On 18 April 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule, which will result, for the first time, in controlling air pollution from hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. The regulation will require fracking operations to install equipment by January 2015 that will reduce emissions of ozone-producing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants, such as benzene and hexane. A side benefit will be capture of the powerful greenhouse gas methane, said Gina McCarthy, EPA assistant administrator in the Office of Air & Radiation, when releasing the regulation. The main anthropogenic source of methane in the atmosphere is leakage from the oil and gas industry. Methane is the primary component of natural gas. The regulation will affect some 13,000 natural gas wells that are repeatedly subjected to injections of water and chemicals at high pressure to release natural gas trapped in shale formations. The rule is controversial because it will constrain drillers nationwide that have found an abundant source of natural gas through fracking. The new supplies of gas are having a profound impact on the U.S. economy and industry. In particular, the chemical industry is profiting from expanding inventories and falling prices of natural gas feedstock. But thousands of new gas fracking operations have increased the release of air pollutants and methane, which is a greenhouse gas that is at least 20 times as potent as carbon dioxide. EPA released its original proposal for regulating air emissions from fracking last July. The American Petroleum Institute (API) and other industry trade associations criticised that plan in terms of how soon it would be implemented. The final regulation, McCarthy said, addresses those concerns and gives gas drillers more than two years to buy and install the equipment necessary to capture methane and other pollutants. Meanwhile, fracking operations are allowed to flare methane and other air emissions. The modified regulation received tentative praise from Americas Natural Gas Association and API. The trade groups say the changes are constructive and the improvements allow our companies to continue reducing emissions while producing the oil and natural gas our country needs. The final rule received support from environmental groups, including two in the SouthwestWildEarth Guardians and San Juan Citizens Alliancethat sued to force EPA to issue the regulation. WildEarth Guardians Climate & Energy Program Director Jeremy Nichols says, Allowing flaring for more than two years is a bit of disappointment. We have the ability to capture that gas. On the other hand, flaring will keep these poisons out of the air. The onus, he adds, is now on industry to move ahead and install the new equipment. About half of new U.S. gas wells already have devices installed that eliminate VOC emissions and capture air pollutants and methane during operations, McCarthy said. The recovered methane will generate $11 million to $19 million in annual savings beyond the cost of equipment, she added. The extent of methane leakage is a point of contention. Industry says EPAs estimates are too high. Surveys by gas companies and environmental groups, among others, are under way to better quantify how much methane is escaping.
Chemical & Engineering News, 19 April 2012 ;http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news ;


AP- A tornado outbreak has ripped across the Deep South, killing at least five people and leaving paths of destruction. Meteorologists say one large, dangerous tornado moved through western Georgia early Friday, downing trees and power lines. At least five people died Thursday in Alabama as the tornado outbreak rolled through the state. Thunderstorms and flooding were concerns in Tennessee, Kentucky and the Carolinas. Thousands lost power, including more than 100,000 in Ohio who were left in the dark. Some school districts in Alabama, Georgia and Ohio canceled or delayed classes Friday due to storm damage.
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Join me as I take you into the world of the Tropics featuring full analysis of Tropical Storm Sam as Sam becomes a hurricane, and eventually a major hurricane later this weekend into next week. I go over all the model runs on Sam, in addition to where I think Sam will be going based on all the factors, and will Sam be a threat to Bermuda, Caribbean Islands, or even North America? Full tropical update, along with a fall like weather pattern that will be engulfing much of North America. All the details in this edition of Hurricane Eastern & Weather Eastern!
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I'm a 31 year old weather enthusiast from Central Ohio. Certified SKYWARN storm spotter.
By: Buckey2745 , 2:55 AM GMT on July 05, 2013
The NWS has us under a Flash Flood Watch through tomorrow night as a large plume of Gulf moisture has our entire area under the risk for heavy rain the entire time.
Flood Watches stretch all the way from the Florida Panhandle to Lake Erie:
So far since the watch came out we've only had 0.16" of rain, but very heavy rain with embedded storms line up all the way to the Kentucky/Tennessee line:
This has been one of the coolest July 4th's on record with a high here in Canal Winchester of 76°, and more rain coming to keep the temp low.
It's possible we could see an additional 2" before the end of the weekend. I'll update with local rain totals later.
Severe Weather Stats:
Severe Thunderstorm Watches: 5
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings: 6
Tornado Watches: 1
Tornado Warnings: 0
Flood Watches: 3
Flood Warnings: 0
Heat Advisories: 0
Excessive Heat Warnings: 0
Red Flag Warnings: 0
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Tornado Watch until 5 a.m. and Severe Storm Watch until 3 a.m. (Storm Prediction Center)
SHREVEPORT, La. – The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for northwest Louisiana and south Arkansas until 5 a.m. Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Parishes included are Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Union, Lincoln, Jackson, Bienville, Red River, De Soto, Sabine, Natchitoches and Winn in Louisiana. Counties in Arkansas are Columbia and Union.
They also have a Severe Storm Watch until 3 a.m. for McCurtain county in Oklahoma. Severe storms with hail and gusty winds are possible in and near the watch.
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Nights are around 25 degrees Celsius (C), and there can be a lot of humidity. … In the winter, temperatures, even at night, rarely drop below 6 C. It’s a perfect climate for winter camping, hiking, driving and to escape the cold of Central Australian winters if you’re travelling up from down south.
Does Australia ever get cold?
How Cold Does It Get In Australia? Winters in Australia are generally cool with temperatures dropping to as low as 5 degrees Celsius. You might also experience some frosty nights during Australia winter months. June and July are typically the coldest months.
What is the coldest month in Australia?
Summary. In most parts of Australia, the coldest night and day typically occur during July, several weeks after the June winter solstice. However, every year is different and in most areas we can get the coldest temperatures at any time from autumn to spring.
What temperature is considered cold in Australia?
Its seasons are more defined than the northern parts, with summers being very hot, with average temperatures often exceeding 35 °C (95 °F), and winters relatively cool with average minimum temperatures dipping as low as 5 °C (41 °F), with a few frosty nights.
Which part of Australia is coldest?
Liawenee is the coldest permanently-inhabited place in Australia.
Is it expensive to live in Australia?
The average cost of living in Australia may be higher than most people expect. While most Australian cities are still relatively cheaper than places like New York City, London, or Paris, the country’s vast expanse and remoteness make it an expensive place to live.
Why Australia is hot?
The reason it is so hot in Australia is that it is summer (almost) down in the southern hemisphere. The earth’s tilt has the southern hemisphere pointed almost directly at the sun during the day… … So southern hemisphere lands are receiving more solar heating. There are actually other places that are hotter.
Is Australia hotter than India?
Australia is hotter than India, especially the northern part. But the country is less populous and the southern part of the country where most of the people live is less hot than India. … Different parts of the country have different types of weather. In Australia, even timezones differ from state to state.
What Australia is famous for?
Australia is globally famous for its natural wonders, wide-open spaces, beaches, deserts, “The Bush”, and “The Outback”. Australia is one of the world’s most highly urbanised countries; it’s well known for its attractive mega cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Which Australian city has best weather?
Perth arguably has the best Australia Day weather, experiencing just 8 Australia Day’s of rain since 1900 with an average of 2.9mm of rain falling on these days. It also has the highest average maximum temperature at 30.4°C with 61 of the past 116 Australia Days above 30°C.
Is Australia colder than Canada?
The coldest temperature recorded in Canada is -63°C. … At present, in Australia, we’ve had plus 40°C degree weather while Alberta, Canada is beyond cold at (plus) -40°C. Canada gets colder.
What is the hottest place in Australia?
The mining town of Andamooka in the far north of South Australia reaches 48C on November 28, followed by 47.5C in Marree on November 28 and 47.4C in Roxby Downs on November 28C. In WA, Eyre reached 48.2C on January 2 and in the Northern Territory, the hottest temperature was in Jervois which reached 46C on December 5.
Is Australia hotter than USA?
Which is hotter: Australia or California? Australia is a big place, roughly compared, it’s almost the same size as the entire US, and the temperature varies considerably across such a large landmass.
Has it ever reached 50 degrees in Australia?
For interest, Australia’s highest official temperature is 50.7°C at Oodnadatta in South Australia on 2 January 1960 and the last 50 degree temperature in the country was 50.5°C at Mardie Station in Western Australia on 19 February 1998.
Who owns the most expensive house in Australia?
The Point Piper estate’s most recent buyer, tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, snapped the property up for a staggering $100 million in 2018. Fairwater was owned by the Fairfax family for more than a century.
What is the coolest city in Australia?
Brisbane Was Once A Backwater Town. Now, It’s Australia’s Coolest City.


