That’s a big sunspot!Two days ago, sunspot AR2736 didn’t exist. Now the rapidly-growing active region stretches across more than 100,000 km of the solar surface and contains multiple dark cores larger than Earth.
Moreover, it has a complicated magnetic field that is crackling with C-class solar flares. The sunspot is inset in this magnetic map of the sun from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory:
Sunspots are islands of magnetism floating on the surface of the sun. Most sunspots, like most magnets, have two poles + (N) and – (S). Sunspot AR2736, however, has multiple poles with areas of + and – jostling against one another. This is why the sunspot is crackling with flares. Magnetic field lines of opposing polarity criss-cross and explode – a process known as magnetic reconnection.
Solar minimum is underway
In the grand scheme of space weather, C-class solar flares are not considered to be major events. However, these explosions are noteworthy because the sun has recently been so quiet. Solar Minimum is underway. In context, C-flares represent a real uptick in solar activity. They can ionize the top of Earth’s atmosphere, disturb shortwave radio communications, and even hurl CMEs toward Earth.
Indeed, one is heading our way now. Stay tuned.
C4-class solar flare
Indeed, northern spring began with a bang. On March 20th at 1118 UT, new sunspot AR2736 exploded, producing a C4-class solar flare that lasted more than an hour. The sunspot is inset in this image of the flare’s extreme ultraviolet flash:
The explosion sent minor waves of ionization rippling through Earth’s upper atmosphere and caused a shortwave radio “brownout” over southern parts of Europe and all of Africa. Anomalies in radio propagation at frequencies below 20 MHz might have been noticed by, e.g., mariners and ham radio operators.
The explosion also hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space. NASA’s STEREO-A spacecraft saw the cloud racing away from the sun:
Additional images from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) confirm that the CME is heading for Earth. While the bulk of the cloud appears set to miss our planet, the flanks of the CME should deliver a glancing blow. Estimated time of arrival: Late on March 22nd or sometime on March 23rd. NOAA forecasters favor the March 23rd estimate. Either way, moderate G2 geomagnetic storms are possible when the CME arrives.
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I thought I was seeing a plane at first, flashing one light at intervals as it moved across the sky. However, it seemed far too high for the light to be so visible and bright, satellites are usually the size of a star. The light was more of a blue color as well. A plane at that height as close to the airport as I am seems odd. I can usually watch a plane streak all the way across the sky for miles. In this case, it only traveled a short distance before it was no longer visible. Its path also seemed to curve oddly and the only way I could track it was by it's flashes which were at least 15-20 sec apart (this is not exact as I did not actually calculate), much slower than a normal commercial liner as I did not see any physical trace other than the flash of the light. Sky had no clouds, time between 11:30pm-12:00am CST facing south, mild winds ~50 degrees Fahrenheit as high as orion. I only noticed because I was starring at the sky and noticed a flash in the corner of my eye just east of orion which one could only observe if they were literally starring at that part of the sky for some time.
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(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A second body was discovered outside of a vehicle on Wednesday, as authorities attempted to recover vehicles that washed away due to the flooding in Sacramento County over the New Year’s weekend, California Highway Patrol (CHP) told ABC News.
Officials discovered the woman’s body around 10 a.m. in a field about one mile east of State Route 99, CHP said.
Authorities could not confirm if the body was connected to the vehicles they were towing until they could positively identify the person.
Earlier this week, one person was found dead in their vehicle in California on Sunday morning, as a winter storm brought flooding and heavy snow to the state, a Sacramento Metro Fire spokesperson confirmed to ABC News.
A Sacramento Metro Fire spokesperson confirmed that the deceased was recovered from their flooded vehicle in the southernmost part of Sacramento County, near the city of Elk Grove.
The identity and cause of death of the deceased haven’t been confirmed pending a coroner’s examination, according to Sacramento Metro Fire.
The National Weather Service in Sacramento issued flash flood warnings for the area, urging drivers to stay off the road.
A levee break in several places caused the flooding in the area, Sacramento Metro Fire Captain and Public Information Officer Parker Wilbourn told ABC News.
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services ordered residents in Wilton to shelter in place earlier Saturday afternoon.
“Rising water has made roads impassable in the area,” the office said in an advisory.
According to Caltrans District 3, which maintains the state highway system in 11 northern California counties, a highway near Elk Grove has been closed because the Cosumnes River flooded.
Two more storms are expected for the next week in northern California, with the second storm set for Wednesday and Thursday, possibly causing flooding in the area, according to NWS Sacramento.
Over 5 inches of rain had fallen in downtown San Francisco on Saturday, setting a new daily record, the National Weather Service for the San Francisco Bay Area said.
The West Coast is being slammed with an atmospheric river, which usually brings heavy rain, wind and snow to areas that it flows through, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The NOAA describes atmospheric rivers as “rivers in the sky” because they’re somewhat long and narrow regions in the atmosphere that send most of the water vapor outside the tropics.
ABC News’ Meredith Deliso contributed to this report.
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Urban dust in the Guanzhong Basin of China, part I:
A regional distribution of dust sources retrieved using satellite data
Urban dust pollution has been becoming an outstanding environmental problem due to rapid urbanization in China. However, it is very difficult to construct an urban dust inventory, owing to its small horizontal scale and strong temporal/spatial variability. With the analysis of visual interpretation, maximum likelihood classification, extrapolation and spatial overlaying, we quantified dust source distributions of urban constructions, barrens and croplands in the Guanzhong Basin using various satellite data, including VHR (0.5 m), Lansat-8 OLI (30 m) and MCD12Q1 (500 m). The croplands were the dominant dust sources, accounting for 40% (17,913 km2) of the study area in summer and 36% (17,913 km2) in winter, followed by barrens, accounting for 5% in summer and 10% in winter. Moreover, the total constructions were 126 km2, including 84% of active and 16% inactive. In addition, 59% of the constructions aggregated on the only megacity of the study area, Xi'an. With high accuracy exceeding 88%, the proposed satellite-data based method is feasible and valuable to quantify distributions of dust sources. This study provides a new perspective to evaluate regional urban dust, which is seldom quantified and reported. In a companied paper (Part-2 of the study), the detailed distribution of the urban dust sources is applied in a dynamical/aerosol model (WRF-Dust) to assess the effect of dust sources on aerosol pollution.


