Italy has been hit by torrential rain and deadly floods since May 16, 2023, mainly in the Emilia-Romagna region in the north of the country.
In just 36 hours, the equivalent of six months' rainfall fell, causing extensive damage, including the overflowing of some twenty rivers, turning streets into mud streams and flooding much farmland.
More than 36,000 people were evacuated, and 2,600 were accommodated in hotels, gymnasiums and schools. In terms of human casualties, 14 people were killed, and the region suffered considerable economic damage and losses, estimated at 620 million euros to restore the road network alone, following the closure of more than 600 roads.
The River Po in Turin also overflowed its banks on Sunday May 21 as a result of the heavy rains, with accumulations reaching 200 to 3,000 mm, according to local media.
On May 17, 2023, Bosnia was hit by heavy downpours, causing rivers to overflow their banks and causing severe flooding.
According to Red Cross reports, the flooding affected around 10,000 people, displacing 10 and injuring 10.
A state of emergency was declared due to the overflow of the flooded Una River, causing the region to flood with a river level 20 cm higher than ever recorded before.
In Sanski Most, 15 houses were flooded, forcing residents to evacuate and creating an urgent need for help. Local authorities also highlighted the considerable scale of the flooding in Bosanska Krupa, where almost 800 buildings were submerged.
In central Afghanistan, heavy rains have caused tragic flooding, resulting in the deaths of six people and the destruction of over a hundred homes. A house was washed away in the town of Firuzkoh, killing three women and a child.
These floods add to the already devastating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, where 22.8 million people, more than half the population, are facing acute food insecurity.
A large-scale forest fire broke out in western Spain, in the Extremadura region on the border with Portugal. Authorities evacuated almost 700 people as the fire was described as "out of control". The fire broke out near the municipality of Pinofranqueado and spread rapidly, prompting the evacuation of several neighboring communities.
According to the National Security Directorate, more than 12,000 hectares were covered by flames before the fire stabilized on Saturday May 20, 2023. To fight the flames, 600 firefighters, 10 heavy equipment vehicles and 19 airborne resources were mobilized.
After gaining strength in the southwest Pacific, Typhoon Mawar hit the US island of Guam on Wednesday May 24.
Classified as a category 4 supertyphoon on a scale of 5, it generated violent winds of up to 225 km/h on this Pacific territory, causing extensive damage such as uprooted trees, overturned vehicles, blown solar panels and gigantic waves.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), Typhoon Mawar poses a triple threat: destructive winds equivalent to those of a Category 5 hurricane, a very high storm surge and torrential rainfall. A weather alert is still in place for the island's 170,000 inhabitants, and so far, Typhoon Mawar is considered the most powerful weather event of 2023.
Deluvian rains hit the city of Madrid in Spain on Monday May 29, causing large quantities of water to pour down.
According to the "El País" newspaper, around 30 liters of water per square meter fell in just half an hour, saturating parts of the sewage system and flooding the streets.
The Spanish capital's metro system was particularly hard hit, with flooded stations and traffic disruptions on some lines. Freeways were also severely affected by the accumulation of water, causing heavy traffic jams.
The municipal and regional authorities set the flood action plan on yellow alert, in anticipation of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The alert was quickly upgraded to orange due to the intensity of the rainfall.


Where is Earth relation to the Sun?
Earth is the third planet from the Sun at a distance of about 93 million miles (150 million km).
How does the Earth Sun relationship create the seasons?
The seasons are caused by the direction Earth’s axis is pointing relative to the Sun. The Earth revolves around the Sun once each year and spins on its axis of rotation once each day. The North Pole is tilted towards the Sun and the Sun’s rays strike the Northern Hemisphere more directly in summer.
What is the positional relationship of the Sun and Earth at each season?
Earth’s tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun’s most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And when the South Pole tilts toward the Sun, it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
How do the relationships between the Earth and the Sun affect climate?
The Earth’s climate system depends entirely on the Sun for its energy. Solar radiation warms the atmosphere and is fundamental to atmospheric composition, while the distribution of solar heating across the planet produces global wind patterns and contributes to the formation of clouds, storms, and rainfall.
How do the relationships between the Earth and the sun affect climate?
What are the relationships between Earth and the rest of the universe?
Our Earth orbits the Sun in our Solar System. Our Sun is one star among the billions in the Milky Way Galaxy. Our Milky Way Galaxy is one among the billions of galaxies in our Universe. You are unique in the Universe!
What factors in Earth’s relationship to the Sun make life on Earth possible?
Nothing is more important to us on Earth than the Sun. Without the Sun’s heat and light, the Earth would be a lifeless ball of ice-coated rock. The Sun warms our seas, stirs our atmosphere, generates our weather patterns, and gives energy to the growing green plants that provide the food and oxygen for life on Earth.
How does the Earth Sun relationship affect climate?
How is the Earth’s relationship to the sun related?
Earth-Sun Relationships It is the earth’s relationship to the sun, and the amount of light it receives, that is responsible for the seasons and biodiversity. The amount of sun a region receives depends on the tilt of the earth’s axis and not its distance from the sun.
How is the Sun important to the Earth?
The sun has extremely important influences on our planet: It drives weather, ocean currents, seasons, and climate, and makes plant life possible through photosynthesis. Students use everyday items to build a solar eclipse viewer. They use it to examine the sun’s corona and storms from the sun, such as solar flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).
Why is the Sun important in the Milky Way?
The sun is an ordinary star, one of about 100 billion in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The sun has extremely important influences on our planet: It drives weather, ocean currents, seasons, and climate, and makes plant life possible through photosynthesis.
How many days does it take to orbit around the Sun?
First, some basic vocabulary…First, some basic vocabulary… RevolutionRevolution –– one ORBITone ORBIT, or trip around the, or trip around the Sun. This takes the EarthSun. This takes the Earth 365 ¼ days365 ¼ days Rotation – one SPIN of the Earth on it’s axis. This takes about 24 hours…one DAY. 6.


As a crowd watched the high surf at the end of an avenue in Ventura, California, a “rogue” wave crashed over the seawall, flooding the area and carrying people and vehicles up the street.
The wave sent eight people to the hospital on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department said on social media.
Cities along the California coast were warning residents that the rough waters caused by a Pacific storm this week can turn quickly into dangerous waves.
“Stay away from rocks, jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure,” the National Weather Service in the Bay Area said on social media. “Never turn your back to the ocean!”
NWS officials issued a high surf warning that was in effect until 3 a.m. Friday in the Bay Area. They warned of “very dangerous” waves that could reach as high as 40 feet in some spots.
The highest surf peaked was expected Thursday, but conditions were still forecast as dangerous and were expected to continue into Saturday. A high surf warning remained in place for Southern California into Saturday night with waves 15 to 20 feet, and local sets reaching 25 feet.
The rain is forecast to start Friday morning in the northwest and is expected to reach the Bay Area by the afternoon. It could impact evening travel around San Francisco. The storm also comes with wind, especially near the coast, where gusts could reach 50 mph Friday.
Santa Cruz Fire Department officials issued an urgent advisory on Thursday, saying, “The big surf we have been talking about is here! Please help us keep you and our teams safe!”
The Southern California city closed Santa Cruz Wharf, along with Main Beach and Cowell Beach. Low-lying areas along West Cliff had been flooding, with debris “crashing on shore with big waves,” officials said.
Waves near Santa Cruz were expected to be 25 to 30 feet, the National Weather Service said. The service warned of rip currents, storm surges and “sneaker” waves in the area.
“We urge everyone to remain INDOORS and away from the coastline for your safety,” the Santa Cruz Fire Department said on social media on Thursday.
In Ventura County, where a wave sent eight to the hospital, some public beaches were closed. The city of Oxnard said it had closed its beaches through Sunday.
Fire officials in the county spent Thursday night using heavy equipment and bulldozers to construct a berm along the beaches to guard against high surf.
“The finished berm is about seven feet high and about a mile in length, running from San Pedro St. down to Greenock Lane,” a spokesperson said.