A massive thunderstorm front spawned 137 tornadoes, killed at least 180 people, and mangled sections of Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Huntsville, Ala., on Wednesday. April is now one of the most violent weather months in the region in decades.
A line of violent thunderstorms - the latest in a deadly series - rolled across the Deep South Wednesday, spawning dozens of tornadoes, razing churches and fire stations, trapping people amid debris, and finally leaving at least 180 people dead, mostly from heavily populated parts of Alabama.
A storm that also took lives in Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Virginia, and Arkansas continued to slide eastward Thursday toward North Carolina. The system became the latest in a series of unusually powerful storm systems that has marched across the US in the past month, leaving April 2011 as one of the most violent weather months in decades.
This particular tornado system is likely to be the deadliest in the US since the April 3-4, 1974, tornado outbreak that killed 318 people from Alabama to Canada. Alabama took the heaviest losses in that event as well, with 77 casualties.
"We had a major catastrophic event here in Alabama with the outbreak of numerous long-track tornadoes," Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said Thursday morning in a phone briefing with reporters.
Thanks to a lingering La Niña system in the Pacific that has shifted the pattern of wind flows across the US, Tornado Alley - the tornado-manufacturing stretch of the Western plains - has remained relatively quiet while parts of the Midwest, the mid-South, and the Deep South have taken the brunt of atmospheric turmoil.
© Dusty Compton/The Tuscaloosa News/APBystanders look at storm damage along 15th Street in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Wednesday, after a strong tornado moved through the city.
On Saturday, a conglomeration, or family, of tornadoes lit up North Carolina after spawning twisters in at least a dozen other states. More storm systems have moved through this week, leading to tornadoes mixing with wildfires in west Texas, twisters taking aim at Alabama's most populous cities, and storms taking out, in places, the ability of emergency officials to respond to the havoc.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, what some TV meteorologists called a historic line of thunderstorms - weather maps were rife with red - left paths of devastation from Texas to Georgia. Parts of Tuscaloosa, the home of the University of Alabama, were wiped out. The tornado "cut a path of destruction deep into the heart of the city," said Mayor Walter Maddox.
The National Weather Service office near Huntsville was briefly shuttered so employees could take cover in a steel room from an approaching storm. Tornadoes also struck the base of Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee tourist destination, felled the historic "graduation tree" at Berry College in Georgia, and forced the Tennessee Valley Authority to power down three Alabama nuclear plants.
The National Weather Service says it took 137 tornado reports around the South, adding that Alabama saw 66 and Mississippi 38.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley mobilized 1,200 National Guard troops to help search and rescue teams that were in places hampered by power outages and large numbers of downed trees.
Governor Bentley pushed back against questions from reporters on Thursday about whether Alabama residents had failed to heed tornado warnings, thus pushing up the casualty toll. "We were very prepared ... but it was just the force of the storms," Bentley said. "When a [large tornado] hits a largely populated area like Tuscaloosa, you cannot move thousands of people in five minutes. When an F4 or F5 tornado hits, there's not much you can do to change the outcome of that."
President Obama declared Alabama a federal disaster area Wednesday.
"Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this devastation, and we commend the heroic efforts of those who have been working tirelessly to respond to this disaster," Mr. Obama said in a statement.


Illawarra residents can sleep in an hour on Sunday morning as daylight saving ends across NSW.
Daylight saving officially finishes at 3am on Sunday, when clocks go back one hour.
It will begin again on the first Sunday in October. NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT all apply the same daylight saving periods but it is not observed in Queensland, Western Australia or the Northern Territory.
Meantime, the BoM is predicting another wet weekend for the Illawarra, with cloudy conditions and occasional showers forecast.


Weekend, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th
Mumbai will be hot, maybe touching the 37° mark. Hazy day and nights without chill at 22°.
Chances of some showers on9th/10th to dampen Divali ? But then..The + side.. could clear the smog ..Will review estimate again...
Pune, still not sufficiently cool fir thus time, with days at 32°...May not show much improvement as clouds gather.
To probably bring thundershowers by Tuesday 7th or Wednesday 8th.


New Delhi: City pollution and lights dampened the hopes of stargazers who could witness only some Draconids meteors streaking across the skies in the wee hours on Wednesday.
Draconids is associated with Comet Giacobini-Zinner (a periodic comet in the Solar System). The comet orbits the sun with a period of 6.6 years.
The brilliant celestial fireworks were, however, seen far away from the city lights. A group of amateur astronomers from SPACE, an NGO working in the field of astronomy, went to astrofort, near Sariska, to catch a glimpse of shooting stars.
Around 15-20 meteors were seen whizzing past the night sky with the naked eyes between 23:30 hrs and 0200 hrs, SPACE President C B Devgun said.
These small rocky javelin shaped fragments entered the atmosphere and burnt up due to friction, forming streaks of light, he said.
Draconids can be witnessed from mid-October each year, with the greatest activity in the second week of October.
Michel Giacobini discovered the comets on December 20, 1900. Another sighting in 1913 added Zinner to the name of the comet, 21P Giacobini-Zinner. It is a periodic comet, which returns every 6 years and 4 months.
Tracking this comet, and noting this October meteor shower, helped astronomers figure out how to predict meteor showers in 1915.
The great Draconid/Giacobinid meteor storms occurred in 1933 and 1946. The comet returned in 1998 as well, and the Draconids picked up that year, but only to a rate of about 100 per hour. In 2011, observers in Europe saw over 600 Draconid meteors per hour.


In the following video, a father and his son managed to send an iPhone into space where this image was taken:
They took a weather balloon up to 100,000 feet (30km) where the balloon bursts due to low pressure and land using a parachute. The location of the camera would be found using the iPhone GPS and data connectivity to send the coordinates.
Temperatures are as low as 50 degrees Celsius below zero and the speed of descent could reach up to 251 kmph!
How cool was that?
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Third Day of Strong Storms Leaves Texas Swamped
Waves of strong storms moved across Texas for the third straight day Wednesday, knocking out power, downing trees and stranding motorists in high waters.
One woman died when her car became submerged in southwest Bexar County.
Bexar County officials were rescuing people from another car underwater at the same crossing when they noticed a second vehicle. When a firefighter broke out the rear window of the vehicle, they discovered the body of a woman in her 40s. She was not immediately identified.
On Tuesday, an angler was killed when he was struck by lightning in the Central Texas town of Cameron.
Ronald Jake Ingram, 23, of Cameron, was fishing in a stock tank with two others when a severe storm blew in and the fishermen decided to leave. Ingram was struck by lightning as he reeled in his fishing line and worked to untangle it from another man's line.
A line of storms moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area about 6 p.m. Wednesday, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rains. Water gushed from manholes. People planning to enjoy an evening baseball game between the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees huddled in the concourse as the storms moved through. Water stood in the outfield.
Edna Ruano, a spokeswoman for Southwest Airlines, said 12 flights were grounded and one diverted at the height of the storm in Dallas. Operations were to resume about 8 p.m. but flights were expected to be delayed about an hour to an hour and a half, she said.
Meanwhile, torrential rain fell in parts of West Texas, flooding at least two homes and briefly knocking out Odessa's emergency phone system, officials said.
It marked the third day in a row for warnings and watches for the National Weather Service, which monitored storms that fired up frequently across the state.
In Odessa, school administrators took precautions when a storm struck Wednesday morning. At LBJ Elementary, students were moved to the school's hallways from portables and classrooms. First-graders sat in rows holding open books above their heads.
About 11 inches of water filled the basement of the Ector County Library during the storm but there was no major damage.
"Water came down Sam Houston so fast it went over the sidewalk and just poured down the air intake. It was a mass of water," Jeaux White, head of technical services at the Ector County Library, said in a story for Thursday's Odessa American. "It's a recurring problem."
Rocks and leaves washed onto roadways, vehicles stalled and trash bins floated away. No major injuries or deaths were reported.
Numerous streets and all underpasses were closed in Odessa because of the heavy rainfall, said Dale Childers, Odessa's assistant fire chief. Some streets were covered with as much as 4 feet of water, he said.
"We had a tremendous amount of rain in a short period of time," he said, adding that two homes flooded and more could be reported. "It's not raining anymore, but we're anticipating a redevelopment this afternoon. That's what I'm afraid of."
The county's emergency management office issued a flash flood warning late Wednesday morning urging Odessa residents to stay inside and not drive.
Pat Vesper, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Midland, said radar estimates indicated parts of Ector County, which includes Odessa, received as many as 5 inches. Radar indicated as much as 7 inches of rain in counties to the west, he said.


Ski en Romania
Romania: résumé des dernières conditions de neige
Summary of forecast snowfall and ski conditions for resorts in Romania. Fresh snow is forecast at 0 resorts. Powder is reported at 0 resorts and 0 are reporting good piste conditions.
Rapports récents de nos Reporter de Neige pour Romania
- Observation du radar météorologique: Snow falling heavily in Harghita Mădăraş.
- Slight to moderate drifting snow, below eye level reported from BaleaLac at 2037 metres elevation SSW of Bâlea Lac but it is probably falling as rain at the bottom of the ski area
- For Poiana Brasov: No wind here. Freeze-thaw conditions. Only a dusting of new snow. Every lift is open.