LIGHT snow flurries have begun in parts of Hampshire - but severe weather warnings remain in place across the county for tomorrow as residents prepare to bear the brunt of the Siberian blast.
A freezing blizzard is expected to sweep the county tomorrow as temperatures plummet to –5C (23F) with motorists being told only to make journeys where necessary.
Met Office experts say Hampshire will be hit by a barrage of snow, sleet and gale force winds throughout the day, with some parts of the county likely to be blanketed in up to 6in (15cm) of the white stuff.
Although Southampton is expected to avoid the worst of the snowfall, the city could still be coated in around 2in (5cm) of snow by the afternoon.
Forecasters and motoring groups have urged drivers to take extra care on the roads and to make routine checks on their vehicles before making journeys.
The warning comes after the Daily Echo launched its Stay Warm campaign, encouraging people across the county to look out for elderly friends, relatives and neighbours during the winter blast.
- Advice on how to stay warm and the latest weather news
- Tips for driving in the snow
- How best to keep warm during the cold weather
- Advice for warming your home during winter
- Looking after the elderly when the weather is cold
As previously reported, Hampshire’s civic chiefs have moved to assure residents that they have “robust procedures” in place to deal with snowfall and keep our roads moving.
But the AA has issued a warning to drivers to take extra care as the cold snap takes an icy grip on the county.
Last night the AA revealed that they attended around 9,000 breakdowns across the UK yesterday morning alone, as thousands of cars failed to get off their driveways.
And they expected the number of call-outs to reach 17,000 by the end of the day – up from around 9,500 on an average Wednesday.
It meant that breakdown teams were dealing with almost 2,000 call-outs every hour during peak times.
Darron Burness, the AA’s head of special operations, said: “Winter’s really starting to bite now with widespread freezing conditions and the prospect of more snow at the end of the week.
“We’re likely to see some pretty horrible driving conditions on Friday with drifting snow and potentially blizzard-like conditions across higher level routes in particular. Check the Met Office weather alerts and traffic reports before departing and allow a bit more time for your journey, as you don’t want to rush on potentially icy roads.”


