to have briefly become a minimal hurricane just hours before landfall. Linda was responsible for 10 deaths, $100 million (1980 USD) in damage, and one of the latest and most active tornado outbreaks either Carolina has ever seen, producing 25 tornadoes across three states (the third was Pennsylvania). Despite the damage, the name Linda was not retired the following spring. Although inactivity prevented the use of the name in 1986 and 1992, the name was reused in 1998 and 2004, and is now on the list for the 2010 season.