Rain in Kansas City postponed Monday's ALCS Game 3 between the Orioles and Royals. (Karl Merton Ferron and Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
Heavy rain forecast through the night in Kansas City prompted Major League Baseball to postpone American League Championship Series Game 3 between the Orioles and Royals in Kansas City.
Nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain had fallen there as of 3 p.m. central time, and as much as another half inch of rain is possible through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service's Kansas City forecast office.
Game 3 is now set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, with Game 4 at 4 p.m. Wednesday and Game 5, if necessary, at 4 p.m. Thursday. The best-of-seven series, which the Royals lead, 2-0, was slated to return to Baltimore on Friday, if necessary.
A wet, stormy system is moving through the nation's midsection, bringing severe weather and flash flooding concerns in the lower Mississippi River valley.
As Royals fans planned to welcome their team, baseball officials were tempering their expectations as early as Sunday.
"It doesn't look good, they say," Royals manager Ned Yost said in a post on the team's website Sunday. "You can't see it yet on the radar, but it's supposed to come over the Rockies and blow up. We might have two or three inches [of rain], but it's supposed to be good for Tuesday."
Weather is not forecast to affect the series going forward. Rain is expected to clear out of Kansas City by midday Wednesday, with sunny skies and seasonable temperatures through the rest of the week.
If the series returns to Baltimore this weekend, pleasant weather is also in the forecast.


MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Agaton continues to hover just southeast of Mindanao Monday, January 20, and is still bringing rain to parts of the island and affecting more than 700,000 people.
As of 4 am Monday, Agaton was located 230 km southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, or 230 km east of Davao City, carrying maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near its center.
Public storm warning signal number 1 is still hoisted over the following provinces:
Rainfall in these areas can be moderate to heavy (5-15 mm/h), the bureau said.
The system is moving west southwest at 5 km/h, and is expected to be 140 km southeast of Davao City by Tuesday, January 21.
It is also expected to bring moderate to occasionally heavy rain and thunderstorms over Northern Mindanao and the rest of Caraga.
Toll remains at 40
The storm's toll continues to be at 40 people, with 65 others injured and 6 missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its 6 am report Monday. The death count has not changed since Saturday, January 18.
The number of affected people, however, has risen: a total of 723,517 people (153,193 families) are now affected, coming from 781 barangays in 102 provinces, located in 15 provinces across Regions X, XI, ARMM, and Caraga, the NDRRMC said.
A total of 352 evacuation centers have been opened, housing a total of 119,605 people, of 25,495 families.
One province, three cities, and 17 municipalities have been placed under a state of calamity as of Sunday, January 19:
Monday classes and government offices have been suspended in several provinces and cities:
The next bulletin on Agaton will be released at 11 am Monday.
"The public and the disaster risk reduction and management councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions," the bureau advised. – Rappler.com


The Excessive Heat Warning in the valley and Heat Advisory in the mountains continues through Thursday with a cooling trend but still hot going into the weekend.
The valley will continue to see dangerous heat this week with highs continuing to average around 110 degrees give or take. Records are expected to be broken each and every single day this week at least through Friday.
It will also be hot in the mountains with highs between 95 and 105 degrees.
We do expect to see a cooling trend as we go into the weekend but it will still be hot with highs in the valley reaching 101 to 106 degrees. We should drop below 100 next week.
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TODAY: Cold temperatures will welcome us as we head out the door this morning. We won't see much of a warm up today but we will have plenty of sunshine. HIGH: 29.
TONIGHT: Another cold night in the 4State. LOW: 15.
WEDNESDAY: Plenty of sunshine but still chilly. HIGH: 35, LOW: 20.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. HIGH: 36, LOW: 26.
FRIDAY: Partly sunny. HIGH: 45, LOW: 31.
SATURDAY: A chance of rain showers across the region, but milder temperatures. HIGH: 49, LOW: 36.
SUNDAY: A mostly cloudy sky with seasonable temperatures. HIGH: 45, LOW: 29.
MONDAY: Finally feeling like spring, most of the 4State will reach into the 50's. HIGH: 50, LOW: 34.
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Weeks after a story shot across the Web claiming that the imminent explosion of a nearby star would result in the appearance of a second sun in the sky — a story that was later debunked — two suns were caught on camera yesterday in China. The suns — one fuzzy and orange, the other a crisp yellow orb — appeared side-by-side, one slightly higher than the other.
What’s going on? Life’s Little Mysteries, a sister site to Space.com, asked Jim Kaler, the University of Illinois astronomer who squelched the excitement over the aforementioned exploding Betelgeuse and who has written books on the day and night sky. The double sun image is an effect of optical refraction, Kaler said, but it’s a “pretty darn rare” one, and one not fully explained by science.
“I doubt it’s been computer modeled,” he said. “There must have been some blob of atmosphere somewhere that caused this truly spectacular phenomenon, which in a sense is a mirage.” [Amazing Sun Photos From Space]
He goes on to state that the double or multiple image phenomena are produced by abnormal refraction, but that “it remains extraordinary that the images of the sun and moon were sharp and of the same size as the real sun and moon.”
“This is not a common optical phenomenon that we’re seeing here,” said Grant Perry, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Institute for Satellite and Meteorological Studies. “I’m asking myself if this is an artifact of the lens, but if that were the case — if it’s reflections of the lens elements — then the images would move in relation to each other as the camera moves,” Perry said. “But that doesn’t happen.”
In terms of an optical explanation, he said, “You would have to assume it is particles of ice or something in the atmosphere aligned in such a way that they would refract the sunlight at that very small angle, but only in one direction. It would require some fairly peculiar characteristics.”
Several related atmospheric optical effects are fully explained by science. Sun dogs, sunset mirages, sun pillars and sun halos are all relatively common and well understood. But not this effect.
“It’s very intriguing,” said Kaler.


Residents of Taiwan are cleaning up after Typhoon Matmo cut a path of destruction across the island.
The powerful storm, packing gusts of up to 173 kilometres an hour, slammed into the east, becoming the first tropical storm to make landfall on the island this year, the Central Weather Bureau said.
The storm's powerful winds tore off roofs and uprooted trees, including one in Taipei that crashed into a taxi, injuring its driver and a passenger.
Emergency officials said a further three people were injured in the capital and four elsewhere, either by falling trees or flying debris, bringing the total number of injured to nine.
Typhoon Matmo had slightly weakened before it crossed the island to enter the Taiwan Strait and head for China's south-eastern Fujian province on Wednesday morning.
Typhoon Matmo dumped up to 0.6 metres of water in the east and the mountainous areas in the south-east, the bureau said.
Despite moving away from the island, the typhoon is forecast to spark more rains in the mountainous areas of the south-east and residents there need to keep taking precautions", an official at the bureau warned.
Financial markets, offices and schools were shut down due to the typhoon, which also led to the cancellation of 171 international and 24 domestic flights, and the interruption of all rail services to and from the east.
More than 5,000 residents living in the mountainous areas prone to landslides were evacuated.
As many tourists were evacuated from Green Island and Orchid Island, two popular scenic spots off the south-eastern Taitung county, Tuesday.
The local government said shipping services between the two islets and Taitung had been suspended from Tuesday for three days.
Last year, Taiwan was battered by Typhoon Soulik, whose torrential rains and powerful winds left two people dead and at least 100 injured.
In 2009 Morakot, the worst storm to hit Taiwan in half a century, left more than 600 dead, including 400 people from Kaohsiung who were buried by mudslides triggered by torrential rains.


