Tropical Storm Isaac starts lashing Florida Keys
Tropical Storm Isaac started pelting the Florida Keys with rain and strong winds on Sunday, and it could strengthen into a dangerous hurricane by the time it starts hitting the northern Gulf Coast in the coming days.Posted — Updated
Exactly where Isaac would hit once it passed the Keys remained highly uncertain, with forecasters saying hurricane conditions could reach anywhere from the New Orleans metro area to the Florida Panhandle by Tuesday. And the storm is large: tropical storm conditions extend more than 200 miles from the storm's center, meaning Isaac could cause significant damage even in places where it does not pass directly overhead.
Isaac has brought havoc to the Caribbean already, killing seven people in Haiti and downing trees and power lines in Cuba. And it had officials worried enough in Tampa that they shuffled around some plans for the Republican National Convention.
However, Isaac had yet to create a panic in South Florida, and it wasn't expected to become a hurricane by the time it passed over the Florida Keys. In Miami Shores, some residents said they hadn't even put up storm shutters. Edwin Reeder, 65, stopped by a gas station to pick up some drinks and snacks. He didn't bother topping off his car's half-full fuel tank.
Reeder said he hadn't put up storm shutters, instead just clearing his gutters so all the water could drain. And while he didn't stock up on canned goods for himself, he did buy some extra cat and dog food for his pets.
"This isn't a storm," he said. "It's a rain storm."
On Key West, locals followed time-worn storm preparedness rituals while awaiting the storm after Isaac swamped the Caribbean and shuffled plans for the Republican National Convention. Hundreds of flights were canceled Sunday as the storm bore down.
A steady line of cars moved north Saturday along the Overseas Highway, the only road linking the Florida Keys. Residents boarded up windows, laid down sandbags and shuttered businesses ahead of the approaching storm. Even Duval Street, Key West's storied main drag, was subdued for a weekend, though not enough to stop music from playing or drinks from being poured.
"We'll just catch every place that's open," said Ted Lamarche, a 48-year-old pizzeria owner visiting Key West to celebrate his anniversary with his wife, Deanna. They walked along on Duval Street, where a smattering of people still wandered even as many storefronts were boarded up and tourists sported ponchos and yellow slickers.
"Category None!" one man shouted in a show of optimism.
The Keys were bracing storm surge of up to 4 feet, strong winds and the possibility of tornadoes. The island chain's two airports closed Saturday night, and volunteers and some residents began filing into shelters.
"This is a huge inconvenience," said Dale Shelton, a 57-year-old retiree in Key West who was staying in a shelter.
Isaac has already left a trail of suffering across the Caribbean.
At least seven people were reported dead in Haiti, including a 10-year-old girl who had a wall fall on her, according to the country's Civil Protection Office. The government also reported "considerable damage" to agriculture and homes. Nearly 8,000 people were evacuated from their houses or earthquake shelters and more than 4,000 were taken to temporary shelters.
The Grise River in Haiti overflowed north of Port-au-Prince, sending chocolate-brown water spilling through the sprawling shantytown of Cite Soleil, where many people grabbed what possessions they could and carried them on their heads, wading through waist-deep water.
After Isaac passes the Keys, it will move over the warm, open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gain significant strength. It could ultimately make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast late Tuesday or early Wednesday. However, forecasters have stressed that the storm's exact path remains highly uncertain.
"Definitely the northern Gulf Coast should be preparing for a hurricane right now," Jessica Schauer, a meteorologist with the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami, told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
Isaac isn't likely to hit Tampa head-on, but it could still lash the city with rain and strong winds just as the convention ramps up. A tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Florida's west coast, including Tampa Bay.
Convention officials said they would meet briefly on Monday, then immediately recess until Tuesday afternoon, when the storm is expected to have passed. Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican, declared a state of emergency and canceled his plans to attend convention events on Sunday and Monday.
As of 8 a.m. EDT, the storm was centered about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Key West, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Isaac had top sustained winds of 60 mph (97 kph).
It was moving to the west-northwest toward the Keys at 18 mph (29 kph).
Associated Press writers Suzette Laboy in Miami Shores; Bill Barrow in Tampa; Trenton Daniel and Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Peter Orsi and Anne-Marie Garcia in Havana; Fernando Gonzalez in Baracoa, Cuba; and Ezequiel Abiu Lopez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, contributed to this report.


Fliers beware: Flight delays spike from Monday storms
Last update 5:05 p.m. ET.
Air travelers faced the possibility of disruptions across the East on Monday as waves of storms tracked across the region, part of an unsettled pattern that’s expected to persist into the middle of the week.
Airlines had not yet issued any weather waivers for the region, but fliers should keep their eyes on the weather if they’re flying to airports from the Carolinas into New England. Florida’s airports also were at risk of storm disruptions at least into Tuesday.
The storms will be of the hit-and-miss variety, but they could create significant problems where and when they pop up. Long lines of storms can block flight paths, presenting an especially troublesome scenario in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Already on Sunday, repetitive lines of storms moved over parts of metro Washington, D.C., and parts of Pennsylvania and the New York City areas. Flash flood warnings remained in effect for much of the region.
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For Monday, more than 1,075 flights have been canceled and another 5,212 delayed as of 5:05 p.m. ET, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. Those numbers had grown sharply since early morning
The major Northeast airports were the hardest hit. Nearly 40% of the entire day's flights were running late at LaGuardia while about 15% were canceled altogether. Other airports where at a third or more of the entire day's schedule was late or canceled included Newark Liberty, Philadelphia, New York JFK and Washington Reagan National.
Florida's Orlando airport also saw a spike in delays and cancellations, likely a combination of local storms and disruptions from flights at delayed airports in the Northeast.
Monday's problems echoed what fliers faced on Sunday.
Like Monday, Sunday was a mess for fliers across much of the East. While only 685 flights were canceled, FlightAware reported a whopping 7,675 delays at U.S. airports for the day.
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The heat from Saturday will peak Sunday and Monday across the interior of California with numerous record highs being challenged.
Widespread triple-digit is set to bake California's Central Valley and deserts Sunday and Monday as a ridge of high pressure builds overhead.
For the Central Valley, the next couple of days will yield the highest temperatures so far this year.
Sacramento has yet to crack the century mark this year, but that should change before the weekend is over. While Sunday's record high of 108 F from last year is likely out of reach, Sacramento will challenge Monday's record of 102 F from 1986.
Other communities in the Central Valley that will challenge record highs Sunday and/or Monday include Redding, Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield.
Despite temperatures soaring to near 110-degrees in the Lower Deserts, such as Palm Springs, record highs for Sunday and Monday are closer to 115 F and should stand through this hot spell.
"If one is looking to cool down, take the drive to the coast, along with many thousands flocking to seek relief from the heat," stated AccuWeather.com Western Expert Meteorologist Ken Clark.
"The marine layer will keep these areas considerably cooler with mostly 60s and low 70s. Morning clouds will start the day and then clear to sunshine, but some of the beaches may only partially clear."
Fog dramatically reducing visibility may also become an issue at some beaches in the morning.
For those who cannot head to the beaches, be sure to stay safe as temperatures sizzle by drinking plenty of water, wearing light-colored clothing and avoiding strenuous activities during the late-morning and afternoon hours.
AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Katy Galimberti lists five quick and cheap ways to cope with summer heat.
Motorists should also remember to never leave children or pets in a vehicle with the windows up. A 15-month-old girl died just this past Wednesday after being left in an unattended car in Dolgeville, New York.
Sunday and Monday will be warm in Downtown Los Angeles with temperatures rising to the lower 80s, but a lack of Santa Ana winds will prevent the record heat from mid-May from being repeated. Riverside and some other valley locations, however, will turn hot enough to challenge daily record highs.
Since Santa Ana winds will not be present, the fire danger will also not be as extreme. Care, though, should still be taken when dealing with sparks, campfires and cigarette butts across the interior due to the ongoing drought, heat and low humidity.
The heat across California will ease Tuesday through Wednesday as the ridge shifts eastward, bringing a brief surge of heat to more of the Southwest and then the southern Plains.


A Cold Forecast For South Jersey
Today might be a really good day to take down your outside Christmas decorations or to just get outside and enjoy a mild winter day. By the middle of this week, the high temperature will be half of what it is today.
Following a week of cloudy, rainy weather, we have enjoyed a sunny weekend with temperatures near 50 degrees -- but don't get used to it. It will be turning sharply colder, especially by Tuesday, when highs will struggle to hit 30 and inland overnight lows will be in the teens.
And if you need a spring-like thought to keep you warm: pitchers and catchers report to spring training in about three weeks.