Just after hurricane season ended along the Atlantic coast, Colorado State University hurricane experts Bill Gray and Phil Klotzbach issued their predictions for the 2010 hurricane season. The season that just ended was one of the best on record. There were nine tropical storms, three hurricanes, and none of the hurricanes made landfall in the United States.
Unfortunately, Gray and Klotzbach predict a doozy of a season for 2010, with as many as 16 tropical storms and six to eight hurricanes. It is possible, they say, that five of those hurricanes could be major. A major hurricane is one with sustained winds of more than 111 miles per hour. The likelihood that these hurricanes will make landfall, too, is higher than usual. “Because we are predicting an above-average hurricane season in 2010, the probability of U.S. and Caribbean major hurricane landfall is estimated to be above the long-term average,” Klotzbach said.
Why the increase in tropical storms and hurricanes? The reduced intensity of storms this year was the fault of El Nino. El Nino occurs when water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual, changing wind currents around the world. (Warm ocean water makes the air over the water warm as well, and when that air rises, as hot air tends to do, cool air rushes in to take its place, creating wind.) But Klotzbach and Gray expect this year’s El Nino to diminish.
However, last year at this time, Klotzbach and Gray predicted a fairly active hurricane season for 2009 (though they changed their predictions just before the season began). Their predictions last December turned out not to be accurate.
Residents of South Florida and the Gulf coast, however, may prefer to follow the maxim that it is better to be safe than sorry, and secure any property that they feel strongly that they could not afford to lose, or stand to lose, in a hurricane. One way to prepare for a hurricane is to put property that is valuable or has sentimental value into self-storage. Self-storage units are well-constructed for withstanding hurricanes, as many of them are made out of reinforced concrete. Many self-storage facilities in hurricane-prone areas make special preparations for tropical storms and hurricanes, including having backup generators on site, hurricane impact windows, and covered loading docks. If you are especially concerned, find out whether the self-storage facility that you are considering has made preparations for hurricanes, and whether or not it has withstood other hurricanes in the past.
Another way to protect property, especially fragile items, from damage, is to pack them carefully. When packing a self-storage unit, place heavy objects on the ground, and if you need to stack boxes, stack lighter boxes on top. You may want to arrange furniture that is kept in storage flat on the ground, rather than standing dressers and shelves up against a wall. Bookcases and other heavy standing objects can cause damage if they fall. They can also cause injuries, or could block a hurricane survivor’s access to the exit, if anyone happens to be in the self-storage unit at the time of the storm.
Because major hurricanes may be followed by storm surges that result in flooding, it is wise to package irreplaceable documents and photos in zip lock bags and waterproof containers. Many people choose to err on the safe side and double-bag their family photos before placing them into a waterproof plastic container. Financial documents and computer files should be backed up and stored in two separate places.
For more tips on how to store antiques, art, documents, photos, and other collectibles to protect them from being damaged by hurricanes and tropical storms, visit the Extra Space tip page.


Suppose the earth were tobe at the same distance from the Sun, that Mars is now at: what would the Earth be like? Would the oceans all be frozen? Or would the earth be slightly colder than now? I suspect that Mars receives only about 1/3 the solar radiation that the earth does, so days would be colder-but even Mars gets warm (at the equatorial regions). Anyway, assuming everything being equal-would the earth be in an Ice Age if at Mar’s orbital distance?
The semi-major axis of Mars orbit is about half again as far from the Sun as the Earth, which gives it roughly 39% of the luminous output at Earth’s mean radius. It’s hard to say exactly what the climate would be like–climatology is a difficult enough science when we can observe the effects rather than infer their possiblity–but it certainly wouldn’t be able to support life as we know it, and it seems likely that the atmosphere (assuming you’re starting with Earth’s normal composition) would be far more arid, less capable of holding heat.
In addition, if we assume that Earth is placed in Mars’ current orbit, you have to account for the increase in variability; the orbit of Mars has an eccentricity over five times greater than that of Earth. Since you’re already farther from the Sun to begin with the variability is of less effect than it would be at Earth orbit, but there would certainly be more variation in what energy impinges upon the Earth.
The black body temperature for objects in earth’s and mars’ orbits are -2°F and -81°F respectively.
The average surface temperture of the earth is about 59°F, so the earth is about 61° warmer than its equilibrium black body temperature. If that difference holds when the earth is moved out to the position of mars, the average surface temperature would be -20°F.
I expect the increased snow cover, hence albedo, would eventually cause the average temperature to drop well below that.
If the early atmosphere of MOE (Mars Orbit Earth) was heavy in greenhouse gases then. It could be warm enough for liquid water and by extension life. After all Venus is kept hellishly hot by its dense atmosphere.
For that matter, I seem to recall that at the equator, the surface temperature of Mars can even still occasionally edge a bit above freezing. And certainly in the past, when Mars had a thicker atmosphere, liquid water was not a stranger to most of its surface.
We have all heard the “Goldie- lox” zone to be where Earth orbits now around our sun extending some percentage towards Venus and Mars. It may be only half way towards Venus, but likely overlaps the orbit of Mars when Mars is at Perihelion. Which means the old saying that if we were a fraction closer or further life would not be possible IS WRONG. First of all the statement “a fraction closer or further” is NOT quantified. Mars at perihelion is 1.38 AU which corresponds to 52.5 % of the luminous output Earth receives. Mars, with its thin atmosphere has less of a greenhouse effect than Earth, yet the highest temperature recorded on Mars at perihelion during it’s Summer peaked at 80 deg F at equatorial regions in valleys (45 degrees is more common when at aphelion in the hottest regions, while the South Pole can be -220 F, at distance of 1.67 AU=aphelion). As pointed out in an earlier posting, the black body temperature of an object at Earth’s orbit is 83 degrees warmer than an average Mars orbit, but that does not take Earth’s thicker more greenhouse like atmosphere and surface albedo into account. Earth would definitely enter an ice age, but at the warmest equatorial – desert regions, Earth with it’s stronger greenhouse effect, could still hit in excess of 90 degrees (versus 135 to 140 where it is now). However, as the ice built from the poles southward, the surface albiedo would increase, reflecting more heat and leading eventually to colder temperatures. With less oceans to supply ice, the surface of Earth would be warmer. It’s doubtful permanent ice shelf’s would reach equatorial regions, but possibly down to 25 - 30 degrees North and South of the equator. … Though the climate dynamics would be hard to calculate with any exactness. … weather patterns could help push ice shelfs down to 15-20 degrees North and South of the equator but no-one knows with certainty. Point is, life would still persist, even if Earth was pushed to 1.38- 1.40 AU, though there would be massive extinctions. Better move Mars out a bit too … If you could move Earth, then also reduce its 23 and a half degree tilt to about 5 degrees. This would ensure pleasant equitorial regions for Earth at 1.38 ot 1.4 AU.
Earth in its present orbit may have frozen over entirely at one point in its history. That would, of course, be more likely if it were farther from the Sun.
Anne Neville… Yes, some 650 to 680 million yrs ago, there is evidence of a huge glacial period… still not known if it reached near the equator, additionally, the Sun’s output was estimated to be 70 % of what it is today… the Sun’s output luminosity is very slowly increasing over time.


What was the “Tempest Prognosticator”
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In 1851 Dr. George Merryweather displayed his “Tempest Prognosticator” at London’s Great Exhibition. Remarkably, this “leech barometer” used the infamous blood-sucking worms to predict changes in air pressure and, thus, forecast inclement weather. Leeches require moisture to stay alive, and so they usually remain underwater unless it is rainy and wet outside their river and pond homes. It is believed that leeches possess a kind of natural barometer that tells them when a low pressure system is bringing wet weather and they can venture outside to seek victims to feed upon. Merryweather’s contraption worked by placing one leech in each of a series of twelve bottles filled with about an inch and a half of water. The bottles were arranged in a circle, and at the top of each bottle was a wire connected to a bell. When the air pressure was high, the leeches would remain in the water. When the air pressure began to fall, however, the leeches would become more active and climb up the bottles, eventually ringing the bells.


Magic Valley Heatwave Coming; High Fire Danger For Eastern Idaho
With increasing heat and heavy winds predicted over the course of the next several days for southern and eastern Idaho, a warning has been issued as concerns for a potential fire are heightened.
Heavy winds are expected to continue late into Friday evening for southeastern Idaho, which has prompted a Red Flag Warning for the region, according to information shared by idahonews.com. The combination of the winds and warmer weather would only provide more fuel should a fire ignite.
The forecast for the Magic Valley for the next week is predicted to get much warmer, with temperatures expected to climb well into the nineties by Wednesday. Wind speeds could increase to close to 50 mph in some areas overnight.
The warning for southeastern Idaho will stay in place until 9 P.M. Friday evening, according to idahonews.com. The hottest week of the year typically for the Magic Valley is the final one of July. If you see anything that appears out of the ordinary, or suspect a fire has started, please contact your local fire department immediately.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has an interactive map they update every two hours, as well as additional information on road, campground and other emergency closures. To read up on Idaho fire restrictions, click here.
In the case you witness a fire in Twin Falls County, you can call 208-735-7231.