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The Perseid meteor showers flash across skies annually in August when the Earth passes through debris trails of shattered comets. Set to peak Aug. 11-13, this year's event coincides with a Supermoon, a moon that shines 30 percent brighter than a normal full moon. The Supermoon will begin to reach fullness on Sunday, Aug. 10.
While the Supermoon, more traditionally referred to as a perigee full Moon, will be 14 percent clearer than a full moon and brighten the skies to a heightened level, the increase in light will make for trickier viewing of the meteor shower.
Perseids are considered the prime meteor shower of the year due to the length of the wakes of light and color that trails behind them making for a compelling show on Earth. The moon's expanded brightness will compete with the showers making for less clarity of the soaring space debris.
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you want to try and be as far away as possible from light pollution," he said.
Finding a location far from city lights and even street lights will enhance views. NASA recommends lying flat on your back with your feet facing northeast and look up. It will take roughly 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust and be able to catch a glimpse of the meteors.
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Atlantic Beach on North Carolina's Outer Banks islands had already received 76 cm of rain, the US Geological Survey said. Florence was downgraded to a Category 1 storm and further downgraded to a tropic storm on Friday evening.
By Friday evening, the centre of the storm had moved to eastern SC, with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour.
Hurricane Florence is battering North Carolina with wild winds and a powerful storm surge. The hurricane had the brothers slightly anxious of storm surge, but they didn't believe there would be horrific damage.
The Triangle is under a flash flood warning until 8 p.m. Sunday. Residents should expect to see higher tides than usual on the James and York rivers, as well as possible flooding and beach erosion. The center of the storm is expected to maintain a westward track across southeastern North Carolina Friday and across eastern South Carolina Friday and Saturday.
More than 700,000 people were left without power and millions more were warned by the governor of North Carolina that they were facing "an extremely risky situation".
In New Bern, population 29,000, flooding on the Neuse River trapped people, and Mayor Dana Outlaw told The Charlotte Observer that about 200 had been rescued by 5 a.m. Residents reached out for help through the night by phone and social media. The deaths also included that of a person killed while plugging in a generator, the governor's office said.
She said: "We're not only looking at a lot of rain for days but also hurricane-force winds that are going to last for the better part of today".
"I feel like the dumbest human being who ever walked the face of the earth", he said.
Some called on the weathercaster to issue a public apology, while others suggested the "performance" by Seidel, who seems to be deliberately standing in the wind, deserves an Oscar.
More than 80,000 people were already without power as the storm began buffeting the coast, and more than 12,000 were in shelters.
Kroger said it has shut down four stores in SC and suspended grocery pickup and/or delivery in six SC stores, eight Georgia stores and five Virginia stores. Storm surge could be up to 13 feet, pushing seawater as much as 2 miles inland. But with a storm surge putting pressure on water to head back inland and heavy rains swelling those rivers, widespread flooding is the result.
Once a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 miles per hour (225 kph), the hurricane was downgraded to a Category 1 on Thursday night.
The hurricane was seen as a major test for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which was heavily criticized as slow and unprepared for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico previous year. Like, it makes that John Cusack movie look like amateur hour.
"Well operate without power; we have candles. And you don't need power to sling booze", said owner Eli Ellsworth.
"This is our only home".
Another Wilmington resident said she did not want to leave because she was afraid to see what she would come back to after the storm.


Take my El Nino conversations, for instance. I began writing to my customers about El Nino back in December. Then this spring the meteorologic community raised the likelihood of an El Nino event happening this fall to 70% and one setting in during late 4Q at 80%. El Nino conditions are not bullish in the Midwest and Northeast, but can be in the Southeast. So I don’t just search for the bulls, which to be blunt are easier to sell gallons against. I enjoy being correct far too much for that and I also enjoy helping you make as much money as possible for your businesses and families.
Now, let’s fast forward to the ‘news’ or general thinking of today, the 30th of July.
The Headline: El Nino Indicators Ease.
The Quote Part I: “While the chance of an El Niño in 2014 has clearly eased, warmer-than-average waters persist in parts of the tropical Pacific, and the (slight) majority of climate models suggest El Niño remains likely for spring. Hence the establishment of El Niño before year’s end cannot be ruled out. If an El Niño were to occur, it is increasingly unlikely to be a strong event. Given the current observations and the climate model outlooks, the Bureau’s ENSO Tracker has shifted to El Niño WATCH status. This means the chance of El Niño developing in 2014 is approximately 50%, which remains significant at double the normal likelihood of an event.”
The Quote Part II (from theweathernetwork.com): “What’s going on this year, at least so far, is that the ocean surface temperatures are behaving roughly the way they should for a developing El Niño. Temperatures are warming up in the eastern and central regions of the equatorial Pacific. Specifically, the temperatures in the central Pacific (what forecasters call the Niño-3.4 region) have been about half a degree above normal, which is one of the criteria for declaring that El Niño conditions are present (but not that the El Niño is in full-swing). That’s only one condition, though. Since the atmosphere plays a big part in this, it has to follow suit with the ocean temperatures, or the whole thing breaks down. So far, the atmosphere is still behaving like it does under neutral conditions. According to Emily Becker, of Climate.gov, “the wind patterns are roughly average over the tropical Pacific, with some slight weakening of the trade winds toward the end of the month.”
The Takeaway: This is a pretty dramatic drop in confidence from earlier predictions and the atmosphere is to blame. The first quote is the Australian Meteorology Division and they are as keen or more so as it relates to El Nino events, as their country is typically decimated by drought and heat during such periods. The biggest line that drew my attention was the one I put in bold and underlined: “…remains likely for spring.” This El Nino, once feared to be a monster, has been downgraded for the past six weeks to an ‘if it happens, it will be a weak one’ to now possibly getting pushed out to Spring of 2015,, which can also mean not happening at all. The atmospheric winds have not played their part and are nowhere in sight.
So what does that mean for the propane industry?
We continue to see the ridges and troughs in the weather pattern, the cutoff low pressure systems in the northwest which are bringing warm temps along the Pacific region all the way to Alaska, like we saw last winter. And just like last winter, ridging in the west allows colder air from Canada and the Arctic to swoop down into the central, eastern and southeastern as we saw last winter. Some dubbed it the ‘Polar Vortex’ and I admit to using the term, but it’s really the Polar Jet Stream that is to blame, as the ridging in the extreme northwest causes the polar jet to go very far to the north..and what goes up must come down and it falls down the back side of the ridge with a vengeance, emptying the Arctic onto the fine people in the eastern two-thirds of the United States.
That has continued this spring and summer and has led to the coldest July on record for much of the Midwest (graphic below from Steven Goddard’s Blog)
That my friends, is a YO! Weather patterns are just that…patterns. They do similar things until some other force or factor changes atmospheric conditions. El Nino would do that and cut off the ridging and keep the Polar Jet in the Polar regions…but if El Nino doesn’t happen…or doesn’t happen until the spring, then all bets are off for a mild winter in the Midwest and Northeast. This information we received yesterday (from mdus.com) supports such modeling:
For you regular readers, you will remember that I have been very bullish 4Q14, mostly due to the above normal (to possibly well above normal) grain drying I expect to take place. I was also bearish on 1Q15, due to my thoughts on the El Nino prediction and what it has typically meant. I am no longer bearish 1Q15. I would NOT want to be short in January whatsoever. I also came across something today in my readings that suggests El Nino effects can vary depending on exactly where the warmer Pacific pockets of water are…there is an El Nino ‘Modoki’ effect, which is a Japanese term for ‘almost, but not quite’. This link shows you that the Modoki effect may be in play…which means the traditional El Nino that dominates all-weather patterns is not so tough and other weather patterns can persist.
The thought in our office is that 4Q14 is going to be a big mess all over again, similar to last year. Long lines at the terminals, terminal outages, possible allocation earlier in the season…and we’re beginning to think the actual winter may be another mess, too.
Here is the last graphic for the day which comes from Freese-Notis; the percentage of the corn crop by state that is now Good to Excellent…and it’s impressive!
Where before I have said do not be short 4Q14, I am now extending that thought to January 2015, at the least and maybe the first half of February. The memories from last year are fresh and still painful…mitigate your risks as much as possible. Start having discussions on alternative sources of supply.
For many of you, we are not yet set up to do business together. If that is the case, go back to the email I sent that brought you to this link and fill out the paperwork and get it into our offices so that we can help bring you supply from our vast array of supply points, which includes Scio, OH this winter, where it wasn’t really in play last winter.
I take great satisfaction in helping so many people last year arrive at supply point solutions that were never before in their sights, but still getting people the product to see them through the winter. It’s one of my favorite things about my job and I view it as a daily puzzle to solve. As the line from an old movie goes, ‘Help me to help you’. Filling out the application does not obligate you to do business with us…but it at least allows us the opportunity to act quickly if the time arises. That, and during the insanity of last January and February, we required all new customers (those who were sending in their credit apps at that time) to prepay 100% for the gallons, as did most everyone in the industry. That was not a total requirement for those who had established a line of credit prior to the stuff hitting the fan.
What can it hurt?
As always, thanks for reading.