The weather forecast for the first Super Bowl in an outdoor stadium in a cold-weather city is nothing out of the ordinary.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) ? The weather forecast for the first Super Bowl in an outdoor stadium in a cold-weather city is nothing out of the ordinary.
National Weather Service meteorologist Anthony Gigi said Monday the forecast for Sunday's NFL title game at MetLife Stadium calls for temperatures to reach a high of 39 with a low of 27, which is average for the area. There is little threat of precipitation.
Gigi, who is based in Mount Holly, said a system is expected to pass through the region on Saturday night with the potential for a mixture of snow and rain.
Since the Jets and Giants were awarded the Super Bowl in May 2010, there have been fears that a huge snowstorm would affect the game. The league and state officials have contingency plans for that scenario, including moving the game to Friday, Saturday or Monday, or changing the scheduled 6:25 p.m. starting time on Sunday.
The coldest kickoff temperature in Super Bowl history was 39 degrees at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans for Super Bowl VI, when Dallas beat Miami 24-3.


The snow has stopped, storm warnings have expired and the sun was out in Duluth as of noon. Now get out there and finish that shoveling.
Duluth International Airport reports about 9.4 inches of new snow from the latest storm, topping 117 inches for the season so far and vaulting the city into seventh place on its list of snowiest winters on record.
Snow had ended across much of the Northland, but a winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. for Lake and Cook Counties in Minnesota and all of nothern Wisconsin as the storm winds down and moves east out of the region.
Snowfall totals ranged from 17.8 inches just east of Superior, 15 inches in Hawthorne and 11 inches in Duluth's Lester Park neighborhood to just a couple inches on the Iron Range and a trace in Internatinal Falls, with areas around the Twin Ports generally reporting 6 to 10 inches.
Driving remains difficult in much of the Northland this afternoon with many of Duluth's side streets still unplowed. Under the heavy, wet snow, a layer of ice also is making it difficult for even all-wheel-drive vehicles to get traction.
Many schools in the region - including the Duluth, Superior, Proctor, Hermantown and Cloquet districts - announced late Thursday that classes would be canceled today. The University of Minnesota Duluth, College of St. Scholastica, University of Wisconsin-Superior and Lake Superior College also are closed today. Click here for the complete list.
While the main streets in Duluth were plowed throughout the night, the Duluth Police Department was advising limited travel until the storm clears later today. Early morning reports from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office noted drifting snow and spotty plowing on main roads.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported difficult driving conditions in Duluth and along the Interstate 35 corridor to the Twin Cities. The Minnesota State Patrol reported four injury crashes, six property-damage crashes and 17 vehicles off the road along state highways in the Duluth District through midnight.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported snow-covered highways in Northwestern Wisconsin; for a time officials advised no travel on U.S. Highway 2 between Wentworth and Ashland, and U.S. Highway 63 between Ashland and Hayward. That no-travel advisory was lifted shortly before 8 a.m.
The Duluth Transit Authority reported that regular-route buses will operate as usual today, through there may be some service delays. Routes 9LS, 13U and 18 - serving Lake Superior College and UMD - will not operate because those campuses are closed.
Other snow totals include 13.3 inches at Ashland; 12.5 inches at Oulu in Bayfield County and at Cloverdale in Douglas County; and 11.5 inches at Maple in Douglas County. Click here for an expanded list of snow totals. The Twin Cities also reported 6-12 inches of new snow.
The good news is that the snow will begin to melt even later today with highs in the mid-30s, near 40 on Saturday and mid to upper 40's, maybe even 50 degrees later next week.


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PHOENIX (Reuters) - A potentially deadly heat wave is expected to bear down on some Arizona and California desert areas in the next few days, forecasters said on Wednesday.
The mercury is predicted to soar well past 110 degrees Fahrenheit and perhaps top 120F (40s and 50s degrees Celsius) starting on Friday in the deserts of southeast California and southern Arizona, Weather.com and the National Weather Service said.
Forecasters said highs could top 118F (48C) in Phoenix on Saturday, potentially setting a new record for that date in the sun-baked Arizona capital, and increasing the risk of heat stroke and exhaustion.
“Exceedingly high temperatures can cause heat-related illness, including death,” the National Weather Service said in an excessive heat warning.
The agency added that residents without air conditioning are most vulnerable during the period covered by the warning - 8 a.m. on Friday through 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Another concern is the risk to undocumented immigrants trekking up from Mexico on foot through the remote deserts of southern Arizona, where shade is scarce and heat is expected to reach 115F to 121F (46C to 49C) over the weekend.
“It’s a very dangerous situation to have anyone out in these remote areas,” Brent Cagen, a spokesman for the Tucson sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, told Reuters. “We definitely see a rise (in rescues and deaths) when it gets to be 115 or 120 degrees (Fahrenheit) out in the desert,” he added.
Agents, including 250 specially trained as emergency medical responders, carried out 374 rescues from October 1 through May 31. Ninety-nine deaths, most from exposure, were reported during the period, Cagen said.
Reporting by Tim Gaynor; Editing by Alex Dobuzinskis and Stacey Joyce


Mayor Orders The Office Of Emergency Management To Monitor And Prepare For Impacts From Hurricane Irene
Monday Aug 1st, 2011
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake ordered the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management to closely monitor Hurricane Irene and begin working with City agencies to develop response plans. The Mayor has ordered the City’s primary Emergency Operations Center to open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2011. The Mayor urged residents to prepare for a possible hurricane as well. All residents should be prepared by having on hand a 3-day supply of water, battery operated AM/FM radio, and a flashlight.
“As we have learned from previous hurricanes, just because we are not in the eye of the storm does not mean we are free from danger,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake. “High winds, rain, and a storm surge can cause flooding and downed power lines. It is absolutely vital that we prepare for whatever Mother Nature throws our way.”
Hurricanes and severe storms like Irene have hit Maryland in the past, and preparing now will help keep Baltimore safer. This year, NOAA Forecasters predicted having 12 to 18 named storms, of which six to ten could become hurricanes, including three to six major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher). This is the first hurricane of the season to threaten the United States. This is a massive storm and its projected path has changed multiple times.
Citizens can be more prepared by:
- Having an emergency preparedness kit.
- Staying tuned to local TV and Radio Stations and listening for instructions.
- Having a personal or family plan to shelter-in-place or evacuate.
- Battening down any loose items and securing property as best as possible during heavy winds.
- Clearing outdoor storm drains near their property to prevent flooding during heavy rains.
- Dialing (877) 778-2222 to report power outages.
Citizens are reminded they can also call 311 for the latest information about the City’s preparations during weather events.
Learn more about how to be prepared at www.baltimorecity.gov/emergency


Environment Canada is forecasting mild and sunny conditions starting Wednesday
It's been a tad cloudy and soggy for the first couple of days of Vancouver's winter Olympics. Although this type of weather is not unexpected for the Wet Coast, it can put a damper on your outdoor experiences. If the weather forecasters are correct, you won't have to wait long before a big stretch of sunshine and mild weather heads back to Vancouver. In fact, according to Environment Canada, the dry conditions will appear mid-week and stay with us for at least a week or so. Temperatures are expected to soar to 11 degrees (53F) downtown and likely 14 Celsius (56F) in the Fraser Valley. If you enjoy the soggy conditions, soak them in while you can. Because in a few days you'll be taking off those parkas, slapping on the sunscreen and enjoying everything Vancouver's Spring Olympics has to offer!


At least four people have died as severe snowfall hit northern Japan, national media reported on Friday.
According to Japanese NHK broadcaster, citing the local police, some victims were fatally injured, while working on snow removal. Others died after being trapped under snow rubble.
Heavy precipitation has continued in northern Japan, including Hokkaido, for the past week. The snowfall has disrupted public transportation. Earlier 60 domestic flights were canceled. Over 200 people were compelled to spend the night at Hokkaido’s Chitose Airport. Another 30 flights were canceled Friday.
Furthermore, the Japanese Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported Tuesday that from January 7 to 11 at least 13 people died, with over 240 injured due to bad weather. Around 1,000 vehicles were stuck at the Hokuriku Expressway in Fukui Prefecture during a snowstorm on Monday.
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency forecast that poor weather conditions will persist until the weekend. The snowfall will be accompanied by strong squally wind, with speed exceeding 30 meters (98 feet) per second in some regions.