December Weather In Hilton Head Sc. Clear skies for the next few hours. Other things to do in hilton head in december include golfing at one of the area’s many excellent courses.
During the winter months, the average daily temperature rarely dips below 64°f. Annual weather averages in hunter u. In hilton head island, south carolina, the first day of december is 10 hours, 14 minutes long.
The Warmest Sea In Hilton Head Island In December Is 67.3°F, And The Coldest Is 53.6°F.
Join us as we celebrate our 36th anniversary of this annual hilton head island rite of passage. Get the monthly weather forecast for hilton head, sc, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Annual weather averages in hunter u.
Experience For Yourself This Year’s Schedule Of Events Including Spectacular Celebrity Chef Showcases, Intriguing Wine Education Sessions, Live Entertainment And Of Course The Famed Grand And Public Tasting Events.
Hilton head island average temperature in december the average temperature in hilton head island in december year of 2021 is +66°f.interesting that the average daytime temperature is recorded as +70°f while the average nightly temperature is +61°f. Join us as we celebrate our 36th anniversary of this annual hilton head island rite of passage. Daytime temperatures usually reach 16°c in hilton head island in december, falling to 6°c at night.
This Is One Of The Oldest And Largest Cities In South Carolina And It Is At A Distance Of 97.8 Miles (157 Km).
A third to a half of days during a usual december will be predominantly clear and sunny. 30dayweather long range weather forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. Hilton head island wine & food festival.
Army Airfield Is 27 Miles From Hilton Head Island, So The Actual Climate In Hilton Head Island Can Vary A Bit.
Sunny 48° feels like 49° south. Wonderful weather november to march may be dubbed cold season in hilton head island, but take that with a grain of salt—the island’s subtropical climate means it’s still nice enough to get outside and explore the lowcountry landscape. The sun shines for 6 hours each day and it doesn’t rain a lot with only 7 rainy days on average.
Hilton Head 14 Day Extended Forecast.
Sunrise and sunset times, civil twilight start and end times as well as solar noon, and day length for every day of december 2021 in hilton head island, south carolina. Hilton head island, sc weather. Today’s and tonight’s hilton head island, sc weather forecast, weather conditions and doppler radar from the weather channel and weather.com


We hope you will love Fuerteventura just as much as we do.
And there is plenty of reasons to do so:
330 days of sunshine per year, blessed with a moderate ever spring climate.
Surrounded by the cristaline waters of the Atlantic ocean.
It´s the perfect place to relax, recharge batteries, find inner peace and enjoy outdoor activities.
Fuerteventura is the secondlargest of the Canary Islands, plenty of space to discover.
Check out this beautiful video about Fuerteventura:
Filmed by Andro Kajzer on behalf of the Canary Island tourism board.
Climate in northern Fuerteventura
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|Min. Temperatur °C||14.5||14.9||15.4||16.1||17.1||19.1||20.7||21.6||21.2||19.8||17.5||15.8|
|Sun Hours (h/d)||7||6||8||7||8||9||8||8||7||7||6||6|
Lajares, El Cotillo and Corralejo are situated in the northern part of the island of Fuerteventura, Spain.
The region enjoys warm temperatures all year around. The maximum daily temperature never falls below 20 degrees. The average temperature between December and April is around 18 degrees Celsius, perfect weather to escape the cold northern hemisphere winter.


GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 – Three flights which were scheduled to land at the Penang International Airport had to turn back to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and diverted to Langkawi International Airport due to bad weather today. Penang International Airport senior manager Ramzi Ahmad said the three flights, including one from overseas, could not land due to heavy rains and strong winds from 4.30 pm to 6 pm.
“One flight from KLIA had to turn back while two others from KLIA and Singapore were diverted to Langkawi International Airport and have landed safely there,” he said here today. He said at least four flights from Penang Airport could not depart to their respective destinations due to the same problem.
He added that operations at the Penang Airport were still running smoothly and so far, the airport has not been hit by floods despite heavy rains on the island since 2 pm today, causing flash floods in several parts of the state As of 7 pm, there were still flights which were delayed due to bad weather in Penang.
Several areas on the island were hit by flash floods between 0.2 metres to 0.5 metres high, while dozens of trees were uprooted after five hours of heavy rains and strong winds, beginning at 2 pm today. By 7.30 pm, almost 80 areas in the state were inundated with water following non-stop rain and rising river waters which coincided with high tides, causing water levels to rapidly overflow. — Bernama