RUKUM, Jan 20: Continuous and heavy snowfall for the past two days has thrown normal life out of gear in Rolpa and Rukum districts. Mobility of people has come to a virtual standstill due to intense cold in the region.
Heavy snowfall continued till Friday. Snowfall accompanied by rain and thick clouds have crippled lives since the past two weeks in those districts.
Gotamkot of Rukum, Syalakhadi, Bafikot, Sisne, Pwong, Jang, Maikot, Hukam, Taksera, Kol, Ranshi, Mahat, Kakri, Chunwang, Chaukhawang, Khalanga, Sankh, Salapakha, Rukumkot, Morawang, Kanda, and Ghalma VDC have witness snowfall.
Likewise, two dozen other VDCs including Thawang of Rolpa, Dhawang, Howma, Khumel, Gam, Jailwang, Seram, Swuri, Kureli, Mirul, Pakhapani, Rank, Bhawang, Ghartigaun, Pachhawang, Rangshi have received snowfall.
The continuous snowfall has led to the piling up of snow up to two feet. As a result, schools have remained close and elderly, ailing people and postnatal women have been severely affected.
The health centers in the region have also seen a surge in the number of patients with common cold.


Watch this fantastic video to find out how students in Ashbourne did their air quality PULCHRA project including:
- Measuring air pollution outside their school
- Communicating the results and working with stakeholders on a map.
- Creating a ‘No Idling’ Campaign outside the school
- Future plans for creating bollards and working on less polluting transport options


Will Temperatures Cool Off In The Northland In August?
July was a hot one in the Northland! At one point near the end of the month, we saw heat indices in the triple digits around the area. It was brutal and lasted for most of that work week without even a breeze for some cool relief. This was true in the Northland and Minnesota in general.
While much cooler temperatures are on the way to usher in the new month of August, I was curious if we would see the beginning of the end of summertime. After all, summer is short-lived in the Northland. To find out the answer, I turned to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
You can't always believe what they predict for the month ahead, but I still like to look just for fun. Plus, how far off can they really be in the summertime? With that said, here's what they are forecasting for the month ahead.
The Start Of August In The Northland
What can we expect to start the month? We can expect sunshine through the first week of the month, with things starting off on a cooler note for the first few days before turning hot again a few days in.
What About The Middle & End Of The Month?
From the second week of the month through the end of the month, things won't be quite as sunny. We can expect showers and thunderstorms with warm temperatures near the end of the month. Temperatures will get "very warm" for the last few days of the month. We better soak in the sunshine while we can.
How Much Rain Will We Get?
If you made it this far, you know it is a rainy month! We will see just under six inches of rain in our region, which is about two inches more than average. Don't be sad, though. We will also be a few degrees warmer than usual!
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How Does The Old Farmer's Almanac Work?
If you're curious, the Old Farmer's Almanac makes long-term weather predictions by region. Our "region" includes most of Minnesota and the northern half of Wisconsin. However, their exact formula is a secret and they won't give it out! You will have to use your imagination.


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Weather in Williamsburg Virginia Today, May 16th 2013
5:57 AM EDT
| Sunset 8:09 pm
Today: Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain.
High of 93F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 63F.
Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
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Prayer Need: Deadly tornadoes sweep through the Midwest
Today, I am praying for those in the Midwest, which was hit by a massive tornado. At least six people were killed and thousands were left homeless. Those in Illinois were hardest hit, particularly residents of Washington, IL. Please join me in prayer for this intention.
In a chilling video above, a man captured a tornado destroying nearby houses while he recited the Lord’s Prayer.
At least six were killed, thousands were left homeless and hundreds of thousands are without power as the region began a daunting recovery effort.
Illinois was hardest hit, with at least six people killed and seven counties declared disaster areas by Gov. Pat Quinn.
The storms were felt in at least 12 states, though Illinois, Indiana and Ohio were hardest hit.
One tornado that blew through Illinois’ Washington County, east of St. Louis, left a path of destruction more than three miles long, according to a preliminary survey by the National Weather Service.


Flooding closes Goldfields Highway sectionThursday May 9, 2013 - 13:33 EST
The Goldfields Highway between Meekatharra and Wiluna has been closed due to flooding.
Main Roads says the closure will be reassessed later today.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area where possible.
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Melbourne has chilled through its coldest pair of days this late in the year since 1983, reaching a footy-season like 13.2 degrees on Saturday and 14.2 on Sunday.
Following a nice Sunday to end the weekend, the mercury is set to plunge on Monday as a cold front welcomes the working week.
Hail storms, heavy rain and gusty winds have lashed Victoria and hundreds of people have called for help from emergency services as a cold front moved across the state.


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The East Coast of the US is featured in this MODIS Terra image, captured July 11, 2006. The region has experienced high temperatures - the haze you see in the image is likely a result of this. Smog (a word coined from the words 'smoke' and 'fog') is a combination of various gases with water vapour and dust. A large part of the gases that form smog is produced when fuels are burnt; when heat and sunlight react with these gases and fine particles in the air, smog can form.
The black lines in the image show the outlines of the US states pictured. From the top, and left to right, they are New York State, Vermont, New Hamshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
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More than 1,400 flights have been canceled across the U.S. and 2,600 have been delayed due to the large storm system moving through the middle part of the country.
Flight-tracking service FlightAware showed that nearly half of the cancellations were at Chicago’s two main airports. Another large chunk came from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport; several tornadoes touched down Saturday in the Dallas suburbs.
In Grand Rapids, 15 arrival flights and eight departing flights have currently been canceled at Gerald R. Ford International Airport for Monday evening. Several others are delayed.
Cities with an unusually large number of cancellations also included Houston, Denver, Detroit, Milwaukee, Kansas City, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, and Lubbock, Texas.
A typical day sees about 150 cancellations and 4,000 delays.
Heavy rain and strong winds, like forecast for parts of Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas on Monday, are often more troubling for airlines than snowfall.
The Associated Press contributed to this report


The most exciting space show of 2008 might well be the Quadrantid meteor shower's peak at 1:40 a.m. EST tomorrow, Space.com reports. Though factors such as moonlight and weather usually obscure the annual spectacle, a rural observer this year may see one or two shooting stars per minute. Eastern North America and Western Europe are prime viewing positions.
Viewers should look for "bright and bluish" meteors "with long silvery trains." In most years, the brevity of the shower's peak—only eight hours—and its position low in the sky add to the challenge of getting a good view. Central and western viewers might still be affected, but should still be able to see 15 to 30 meteors per hour.


NWS confirms Montrose tornado
BY STACI WILSON
National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado with estimated maximum 90-mile per hour wind speeds touched down Thursday at about4:45 p.m.in the Montrose area.
A trained spotter for the National Weather Service reported one-inch hail fell in the Montrose area just before5 p.m.
National Weather Service was on the ground in Susquehanna County Friday morning surveying damage inBridgewaterand Harford townships.
Heavy winds brought down large trees inBridgewater, Dimock andNew Milfordwith reported roofs taken off buildings in some area.
A roof was taken off an outbuilding and blown into the road at the Jason and Amanda Rozell property onJohnson Pond Rd., in Bridgewater Twp.
Jason Rozell was at work clearing debris from his property Friday morning.
On nearbyMeshoppen Creek Rd., a tree fell on Carlyle Berg’s garage.
“There are limbs through the roof,” he said. “The worst part is the cleanup. It takes time.”
Berg was finishing up some yard work when he saw a pure white wall of rain heading toward his home. He had just gotten off his tractor when the tree came down onto his garage.
He said he then hurried into his home to seek shelter from the driving winds.
After the storm passed, Berg said four or five people stopped to offer to help. “It was nice, but there was nothing they could do,” he said.
Area electricity providers, Penelec and Claverack, advised customers to prepare for outages through the weekend as lines knocked out in the storm were repaired.