By Felicity Caldwell & Laura Polson
The deluge that hit central Queensland has broken a 64-year record for Bundaberg, with the city receiving seven times its October rain average well before the month's end.
A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said Bundaberg had received 519mm of rain already this month, well in excess of the previous record of 280mm set in 1953.
Areas between Bundaberg and Gladstone received staggering amounts of rainfall in just seven days with Westwood Range at 519mm and Miriam Vale 512mm.
Baffle Creek residents in low-lying areas were forced to leave their homes on Wednesday with Gladstone Regional Council acting as a directory for those in need of updated flood information.
Senior hydrologist Charlotte Faulkner said the major flood warning for Baffle Creek peaked overnight, with 14.3 metres of water recorded at Essendean Bridge.
"The water is receding today, we expect the flood warning to fall from major to moderate later today or early Friday," she said.
Trains from Brisbane to Bundaberg were disrupted by floods on Wednesday and a train from Brisbane to Longreach on Thursday was cancelled due to the severe weather conditions.
Flood warnings remain in place for parts of central Queensland, with eight schools and four child care centres closed on Thursday as a result of the wild weather conditions.
There were more than 70 road closures across Gladstone, Wide Bay and Burnett and the Sunshine Coast areas, due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
A total of 13 dams across south-east Queensland and the Wide Bay-Burnett region were above their storage capacity and spilling on Thursday.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk met with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Police Service and Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday morning to discuss the ongoing response and preparedness for more rain over the coming days.
"Currently two-thirds of Queensland is drought declared. We have needed prolonged soaking rain for months, particularly for our farms and water storages," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"However, the significant rain, in excess of 500 millimetres in some areas, has caused flash flooding and I urge all motorists to heed the warning – it’s flooded, forget it."
Three extra Swift Water Rescue teams were on standby at Gympie, Maryborough and Bundaberg.
Three property owners in Lowmead, south of Gladstone, self-relocated to alternative accommodation due to flooding.
The SES received 76 calls for help on Wednesday, mainly from around the Bundaberg area, from people seeking assistance with sandbagging and leaking roofs.
That is down from earlier in the week when about 200 requests were lodged daily.
The easing weather conditions should bring a reprieve to locals but the upper low system has moved further north where Cairns, Tully, Innisfail and Ingham have been hard hit.
Between 185-195mm fell in some towns in the region in the 24 hours to 9am on Thursday.
Swift water rescue teams moved into far north Queensland bases, where 2052 homes have been left without power due to the wild weather.


The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot this week delivered a scolding to Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for accepting more than $440,000 in contributions from power companies and coal mining interests -– while also fighting federal restrictions on pollution from out-of-state coal fired plants that would help the health of Virginians.
“If the EPA regulations were in place, Virginia would have been the beneficiary of pollution reductions to our west while being required to do little to reduce our own pollution,” the newspaper editorialized. “Despite that, Cuccinelli interceded in the case on the side of the states that pollute Virginia's air, and on behalf of the big utilities.”
The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to strike down the Obama Administration’s regulations for power plant air pollution that crosses state boundaries was a blow to efforts to meet new EPA pollution limits for the Chesapeake Bay. As much of as a third of the nitrogen pollution in the estuary comes from air pollution.
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the other Chesapeake region states have all issued plans to meet these federal pollution limits that are like blueprints for saving the Bay. With more nitrogen oxide air pollution pouring in from the Midwest, these state blueprints face a larger challenge.
“Virginia and other East Coast states are the biggest victims,” of the court decision to nix the federal air regulations, the Virginian Pilot wrote. “They have to live with the pollution ... generated by inland coal-fired power plants.”
To read the entire editorial, click here.
By Tom Pelton
Chesapeake Bay Foundation


UK weather: Three days of thunderstorms and showers to hit as 'revved up jet stream' blows in from the Atlantic
BRITS will be blasted by three days of thunderstorms and downpours as a "revved up jet stream" moves in from the Atlantic.
Sunseekers have so far basked in scorching May sunshine, with a roasting 27.5C marking the hottest day of the year so far.
But Brits are now being urged to unpack their umbrellas, as an unseasonable spring chill and three-days of rain is set to hit the UK.
Met Office forecaster Aidan McGivern said the week will bring "three days or so of rain, showers and a keen breeze especially on Wednesday and Thursday before the weather settles down for the weekend.”
Today will bring "lively showers" to much of the UK – along with hail and thunder.
And Wednesday will be no different, with "wet and windy weather" due to hit.
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In Scotland, the winds could reach gale-force speeds, with ground frost spotted in parts.
Mr McGivern told the Mirror: "Jet stream really revving up during the next couple of days pushing these features in from the Atlantic deepening some areas of low pressure to the north of the UK and making it fairly unseasonable for most of us.”
But it's not all bad news, with warmer weather set to return ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Temperatures next week could exceed the current 2022 high of 27.5C, as Brits prepare to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at the start of June.
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British Weather Services senior meteorologist Jim Dale said the heat could "ramp up".
He said: “I think as we approach that weekend it might well ramp up… on the run into that weekend we might see something that’s a little bit warmer – maybe even very warm."
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I've been keeping track of the weather. Dots on this graph represent monthly HLAs (average of daily highs and lows).
The green line connects only the Octobers, 2010 through 2017. The graph shows a very slight cooling trend over four years, then a sharp jump for October 2014; October 2015 tied the previous year -- exactly. October 2016 barely increased over the previous two.
Octobers 2014-16 were the three warmest Octobers I've ever lived through.
Then 2017 saw a sharp drop back to previous levels.


OverlordQ writes: A new report on climate over the world's southernmost continent shows that temperatures during the late 20th century did not climb as had been predicted by many global climate models. This comes soon after the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that strongly supports the conclusion that the Earth's climate as a whole is warming, largely due to human activity. David Bromwich, professor of professor of atmospheric sciences in the Department of Geography, and researcher with the Byrd Polar Research Center at Ohio State University, reported on this work at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at San Francisco.
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Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The city borders the city of North Bend, and together they are often referred to as one entity called Bay Area. According to the 2020 census, the population of Coos Bay was 16,326.
In terms of weather, Coos Bay experiences cool autumn and mild winter. But the question still stands, does it snow in Coos Bay, Oregon?
Does It Snow In Coos Bay, Oregon?
The answer is Yes! Although it is not an overly common occurrence, it has been known to snow in Coos Bay, Oregon, on occasion. In fact, Coos Bay gets only about 0.2 inches of Snowfall annually.
There hasn’t been any widespread snow accumulation in recent years, but there have been a few flurries and isolated snow showers.
The best chance for seeing snow in Coos Bay would be during the winter months, usually from December to February. However, even then, the chances are relatively low.
So if you’re hoping to see a white Christmas in Coos Bay, or looking for a winter wonderland, Coos Bay, Oregon, is not the place for you. In fact, the town is so far south that it rarely sees any snow at all.
The Weather In Coos Bay
Coos Bay is a city in Oregon. The climate there is mild, and the weather is generally good all year round. However, there are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall.
The winters in Coos Bay are cool and wet, with occasional snowfall. The average temperature in December and January is around 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius).
The springs in Coos Bay are very nice, with temperatures ranging from 45 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 15 degrees Celsius). The summers are warm and dry, with temperatures usually reaching into the high 60s or low 70s (18 to 21 degrees Celsius).
Finally, the fall season brings cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage. The average temperature in October and November is between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 18 degrees Celsius).
The Best Time To Visit Coos Bay
Coos Bay is a beautiful Oregon coastal town that experiences a moderate climate all year round. The summers are warm and dry, while the winters are cool and rainy. However, the town experiences very little snowfall each year.
So if you’re looking to avoid the cold and enjoy some moderate weather, the best time to visit Coos Bay is from June to August. These are the best months to visit Coos Bay because of the pleasant weather conditions.
The Future Of Snow In Coos Bay, Oregon
As climate change progresses, the future of snow in Coos Bay, Oregon, is uncertain. Warmer temperatures have already led to less snowfall in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue. This could have major impacts on the local economy, which is reliant on winter tourism.
It is still too early to say exactly how much snow Coos Bay will receive in the future, but it is clear that the amount will continue to decline. This could mean shorter ski seasons and fewer opportunities for winter recreation. It may also lead to less water being available in the summer months, as melting snow contributes to the local water supply.
The community will need to adapt to these changes in order to maintain its economic viability. The ski resort may need to invest in artificial snow-making capabilities, and water conservation measures may need to be put in place.
However, it is still unclear what the future of snow in Coos Bay, Oregon, will be.
In conclusion, Does it snow in Coos Bay, Oregon? This depends on various factors.
As of now, Snowfall is rare in Coos Bay, Oregon, and amounts to 0.2 inches annually compared to an average snowfall in the USA is 28 inches.
The most important factor for snowfall is elevation; the higher the elevation, the more likely it is to snow. Other important factors include air temperature, wind speed, and humidity.


Sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10-15 mph in the morning. Clear at night, with a low around 46. West wind 10-15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 10-20 mph. Mostly clear at night, with a low around 47.
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A Baffling Pattern
My official winter prediction is out: "colder with some snow." 100% confidence - take it to the bank.
Note to self: when in doubt be vague.
We're in an ENSO-neutral state in the Pacific, but I'm seeing a slight trend toward a mild El Nino warming phase, which may favor a (slightly) warmer winter for the Upper Midwest. The 6-month outlook is a curiosity - just tell me it's going to rain, Paul.
T-storms may brush much of Minnesota Monday as overheated air pushes north, but it won't be the sustained soaking we need. If the sun is out for a few hours we may see mid-90s tomorrow, with a dew point near 70F. Another "heat day" for area schools?
Extreme heat in recent weeks has accelerated evaporation of water from lakes & fields, accelerating drought. The 3rd week of September brings a better chance of rain. Fingers crossed.
Only 725 tornadoes have touched down on the USA in 2013; 9 in Minnesota (all EF-0). Only 17 years since 1953 have seen fewer tornadoes thru August. We may set a new record for the latest (first) hurricane on record in the Atlantic.
It's too early for complacency. In 2001 the first hurricane formed on Sept. 10. There were 9 hurricanes later that season.
* 500 mb forecast winds aloft, valid 12z this morning, courtesy of UCAR.
"Is it a fact or a myth that a tornado will skip over a body of water? Someone told me that they were out in a boat and weren't worried about a tornado warning because they'd be safe on water. I'm not sure that's a good idea! Thank you!"
Nancy Hartman, Burnsville
Nancy - your gut is correct. A lake, river (or valley) won't deter a tornado, especially a large tornado. A tornado is a process, not an object; the larger dynamics and wind inflow into a severe thunderstorm drive the intensification or weakening of a funnel, not the surface the vortex passes over. I've seen numerous instances of a tornado passing over water, transitioning to a waterspout, then back to tornado as it passes over land again. Another important point: severe thunderstorms capable of tornadoes usually produce intense lightning; another reason you don't want to be on a lake (or beach). Thanks for a great question/observation.
Kae- A good place to start is the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Meteorological Society, which has frequent meetings with interesting topics/guest speakers and a chance to network with local weather enthusiasts and meteorologists. Good luck!
Image credit above: "Black line is 2013 tornado report tally year to date. Other lines represent other years and 2005-2012 average." (NOAA SPC)
1984. Diana didn't become a hurricane (first of the season) until September 10th. That season tropical storms were observed in the Atlantic basin as late as Christmas Eve. Source: NHC and WeatherNation TV.
2001. Hurricane Erin didn't form until September 9, 2001. That season went on to produce 9 hurricanes in the Atlantic, including 4 Category 3+ storms.
2002. The first hurricane of the season in 2002 was "Gustav" on September 11. A total of 8 tropical storms and hurricanes formed between September 11 - 30, 2002. Like flipping on a switch. My point? It's still a bit early to let our guard down - premature for complacency in Hurricane Alley.
Photo credit above: "In this photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, Crews clear California Highway 120 of debris, as crews continue to fight the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in California Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. The massive wildfire is now 80 percent contained according to a state fire spokesman. The Rim Fire’s southeast flank in Yosemite National Park is expected to remain active where unburned fuels remain between containment lines and the fire." (AP Photo/U.S. Forest Service, Mike McMillan).
Photo credit above: AP. "This file photo shows thousands of cars that were damaged in Superstorm Sandy and stored on the runways at Calverton Executive Airpark in Calverton, N.Y. USAA totaled some 4,000 customer vehicles that had been damaged, but officials for the San Antonio-based insurer now admit that some vehicles that had been totaled instead were resold and put back on the road. USAA had earmarked 174 vehicles to be sold for parts only, but has found that some were fraudulently given clean titles."
Graphic credit above: "Visualizing the "super entity." Courtesy: New Scientist.
* Photo above courtesy of Gary Teske.
"I fear that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots." - Albert Einstein
* USA Today takes a look at how frequency of extreme heat and coastal flooding have changed in recent decades.


Tuesday 5 January 2016, 1:30 pm
ESB advises that flows from the Inniscarra Dam were reduced to 180 cubic metres per second (cumecs) at 8am this morning and will continue to reduce throughout the day. Based on current weather predictions, it is anticipated that the flow will drop to normal levels (75 cumecs) by midnight tonight.
Due to prolonged heavy rainfall in the Lee catchment associated with Storm Desmond and Storm Frank, spilling from Inniscarra Dam commenced on 2 December and has continued at various levels throughout the month and into the New Year. The peak inflows to the Lee catchment during Storm Frank are estimated to have been in excess of 750 cumecs, leading to flows of up to 250 cumecs from the Inniscarra Dam.
Throughout the period ESB has been working in closely with Cork County Council and Cork City Council.
View infographic on the Lee system. Ends


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The rains that have swept across Pakistan have led to the collapse of houses
At least 37 people were killed in rain-related incidents across Pakistan in the past 48 hours, authorities said on Sunday.
The rains that have swept across Pakistan have led to the collapse of houses and triggered landslides that blocked roads, particularly in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, they said.
At least 27 people, mostly children, reportedly died in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan since Thursday night, the provincial disaster management authority said.
As many as 37 people have been injured in the torrential rains that hit ten districts, including Bajaur, Swat, Lower Dir, Malakand, Khyber, Peshawar, North, South Waziristan, and Lakki Marwat, of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the past 48 hours, it said.
Chief Minister KPK Ali Amin Gandapur said rain-affected people would not be left alone in this critical hour and would be duly compensated against their damages.
At least five people died in southwestern Balochistan province after floods swamped the coastal town of Gwadar, forcing authorities to use boats to evacuate people.
According to officials, heavy rainfall in Gwadar over the past two days disrupted normal life, rendering hundreds of people homeless.
Several dozens of human settlements and commercial establishments collapsed as flood water entered houses, while roads were badly affected.
Casualties and damage were also reported in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the National Disaster Management Authority said, adding that five persons were killed in the region.
A spokesperson from the NDMA said emergency relief and heavy machinery were sent to the region to remove debris blocking highways.
The Karakoram Highway, which links Pakistan with China, was still blocked in some places due to landslides triggered by rain and snow, according to the spokesman for the northern Gilgit Baltistan region, Faizullah Faraq.
He said the snowfall was unusually heavy for this time of year.
Authorities advised tourists against travelling to the scenic north due to weather conditions. Last week, several visitors were stranded there because of heavy rains.
Pakistan this year has witnessed a delay in winter rains, which started in February instead of November. Monsoons as well as winter rains cause damage in Pakistan every year.
In 2022, unprecedented rainfall and flooding devastated many parts of Pakistan, killing more than 1,800 people, affecting around 33 million and displacing nearly eight million people. The disaster also caused billions of dollars in damage.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


The ban on the entry of trucks in the national capital has been extended till further orders due to fluctuating levels of air pollution, a senior Delhi government official said. The ban on the entry of trucks in Delhi was imposed from 11 PM on November 9 till 11 PM on November 12.
The notification has asked the Delhi Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporations of Delhi to prohibit the entry of heavy and medium goods vehicles, except those carrying
essential commodities, in the national capital.
As per the Graded Response Action Plan implemented in Delhi, the ban on entry of truck in Delhi comes into force when PM 2.5 levels cross 300 microgrammes per cubic metre and PM10 levels rise over 500 microgrammes per cubic metre.