By the time Hurricane Sandy exited the eastern coast of the United States in the early days of November 2012, it had killed 125 people in the U.S., shut down the nation's financial markets for the first time in more than a century, caused the majority of New York City to lose electricity, brought subways and commuter trains to a halt and, famously, stranded an iconic roller coaster in the sea, a stone's throw from its once-permanent location on a pier in Seaside Heights, N.J. [source: The Atlantic].
Sandy's record-setting storm surge was responsible for an estimated $62 billion in damage and loss in the U.S., as well as $315 million and 71 deaths in the Caribbean. It's no wonder this storm wreaked havoc; Sandy measured a 5.8 out of 6 on NOAA's storm scale [source: Associated Press].
But why did Sandy turn into such a superstorm in the first place? It seems a nor'easter may be partially to blame. Just as the hurricane headed northward along the coast, leaving Florida for the Eastern Seaboard, it seemed to head out into the Atlantic -- until a force pushed the warm air mass back toward land. That force? A cold nor'easter, whose powerful winds wrangled with the tropical hurricane, morphing it into a hybrid part nor'easter, part hurricane and making it capable of gale force winds, snow and rain [source: Gannett].


British Open 2023 weather forecast: Weekend to bring less wind, more rain
As winds whipped Friday at Royal Liverpool, Brian Harman appeared unaffected, shooting 6-under 65 to climb to 10 under and taking a commanding lead at this Open Championship.
But will Mother Nature turn the dial up a notch this weekend and offer Harman a little more to think about as he tries to fend off the competition for his first major title? According to the latest forecast, it actually looks as if she’ll turn it down a little – at least in turns of the fan.
Friday evening’s update forecasts that winds, which reached nearly 20 mph sustained with gusts in the mid-20s, will die down for the final 36 holes. For much of Saturday and Sunday, winds are expected to sustain around the high single-digits with gusts in the mid-teens. Temps will continue to fluctuate in the 60s.
And the rain, well, it will continue on and off, with a 97% chance on Saturday and 88% chance on Sunday.


Forecast: Mostly sunny and milder
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Mostly sunny and milder. After a cool start in the morning, we'll see highs return to near 80 for the afternoon. Rain is likely late Tuesday into Wednesday.
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The Ursid meteor shower will peak in the early morning on December 22, 2019, providing a shooting star show to skywatchers up before sunrise. The shower will peak close to New Moon, and so moonlight will present minimal interference. The Ursids, radiating from Ursa Minor, the Little Dipper. Meteors will appear to be streaming out from the radiant, but they can show up all across the sky. They may be active on December 23rd and 24th too. You might see about ten meteors per hour. In rare instances, bursts of 100 or more meteors per hour have been observed at times over the past century. The Ursids are associated with comet 8P/Tuttle, which was discovered in 1790. They occur when Earth passes through the trail of dust and debris left along the comet's orbit. The shower itself was first recorded in England in 1900, and also spotted in Germany in the decades following. Get Ready! You need only clear dark skies and just your eyes to see meteor showers. Clear Skies Everyone!


Chemists at the University of California, San Diego have measured for the first time the impact that dirty smoke from ships at sea and generating electricity in port can have on the air quality of coastal cities.
The scientists reported the findings this week in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an academic journal. Basically, the impact of dirty smoke from ships burning high-sulfur fuel can be substantial, on some days accounting for nearly one-half of the fine, sulfur-rich particulate matter in the air known to be hazardous to human health.
Sampling air at the end of the pier at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, the scientists found that the smoke from ships contributed as much as 44 percent of the sulfate found in fine particulate matter in the atmosphere of coastal California. On the days when the proportion of ship sulfate approached one-half of the fine particulate matter in the air, the scientists determined from wind direction and speed calculations that ships burning high-sulfur fuel in the Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego ports were a major influence.
Sulfate particulates are particularly harmful to humans because they are especially fine microscopic particles, less than a millionth of a meter. That makes them able to travel extremely long distances and, unlike bigger dust grains and particles that are removed by the body if breathed in, the tiny particles can remain in the lungs.
The Port of Los Angeles, for example, can have a significant influence on air quality in San Diego because the particles travel so far, the study said.
Chemists developed a chemical fingerprinting technique that allowed the scientists to distinguish primary sulfate from ship smoke from the tailpipe emissions of trucks, cars and other sources. The researchers discovered that primary sulfates from ship engines incorporate molecular oxygen — the type we breathe in — and are easily distinguished from primary sulfates from car and truck diesel emissions.
The results have particular significance for the state which beginning next year will require that all tankers, cargo and cruise ships sailing into a California port switch to more expensive, cleaner-burning fuels when they come within 24 miles of the coast.
Similar international rules requiring clean-burning ship fuels are set to take effect in 2015.
The researchers said the chemical fingerprinting technique they developed could assist the California Air Resources Board, as well as regulators in other states and countries, monitor the impacts of ships off their coasts as new restrictions on bunker oil burning by ships are implemented.