The National Weather Service has indicated that Sandy could bring more than 5 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 70 mph into the area. Forecasts call for Sandy to make landfall in South Jersey early Tuesday morning with sustained winds over 75 miles per hour, and then work its way north.
“We’re taking this very seriously,” Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer said at a news conference yesterday afternoon. “We’re hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst scenarios.”
Zimmer urged residents to be prepared to stay inside for several days.
“Residents should go out and buy food and have a plan in case they need to evacuate,” Zimmer said, adding that while the city isn’t calling for an evacuation yet, people still need to know where to go in case of an emergency.
Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy said city officials are monitoring the storm and “we will keep our residents apprised of any and all necessary steps should an evacuation become necessary.”
In preparation for the storm, Jersey City, Hoboken and Union City are readying several shelters. Zimmer asked for anyone looking to volunteer to attend an 11 a.m. meeting today at 221 Jackson St.
Gov. Chris Christie is also urging people to be ready for the storm.
“While Sandy’s exact track is still uncertain, New Jersey has the potential to experience a major impact from high winds and heavy rain,” the governor said. “That’s why it’s important from the state level on down to prepare in advance of this serious storm.”
The Port Authority has also begun to batten down the hatches in preparation for Sandy’s arrival. The Port Authority has advised airline passengers to check with their carriers on the status of their flight.
“The agency will have a full complement of staff at all of its transportation facilities to ensure that the hundreds of thousands of customers who use them can be safely accommodated,” the Port Authority said in a release. “The agency also will activate its emergency management office to monitor the changing weather conditions.”
Officials are urging residents to continually check municipal websites and weather forecasts in order to receive the most up-to-date information on the storm.


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Mahe weather in February 2023
- 8484°F max day temperature
- 1414 days with some rainfall
- 7575°F min night temperature
- 1212 hours of daylight per day
- HHigh heat & humidity
- 11.011.0 inches of monthly rainfall
- 1111+ (Extreme) UV index
- 8484°F sea temperature
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How hot is it in Mahe in February?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 84°F in Mahe in February with high heat and humidity, falling to 75°F at night.
How sunny is it in Mahe in February?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Mahe in February - that's 51% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Mahe in February?
The average sea temperature around Mahe in February is 84°F.
Does it rain in Mahe in February?
There are usually 14 days with some rain in Mahe in February and the average monthly rainfall is 11.0 inches.
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There is growing concern about the health and environmental impact of road transport on air quality. EU Air Quality Directives (in particular Directive 2008/50/EC on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe) require since 2005 limits for particulate matter (PM10) as these limits are s still being exceeded in a large number of cities. Directive 2008/50/EC foresees limits for smaller particulates and in 2010, limits for nitrogen-dioxide (NO2) also became binding. As a result, cities are urgently seeking more effective and efficient means of reducing air pollution. Transport is one of the most complicated and politically sensitive sectors for achieving these reductions, and yet is particularly important to those cities suffering from high particulate and NOx pollution. Although information on the impacts of many single new ‘clean’ technologies is available, the real-life results in combination with sustainable urban transport programmes can be quite different.
The 'PARFUM' project sought to bridge the gap between research and development (R&D) results and widespread implementation/market introduction concerning integrated technological/policy solutions for the reduction of air pollution from transport, notably particles and nitrogen oxide (NOx). The project aimed to implement and evaluate a combination of innovative technologies for clean vehicles for city logistics and public transport, integrated with policy and planning approaches. It was tested and evaluated under real-life conditions in two urban areas: Bremen in Germany and Padua in Italy. These results were also compared with data from other cities’ air pollution mitigation programmes. The Netherlands region of Rotterdam would provide input relating to the monitoring principles of a large harbour city with its various transport related emission sources, while other cities with related programmes would be involved through periodic workshops.
The general project objectives were met and the results provide a basis for the demonstration of different modelling systems of urban air quality, which were developed by the partner in Rotterdam. Modelling and monitoring showed the contribution of heavy duty vehicles (HDV) to the high levels of concentration of pollution in the main arteries of the city. Although HDV only represent about 10% of the vehicles, their contribution is often about 50 % of the NOx levels. The PARFUM project clearly demonstrated the necessity and potential of tackling emissions from heavy duty vehicles. The challenge is in implementing on large scale what was developed and implemented within the PARFUM project as pilot measures on small scale. Electric public transport can eliminate local emissions from previous high polluting diesel-buses – especially on frequently operated lines. The city of Bremen proved how a low-emission bus fleet (EEV buses) brought down the local pollution level. But, these light trucks with such ambitious emission standards are not widely available as heavy duty vehicles are. In the future, if city authorities will start making use of air emission data and the modelling system for better traffic planning, it will result in long term economic and social benefits by improving public transport and decreasing traffic congestion in the city.


A stunning new video of the Aurora Borealis shows the natural wonder as seen from the International Space Station, with a European Space Agency astronaut capturing over 700 photos to create the 32-second time-lapse video.
The aurora is truly one of nature’s most impressive sights which is why it’s not surprising why so many people travel to the Arctic in hopes of witnessing the natural light show. However, not many people get the privilege of watching the aurora from space. Aurora Borealis is a pretty common phenomenon for astronauts aboard ISS as they frequently see the light show. However, on some occasions when Earth is perfectly aligned, people residing in Canada and polar regions like Finland get a chance to see the stunning northern lights.
This is time, aurora borealis was pretty intense and vivid. Last Sept. 15, Expedition 53 crew member Paolo Nespoli captured 711 photographs as the ISS flew over Canada. Thanks to his efforts, even non-astronauts can see just how beautiful the aurora is even from above. The Aurora Borealis is caused by geomagnetic storms initiated by strong solar winds. Apart from strong solar winds, ‘coronal hole’ near the equator of the sun also played a vital role in making the Aurora Borealis visible from the Earth. Astronomers say that ‘coronal hole’ was perfectly aligned with the Earth which made the event breath taking.
These stunning solar wind events resulting in colourful lighting can happen any time of the year. Scientists just wait for the right moment to capture them in the camera and later release those incredible shots to mesmerise the space enthusiasts.