As summer approaches, the Kingdom is expected to reach usual soaring heat temperatures, which lessens the preference for outdoor activities, or common hang-out spots amongst the younger population. The Meteorological Directorate said that temperatures are expected to reach 39C this week, combined with a high percentage of humidity, which diminishes the idea of outdoor activities for those living in Bahrain to enjoy.
Social media in the Kingdom was abuzz with Bahrainis becoming frustrated with the blazing temperatures interfering with their usual outdoor plans. It is a common practice for Bahrainis to enjoy the coffee shops after work, or on the weekends, to relish the cool breeze and lively atmosphere, as most prefer outdoor seating over indoor. But, as the temperature rises, many people are often forced to sit indoors.
Many Gulf countries have implemented such misting systems as the UAE. Mist fog systems are used in Dubai in parks, residential areas, restaurants, and hotels to combat the heat waves experienced in the UAE. Qatar also implemented cooling systems in its stadiums where cool air wafts into the stadiums through specially positioned grilles in the stands and large nozzles facing the pitch.
Cooled air is then drawn back, re-cooled, filtered, and pushed out using air circulation. Climate experts claim that the Middle East is rapidly getting hotter, and now warming at twice the global average, and could be 4C warmer in 2050. And with warmer temperatures affecting the MENA region, residents and citizens in the Kingdom are claiming that outdoor cooling systems are quickly becoming more and more prudent


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DELAWARE (3/14/2017) A nor’easter that brought snow, freezing rain and gusty winds to northern Delaware today left more than 32,000 Delmarva Power customers without electricity in New Castle County, and while many have had service restored others could be facing a two-day outage.
The company reported at 1:15 p.m. on its website that more than 45,000 customers were without service in Delaware and nearby Maryland.
By nightfall, more than more than 33,000 were still out overall, with 20,000 of those in New Castle County. The company says thousands may not have service restored until midday Thursday.
A 60 mph wind gust was measured at Dover Air Force Base, and a 64 mph gust was reported at a buoy off Lewes in the lower Delaware Bay, the National Weather Service said. A 59 mph gust was measured at Delaware Coastal Airport near Georgetown, and a 47 mph gust was reported at New Castle Airport.
At noon, a “Level 1 driving warning” issued earlier by Gov. John Carney was lifted, the governor’s office announced.
Earlier today, officials announced state offices in New Castle County would be closed.
Wilmington and Newark officials also announced that city offices would be closed today.
The storm had dumped more than 4 inches of snow in northern New Castle County by 10:45 a.m., and less than half an inch in the Dover area. Heavy rain fell over much of the state, with more than 2 inches reported in southern New Castle and Kent counties, and more than 3 inches in parts of Sussex County.
In northern New Jersey, more than 17 inches of snow fell, the National Weather Service reported.
The latest forecast from the weather service calls for a mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet in northern Delaware this afternoon.
“Non-essential” employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report during regular hours today, according to a statement from Gov. John Carney’s office. “Essential” employees are to report as scheduled.
Carney’s “Level 1 driving warning” for New Castle County called for drivers to avoid using the roadways during the storm unless there is a significant safety, health or business reason.
In Wilmington and Newark, only “essential” employees are to report to work today. Wilmington also postponed Tuesday recycling collections for areas west of Interstate 95 until Wednesday.
The University of Delaware is opening the Newark and other New Castle County campuses at noon.
All DART bus routes and statewide paratransit are operating normal schedules with possible delays.
SEPTA Newark line trains are operating on a Saturday severe storm schedule. DART Bus Routes 48, 59 and 62 will be adjusted to meet these train times.


Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 88F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph..
Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 69F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph.
Updated: May 16, 2022 @ 9:44 am
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I am back. I was a little under the weather yesterday, no pun intended. We do have something to talk about and we will. I will start breaking the whole thing down after the morning suite of models comes out. All moisture is good moisture!
Here is the introductory Winter Weather Advisory.
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SILVERTON AND RICO
322 AM MST FRI FEB 21 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 PM
MST SUNDAY ABOVE 8500 FEET…
* WHAT…TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES ABOVE 8500
FEET WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS UP TO 18 INCHES ON THE HIGH
PEAKS AND LESSER AMOUNTS IN LOWER ELEVATIONS.
* WHERE…SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS.
* WHEN…FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 PM MST SUNDAY.
* IMPACTS…PLAN ON SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW
COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY AT TIMES.
There are still some model differences as to where the heaviest precip will accumulate. There is very good agreement, however, that the precipitation will move into the general area between 2 pm and 6 pm on Saturday and wrap up late Sunday. I will be updating this afternoon, then a couple times on Saturday and Sunday.


Palm Beach Surf Forecast, Updated local surf forecast for SE Florida
11:34 AM, Feb 22, 2018
Updated: February 22, 2018 - Surf forecast for the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
REWIND: Windchop picked up most of the week. It's been best in the morning hours around high tide and then it dies out some by sunset.
High pressure finally starts to get beat down and our onshore winds come down. A couple more days of choppy surf before going flat. Then about a week flat spell...the proverbial "calm before the storm" of swell we're going to be getting in March when the pattern completely flips.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY: Waist to maybe chest high windchop continues. Maybe a little swell behind it. . Wind East 15-20kts.
SATURDAY: Windchop starts to fade, waist plus in the morning dropping some in the afternoon. WInd ESE turning more SE 15-20kts.
SUNDAY: Knee/thigh high still rideable in the morning then fading through the day. Wind SSE 15kts.
"Pattern change" ..... I've been talking about this pattern flip for over week now, and now it's coming to fruition.....sometime around the beginning of March. Basically instead of having a big high sprawled off the east coast, it's going to completely flip and it will be low pressure taking over. Farther north east over Greenland, blocking will set up and force everything to take a more southerly track. The NAO and AO forecast confirming by tanking negative. The jet stream, which is basically the highway for low pressure systems to follow, will buckle south and allow low and low to move off the coast from georgia to the Carolinas and out to sea. With a track that far south and moving straight offshore, we will see some good punches of groundswell for just about the whole month of March. The jet will reload low after low in quick succession so even if the wind is raging onshore one day, it'll quickly change the next as the next low approaches. We are in for a wild ride! Winter is not over yet!
Teleconnections....That's what we call things like the NAO and AO. (North Atlantic Oscillation and arctic oscillation) Without getting too in depth, (and to spare you a geeky science read)...I'll put it in it's most basic terms..... if the NAO and the AO are negative, the jet stream buckles south, we get more cold fronts, and big low pressure systems move offshore(creating swell) instead of riding up the coast.
So yes, we want it to be negative. Remember that really cold winter we had in 2010? A strong negative NAO and AO stuck around most of the winter causing all the cold air to spill down into Florida. (and the swells were nonstop)
Here's a look at the AO and NAO forecasts, notice around the start of March is when they tank:
Early indications are it may stick around for the whole month before flipping back for April, or maybe longer. We may be in for a heck of a ride in March!


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Calculate wind chill temperature by simply selecting the air temperature and wind speed using the familiar "jog wheel". The calculated wind chill temperature is displayed "on the fly".
Temperatures may be displayed as either Celsius or Fahrenheit, and wind speeds as Miles Per Hour (mph), Kilometers Per Hour (kph), or for the nautical types, Knots (kn).
For those who travel by bike, motorcycle, boat, or other means where you find yourself exposed to the elements while in motion, calculate the approximate effective wind chill based your current moving speed (not factoring for actual wind speeds).
Best results are obtained on an iPhone with built in GPS support. Accuracy and reliability on other iOS devices lacking a GPS are not guaranteed.


In some cities not far from Lincoln, snow started early and kept falling
DAVID CITY, Neb. (KLKN) – While Lincoln and the surrounding area saw mostly rain and freezing rain on Wednesday, some areas to the north and west got much more snow.
In David City, the storm started out as a mixture of snow and sleet in the morning, but by noon, all of the roads in and out of the city were covered in snow.
During the heavier snowfall in the afternoon, there was some sleet mixing in, but the majority of the precipitation falling was snow.
At around 2:45 p.m., there was about 2 inches of snow on the sidewalks, with a little bit less on the roads.
Street Supervisor Chris Kroesing said the city was focused on keeping the main roads and emergency routes “clear and salted the best we can.”
“We’ll just keep up with that until the snow quits, and then we’ll start on residential areas when it quits in the morning,” he said.
The street department in the city of about 3,000 people has only, at most, three people working to clear the snow.
In Seward, it was a similar story, with the roads covered by snow around noon.
The snow did let up for a little while in the afternoon but started picking back up in the early evening.
City crews plowed the main streets at noon, but the roads are once again snow-covered. And residential streets won’t be cleared until the early morning hours.
“We did go out after lunch for probably two hours,” Street Superintendent Bob Miers said. “We put down a sand-salt mixture, and we just have everything ready to go for tonight. We’ll go out at one o’clock and hit arterial streets, and then we’ll do the residential following those.”
If you have to drive in or around David City or Seward, take it slow, since most of the streets will be snow-covered until the morning.