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For tomorrow, Cold front number 10 It will gain warm characteristics in the southeastern United States, without affecting the Mexican territory, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN).
On the other hand, the Cold front number 11 It will enter the northwest of the national territory and the northern border of Mexico, and they will interact with Polar and subtropical jet streams, Instability at high levels of the atmosphere And one Dry line On the north of Coahuila.
Moreover, it is expected Possibility of forming vortices In the regions of Chihuahua, Coahuila and Nuevo León.
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Weather forecast for this Sunday, November 19, 2023:
- Intermittent rain showers with occasional heavy rain (25 to 50 mm): Guerrero and Oaxaca.
- Shower intervals (5 to 25 mm): Jalisco, Colima, Michoacan and Chiapas.
- Isolated rain (0.1 to 5 mm): Durango, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo.
- Maximum temperatures range from 35 to 40 degrees Celsius: Sonora (south), Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacan, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas (coast), Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo.
- Maximum temperatures range from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius: Baja California Sur, Morelos, Puebla (southwest), Veracruz and Tabasco.
- Minimum temperatures are from -5 to 0°C with frost: Mountains of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, State of Mexico, Puebla and Veracruz.
- Minimum temperatures range from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius with the possibility of frostMountains: Michoacan, Guanajuato, Queretaro, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Morelos and Oaxaca.
- Wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h create dust: Baja California and Sonora, and With the possibility of forming vortices: Chihuahua.
- – Wind speed from 50 to 70 km/h: Gulf of California, With potential dust devils: Baja California Sur, Tamaulipas, Durango, and With the possibility of forming vortices: Coahuila and Nuevo Leon.
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ST. LOUIS — WeatheRate, an independent weather research company, has certified 5 On Your Side Weather as having the most accurate forecasts in St. Louis, for the fourth consecutive year.
Each day, WeatheRate reviews four-day forecasts from local TV stations and checks for accuracy in key areas: high and low temperatures, sky cover, precipitation, snow accumulation, wind, fog, and prediction of severe weather, including timing. WeatheRate compares the forecasts to information gathered from weather verification sites near the cities they evaluate, and monitor conditions throughout the entire metro area.
The 5 On Your Side Weather team – Anthony Slaughter, Jim Castillo, and Tracy Hinson, is led by Chief Meteorologist Scott Connell. Connell says the WeatheRate certification is an honor due to the trickiness of forecasting weather in St. Louis.
“With all the wild weather we see in St. Louis, forecasting is a challenge,” said Connell. “We know folks rely on our forecasts to help make lifestyle and business decisions. That’s why we put so much effort into making the best forecast possible. This is a great honor for our weather team for the fourth year in a row!”
"Tracking severe weather and delivering daily forecasts with pinpoint accuracy is priority one for the 5 On Your Side news operation,” said Director of Content Carol Fowler. “The Midwest is one of the most challenging parts of the nation to predict weather. To be recognized by an independent authority for accuracy four years running is both a tremendous honor and achievement, and it speaks to the expertise of our entire weather team, led by our chief meteorologist Scott Connell."
“We’re not surprised that Scott Connell and the 5 On Your Side Weather team have once again earned our seal of approval,” said President of WeatheRate, Inc., Bruce Fixman. “They are committed to delivering the most accurate forecast in St. Louis, which is not an easy task. From severe thunderstorms to arctic cold, St. Louis’ weather can change from one minute to the next."
About 5 On Your Side
5 On Your Side is the NBC affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri and has been a leader in local news, information, and community involvement for more than seven decades. 5 On Your Side is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), an innovative media company that owns and operates 62 television stations in 51 markets. To learn more about 5 On Your Side, please visit KSDK.com.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 7:49am
Tropical Storm Bertha to bring rip currents to Del. beaches
Updated Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 9:59am
Tropical Storm Bertha is well off to the east, but the storm is still expected to cause problems for the Delaware beaches the next several days.
|Take a look at Tropical Storm Bertha's path. (Graphic/AccuWeather)|
Be on the lookout for enhanced rip currents and larger than normal surf as Tropical Storm Bertha makes a right hook out to sea, sending large swells along the Delmarva coastline.
Wave heights reaching five to six feet can be expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you aren't a strong swimmer, lifeguards suggest staying out of the water.
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|Occurred : 5/28/2012 18:00 (Entered as : 05/28/2012 18:00)
Reported: 5/28/2012 11:53:15 PM 23:53
Location: Waynesburg, PA
|Two unidentified flying objects traveling at incredible speeds changing course
I was smoking a cigarette and gazing into the night sky. It was a very clear night except for one cloud the stood in the middle. I whitnessed a unidentified flying object which resembled a star. It was movong at a high velocity due north. It was not a plane because it was too far away and moving at an incredible speed. It was a constant light. Resembled a star. The object that was headed due north got lost behind the cloud. I watched and waited for it to reveal itself when i thought i saw it headed due east. It wasnt even traveling in a straight line. It's course seemed curved. Thats when i noticed a second unidentified flying object flying out of the same cloud and this object was headed also due east. No other object came out of the cloud and both objects looked like moving stars in the sky traveli.g twice... maybe three times the speed of a commerical aircraft. This event was observed may 28th 2012 above waynesburg pa.


Ice storm causes power outages and deadly accidents
Wednesday, January 30th 2002, 12:00 am
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A band of freezing rain moving across Oklahoma coated trees and roadways with ice early Wednesday, causing two fatal crashes and several power outages.
A motorist was killed and two others were injured in a crash at the intersection of Interstate 40 and State Highway 81 in El Reno, said an Oklahoma Highway Patrol dispatcher. The three motorists were struck by a truck after getting out of their vehicles because a sport utility vehicle had rolled over on the Interstate, authorities said.
Troopers are withholding further information until they notify the victims' relatives.
In Oklahoma City, a 30-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car traveling on a wet road, authorities said.
Tree limbs coated with ice cracked and fell on power lines in Hydro, Kingfisher and Tonkawa, said state Emergency Management Department spokeswoman Michelann Ooten.
Ooten said the city of Hydro was without water for at least four hours Wednesday morning because its water treatment plant is powered by electricity. She said the department was prepared to bring water to the town if necessary.
Kingfisher and Tonkawa residents also were without power Wednesday morning, she said.
Many schools throughout the state were closed Wednesday.
Roads were slick and hazardous in much of the Panhandle, said a dispatcher with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in Guymon.
``People are starting to have some problems, but we haven't had anything drastic yet,'' said the dispatcher, who would not give her name.
Oklahoma City street maintenance crews planned to report at midnight Tuesday to begin spreading salt on city streets. Since the last significant storm, the maintenance department acquired 15 salt spreaders as well as six new trucks and four refurbished snow plows.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Panhandle and a winter storm watch for a section of northwestern Oklahoma. By early Wednesday, the freezing line was from Stillwater to Oklahoma City to Chickasha, meteorologist Dave Floyd said.
``All the precipitation northwest of there is falling as freezing rain, anything south is falling as normal rain,'' he said.
``Kind of the saving grace right now is that the ground is still pretty warm. The main roadways are still OK, but the bridges and overpasses are icing up.''
Trees and power lines were beginning to ice over. South of the freezing line, rainfall in the range of two- to three-tenths of an inch had fallen in some areas.
Cold air was to continue moving slowly south into Oklahoma overnight, with temperatures in the mid-20s across northern sections and lower 30s in central areas. Meanwhile, a storm system moving in from the southwestern United States will have an increasing influence across Oklahoma through Wednesday night.
Floyd said he expects precipitation to fall on and off Wednesday, with rain in southern Oklahoma and freezing rain in the northwestern half of the state.
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture lifted the burn ban for all counties except Texas County because of the rainfall. Cimarron County was the only one to remain under a ``red flag fire alert'' early Wednesday.


When Sandy's punishing winds and waves smacked into New Jersey and New York Oct. 29, they knocked out power to millions.
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, more than 8 million people were thought to be without power. Some 90 percent of Long Island lost power, as well as numerous communities in New Jersey and all of Lower Manhattan which created strange views of the island's iconic skyline from neighboring boroughs and New Jersey.
The Suomi NPP satellite caught the eerie sight from above at 2:52 a.m. EDT (0652 UTC) Nov. 1. It stands in contrast to an image taken of the same area — New Jersey, New York and eastern Pennsylvania — Aug. 31.
Caption: This image was taken on Aug. 31, 2012 before Sandy knocked out the power. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory | Jesse Allen and Rob Simmon
The image was taken with the "day-night band" on the satellite's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). This band detects light between the green and near-infrared wavelengths of light, according to NASA's Earth Observatory. Filtering brings out features on the Earth's surface like gas flares and city lights — or, in this case, lack of lights.
A close look at the images reveals the dark lower end of Manhattan. Long Island and New Jersey appear dimmer in the Nov. 1 image than in the Aug. 31 one.
"The barrier islands along the New Jersey coast, which are heavily developed with tourist businesses and year-round residents, are just barely visible in moonlight after the blackout," the Earth Observatory notes.
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Following a bright, dry and increasingly mild weekend in the northeastern U.S., a rainy midweek is in store for the region.
A storm which will bring the risk of flooding downpours early this week.
The resurgence of heat will come back with a vengeance this week as the highest readings so far this year will be rivaled.
Following the most significant rain event since last year, residents of the south-central United States may be wondering if more beneficial wet weather is on the way.
While lovers of springtime are often appalled by a snowy forecast after March 21, many major U.S. cities have received measurable snowfall well into April and even May.
Whilst Thursday was the warmest day so far this year across the United Kingdom, the mild air will hang on for this weekend's London Marathon and St. George's Day festivities.
Clear skies will allow many across Europe to view the peak of the annual Lyrid meteor shower on Saturday night.
The threat for heavy and locally strong thunderstorms will slowly shift eastward across the southern United States into Monday.