U.S. tornadoes push insurers 2021 bill over $105 billion as climate change impact grows -Breaking
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(Reuters). – The damage caused by tornadoes in parts of the United States will increase the 2021 insurance bill for weather-related claims to $105 billion. Industry experts predicted that premiums will rise due to concerns about climate change, which will lead more severe weather.
Preliminary estimates show that tornadoes caused damage to homes and businesses across a route of about 200 miles in six states, including the Midwest, South and South.
The climate change is causing more “secondary peril,” weather events smaller than hurricanes but that are less predictable. Another secondary danger is the possibility of small or mid-sized localized events, such as hailstorms, winter storms, and wildfires.
Some insurance professionals say these events pose risk management problems for insurers and eventually lead to higher premiums.
Barnaby Rugge Price, chairman of Howden Broking Group said that there have been more than $100 billion in catastrophes over the past year.
He said, “Clearly, underlying that…something else is happening, of which climate change is the most obvious.”
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance broker said there are an average of 1,500 tornadoes each year in the United States. However, only 25 happen in December. The company stated that this month’s tornado cluster was extremely rare, in terms of its intensity, length, and season.
Studies suggest warming Gulf of Mexico surface temperatures are linked to intense thunderstorm updrafts that can generate tornadoes in the U.S. Southeast’s Dixie Alley, said catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Company (KCC).
Warmer air in late autumn and early winter create favorable conditions for producing tornadoes, which could elongate the severe weather season over North America, said the reinsurer Guy Carpenter & Co LLC.
Secondary perils, unlike primary perils such as hurricanes which are most likely to cause major losses, are more unpredictable.
Rugge Price stated they can be difficult to model as there is not enough data. Therefore, it’s more difficult for the sector to evaluate the risks.
His words were: “Hurricanes are recorded and we know where they go and what the damage is, but tornadoes…pop up.”
Experts disagree on whether there is a direct link between climate change, increasing severity and tornadoes. KCC stated that tornadoes are formed in certain atmospheric conditions, and it may be difficult to link specific trends in severe weather with climate change.
However, there has been an increase in secondary perils this year.
The global insurance industry suffered losses of $105 billion this year before the storms. This is the fourth highest loss, and without any major weather disaster.
Although Hurricane Ida was most costly natural disaster of 2021, over half of the losses resulted from secondary peril events like winter storm Uri which brought freezing temperatures to Texas.
At least one severe annual secondary peril event is the new “norm,” each resulting in more than $10 billion in losses, Swiss Re said.
The company stated that natural catastrophes are expected to grow due to increased wealth and urbanization, as well as the impacts of climate change.
Sources in insurance said that more severe events over the past four year have led to an increase in U.S. home and auto insurance costs. Swiss Re stated that rates rose above average for clients who were exposed to secondary perils in the third quarter.
Brokers said that the insurance premiums would continue increasing and that property owners looking to insure their homes will have higher retentions. These are initial expenses they need to pay before insurance can kick in.
Dave Reasons from Marsh, the U.S. Central Zone Property leader said that “we don’t expect any reduction in tornado coverage.” To keep premiums down, however, Reasons said some clients are willing to take retentions that were tenfold greater than they used to be in the past.
We may have discussions regarding the appropriate retentions and the pricing.


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The MODIS instrument on NASA's Terra satellite captured this natural-color image of Tropical Storm Hermine as it crossed from the Gulf of Mexico into Texas on September 7.
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Escambia County EMA director David Jennings held a meeting Friday afternoon to detail logistics in preparation for Hurricane Dennis's expected landfall later this weekend.
As of 2 p.m. Friday, Escambia County (Ala.) officials were waiting for the storm to pass over Cuba before deciding if evacuation should be mandatory here.
There were two factors that could affect the storm as it left Cuba, he said. The first was whether or not the storm passed over Cuba's mountainous region. The second is that the temperature in the Gulf of Mexico is cooler than usual.
The local chapters of the American Red Cross will not open storm shelters here if Dennis comes ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. Officials said they cannot guarantee the safety of local facilities normally used as shelters in a storm of that magnitude. The Red Cross would, however, likely open shelters after the storm has passed. Several churches are opening independent shelters, including
Those seeking Red Cross shelters north of Escambia County where they might seek shelter may call 1-866-438-4636 (GET INFO) for information. Those who need transportation should call ECATS at 867-0232 for information.


The past month has seen a startling increase in activity by the Sun with four powerful X-class solar flares recorded; including one that measured as a X9.3, the strongest since 2005. Coronal mass ejections (CME) – huge arcs of plasma that erupt from the Sun’s surface – interfered with GPS, and high-frequency radio transmissions, and generated spectacular aurora displays. But, in addition to the sudden intensity of these events, this recent burst of activity has left scientists scratching their heads. The Sun is supposed to be entering its solar minimum, its quietest period during its eleven-year cycle of activity.
The last solar maximum peaked in April 2014, and was the quietest maximum recorded in over a century; surprising researchers that predicted that Solar Cycle 24 would break new records in terms of intense activity. But, while this cycle’s maximum still saw a comparatively higher sunspot count than what is being seen now; the two huge sunspots groups that generated the recent flares and CMEs: AR2673, and AR2674 are unusual for a solar minimum. September 6th’s X9.3 flare was more intense than any flare generated during Cycle 24’s maximum.
This sudden unpredictability in solar weather, whether it persists or not, could be a major concern when it comes to forecasting major solar flares, and CMEs; due to the potential hazards such storms pose to both our technology, and human health. Whitley’s 2012 ebook, Solar Flares: What You Need to Know, outlines the dangers this poses to human civilization if we’re not properly prepared for a major solar storm.
- This photograph of the Sun, taken on December 19, 1973, during the third and final manned Skylab mission, shows one of the most spectacular solar flares ever recorded, spanning more than 588,000 kilometers (365,000 miles) across the solar surface.
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A heavy rain makes its way across the North East, a fresh weather warning has been issued for Teesside.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for areas across the region today, predicting heavy rain that could cause chaos for Teessiders. As well as the warning the government has also issued several flood alerts a result of the downpours.
Around 20-40mm of rain is expected to land, meaning a slight chance of power cuts, delays and cancellations to travel as well as flooding to homes and businesses. The warning covers Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton, Hartlepool and Darlington. The warning is in place until 3.00am on Monday.
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Flood alerts have been issued for Middlesbrough Becks including the Marton West Beck, Newham Beck, Ormesby Beck, Middle Beck and Spencer Beck. While low lying land in the Lower Tees valley has also been named as an alert area, from Middleton St George to the Tees Barrage, including Lustrum Beck, Greatham Beck and the Riverside footpaths at Yarm.
Some areas in the North East have already been impacted by the heavy rainfalls overnight, with Stockton Council confirming it has cancelled its Halloween Walk that was due to take place at Preston Park. In a statement, the council said that heavy rain overnight had led to waterlogged ground conditions, making it unsafe to proceed with the event.
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A Met Office spokesperson said: "After recent very wet weather, further heavy rain is expected to affect Central, Eastern Scotland and North East England. Many parts of the warning area will see 20-40 mm of rain, whilst the wettest spots, most likely from Stirling and Fife northwards into Angus and Aberdeenshire, could see 50-80 mm, and isolated 100-120 mm on the mountains.
"The rain will ease slowly from the north from Sunday afternoon and night. In addition, on Sunday , strong winds with gusts 50-60 mph are also probable along exposed coasts of north-eastern and eastern Scotland."
What to expect
- There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
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TULLAHOMA, Tenn. - The National Weather Service has confirmed that two EF1 tornadoes hit Tuesday night, one in Tullahoma and one in Manchester, as strong storms moved across Tennessee and Alabama.
According to the NWS, the storm produced winds around 105 mph and struck at 9:15 p.m.
Officials with the Coffee County Emergency Management Agency said the storm brought several trees and power lines down.
No one was injured, but crews were still out assessing damage. Those with the NWS were investigating whether any of the damage could be from an EF2 tornado.
A few homes sustained damaged with trees falling on then, but they said most of it was minor damage.
Tullahoma schools were closed Wednesday due to the storm damage.
Further south, three people were killed and multiple others were injured during the storms in Jackson County, Alabama as late storms moved through the Rosalie community Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Severe weather also rolled through Mississippi, destroying four structures in Winston County. There were no immediate reports of injuries, but several homes and cars we counties in Northern Mississippi were without power.
Detectives said they're searching for a light-colored, four-door Cadillac sedan following a double murder.
Nashville is getting an IKEA by summer of 2020, officials have announced.
Murfreesboro leaders revealed their plan to tackle a growing problem of gun violence throughout the city.
Nashville Bike Week officials released the news of a new location of the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center grounds for the festival.
The National Weather Service in Nashville has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Smith County.
The Blue Angels jet that will be the centerpiece of the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial has arrived in Smyrna.
Five service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice were honored at the state's Memorial Day service.
Metro Nashville Public Schools School Board member Tyrese Hunter and Nashville community members held a press conference to demand the bond…