Al Gore is now claiming that the oceans have risen because of Climate Change and because of that fish are now swimming in the streets of Miami:
Well fish are swimming in the streets of Miami, but Climate Change isn’t to blame as Gore wants you to believe. Rather, the National Weather Service says the cause of this is in part high tides caused by the moon:
WSVN – It seems fish are now taking to the streets in one area, as high tides continue to bring a flood of frustration to South Florida.
Drivers and residents are calling it a nightmare, as the water rises and recedes, and it’s far from over as more tidal trouble continues on Wednesday.
South Florida has been under a coastal flood advisory since Monday because of “high astronomical tides due to the lunar cycle,” according to the National Weather Service, and neighborhoods have been dealing with rising and falling waters ever since.
A meteorologist with the NWS expounded on this, saying that it’s not just caused by the moon, but also because strong easterly winds pushing high tides on shore:
PALM BEACH POST – The National Weather Service issued a coastal hazard message early Monday morning for areas from Palm Beach County to Miami Dade, and in Collier County on the southwest coast.
Brad Diehl, a meteorologist with the NWS in Miami, said high tides could cause minor flooding through Thursday and then slowly withdraw as the moon enters its waning gibbous phase.
But it’s not just the moon causing streets to turn runny, Diehl said.
Easterly winds pushing water onshore, normal seasonal changes, sea level rise and a slower Gulf Stream also are to blame.
“There are all kinds of subtle things that contribute to the higher tides,” Diehl said. “This kind of thing can be hard to predict.”
Of course Al Gore would lie about this, taking the result of a natural phenomenon of wind and lunar cycles and blaming it on Climate Change, all to keep up the myth by which he has become filthy rich.
What a puke.


Cyclone Mora has left a trail of destruction in southern Bangladesh, killing at least three people and flattening homes. Hundreds of thousands of people had to be moved from low-lying coastal areas.
Cyclone Mora lashed Bangladesh's southeast coast early Tuesday, packing storm surges and gusts of more than 135 kilometers (85 miles) per hour, officials said.
The low-lying delta nation had bumped up its weather danger alert to its highest level and moved more than 450,000 people to shelters as the storm approached.
Ali Hossain, chief government administrator in hard-hit Cox's Bazar, said at least three people had died and some 20,000 homes destroyed. "We are estimating actual losses, but we don't expect huge casualties," he said.
Refugee homes 'flattened'
The tropical storm flattened thousands of temporary huts in camps for Rohingya refugees who had fled violence in neighboring Myanmar, Rohingya officials told Reuters. Around 200,000 people from the Muslim minority were being sheltered in the coastal Cox's Bazar district, which bore the brunt of the damage.
Omar Farukh, a community leader in Kutapalong refugee camp, said conditions were dire: "Now we're in the open air."
Mohammad Anam, a Rohingya who fled to Bangladesh last year, told Agence France Presse there had been no attempt to evacuate the community. "Nobody came to alert or evacuate us. When the storm came we rushed to local schools to take shelter," he said.
Some low-lying areas around the main port city of Chittagong - home to millions of people - were inundated by storm surges, authorities said. They added, however, that the storm was not as bad as they had anticipated.
Cyclone Mora formed as a result of monsoon rains that triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, killing at least 180 people in recent days. The storm weakened later Tuesday as it moves towards India, where weather authorities warned of heavy rain and strong winds.
Bangladesh is frequently hit by deadly storms between April and December. Twenty people were killed when Cyclone Roanu hit the southern coast in May last year. Cyclone Sidr in 2007 killed nearly 4,000 people.
"This time we are more prepared," disaster management authority spokesman Abul Hashim said.
nm/rg (AFP, Reuters, AP)