Unexpected rain welcome but modest
Cathy Knoedler uses a newspaper to keep dry on the way to work Thursday morning.
Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2013 12:00 am
Welcome but unexpected rain fell across the Omaha metro area, bringing about a modest amount of moisture to the city, which is in the midst of a severe drought.
Van DeWald, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said that Omaha Eppley Airport recorded 0.32 inches through 10 a.m.
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The Great Lakes - On Thin Ice?
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A published report says the amount of ice covering the Great Lakes has declined about 71 percent over the past 40 years.
The report published last month by the American Meteorological Society says only about 5 percent of the Great Lakes surface froze over this year.
A Duluth News Tribune report (http://bit.ly/z5DoW8 ) says researchers determined ice coverage by scanning U.S. Coast Guard reports and satellite images taken from 1973 to 2010.
They found ice coverage declined 79 percent on Lake Superior and 88 percent on Lake Ontario.
The study's lead researcher is Jia Wang of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lab in Ann Arbor, Mich. He attributes the decline to several factors, including broad climate change and smaller cyclical climate patterns like El Nino and La Nina.
Information from: Duluth News Tribune, http://www.duluthsuperior.com


On April 22, 2013, more than one billion people around the world will take part in the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day. The heavy focus this year is on the dangerous effects of climate change. Earth Day is an excellent time to get some insight on what is happening to the world around us.
How is climate change affecting people all over the world?
Higher Temperatures- The five hottest recorded years all happened since 1997. Heat-trapping gases emitted by power plants, automobiles, deforestation and other sources are warming up the planet.
Changing Landscapes- Higher temperatures and changing weather patterns are forcing trees and plants around the world to move toward polar regions and up mountain slopes. These plants are trying to adjust to the changing climate by moving toward cooler areas. As a result of the plant life making changes, the animals that depend on them will have to as well. This may be problematic due to development in those areas.
Rising Seas- The change in sea level is due to the fact that warmer water takes up more room than colder water. To add insult to injury Melting glaciers are dumping even more fresh water into the oceans. Sea levels have risen between four and eight inches in the past 100 years. Current projections suggest that Its possible sea levels will rise between 4 and 36 inches over the next 100 years. Just to put things into perspective, if sea levels increased to 36 inches every east coast city from Miami to Boston would be swamp!
Stronger Storms- Research indicates that these climate changes will cause hurricanes and tropical storms to become more intense. This means longer lasting, stronger winds, and more damaging to coastal ecosystems.
Understanding these threats and making small changes in our everyday life is curial. Why not start with something small? Go home and Replace your five most frequently used light bulbs with ENERGY STAR® qualified products. Not only will you be helping the global problem but also put $70 a year in energy bills back in your pocket!
Source: Nature Conservancy


MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — When severe weather hits, a NOAA weather radio will always be there to give you instant alerts. Now that we are in hurricane season, it’s more important than ever to have the latest information as storms move through the Gulf Coast.
WKRG News 5 is partnering with Greer’s Ace Hardware to help you get a NOAA weather radio. The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team will be at five Greer’s Ace Hardware to program your weather radios.
The first event is Wednesday, June 15 at Ace Hardware inside Greer’s on Cottage Hill. The First Alert Storm Team will be there from 3 to 7 p.m. If you miss the first event, you can catch the team at four more this hurricane season.
Where to get a NOAA weather radio
- June 15: Ace Hardware inside Greer’s, 4055 Cottage Hill Rd., Mobile, Ala.
- July 13: Ace Hardware inside Greer’s, 710 McMeans Ave., Bay Minette, Ala.
- July 27: To be announced
- Aug. 10: Greer’s Ace Hardware, 10835 Dauphin Island Parkway, Theodore, Ala.
- Aug. 24: To be announced


Weekend o' solid south swell ahead
Sydney Hunter Illawarra Surf Forecast by Ben Matson (issued Wednesday Dec 8th)
Forecast Summary (tl;dr)
- Small surf Thurs, flukey winds, but generally OK conditions
- Building SE swell Fri (biggest as you track south, only small north from Sydney), clean with offshore winds
- Large S'ly swell for the weekend; generally good morning winds tending fresh sideshore S'ly through the day
- Solid, easing S/SE swell Mon with light winds, smaller Tues though still fun with clean conditions and light winds
- Minor flukey NE (cyclone) swell later Tues/Wed, though only showing at a handful of spots, keep your expectations low
- Chance for some E/NE swell later next week
Early light winds Tuesday freshened from the NE into the afternoon, ahead of an early morning S’ly change that’s dominated today’s proceedings. Surf size has remained small, just a couple of feet of leftover east swell at swell magnets both days, biggest north from Sydney. Buoy data is showing an increase in local southerly windswell in the lee of today's change, though there’s nothing really showing at the coast.
This week (Dec 9 - 10)
A small southerly windswell is still possible from today's local fetch but whatever eventuates won’t be high quality and will trend down into Thursday morning.
As for new swell sources, the models have slightly delayed the developing trough-cum-low off the South Coast from tonight onwards, so I’m now less confident for a late Thursday pulse. Winds should be light and variable for much of the day - we may see a brief southerly nose into southern regions (generally south of the harbor) around lunchtime but otherwise conditions should be clean. Expect small beaches north from Wollongong, though building SE swells are likely through the afternoon south from the Illawarra.
Friday looks clean for the entire day, with the delayed developing low now likely to result in a steady westerly outflow north from about Ulladulla. South from here, winds will slowly clock SW and then S’ly (with increasing southerly latitude) and there’s a risk of gales too.
As for swell, we’ll see building sideband SE energy from Thursday’s fetch, aimed off the Far South Coast. As it’ll be pointed directly into the southern end of the state, we’ll see the most size here (5-6ft sets) but surf size will taper off as you head north. I’m thinking somewhere in the 3-5ft range from Ulladulla up to the Illawarra, then 3-4ft through southern Sydney, and a little smaller from northern Sydney across the Hunter around 2-3ft.
Confidence is not high on surf size estimates though, as low pressure systems positioned close to the coast always present a challenge - small deviations in their position can greatly affect surf size, esspecially those not in the direct line of fire.
Right now, it looks like we could see a southerly fetch develop adjacent to the coastline early Friday which may generate a bigger S’ly swell across all regions late Friday, but the weekend is a much better chance for this right now.
Also, as mentioned on Monday, a large sub-tropical low well north-east of New Zealand early this week generated some long range E'ly swell that is expected into Sydney later this week. However, it'll be only small in size and largely undetectable beneath the main SE energy.
This weekend (Dec 11 - 12)
Large S’ly swells will dominate the weekend as an impressive Tasman Low reaches a peak in strength on Saturday (see below).
Both days should offer 5-6ft+ sets at south facing beaches, though Saturday afternoon’s likely to see a period where surf size is a little bigger (closer to 6-8ft), and reliable south swell magnets such as the Hunter should sit somewhere at the hotter end of the spectrum all weekend.
Of course, beaches not open to the south will be much smaller, but there’ll be more than enough size for every locations to pick up its fair share. Additionally, Saturday will see smaller (though easing) levels of SE swell leftover from Friday, and the weekend will see a plateau of long range E’ly energy from the sub-tropical low in the South Pacific. Only 2-3ft sets are expected from this source though.
The main issue this weekend will be winds, which will be fresh at times from the southern quadrant. Most mornings should see moderate SW breezes (even W/SW across a few locations such as the Northern Beaches) but in general expect wobbly conditions at exposed spots, with southern corners and sheltered points offering the best conditions.
Next week (Dec 13 onwards)
So, the Tasman Low is expected to maintain strength through Sunday before gradually easing, which means we’ll see strong though slowly abating surf energy through the start of next week.
And as per the last forecast, Monday is still my pick of the forecast period - surf size will trend down from 4-6ft to 3-5ft at south facing beaches, but it’ll be more S/SE in direction, and local winds will become light and variable.
Expect smaller surf easing from 3-4ft to 2-3ft by early Tuesday, down to 2ft by the afternoon, with very little energy leftover for Wednesday. The first half of the week should however see clean conditions with generally light variable winds under a weak pressure pattern.
Tuesday and Wednesday also have an unusual swell source on the cards; a long period NE swell generated by a (likely) tropical cyclone expected to spin up in the Coral Sea overnight Friday and into Saturday. The storm track is pretty good (by Coral Sea standards, relative to Southern NSW), however the large travel distance and small diameter of the cyclone means we’ll probably only see flukey sideband energy, maybe some 2ft+ sets at a handful of swell magnets later Tuesday and into Wednesday. It's not a swell source to travel around.
Model guidance has this tropical cyclone becoming extra-tropical and approaching New Zealand later Tuesday, where there’s a chance for a broader E/NE fetch on its eastern flank to generate useful swell - but I fear it’s likely to move too fast through our swell window to be a real high quality swell producer. Nevertheless, I’ll keep an eye on this system over the next couple of days and will update on Friday.