All the talk, including here, was about dry weather, from last fall through February. Then suddenly the weather pattern shifted 180 degrees. We went from bone dry to total mud in less than two months. Records floods, levees destroyed on purpose, muddy barnlots that make even walking difficult, and super-late planting- all are legacies of the 2011 spring season across much of the Midwest.
WeatherBill is a relatively new company that offers weather-based insurance to farmers that is designed to be a supplement to federal crop insurance. In its first-full year, it remains to be seen exactly how it works, and what farmers who signed up for the coverage think when the year is finished. However, the company has released some interesting data, starting with rainfall totals and rankings for April rainfall across several Midwestern states.
According to WeatherBill, the data is based on state climatologist reports from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Wisconsin data is based on an analysis of the Universal Raingauge Dataset by WeatherBill, based on data from the National Climatic Data Center.
The state average rainfall reported in Indiana for April 2011 is 9.22 inches, an exceedingly high total for a state that only averages just over 40 inches of rainfall equivalent per year.
According to Indiana state climatology data, it was the rainiest April since 1895. If you remember that one- let us know- we've got a scoop!
The situation is similar in surrounding states, although Indiana recorded the highest state average total. In Illinois, state climatologists report 7.45 inches as the statewide average, also the rainiest April since 1895. Many storms consistently gathered in Illinois and moved eastward across Indiana.
And then many moved on into Ohio. At an official statewide average total of 7.59 inches, it's also the rainiest April in Ohio since 1895. Michigan fared slightly better, as rainfall wasn't quite as dramatic the farther north you went. Statewide average for April in Michigan was 7.59 inches, making it the second rainiest April in Michigan since 1915.
No actual average statewide total was announced for Wisconsin. Again, the total was not as dramatic as for states further south. Still, WeatherBill reports that Wisconsin experienced the third rainiest spring in the past 30 years.
To review, three adjoining states, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, all received 7.5 inches or more on the average statewide in April. In all three cases, it was the wettest spring since 1895.


Cambridgeshire stargazers are in for a treat for the next few nights thanks to the Orionid meteor shower.
The Orionids, debris from Halley's Comet, can be seen from Earth every October.
The best way to watch the shower is in a spot away from any extra lights and on a clear, cloudless night.
Find out below when you should turn your gaze to the heavens for the best chance of spotting some action.
What is the Orionid meteor shower?
The Orionids are leftover debris from Halley's Comet.
The comet might only be visible on Earth every 75 years - the last sighting was 1986 - but the meteors grace the planet with their presence every October.
The light show was dubbed the Orionid because it looks like the meteors shoot away from Orion, one of the most vibrant and recognisable constellations.
The meteors zoom through the sky at about 41 miles per second.
They have a reputation for being fairly faint but clear skies will reveal its long, continuous trail.
When can you catch the performance?
This year, stargazers can turn to the sky from October 2 to November 7 to catch the Orionid meteor shower.
The peak viewing day will be October 20 and 21, according to the Met Office.
Your best chance of seeing the shower is right before dawn, looking south-east.
As all avid stargazers know, it is best to set up far away from all light pollution like street lamps and house lights.
Do I need a telescope?
No, the Orionid meteor shower is visible to the naked eye.
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SPOOKY SKIES: The heavens are getting into the spirit of Halloween. A solar wind stream is buffeting Earth's magnetic field, stirring up ghostly auroras around the Arctic Circle. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for them tonight. Meanwhile, Venus and the crescent Moon are converging for a sunset sky show on Halloween itself. The bright pair will be widely visible even from light-polluted cities. Check http://spaceweather.com for photos and sky maps.
COLORADO FIREBALL: On Oct. 28th, a meteoroid hit Earth's atmosphere and disintegrated with the luminosity of a full Moon. By happenstance, the event occurred directly above an all-sky video camera in Colorado. Today's issue of Spaceweather.com features a movie of the fireball, the sound of radio echoes from the fireball's trail, and eyewitness reports from several US states.
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The California Highway Patrol has shut down the 5 Freeway in both directions at Lake Hughes Road along the Grapevine. Due to poor driving conditions, it'll remain closed til further notice.
Due to snow and icy road conditions, the following roads within the Station Fire area are closed to all traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles and residents: Angeles Forest Highway from Aliso Canyon Road to Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2); Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Big Tujunga Dam to Angeles Forest Highway; and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road. Once roads can be made safe for travel, they will be reopened.
Wintry conditions could potentially affect Highway 14 across the Antelope Valley with 1 to 2 inches of snow overnight.
Meantime, the San Fernando Valley was hit hard by heavy downpours, flooding stretches of Ventura Boulevard in Studio City Friday night.
Out in Glendale, Pasadena and Tujunga there were brief hail showers Saturday morning. And Burbank residents saw snow for the first time since 1949.
In Arcadia Santa Anita Canyon Road has been closed due to the storm unleashing a mudslide Friday night.
Chantry Flats was one of the several lower elevations in southern California that received a layer of snow Saturday.
To make matters worse, the storm toppled a tree in Reseda and blocked Hart Street just west of Reseda Boulevard.
This storm has also left thousands without power. Southern California Edison said power is out for about 3,500 customers. About 1,800 of those customers are in communities in the San Bernardino Mountains.
The company is working to restore electricity, but there's no estimate on when power will return because there are access and safety problems to deal with, due to all the snow.
The Department of Water and Power said it has no reported outages.
As of Saturday morning, much of the widespread rain was lingering near the leading edge of the cold front over Orange County, where flash flood warnings were still in effect until about noon Saturday.
The cold and unstable conditions behind the front may bring on thunderstorms in some of the northern areas Saturday night. It will also be cold and windy Saturday night into Sunday.
Much of Los Angeles County saw approximately 1 inch of rain from the coastal sections up to the foothills overnight Friday. The rainfall rate in the burn areas was up to about .5 inch of rain per hour, but the heavy moisture has since eased off - but not before leaving 2 to 3 inches of rain by Saturday morning.