7 things to know about El Santuario de Chimayo
Just how dirty is the air you breathe? The American Lung Association's annual report of the most polluted cities in the U.S. rates communities on levels of ozone, sulfur dioxide, air-borne particulates and tainted tap water. Here are the 20 cities most polluted by year-round particle pollution in 2013:
Just how dirty is the air you breathe? The American Lung Association rates the most polluted cities in the U.S.
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Storm Abigail: Major clean-up operation underway after 120kmh gales wreak havoc
* Warning dropped to 'yellow'
* Blustery and cold today
* Some fallen trees on roads
* Gardai issue warning to road users
A major clean-up operation is under way after Storm Abigail wreaked havoc across the country.
Western counties were hardest hit as Abigail hit counties Clare, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo in particular, with gales reaching 120kmh in some areas.
The rest of the country also felt nature's wrath as the strong winds swept in from across the Atlantic, bringing with them high tides and heavy downpours.
Met Éireann issued an orange alert yesterday - the second most serious warning - with a wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. A less serious yellow warning was in place for the rest of the country.
At Dublin Airport, there were many delays and a small number of incoming domestic and international flights were cancelled.
Scheduled flights from the Isle of Man, Shetland and Frankfurt were also affected.
Another alert has been put in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick, taking effect at 6am today.
Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care and avoid some coastal routes, while members of the public have been urged not to put themselves in danger.
AA Roadwatch are informing drivers through their social media channels and radio broadcasts of fallen trees which are blocking some roads and are advising alternate routes.
Gardaí are also warning people to stay away from exposed coasts and waterways.
Today will start off cold and windy, with heavy showers across the western half of the country. Temperatures will hit a high of 9C.
The situation is unlikely to improve over the weekend, although it will be warmer as the winds swing to the south-west.
Saturday is expected to be wet and breezy, while scattered rain will affect many parts on Sunday.
Well done to our PerWay team in Clara today. From public report of tree down to line clear in 30 mins pic.twitter.com/VJTrAKu0w5— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 12, 2015
Squally shwrs of rain/hail tonight, some thundery further W.Low 2 to 6 c. Still rather windy in parts, with fresh to strong W to SW winds.— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 12, 2015
Abigail no respecter of uniform!Burglary response unit Blanch hit by falling branch in winds.Expect the unexpected! pic.twitter.com/2RAIVlC8eH— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 12, 2015
*** STORM UPDATE *** Lightening Strike n Achill - 2 direct hits on the electricity network. Power cut in various... https://t.co/6YAbfMspsa— Achill Coast Guard (@AchillCGUnit) November 12, 2015
*** Storm Abigail Update *** Gusts have EXCEEDED 120 kmh - winds still increasing. Although it is an ORANGE... https://t.co/QfbpWmQsL3— Achill Coast Guard (@AchillCGUnit) November 12, 2015
SLIGO/LEITRIM: A fallen tree on the N16 Sligo/ Manorhamilton Rd is partially blocking traffic at Glencar. https://t.co/UFgDs7EeoG— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) November 13, 2015
Friday will be a cold and very blustery day; sunny spells but heavy showers about too, some of hail and thunder. Highs of only 7 to 10 c— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 13, 2015