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(KRON) — Another “coke dust” release was reported coming out of the refinery in Martinez Saturday evening, the Bay Area Air Quality District said on Twitter. Air quality officials teamed up with Contra Costa Health (CCH) to investigate further.
Upon review, CCH hazmat crews and the Bay Area Air Quality District did not find evidence of the coke dust in the surrounding neighborhoods of the refinery located at 1801 Marina Vista Ave.
Coke dust is a byproduct of refining petroleum. The release of the coke dust was reported to be at 6:04 p.m.
Earlier in the month, hazmat crews responded to a similar incident on July 11. A petroleum coke release was reported at the refinery.


You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows.
- Bob Dylan
Electrical Discharges inside Tornados
Any farmer from America's "tornado alley (Oklahoma and Kansas, primarily)" will testify to the extreme violence of a tornado vortex.
Tornados are associated with electrical storms. Scientists have been arguing for years as to whether storm electricity helps spawn tornados and whether electrical effects are important attributes of the funnels. The first eyewitness account is descriptive of obvious electrical activity inside a funnel. The second bit of testimony is even more interesting since it describes long vertical light columns (like "neon tubes) associated with tornado funnels. The tubes tie in with occasional observations of aurora-like columns above distant thunderstorms.
A farmer living near Greensburg, Kansas on 22 June 1928 had the rare "privilege" of looking right up into a tornado funnel while standing at the entrance of his cyclone cellar.
"As I paused to look I saw that the lower end, which had been sweeping the ground, was beginning to rise. I knew what that meant, so I kept my position. I knew that I was comparatively safe and I knew that if the tornado again dipped I could drop down and close the door before any harm could be done.
"At last the great shaggy end of the funnel hung directly overhead. Everything was as still as death. There was a strong gassy odor and it seemed that I could not breathe. There was a screaming, hissing sound coming directly from the end of the funnel.
"I looked up and to my astonishment I saw right up into the heart of the tornado!
"There was a circular opening in the center of the funnel, about 50 or 100 feet in diameter, and extending straight upward for a distance of at least ½ mile, as best I could judge under the circumstances. The walls of this opening were of rotating clouds and the whole was made brilliantly visible by constant flashes of lightning which zigzagged from side to side." (Monthly Weather Review, 58: 205, 1930)
The 25 May 1955 tornado at Blackwell, Oklahoma, was a particularly strong tornado. Lee Hunter saw the light-column effect vividly.
"The funnel from the cloud to the ground was lit up. It was a steady, deep blue light - very bright. It had an orange color fire in the centre from the cloud to the ground. As it came along my field, it took a swath about 100 yards wide. As it swung from left to right, it looked like a giant neon tube in the air or a Bagman at a railroad crossing. As it swung along the ground level, the orange fire or electricity would gush out from the bottom of the funnel, and the updraft would take it up in the air causing a terrific light - and it was gone!" (Journal of Meteorology, 14:284, 1957)
Source: Handbook of Unusual Phenomena: Eyewitness Accounts of Nature's Greatest Mysteries by William R Corliss
Plains Tornadoes Rich in Research Data
by Kelly Kurt
Norman, Oklahoma - The vision of scientists taming deadly storms isn't anything more than a pipe dream, researchers say. They don't even know yet how giant tornadoes are born. But a University of Oklahoma researcher who trailed the funnels that killed 41 people last week predicts more may be learned from that May 3 evening than a decade of storm chasing.
"We're going to make quantum leaps, I think - I hope," professor Howie Bluestein said Tuesday.
President Clinton, viewing the ruins Saturday of neighbourhoods swept away in the storms, suggested seeing if the "frontiers of science can widen to the point where we can dilute the strength of the storm." He said, "We'll put Oklahoma at the centre of that."
But it's unlikely the strength of storms is something that can - or should - be tamed, said Harold Brooks, research meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman. Tornadoes spin from thunderstorms that hold the energy of "an atomic bomb explosion per second," he said. "If we take that option away from the thunderstorm, it may respond in some way that is even less friendly than a tornado." Even if the technology existed, Brooks doubts taxpayers would support the cost of maintaining the equipment, such as a fleet of aircraft, to attack and dilute storms.
The tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburbs last week reached wind speeds of 318 miles an hour, according to readings taken by one of the University of Oklahoma's Doppler on Wheels radar trucks. It was rated F-5 on the Fujita scale, the highest ranking for twisters.
Two teams led by Joshua Wurman, an assistant professor in the meteorology department and head of Oklahoma University's storm-tracking unit, intercepted the storm system that afternoon west of Lawton and trailed its path past Oklahoma City. Later that night, the team followed a mile-wide tornado that ploughed through the town of Mulhall. "We had one radar watch a powerful tornado be born," Wurman said. "That's another piece of the puzzle."
Down the hall from Wurman's office, Bluestein pointed to an image recorded by another Doppler radar on the truck his team drove near the storm. Tiny dots appear in the centre of a mass of swirling red and blue that show varying wind speeds. "These were small tornadoes within the large cone," he said. The radar image might help explain phenomenon such as a mobile home in Bridge Creek that was sucked away by a tornado while lawn chairs sat undisturbed nearby.
Bluestein, who has been tracking tornadoes across the prairie since 1977, said it could take months or even years to interpret all the data collected that evening. "I don't think we're ever going to be able to modify tornadoes," he said. "We still need to understand how tornadoes form." If researchers can do that, Brook said, they might be better able to predict intensity and tailor storm warnings accordingly.
"My house takes an F-1 tornado. In an F-3 tornado, our interior hallway is almost certainly survivable, although we may lose a good part of the house," Brooks said. "In an F-5 tornado, we're dead if we're there."
Source: NansoTimes 12 May 1999 © Nando Media and Associated Press
Armoured Tornado Camera Destroyed - by a Tornado
A camera specially designed to take pictures of the inside of a tornado has been destroyed - by a tornado. National Geographic constructed the armoured device and placed it in the path of a storm near Manchester, South Dakota. But it was blown away within seconds when the tornado hit. The remains were found stuck in mud more than 430 feet away. All the device's glass ports were smashed and the cameras inside were ruined, National Geographic said. The film was being sent back for processing just in case, but officials said they doubted it captured any images.
Source: www.ananova.com Thursday 26 June 2003 © Associated Press
Tuesday 4 May 1999: I don't think I experienced this day at all. I'm wondering if maybe New Zealand skipped this day. I think Oklahoma wishes they had. Instead, the region was crisscrossed by 76 tornadoes, one of which reached the dreaded Force 5 and killed more than 50 people. (And this is still before the expected "rapid climate change" hits!)
The last picture was taken less than a mile from the tornado.
Source: www.lasvegasmariancenter.com 15 June 2001
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Best time to visit the Antalya Coast
The weather in Antalya is typically Mediterranean with long hot dry summers and shorter wetter winters. Summer arrives in this part of Turkey about a month earlier than it does in Spain and ends a month later, so Antalya is an ideal destination for an early or late summer break.
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Antalya Coast weather overview
The Antalya Coast, also known as the Turkish Mediterranean Coast, is the best known and largest holiday resort area in Turkey.
Millions of people visit this region each year, which makes Antalya one of the top ten busiest tourist destinations in the world.
This part of the eastern Mediterranean comes under the influence of weather systems over the Middle East which accounts for the extended summer season. Summer runs from May to October reaching its peak in July and August which are the warmest months of the year.
By May maximum daytime temperatures top 25°C, the sea reaches 20°C and there are 10 hours of sunshine on average each day.
Similarly at the end of the summer season in October daytime temperatures can easily hit 30°C, nearly 70% of daylight hours are sunny - that's 8 hours a day on average - and sea temperatures are arguably still quite comfortable at 24°C.
During this time there may not be a cloud in the sky for days on end, and in the afternoon air temperatures in the shade can easily reach the low forties Celsius; the average maximum is 34°C.
Heat and Humidity during the day is generally high or very high, which some people may find uncomfortable. Luckily onshore breezes during the afternoon can alleviate some of this and temperatures always fall after sunset.
During the day the sea is never far away for a cooling dip in waters which in August can reach 27°C.
The Antalya Coast has some of the longest beaches in Turkey though sadly they are not all covered by soft white sand. Side and Alanya to the east probably have the best sand and the beaches are shallow and safe, while Cirali to the south is wilder and less developed.
The majority of this rain falls on the Taurus Mountains behind the coast and most hours during the day are still sunny, though winter temperatures, especially at night, usually fall into single figures (°C).
While the mountains may increase the chances of a wet day, they also help to prevent very cold air that reaches northern Turkey in winter from affecting temperatures on the coast.
To the north of the mountains it can be very cold in winter while along Antalya's coast daytime temperatures average 15°C even in the coldest months.
The wind direction in winter is primarily from the north or northwest, however, low-pressure systems travelling eastwards along the Mediterranean occasionally veer north towards the Antalya Coast bringing wet and sometimes stormy conditions from the south, with high seas.
If you visit the Antalya Coast in winter there is usually snow on the Taurus Mountains behind the coast. There are even two little ski resorts, Saklikent and Davras, within easy reach, each with just one or two small lifts, and in good years you can ski as late as April.
Whether you are after some baking hot summer sunshine beside the turquoise waters of the Turkish Mediterranean Coast, a quieter more active outdoor holiday in spring or autumn, or a little winter sunshine, Antalya's weather has something to offer everyone.
What to pack for Antalya Coast weather
The rest of the year is quite cool by comparison and it can be wet from the middle of November to the beginning of March when a heavier extra layer and some waterproofs are recommended, especially for travelling into the mountains where the weather can be unpredictable.
Which is the hottest month in the Antalya Coast?
The hottest time of year in Antalya, Antalya Coast is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with very high heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in the Antalya Coast?
In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Antalya, Antalya Coast with 246mm on average. There are normally 13 days in December with some rain.
When is it sunniest in the Antalya Coast?
The sunniest time of year in Antalya, Antalya Coast is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 91% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in the Antalya Coast?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Antalya, Antalya Coast in August when the water temperature reaches 29°C.
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New Delhi: The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has ordered suspension of physical classes till January 1 for students up to Class 8 across all schools in Noida and Greater Noida in view of cold weather, an official said on Wednesday.
The order has been issued by District Magistrate Gautam Buddh Nagar Suhas L Yathiraj, said District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Dharmveer Singh.
”According to the order, classes up to 8 will not be conducted physically in all the schools of all boards till 1 January 2023. All the principals should ensure compliance of the order,” Singh said.
Gautam Buddh Nagar has around 1,800 schools including higher education centres, spread across Noida and Greater Noida, as on date, the officer said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted that cold wave conditions have intensified in Kashmir, and month of January will be chillier.
In an official statement, the IMD said, “As forecast, fog duration, intensity and areas it covered, have been significantly reduced today morning across north India including over NCR Delhi.”
It further said that the airports in the national capital, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh have seen shallow fog whereas Pathankot, Jammu, and Amritsar will continue to have dense fog today.
(With inputs from PTI)