I know I’ve mentioned before how hot this summer in Italy is supposed to get and mentioned a few tips for staying cool in the Italian heat, but allow me a moment to reiterate this information with some new stories I’ve seen recently:
- This past April, when temperatures made it feel like Summer instead of Spring, was the hottest April on record since 1800.
- People should expect a hot and dry summer, according to experts, with “no significant rain until August,” and the rain that comes will probably be below normal levels. So in addition to hotter temperatures, there is even more cause for worry about droughts throughout the country.
- National health officials have come up with a plan to deal with the record heat that’s being predicted for the summer, but it’s not going to change the temperature. If you are someone who is at risk for health problems due to high heat, do what you can to avoid becoming ill from the heat.
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Fog is clearing at Mount Gambier Airport and delayed flights from Adelaide are expected to arrive soon.
A flight to Melbourne was cancelled earlier, and two flights from Adelaide and Melbourne were cancelled last night.
A flight bound for Adelaide was delayed on Wednesday morning but was expected to leave about 9:00am.
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Published: Friday, November 1, 1991 at 3:15 a.m.
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It's not a London fog, but smoke drifting from vast forest fires in eastern Tennessee has brought a distinct haze to the Upstate. Although there were no major forest fires in South Carolina as of Thursday, that hasn't kept smoke from blanketing the entire state. "This is more smoke than I've ever seen down here in Columbia," said Bill Craig, an official with the U.S. Forest Service there. But it's not as bad as parts of North Carolina and Virginia, where visibility was reduced to about a mile or less Thursday, said Wayne Jones of the National Weather Service's Greer station. In Spartanburg County and the rest of the Upstate, visibility was between three and five miles, he said. It is worse at night because cooler temperatures trap the smoke closer to the ground, Jones said. Winds are expected to shift to a southwesterly direction today, and that will clear out much of the smoke that has been hanging over the area the last few days, Jones said. Officials with the state Department of Health and Environmental Control have been receiving numerous inquiries about the smoke. On Thursday, they set up air quality sampling devices, but results were not expected until late today or Saturday, said Gene Slice, director of the division of air quality control for DHEC. Slice said the smoke would be an irritant more than anything and obviously harder on people with respiratory problems. Meanwhile, firefighters from across the country, including about 40 from South Carolina, are fighting widespread fires in Tennessee that have charred about 2,000 acres in the past week, Craig said. Arsonists are being blamed for many of the fires, which also have charred huge areas of West Virginia and Kentucky. As of Thursday there were no fires on the 3 percent of South Carolina land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, and only small fires in other parts of the state. But officials are concerned about the dry
condition of South Carolina forests. Roy Boyd, assistant district forester with the state Forestry Commission, said the lack of rain and low humidity have made the state ripe for fires. He said humidity dropped to 16 percent Wednesday, and Thursday the National Weather Service reported humidity at 20 percent. "The lower the humidity the more chances you have of having a fire spread real fast, Boyd said. Since Oct. 22, there have been 168 fires across the state, and they have burned 564 acres, Boyd said. The Forestry Commission has issued a red flag alert, which is not a not ban on burning but advises people to take extra precautions or postpone burning if they can. The absence of strong winds in the Upstate has helped keep forest fires from spreading, Boyd said. The weather has not been so favorable in Tennessee, where winds up to 25 miles an hour have fanned several fires and blown the smoke to the east. Firefighters are battling a blaze that has charred about 700 acres in Cocke County and they don't expect to have it contained until Saturday, according to U.S. Forest Service officials. Fires in North Carolina have been small and isolated. A total of 39 fires in the western region there have burned about 40 acres, officials said. TENNFI.RE
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Tuesday will be another cold day at Metro Vancouver and other parts of British Columbia.
Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and most of Vancouver Island.
“Prepare to quickly change and deteriorate travel conditions,” the agency said.
“The rapid accumulation of snow could make travel difficult in some places. There can be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. “
Global BC senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon says the snow is expected to develop Tuesday night and continue for at least part of the morning trip.
“There will probably be a brief pause in the action late in the morning-noon on Wednesday before another wave of snow develops in the afternoon,” he said.
The island is expected to suffer the worst part of this 5-15 cm snow weather system late Wednesday morning. But significant snowfall amounts of 5-10 cm are also expected at Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, Gordon added.
“The next big problem we are tracking is the possibility of extremely strong winds on Wednesday night,” Gordon added.
“There is still some uncertainty in this wind forecast, but our models show possible gusts at 80 km / h for Vancouver Metro and Fraser Valley, with gusts at 100 km / h across the Georgia Strait. The ingredients are there for a potential storm night with power outages and ferry delays. ”
Environment Canada forecasts 10 to 15 centimeters for Wednesday morning, although quantities may vary significantly according to geography.
TransLink and HandyDART buses operated as usual on Tuesday morning, however, many passengers reported extremely busy conditions at transit stops and at SkyTrain stations.
The icy weather and ice combined to create chaotic scenes on the roads of Metro Vancouver and Highway 1 on Tuesday morning, including a truck that crashed on the Sprott flyover.
The rain before deep freezing helped many side streets freeze in the city of Vancouver and forced the closure of some steeper routes.
The BC Truck Association complained on Tuesday of treacherous conditions on Highway 1, and President Dave Earle told Global News that he was looking for a meeting with the province on the issue.
“No one is more frustrated than we are with the conditions we are dealing with,” Earle said.
“We have meetings imminently scheduled to talk and discuss what maintenance processes were implemented, what steps were taken and the levels of service established with the contractor to ensure that our members and everyone can operate safely on the roads.”
The winter storm causes chaos throughout the century B.C.
Mainroad Contracting, which is hired to keep the highway clear, referred the questions to the Ministry of Transportation.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transportation said the crews have been “in full force” by plowing and applying salt and brine.
“In the Fraser Valley, strong outbound winds combined with cold and dry temperatures (- 12 this morning) are making it difficult to keep the material on the road and deal with the snow that has compacted on the road,” he said. the ministry
“The ministry maintenance contractor for this service area had its entire fleet working this morning, and will continue to do so throughout the day and overnight.”
He said the crews also began mixing salt with sand and using chemicals to defrost to better deal with colder temperatures.
The city of Vancouver said it is operating salt and brine trucks 24 hours a day, focusing on priority routes, bridges, hospital routes and the 15 most used bicycle routes in the city.
“The side streets will not be plowed as we focus on these critical routes,” he said.
The green container service has also been canceled all week to free staff for snow removal.
The weather forces more BC Ferries cancellations
Two schools were closed in Abbotsford. Chilliwack schools remained open, but there will be no school buses due to icy roads.
Camosun College on Vancouver Island said it closed at 4 p.m. due to adverse weather.
The city of Vancouver says that several shelters will open for warming.
Elsewhere in BC, extreme cold warnings are in effect throughout the province, including 100 Mile, Atlin, BC, Peace River, Bulkley Valley and Lakes District, Cariboo, Cassiar Mountains, Chilcotin, Dease Lake, Elk Valley, Fort Nelson , Haines Road, Kinbasket, McGregor, Muncho Lake Park-Stone Mountain Park, North Columbia, Prince George, South Klondike Highway, Stuart-Nechako, Teslin, Watson Lake, Williston, Yellowhead and Yoho Park-Kootenay Park.
Another weather system will arrive in the region on Wednesday night, although “there is a certain degree of uncertainty regarding its impact on the south coast,” according to Environment Canada.
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After a very cold morning, temps will climb into the mid-upper 50s for the high this afternoon. Sunshine returns and winds remain gusty all day. Tonight, lows fall into the 30s. Patchy frost is likely and a freeze warning will likely be issued again for our viewers in Alachua, Marion, Flagler and Sumter Counties. Stay warm, 70s return for the weekend...Yay!