A PROJECT aimed at testing air quality in Port Talbot is expected to create around 50 new jobs in manufacturing and engineering.
Neath Port Talbot Council and South Wales-based company Vortex IoT are set to launch a pilot scheme that will give a better understanding of air pollution in the locality.
Council leader Ted Latham said: “Because different areas have different levels of air quality, this will be important for us to measure, monitor and analyse what’s happening.
“We we hope that this will go a long way in dealing with the air quality in and around Port Talbot. Once that’s done we can expand the pilot elsewhere.”
Vortex IoT is set to move into the refurbished Metal Box factory site in Neath and create up to 50 skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs in the next 18 months.
As part of the scheme, 70 digital sensors will be used to provide instant data on air pollution levels. They will be attached to lampposts in residential areas across Margam, Taibach, Aberavon, Sandfields and Baglan Energy Park.
Cllr Latham said the new sensors can determine the type of pollution within a certain area, such as emissions from industry or rain.
By getting more accurate readings of air quality in different locations, the council hopes to uncover areas where pollution is particularly high and trace any pollution sources that were previously hidden. It will then use this information to target specific areas using methods like traffic orders.
Cllr Leanne Jones, deputy leader and cabinet member for
community safety and public protection, said: “We can identify the troubled spots to make sure that we can get the air quality to the cleanest possible.
“The outcome of that would be looking to make the air cleaner in those particular places.”
Vortex IoT will provide the sensors, wireless network and maintenance workers for the scheme. This technology is already being used to measure air quality in Hammersmith and Fulham, London.
The project will be funded by the £1.3 billion Swansea Bay City Deal, which aims to create 9,000 jobs in its 15-year lifespan.
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Hurricane Zeta Batters Southeast Louisiana
Hurricane Zeta made landfall close to 4 p.m. October 28 near the south Louisiana town of Cocodrie with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph., just short of reaching Category 3 status.
The storm raced to the northeast, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rainfall to all of southeast Louisiana, including the New Orleans metro area.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Zeta was the 11th named storm to make landfall in the United States during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the sixth hurricane. The former is a new record, besting the nine storms that made landfall in 1916. With Zeta becoming the 27th named storm this year, 2020 now joins 2005 as the most active years on record. It’s also the fifth named storm and third hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana this year. Both are records.
The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quickly got to work to survey, assess and reconstitute area waterways, locate and reset aids to navigation and assess navigation infrastructure.
By the afternoon of October 29, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New Orleans announced a return to Port Condition Normal for the area, including the Lower Mississippi River, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) between Mile 20 west of Harvey Lock and Mile 44.2 east of Harvey Lock and the Atchafalaya River.
With the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal still closed for repairs, the Coast Guard said the alternate route through the Chandeleur Sound between the Mississippi River and Gulfport, Miss., remained closed pending the assessment of aids to navigation.
The storm’s center track took it through the New Orleans area, passing right over the Mississippi River. Michael Nation, vice president of operations for Harbor Towing & Fleeting/Star Fleet, which operates a fleet just below Algiers Point on the west bank of the river, said the fleet recorded winds of 110 mph. as the storm passed.
“We were just at a Category 3,” Nation said.
Nation said Star Fleet filled up with 35 barges and a dozen or so vessels seeking safe harbor for the storm.
“We were at capacity because people were coming in to hunker down,” he said. “Everyone is safe and sound. We rode out the storm well.”
Nation said the company benefitted from a strong hurricane contingency plan, which includes a company video call ahead of any approaching storm and check lists.
“We fared well operationally, thanks to good planning,” he said.
While winds and waves kicked up during the storm, the Mississippi River, thanks to the angle of approach by Zeta, didn’t see the surge often experienced during hurricanes.
As of the 2 p.m. Marine Safety Information Bulletin from the Coast Guard, the LA 23 Belle Chasse Highway railroad bridge and the New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway bridge, both spanning the GIWW, were without power and unable to open for vessels. In addition, the Harvey Canal Sector Gate remained closed.


The Sacramento Valley is bracing for a hot snap over the next few days and we're likely to experience our first triple-digit days of the season.
It's starting to feel a lot like summer.
"If we hit 100 on Saturday, it'll be the first time," says Mike Smith, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sacramento. "We're awfully close on tomorrow too, though, so we could hit it as early as tomorrow."
He says the region isn't likely to break any heat records, but we may get within a degree or two on Saturday and Sunday, when the highs are expected to be 100 and 101.
Smith says the heat is also bringing with it increased fire danger.
"Certainly very dry conditions with this hot temperatures," he says. "Humidity is definitely below normal for early June, so obviously fire conditions are going to be up a little bit and we're expecting a little bit of breezes too, that is definitely going to make things a little bit worse for fire weather."
Smith says it's also good to remember that even though it'll be blistering outside, the lakes and rivers will still be very cold, so you should use caution. He says temperatures should start to cool down a bit by the middle of next week.
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It's taps aff in Irvine as the town braces itself for a holiday weekend heatwave.
Temperatures are set to soar into the high teens - unusually balmy for this time of year - according to BBC weather forecasters.
You'll be able to kick off your Easter holiday on Friday by heading to Irvine beach where you'll be able to bask in 19 degrees.
Keep the sun cream handy for Saturday too as temperatures are set to hit 17 degrees.
It's a bit cooler on Sunday, with a moderate breeze. The predicted 15 degrees but still perfect weather for rolling your eggs.
You can't everything, however. It's back to normal on Monday as temperatures dip to a chilly 11 degrees accompanied by light showers and a moderate breeze.
The Irvine Herald's resident weather girl, Toni Lennox said: "We're set for a glorious Easter holiday weekend, folks. Remember to hit the beach nice and early to secure the best spot".