Party with the Perseids
The Perseids feature a slow (two-week) buildup to maximum (along with an equally slow decline to zero activity), and many bright meteors that leave luminous trails visible for several seconds. The trails form because Perseid meteors are fast — their speeds top 125,000 mph (200,000 km/h). Usually, Perseid meteors appear white or bluish white.
In 2018, the New Moon fortuitously occurs August 11, so our normally brilliant satellite will be absent during the shower’s peak, which falls on the night of August 12 and the morning of the 13th. If you see the Moon at all, it will be a thin crescent low in the western sky that will set an hour or so after the Sun. Perhaps the only negative about this year’s Perseids is that the peak occurs on a Sunday night into Monday morning, so work commitments may limit the number of people who actually view the shower.
Most astronomy clubs host observing sessions either on the night of the shower’s predicted maximum or on a weekend night close to it. If you’re not doing serious meteor counting, all you’ll need to bring is a lawn chair, some snacks, and your eyes.
Telescopes do a great job of magnifying objects, but they severely restrict your field of view, a negative for meteor watching. Binoculars also restrict your view, so don’t observe the shower through them. Instead, if you have binoculars nearby, you can use them to catch a close-up view of a meteor’s smoke trail after spotting it with your naked eye.
Meteors are tiny dust-size particles of rock and metal that Earth passes through as it orbits the Sun. Astronomers call these particles meteoroids when they are floating freely in space, but when they burn up in the atmosphere, they become meteors. If they survive the fiery ordeal of passage through our thick blanket of air to land on the ground, they are then known as meteorites. No meteorites come from meteor showers — the particles are too small.
Most meteor showers originate with comets. When a comet swings around the Sun, our star’s heat boils off ice and with it, trapped dusty debris. When the debris trail’s orbit crosses Earth’s orbit, we experience a meteor shower. The exception to the comet rule is the Geminid shower, which occurs in December. That event’s particles originate with dust coming from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
By the way, astronomers call this particular shower the Perseids because if you trace all the meteor trails backward, they meet within the boundaries of the constellation Perseus the Hero. The point of origin (the direction in space toward which Earth is heading) is called the radiant. A good visual approximation of the radiant is the famous Double Cluster in Perseus (NGC 869 and NGC 884).
August 12 isn’t the only night you can observe Perseids. This year, the shower will be active between about July 17 and August 24. Of course, you’ll see fewer meteors the further you observe from the date of the peak.
How many Perseids will you see? Meteor counters use a quantity called the zenithal hourly rate (ZHR). This is the number of meteors visible per hour for an observer under a dark sky with no scattered light and with the radiant positioned directly overhead. The ZHR for the Perseids is 110. This year, with the Moon out of the sky, you can expect to count between 80 and 90 meteors per hour from a dark site — a terrific rate!
All meteor showers are exciting events, but this summer’s Perseids rank at the top. Be comfortable, have fun, and get ready for some oohs and aahs.
Astronomy Senior Editor Michael E.


NEW JERSEY – For those readers who love the winter, and that means cold weather and snow, your time is finally about to arrive. It just will not be with the storm that is forecast for this Saturday. All models now agree that with the dominating low pressure system taking up initial residence near the Great Lakes, it will mean too much warm air in most of New Jersey regions to allow for much snow.
Expect most, if not all, areas to see precipitation starting with snow on Saturday morning. The snow will quickly change to ice and then sleet in the afternoon, before changing to all rain throughout all areas except extreme northwestern New Jersey. Accumulation in most areas will be a slushy coating to perhaps an inch, with perhaps up to three inches in higher elevations in the northwest portion of the state. Roads will be messy throughout Saturday, so exercise caution when driving.
The other thing the experts are all in agreement on is that this is the beginning of a steady pattern of storms likely to occur over the next two to three weeks. Colder air will take up residence in New Jersey for the extended period, and the long range forecasts are starting to show a likely steady pattern of what could be significant snowstorms happening between the period near January 21 and 22 and continuing through the second week of February. As the storms get closer to reality, TAPInto will monitor and update forecasts. Keep those boots and shovels nearby!
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THE summer heat was briefly uninterrupted by torrential downpours across Huddersfield.
The rain lashed down yesterday teatime bringing flash floods on roads such as this one in the centre of Milnsbridge.
The downpours lasted about 15 minutes and the roads then quickly dried as the sun emerged again.
The showers were very patchy - for instance they lashed Scapegoat Hill and Outlane, but not a drop fell in Pole Moor just over a mile away.
More sunny spells are on the menu for tomorrow morning, but there will be showers in the afternoon.
It will still be warm, however, with temperatures building to 26°C (79°F) on Friday - when it will be cloudier with showers possible.
* According to a survey, people become increasingly argumentative in hot weather.
A staggering 15 million couples were expected to start blazing rows over things as simple as barbecuing and cutting the grass as they struggled to cope with the heat, says the survey by Ross Frozen Burgers.