The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has published the results of particulate emissions monitoring undertaken on its behalf, as required under the terms of its Environment Protection Licence, ARTC CEO John Fullerton said today.
It is the second round of particulate monitoring results released, following a pilot monitoring report released in September 2012.
The monitoring was conducted at Raymond Terrace Drive in Metford using an Osiris particulate matter monitoring device from 30 November 2012 to to 29 January 2013.
The latest round of monitoring expanded on the pilot monitoring program objectives aimed at determining whether trains operating on the Hunter Valley rail network are associated with elevated particulate matter concentrations and if loaded coal trains had a stronger association with elevated particulate matter concentrations than other trains on the network.
“The monitoring results released today are in line with the pilot monitoring program results released in late September 2012, which showed little difference between train types,” Mr Fullerton said.
The monitoring program concluded that: “loaded coal trains operating on the Hunter Valley rail network, when measured at Metford, did not have a statistically stronger association with elevated particulate matter concentrations than other trains.”
The monitoring found there was no statistically significant difference in concentrations of Total Suspended Particulates (TSP), PM10 and PM2.5 (particulate matter with an equivalent aerodynamic diameter of 10 micrometres or 2.5 micrometres) between loaded coal trains, freight trains and passenger trains.
Similar to the previous results, the latest monitoring also found that average concentrations of TSP, PM10 and PM2.5 associated with unloaded coal trains, and average concentrations of TSP associated with loaded coal trains, were higher compared to when no train passed the monitoring station.
Average concentrations of particulate matter was also measured against wind direction during this monitoring period which shows there was a statistical difference between unloaded coal trains for TSP, PM10 and PM2.5 and loaded coal trains for TSP when compared with no trains and passenger trains passing the monitoring station.
“ARTC has provided the results of the monitoring to the NSW EPA and we will work with the Authority on what next steps are appropriate in line with our Environment Protection Licence,” Mr Fullerton said.
The full monitoring report and an executive summary are available on the ARTC website, www.artc.com.au.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is the rail track and infrastructure owner and operator that works with coal companies and rail operators through the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator to coordinate planning and operation of the Hunter Valley Coal Chain. ARTC manages the rail maintenance, rail infrastructure development and train operations across the network as part of wider coal chain operations.
If you or your organisation would like to request the raw data related to this report, please email email@example.com for this request to be considered.


The image below shows what the weather is like in Granada today. Click on it to get a detailed forecast for the next 5 or 10 days.
Granada is situated in the eastern part of the region of Andalucia in southern Spain. It has coastal area with a warm climate covering the extensive and fertile Genil plain; and mountainous regions with a colder climate.
Granada is located at an altitude of 662 metres above the sea level at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountain, where you can ski during the winter months and the rest of the year it is a perfect area for hiking and mountaineering.
As Granada is an hour´s drive from the Costa del Sol beaches and Mediterranean Sea it is worth visiting at any time of the year. The average temperatures from November-April vary between 6°C - 13°C and from May-October 25°C-32°C.
The average annual rainfall is about 474 litres, which occurs mainly between the months of October to May. During the summer there is practically no precipitation and hot sun throughout June, July and August when it can also feel very humid with very little breeze to cool things down.
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All over the world last month massive and sudden deluges swept away land, homes and people. Although it’s the start of ‘summer’ in the Northern hemisphere, the Lake Baikal region in Siberia saw its worst flooding in living memory, flooding occurred in the deserts of Yemen, Libya, New Mexico and Mongolia, while cities from southern Mexico to southern Italy were hit with massive quantities of hail.
The manifestation of back-to-back extremes, in both space and time, is the defining characteristic of this ‘age of transition’ we have entered. The first half of June brought wet and wild with weather to Europe, with violent storms inundating the region with rain, cold and hail… but in the second half of the month an extreme heatwave struck, causing all-time record high temperatures in France and raging wildfires in Spain.
Strong earthquakes in China, Japan and Indonesia were accompanied by major volcanic eruptions along the Ring of Fire. The massive quantities of ash and dust they pump into the atmosphere, likely significant factors driving climate change, along with the ‘meteor smoke’ from trails of meteor fireballs, were ‘reflected’ last month by the major outbreak of ‘night-shining’ clouds at unprecedentedly low latitudes.
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a meteor! Milwaukee County Transit System buses captured video of a meteor flashing across the sky and it's...magical.
The sky sensation was spotted along Route 28, the PurpleLine, GreenLine, Route 15 and Route 44U.
This sparkling meteor is a result of the Northern Taurids meteor shower, which is active Oct. 20 through Dec. 10. Peak activity for this meteor shower was on Monday and Tuesday night when the moon was 100% full, according to the American Meteor Society.
Tuesday's full moon is called the Full Beaver Moon, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The name comes from the time of year when beaver traps were set before the swamps froze. This was done in order to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another explanation for the name is that this is the time of year beavers are actively preparing for winter.
The November full moon is also sometimes referred to as the 'Frosty Moon.'