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- Friday night’s downpour breaks decade-old March rain record
BENGALURU: While light showers are a common phenomenon in March, the rainfall Bengaluru received on Friday night has broken a decade-old record when it comes to the quantity received within a day for the month. The city received 38mm rain on Friday night and the figure has overtaken the past record of 37mm that poured last year on March 8. In the last one decade, no single day in March has received so much rain within 24 hours. However, according to an official with the India Meteorological Department, highest ever rainfall record within 24 hours for March is yet to be broken. The same was recorded on March 28, 1981 and the quantity was 61mm. Weathermen say the city continues to receive showers during evening because of the low-pressure area over southeast Arabian sea and Lakshadweep. “On Friday, apart from Bengaluru, rainfall occurred at many places over coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka and a few places over north interior Karnataka as well,” said L Ramesh Babu, scientist and director-in-charge, meteorological centre, Bengaluru. He added that Bengalureans can expect a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers on Sunday as well. “Maximum & minimum temperatures are likely to be around 32°C and 20°C respectively,” added Babu. Apart from Bengaluru, good spells of showers were recorded in places like Chintamani of Chikkaballapura district and Haveri town. Other places where chief rainfall accounts were witnessed on Friday include Mulbagal and Rayalpadu in Kolar, Hesaraghatta and Anekal in Bengaluru Urban, Sidlaghatta and Thondebhavi in Chikkaballapura, Thyagarthi in Shivamogga and Sargur in Mysuru.
- Unseasonal rain may affect agricultre, fisheries sectors
PANAJI: The prevailing weather conditions in the state may have an adverse impact on fisheries. Owing to the depression in the Arabian Sea, some boats are still stranded at sea. And with the sudden downpour that was mainly witnessed in several parts of the state, farmers are also concerned about the fate of their cashew and mango crops. Scheduled to bear fruit within a few months, the cashew and mango trees have already flowered in orchards across the state. However, with the dull and damp weather, the fear of crop damage is giving farmers sleepless nights. “If the dull weather persists for two to three days, there is a likelihood of fungus infecting cashew and mango flowers,” said a farmer from Bicholim, Rohan Joshi. “Many boats are still stuck on the high seas,” said the director of Mandovi Fishermen Marketing Cooperative Society Limited, Francisco Fernandes. “ There were no casualties or losses reported. However, we are constantly in touch with the fishermen to ascertain their well-being,” he said. At Vasco jetty, fishermen from both Goa and beyond took precautions and kept their vessels anchored. “Besides boats of Goan fishermen, boats from Kerala and Tamil Nadu were also anchored at Vasco jetty following the port warning to fishing vessels. We provided them with drinking water and ice to preserve their fish catch,” said chairman of Goa Fishing Boat Owners Association, Augusto Fernandes. Owing to this development, fish vendors in the local market are skeptical about conducting adequate sales in the coming days.
- March-past of abrupt showers as parts of Goa get drenched
PANAJI: The city recorded the highest rainfall of 26.8mm, while Canacona recorded 24.6mm in the last 24 hours due to a depression in an area southeast of the Arabian Sea, as the weather system weakened into a well-marked low pressure area. The city was lashed by showers after midnight on Thursday for more than half an hour, accompanied by lightning and thunder. While Mormugao recorded 10.6mm of rainfall, Mapusa recorded 2.6mm, Valpoi 1.8mm and Ponda 1.0mm. The well-marked pressure area over Lakshadweep and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea also has an associated upper air cyclonic circulation, which is likely to move northwestwards and weaken gradually. But meteorologists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expect the condition to persist for at least 24 to 48 hours. As southerly winds are blowing in, they are bringing in lot of moisture. “There are possibilities of isolated rain or thundershowers in the state,” Rahul M, scientist, IMD, Panaji, said. The minimum temperature recorded on Thursday was 22.3C - just a degree above normal. The maximum temperature was 31.8C - almost half a degree below normal. The widespread showers brought relief from the sultry heat, but cashew farmers are worried that the showers may continue. “A brief spell of rain may not cause damage, but if the rain persists, then it may damage the fruit and the flower,” a cashew farmer said.
- Coast Guard rescues 12 fishers stranded on boat in Arabian Sea
Kanyakumari: The Coast Guard has rescued 12 fishermen on a mechanised fishing boat that was stranded on a rock in the Arabian Sea off Karnataka coast. S Ramesh, 40, of Kurumpanai in Kanyakumari district and 11 others ventured into the sea on his boat -- Natha Fathima -- from Beippur in Kerala on February 28. They were fishing in the Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast when they got an alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) about high speed winds triggered by a low pressure area in the Indian Ocean. Following the alert, Natha Fathima started to move towards the coast. The boat was about 13 nautical miles off Munneswaram near Garwar in Karnataka when it accidentally drove over a rock and got stuck on Tuesday. Efforts to take the boat back to the sea went in vain. On Wednesday morning, the fishermen contacted a fishing boat that was close by and sought help. The boat tried to pull Natha Fathima off the rock but the rough sea made it impossible. The stranded fishermen then got in touch with the South Asian Fishermen Fraternity (SAFF) who alerted the Coast Guard (CG), the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre, the Kanyakumari district administration and the fisheries department at Chennai. “Meanwhile, the boat slid off the rock to the sea. But its engine fan got damaged and could not be repaired. Coast Guard personnel contacted us and asked for requirements of those on the boat. All of them needed food. Three of them needed medical attention since they were injured when a stove burst. A CG ship reached the fishermen with the supplies,” general secretary of SAFF, A Churchil said. Churchil told TOI that the Coast Guard ship could not tow the boat to the shore. The Coast Guard contacted the fishermen in a mechanised boat -- Elroi -- that was close by and asked them to tow Natha Fathima. Being a wooden boat, Elroi could not tow Natha Fathima that was made of steel and was much heavier. The Coast Guard ship Aburbha-249 then went to the stranded boat’s rescue on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, the ship towed Natha Fathima to near the entrance of Malpe harbour in Karnataka. The boat was then towed to the harbour by another fishing boat. Eight of the fishermen on the boat hailed from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu while the rest were from West Bengal. Besides Ramesh, the rescued fishermen have been identified as A Joy, J Samson, W Ajison, A Lijin, P Dickson, I Thatheyus and S Aijith from Kanyakumari and Sriram, Swaraj, Oujith and Haridas from West Bengal.
- Depression over Arabian Sea affects fishing activities in Uttara Kannada
Karwar: The depression over the South East Arabian Sea has intensified and affected fishing activities in Uttara Kannada district on Wednesday. Fishermen stayed away from fishing activities in Karwar and other coastal areas of the district, owing to the warning issued by the meteorological department that the weather system was likely to intensify into a deep depression and bring heavy rain in the western coast. Sources in the Meteorological department said that officials have ensured the return of fishermen engaged in deep-sea fishing in Arabian Sea in view of the weather system. The depression is moving towards the North-West direction from Kerala with a speed of 14 kmph. This is the main reason behind the hot and cloudy weather condition in the coastal region of Uttara Kannada, the Met officials said. This would continue to prevail till Thursday, they said. The coastal area of the district had cloudy weather throughout Wednesday and some places witnessed mild rain. According to fishermen, the condition in Arabian Sea is very rough as the depression has intensified in the west coast of India. Many fishing boats which had come from distant places like Tamil Nadu and Kerala are among those that have been anchored at Karwar port. Fishermen said that the unpredictable weather has put them in a tough spot as they have a large quantity of the catch in the boat and if normalcy do not return in the next three-four days, they have to throw it in the sea or sell locally.
- Depression over southeast Arabian Sea; TN, Kerala to receive heavy rains
NEW DELHI: The depression over southeast Arabian Sea moved northwestwards with speeds of about 14kmph during the past six hours and it lay centered at 8.30pm on Wednesday over southeast Arabian Sea near latitude 7.50 N and longitude 74.00 E, about 130km southeast of Minicoy, 340km west- southwest of Thiruvanathapuram and 380km north-northeast of Male (Maldives). The depression is likely to move northwestwards and maintain the intensity of depression during next 24 hours. There is low probability for further intensification of the system into deep depression. It is likely to weaken gradually over southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea after 24 hours. The Met department has warned of rain and thundershower at many places during the next two days particularly over south Tamil Nadu. This will be accompanied by heavy rainfall in some isolated places in Kerala. Rainfall at most places with heavy falls at a few places on 14th and at isolated places on March 15 is very likely over Lakshadweep Islands. The Met department also warned of squally winds which could reach speeds of up to 40-50kmph gusting to 60kmph likely over Comorin area and along and off south Tamil Nadu coast during the next 24 hours and 45-55kmph gusting to 65kmph along and off the Kerala coast on Wednesday and 40-50kmph gusting to 60kmph on Thursday. Squally winds with speeds reaching 45-55kmph gusting to 65kmph, is likely over Lakshadweep area and the adjoining southeast Arabian Sea on both the days. The sea will be rough to very rough over Comorin-Maldives area and adjoining sea areas during next 24 hours and over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea off Kerala coast during Wednesday and Thursday. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along and off south Tamil Nadu and Comorin-Maldives area during next 24 hours. Fishermen are also advised not to venture into sea along and off the Kerala coast, Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea in the next two days.
- Swelter relief: Low pressure holds out hope for rain in Hyderabad on March 17 & 18
HYDERABAD: After the sultry heat conditions, denizens might get some relief as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thunder showers during this week across Telangana. According to IMD, Hyderabad, the weather conditions across the state will remain cloudy triggered by a low pressure area in Arabian Sea and the Kerala coast. “On March 17-18, Hyderabad will witness development of thunder and lightning, with possibility of rain or thunderstorm. The low pressure area will convert into depression, which will be moving towards north-west resulting in clouding,” said YK Reddy, in-charge director of IMD, Hyderabad. “When the weather conditions are cloudy, the maximum temperature will be few notches lower than the normal temperature. After the depression concludes, gradual rise in maximum temperature can be expected,” added Reddy. Private weather forecasting agencies predicted that the city shall experience light rainfall on March 16. “Sky is expected to remain partly cloudy. Humidity levels will also increase over Hyderabad and adjoining areas due to inflow of southeasterly winds from the Bay of Bengal,” read the weather report released by Skymet on Monday. Skymet predicts that relief is in sight as a trough is likely to form over Telangana around March 16. “This trough is expected to increase the cloud cover and with this, scattered rain and thunder showers are expected over Hyderabad and its adjoining areas on March 16 and 17,” read the report. According to Telangana State Development Planning Society, with the prevailing easterly to southeasterly wind, maximum temperatures are expected to be 2 to 3 degree Celsius below normal at many places over the state, where temperatures are in the range of 34 to 37 degree Celsius. “Thereafter, it is expected to rise gradually. The minimum temperatures are expected to be 2 to 3 degree Celsius above normal at many places and more than 19 degree Celsius at most places, which are in the range of 20 to 26 degree Celsius,” read the report.
- Saudi Arabia's King Salman establishes anti-corruption prosecution units
A report on the state-run Saudi Press Agency said the king's decision came from "his concern over combating corruption in all its forms aiming to protect the homeland and its resources, maintain public money and protect the integrity of the public employment."
- Maharashtra budget: Rs 450 crore for statues in Mumbai as govt struggles to cut costs
MUMBAI: Still in the red and struggling to stabilize its revenue earnings against expenditure, the state government has budgeted Rs450 crore for construction of statutes in the city. A total of Rs300 crore has been budgeted for the Shivaji memorial in the Arabian Sea and Rs150 crore for the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill, Dadar. The state has allotted the tender for construction of the Rs3,600-crore Shivaji memorial to Larson and Turbo at a cost of Rs2,500 crore plus taxes for the first phase of the project. The work order was issued on February 9. Last year, the government had budgeted Rs100 crore for the statue. Finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said the government aims at completing the project in 36 months. “More funds will be made available as per the pace and need of work through a supplementary budget,” he said. The Shapoorji Pallonji Group will build the Ambedkar memorial on the 12-acre plot at Indu Mill at a cost of Rs783 crore. The MMRDA appointed the group, which was the sole bidder, for the project’s execution in December 2017. The plan includes a commemorative stupa, an auditorium, an assembly hall, a museum, a library, a landscaped garden and parking spaces. The memorial will have a350-ft tall bronze statue of Ambedkar. Fishermen, however, continue to oppose the proposed site for the Shivaji project, which is 3km inside the Arabian Sea.
- Number of wealthy Indians to grow by 71%: Report
The number of wealthy Indians having assets of over $50 million is likely to grow by nearly 71% to 4,980 by 2022 from 2,980 in 2017, according to report by global consultancy firm Knight Frank. India will be the third largest contributor in Asia with respect to wealthy population after China and Japan, the report said.


Weather Alert: March 14th, 2023
Although there is much uncertainty with the forecast for the pending snowstorm, in the interest of safety, MFHS will close centers in the counties with a Winter Storm Warning for March 14, 2023. Those counties include:
Bradford, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Carbon, Monroe, and Wayne.
Centers in the rest of the MFHS service area will remain open. MFHS staff will be reaching out to clients with appointments in the above counties and rescheduling.