After weeks of record rain and widespread riverine flooding, swathes of NSW are in for another deluge from forecast severe storms.
With the clean-up from major flooding that inundated several towns still under way, the Bureau of Meteorology has delivered more bad news.
Humid air from northern Australia is feeding into a broad low pressure trough and system, which will sweep across much of the state this week, bringing with it wet and stormy conditions.
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across the eastern half of NSW on Tuesday, with the potential for localised heavy rain, large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Conditions will worsen during the week, with strong coastal winds and hazardous surf also possible, most likely for the Hunter coast and south.
BOM manager Agata Imielska is most concerned about the potential for more flooding.
"Our catchments are very sensitive after the very wet - record wet - November and broadly wet conditions during spring," Ms Imielska said.
"We do have the risk of riverine flooding but also flash flooding associated with any heavy localised rainfall.
"It's very important for the broad community to keep a close eye on warnings and radar to monitor those conditions."
State Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan says the organisation has responded to almost 6000 requests for help during the past month.
It is bracing for more of the same.
"We are prepared, potentially if there is flash-flooding occurring over the next 72 to 96 hours and I would ask the communities to prepare themselves," she told ABC TV on Tuesday.
The SES is still performing many flood rescues, on Monday night rescuing a cow and a calf stranded in floodwaters.
Disappointingly, however, too many of them involve people who have driven into floodwaters.
"Don't drive through floodwaters," Ms Hogan said.
"Please turn around, stay safe, keep your family safe and keep our rescuers safe."
She also pleaded with those travelling over the festive season to plan ahead and keep abreast of flood and weather warnings.
"We have got a number of communities at the moment that are isolated and we are expecting more communities to be isolated as those floodwaters ... move further downstream."
A bevvy of rivers across the state are still flooding, with waters expected to remain high for weeks.
Flood warning are in place for much of the state's inland river system, including the Namoi, Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Warrego, Paroo, Barwon, Macintyre and Weir rivers.
In the state's northwest, the swollen Namoi River has broken its banks in Bugilbone and also Goangra, where major flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Major flooding is underway in Warren on the Macquarie River, with the towns of Wellington and Narromine in the central west also invaded by floodwaters.
Further west, major flooding of the Lachlan River is expected at Euabalong and moderate flooding is occurring at Condobolin.
There is a minor to major flood warning for the Barwon River at Mungindi, Mogil Mogil, Collarenebri and Walgett.
Australian Associated Press
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Beary O'Mometer Learns About Careers In Meteorology
Pupils explore the field of meteorology. In this meteorology lesson, students explore weather-related careers as they research the field of study as well as various weather concepts. Pupils interview meteorologists, write business letters, write job descriptions, and create PowerPoint presentations regarding weather careers.
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What is Earth Science?
Here is a unique presentation that's on Earth Science. In it, learners see that Earth Science is a science made up of four main categories: Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, and Oceanography. Pupils are assigned a task. They must find two newspaper articles or pictures with captions that relate to two of these Earth Sciences.
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Are you looking to incorporate an element of science in your french classroom? Test your francophone scientists on their knowledge of meteorological terms in French. Create note cards with pictures and definitions to increase vocabulary development before testing them with this resource.
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Looking for a fine series of lessons on weather? These lessons are for you! Here, learners cover topics such as the hydrologic cycle, clouds, the atmosphere, air movement, weather fronts, and forecasting the weather. They engage in quite a few hands-on activities and experiments where they get to use real scientific equipment.
Students identify basic weather instruments and how they are used to record weather data. Students define several vocabulary terms as stated in lesson. Students use basic instruments to record weather data in their area. Students use the Internet to check short and long range forecasts.
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Study Jams! Weather Instruments
Concise, yet complete, this set of seven slides describes with photos and text the different basic instruments for measuring weather factors. After viewing, young meteorologists will be able to talk about how to measure humidity, wind direction, wind speed, air pressure, and precipitation.
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Branches of Earth Science Wordle
Acquaint your class with the 4 branches of earth science with this visual representation of the different branches. Using 4 different colors, learners categorize the provided words into the separate branches of earth science: meteorology, oceanography, geology, and astronomy.
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Puzzle it Out
Students study the Earth's climatic system and construct a puzzle that names all of the pieces of the components involved. In this Climate instructional activity, students draw a picture on a puzzle piece depicting a specific component. Students then research their piece and explain it to the class.
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Wonderful World of Weather - Real-Time Data
Fourth graders examine basic elements of weather through hands-on activities and use of real-time data. With the use of the hands-on activities students make quantitive weather predictions for local and national weather. This is a wonderful lesson on weather!
Here is a terrific series of lessons on the four seasons and daily weather changes designed for kindergartners. Little learners are able to name characteristics of several elements of weather. They perform daily observations, do collaborative projects, listen to stories about weather, and create weather-related artwork.


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The weekend will be calm weather, allowing us everyone time to prepare for a storm.
The exact date and trajectory of the growing storm are still in dispute between the American GFS and European computer models,
But this storm will intensify into a hurricane and will have a significant impact on most of Florida.
The final track will determine specifics about how much rain, storm surge, and winds fall.
On Wednesday, the "Cone of Uncertainty" is still 300 miles wide.
Get Prepare of All substantial supplies like Food for several days
Have medications and a first aid kit beforehand
Have cash on hand, Essential documents in a dry & safe place & Others


The place to be this weekend is Vermont or upstate NY. Stowe had the following warning on their website today:
ATTENTION, PLEASE! AVALANCHE WARNING! Stowe Mountain Rescue has issued an advisory that anybody considering travel in the backcountry should be alert to extemely high avalanche danger, due to the recent heavy snowfall. With continued cold temperatures forecasted, it is expected that these conditions will continue through the weekend into next week.
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Never seen anything like that before. But I guess 3-4 feet in a day and a half and then high winds isn't something we see in the East that often either.
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The Guardian Met Desk reports that “…parts of Europe such as the Balkans, Greece, and Turkey will plunge into a cold spell this week, with temperatures forecast to fall 10-15C below the seasonal average.
According to various online meteorological sources, the minimum temperatures will likely bottom out between -10°C and -20°C (14°F to -4°F) in the area. The forecast map above shows frigid temperatures as low as -18°C (-0.4°F).
Sadly, earthquake ravaged Turkey will be seriously affected. According to The Guardian report, it will be “…hit with strong winds and heavy snowfall too, with maximum snowfall accumulations of more than a metre across the Pontic Mountains in the north of the country during the first part of this week. Turkish Airlines has already cancelled 240 domestic and international flights out of Istanbul airport to prepare for the incoming cold weather.”
With 11,000 already dead, extreme cold is hampering recovery efforts. PBS reports that some have already died due to the cold, and others may die due to lack of shelter and heat.
The cold also made life miserable for those who lost their homes. Many survivors in Turkey have had to sleep in cars, outside or in government shelters.
“We don’t have a tent, we don’t have a heating stove, we don’t have anything. Our children are in bad shape. We are all getting wet under the rain and our kids are out in the cold,” Aysan Kurt, 27, said. “We did not die from hunger or the earthquake, but we will die freezing from the cold.”
The extreme cold is even hampering recovery efforts, according to PBS who spoke with Ozel Pikal, a journalist taking part in the recovery efforts, who said he believed many of the victims froze to death trapped in the rubble as temperatures fell to minus 6 degrees Celsius (21 Fahrenheit), overnight.
“Our hands cannot pick up anything because of the cold,” Pikal said. “Work machines are needed.”


WAFB Storm Team QuickCast:- good rain chances for Wednesday & Thursday
- a little “quieter” for Friday & the weekend
A cluster of healthy storms that formed over Acadiana around the lunch hour held together and tracked east-northeast, reaching portions of the WAFB viewing area by the mid-afternoon. Several of the core storms were highly “electrified” and we did see Severe Thunderstorm Warnings posted for a few areas (St. Landry, Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, northern Tangipahoa parishes and southern Pike Co.).
And if you happened to get caught beneath one of the stronger afternoon cells you certainly had to deal with a serious downpour or two as well as some vivid lightning. There were even a few reports of wind damage around the area, including 2 minor injuries to infants in Kentwood when a tree fell on a house and some of the falling ceiling material caused some scratches.
Most WAFB neighborhoods can expect a dry but muggy start to Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and patches of mainly-light early morning fog. Sunrise temps should be in the low to mid 70°s for most WAFB communities. But rains will be more widespread for Wednesday … and Thursday.
The high-pressure ridging that has limited afternoon storm development over the last several days will take a short vacation from our viewing area, allowing for scattered to numerous afternoon and early evening rains for the next two days. We’ll post rain chances at 60% to 70% -- which means that most neighborhoods will get at least a little rain. These won’t be all-day rains, just a broader coverage each day. The better rain chances also mean that most or all of us top-out in the 80°s for the next two afternoons.
As we head into Friday and the weekend, the guidance indicates that the high will sneak back into the weather mix, once again limiting -- but not shutting-off -- the opportunity for afternoon rains. We’ll go with a 30% rain chance for Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- back to something more typical for late June. That also means that the 90°s will return for the weekend as well.
It’s Lightning Awareness Week, and we note that Louisiana ranks among the deadliest states for lightning when weighted by population size. There have been 17 lightning-related fatalities in the Bayou State since 2000 (14+ years), just over one-per-year, on average. All of the victims were males, most were adults (age 21 or older), all were outside at the time of the accident … and in many cases, witnesses say that it was not raining when the deadly strike occurred.
Lightning safety is simple: when you see a flash or hear a rumble, go inside! Inside can also be a car, a bus … anything enclosed (with the windows up if it’s a vehicle).
All is still quiet in the tropics, with the NHC calling for no development through the next five days, at least.