Have you experienced any unusual weather? Maybe you've been seeing mild winters without much snow? Or perhaps spring is coming earlier than it used to?
Climate change has affected different regions differently. To prove that point, Climate Central has created a handy-dandy graphic that breaks down these effects by state. Check it out:
As Climate Central points out:
If you look at all four seasons across all of the Lower 48 states—for a grand total of 192 state-season combinations—there are only three instances of cooling. The Dakotas and Iowa are cooling ever so slightly in summer.
The map also offers a look at some important regional trends. In the northern states east of the Rockies, winter is warming quickest. Thinner snow cover may be the culprit, because it creates a feedback loop, Climate Central reports. Without snow, the ground is darker and absorbs more sunlight, making the area even warmer. Meanwhile, in the West and far Northeast, it's fall that has warmed the most—a fact that doesn't get as much attention in the news as the hot summers and winters do, perhaps because temperatures aren't as uncomfortable as they are in the extreme seasons.
"Catastrophic Consequences of Climate Change" is Pacific Standard's aggressive, year-long investigation into the devastating effects of climate change—and how scholars, legislators, and citizen-activists can help stave off its most dire consequences.


People ride along a street on a smoggy day in Daqing, Heilongjiang province Oct. 21, 2013.
Chinese aviation authorities will soon require captains of domestic flights into Beijing to master low-visibility landings to combat chronic flight delays that have been worsened by heavy smog.
Thick smog has canceled or delayed flights at the Beijing airport when the city's visibility goes down to a few hundred yards - though officials typically blame the delays on weather conditions rather than pollution.
A man wears a mask while walking on a bridge during a hazy night in Shanghai's financial district of Pudong Dec. 5, 2013.
Hazardous air pollution forced schools to shut or suspend outdoor activities in at least two cities in eastern China, where residents complained of the yellow skies and foul smells that are symptomatic of the country's crippling smog crisis.
Nanjing suspended classes in primary and secondary schools and Qingdao banned outdoor activities, said the official Xinhua news agency.
The air pollution levels in the sky over Tiananmen Square during the National People's Congress in Beijing are seen in this combination picture taken on the dates, from left, March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 in 2013.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on March 17, 2013, that his government would "show even greater resolve" in tackling China's festering pollution crisis, a source of increasing public fury. Air quality in Beijing has mostly stayed above "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" levels since the beginning of 2013.
BeijingA woman wearing a mask rides her bicycle along a street on a hazy morning in Beijing Feb. 28, 2013.
HarbinA traffic policeman signals to drivers during a smoggy day in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, Oct. 21, 2013. The second day of heavy smog forced the closure of schools and highways with a "particulate matter," or PM, 2.5 index exceeding 500 micrograms per cubic meter in downtown Harbin, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
XinjiangA residential compound is seen during a smoggy day in Wujiaqu, Xinjiang Uighur autonomous region, Nov. 19, 2013.
People walk through a pedestrian bridge on a heavy haze day in Beijing Jan. 12, 2013.
Air quality in Beijing was the "worst on record" according to environmentalists as the city's pollution monitoring center warned residents to stay indoors with pollution 30-45 times above recommended safety levels.
JinanStudents do body exercise during a class break on a foggy day in Jinan, Shandong province, Jan. 14, 2013. Heavy fog enveloped a large swath of east and central China with the city's residents being advised to stay indoors to avoid the heavily polluted air, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
ShanghaiThe financial district of Pudong is seen on a hazy day in Shanghai Jan. 21, 2013.
ShanghaiA group of expatriates distribute face masks to pedestrians to raise awareness about air pollution in downtown Shanghai Jan. 24, 2013. According to the U.S. Consulate, air quality readings, which measure PM 2.5 particulates, Shanghai's air quality was "very unhealthy."
ShanghaiA group of expatriates distribute face masks to pedestrians to raise awareness of air pollution in downtown Shanghai, Jan. 24, 2013.
JiaozuoPeople practise Taiji on a foggy day at a park in Jiaozuo, central China's Henan province, Jan. 28, 2013. China issued a blue-code alert as foggy weather cut visibility and worsened air pollution in some central and eastern Chinese cities, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Cars drive through Guomao bridge on a heavy hazy day during winter in Beijing's central business district Jan. 30, 2013.
Beijing temporarily shut down 103 heavily polluting factories and took 30 percent of government vehicles off roads to combat dangerously high air pollution, state media reported, but the city's air remained hazardous despite the measures.
Employees of Chinese multimillionaire Chen Guangbiao's company give away cans of fresh air to a man near a street on a hazy day in central Beijing Jan. 30, 2013.
China's foulest fortnight for air pollution in memory has rekindled a tongue-in-cheek campaign by a Chinese multimillionaire with a streak of showmanship who is raising the alarm by selling canned fresh air.
Chen Guangbiao, who made his fortune in the recycling business and is a high-profile philanthropist, handed out soda-size cans of air, purportedly from far-flung and pristine regions of China, from Xinjiang in the far northwest to Taiwan off China's southeast coast.


A very good day to take to the roads or skies across much of the United States. There’s a large area of high pressure dominating the weather pattern for much of the nation. This should keep things clear.
The main weather issues will be along the Northeast Coast from New York up into New England. This system slides northeast as the day goes on. The Pacific Northwest is another area that has some activity. Snow is falling in the high mountain locations with scattered rain showers for Seattle and Portland and neighboring areas into Idaho and Montana.
This Wednesdayshould be filled with gridlock on the highways. Even though millions hit the road and airways to meet up with family and friends it might not be the most not the busiest travel day.
Great Thanksgiving For Ohio
For our many Ohio area readers we have good news overall for the bird-cooking holiday. Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies are expected for much of the day with a few periods of more sunshine. Temperatures will rise through the 30s and likely reach into the low 40s during the day. Have a great and happy Thanksgiving!
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Surf of 40 to 50 feet is forecast along north facing shores as an extra large swell arrives, peaking on Wednesday. The west facing shores will also see warning level surf of 25-35 feet.
The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Molokaʻi, and the north facing shores of Maui.
“Surf will rapidly build and exceed warning levels late tonight through early Wednesday, peak through the day Wednesday, then hold above warning levels through Thursday as the swell moves through,” according to the NWS.
The public can expect ocean water to surge and sweep across beaches, periodically overtopping vulnerable coastal roadways. The NWS is forecasting significant beach erosion and wave run-up to impact coastal properties and infrastructure, especially at and around high tide just before daybreak.
Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present. The agency warns that surges and strong currents inside exposed harbors could cause damage to boats due to the jostling of boats and floating docks.
The public is advised to stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts, and postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.


Ventura, California — The land of microclimates, Ventura is not only known for its Southern California coastal climate distinguished by cool beaches with pleasant breezes, but also the inland, warmer temperatures perfect for growing citrus crops, grapes and avocados. Ventura is considered part of the Central Coast California but being on the southernmost border of the geographic area means that the cold Alaskan current influences are barely noticeable.Since the average winter low is in the 40s, most winters the crops are not threatened. However, a record-breaking cold snap puts growers on alert and special means must be taken to protect plants and trees on the rare nights when the temperature has dipped to below freezing—and has gone as low as 25 degrees.
Average summer temperatures are around 80 or slightly higher in the months of July, August, September and October.
On average the rainiest month by far is February where rainfall is approx. five inches. In July the average of 0.01 inch of rain means that when it rains, it is very rare.
Special events throughout the year are generally not hampered by the weather. The bulk of outdoor festival and concerts are held in July and August but there are still events such as the St. Patrick's Parade in March and others where event planners keep a watchful eye on the weather reports.


The San Francisco Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s board of directors voted overwhelmingly (15-1) to charge area companies 4.4 cents per ton of carbon dioxide they emit, a first for the U.S.,The Associated Press reports.
The new rules, which impose fees on businesses for emitting greenhouse gasses, are expected to generate $1.1 million in the first year to help pay for programs to measure the region’s emissions and develop ways to reduce them. They are set to take effect July 1.
Of the more than 2,500 businesses that will be required to pay the proposed fees, the biggest payers will be seven power plants and oil refineries that would have to pay more than $50,000 a year. The majority of businesses would pay less than $1, the district estimates.
Shelly Sullivan, who heads the AB32 Implementation Group, a coalition of business groups working with state regulators to implement California’s global warming law, says the program will make business in the Bay Area less competitive. Others question whether or not the Bay Area Air Quality Management District even has the authority to impose fees on greenhouse gas emissions.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District proposed the charge in February.
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California’s landmark legislation AB32, requires the state to cut its emissions 25 percent by 2020.