On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, a heat advisory is in effect for the majority of eastern and central Idaho.
The warning was issued by the National Weather Service early on Tuesday morning, and it remains in force until Wednesday night at 9 p.m. Throughout most of Tuesday, high temperatures of 92 to 98 degrees are forecast, and on Wednesday, they will soar to 93 to 100 degrees.
Furthermore, limited cooling is predicted for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with temperatures only falling into the 60s and low 70s.
The following communities are affected by the heat advisory: Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, and Craters of the Moon National Monument. Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Rigby, Ririe, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland,
Residents are advised by officials to reschedule physically demanding activities for early morning or late evening. Drink a lot of water. Don loose-fitting, lightweight clothes. Under no circumstances should young children or pets be left alone in automobiles.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises arranging regular rest breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas to lower risk when performing outdoor labor. Anyone experiencing heat exhaustion should be taken to a cool, shady area.


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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Gateway Arch is seen across from snow covered banks of the Mississippi River during cold weather in St Louis
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A fresh wave of wintry weather will keep a vast swath of the United States in a deep chill over Valentine’s Day weekend, forecasters said on Friday, an outlook that should encourage pandemic-weary Americans to stay home and snuggle up around a fireplace.
Snow and freezing rain could fall from Seattle to Washington, D.C., and from North Dakota to Louisiana, said meteorologist Marc Chenard at the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland.
“Lots of winter weather. This is about as busy as you‘ll get for weather across the country,” Chenard said on Friday.
Bitter cold was already gripping the Plains on Friday, just a day after winter weather battered the United Statesfrom coast to coast, including freezing rain as far south as Fort Worth, Texas, where six people died in a multi-vehicle pileup.
Temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 43 Celsius) gripped Montana and Minnesota as cities such as Bismarck, North Dakota, shivered at minus 26 F (minus 32 C).
“North Dakota is all fun and games until you have to be working in negative 40 degree weather,” @BricFlare wrote in a Twitter post.
The Plains states will see significant snowfalls of 6 or more inches and freezing rain from Sunday into Monday, the weather service’s Chenard said, with the threat of freezing rain as far south as Houston and Louisiana.
In the U.S. Northwest, snow and freezing rain blasting Portland, Oregon, and Seattle on Friday was expected to linger into Saturday.
By Saturday night, freezing rain was expected in areas around the nation’s capital, including Virginia and Maryland, Chenard said.
A wintry mix was expected to pelt the Northeast, where accumulations were expected to be minimal, although any slickness on roadways heightens travel risks.
“It shouldn’t account for too much, but if it’s freezing rain, that can cause issues even if it’s light,” Chenard said.
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This Question and Answer got me thinking. If atmospheric seeing at visible wavelengths is the result of refractive index inhomogeneity, would it also be a similar problem for mm to cm wavelengths? From a quick search, the index of refraction of air at STP is about 1.0003 (visible) and 1.0002 (radio).
If it is not, is there a way to understand quantitatively why it is not a problem?
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Devastating recent floods in British Columbia
January 17, 2022 | Charles Lin
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Record rainfall caused by atmospheric rivers hit southern British Columbia (BC) in late November 2021, leading to flooding and mudslides as rivers and streams overflowed, damaging farms and homes, and washing away roads, bridges and railways. We examine in this article the meteorological driver of this disaster, its social and financial costs, and what lies in the future.
What are atmospheric rivers?
“Atmospheric rivers” are large, narrow streams of water vapour that travel through the sky. They usually start from warm and moist tropical ocean regions near the equator. In the case of the BC floods, the powerful moisture-laden rivers moved to the mountainous BC coast, and the water vapour condensed into precipitation that resulted in record rainfall.
A devastating flood
The flood event was catastrophic, in both human and financial terms. At the peak of the flood emergency, almost 15,000 people were evacuated from their homes. There were 4 fatalities from the highway mudslides due to the flooding. Dikes were not able to hold the flood water back in the Sumas Valley, a low-lying prime farming area in the province. Many farms and homes were destroyed, and the death toll among livestock included more than 600,000 poultry, 12,000 hogs, 420 dairy cattle and 120 beehives. Many farmers lost not only their homes, but their livelihoods as well, and face a long and expensive road to recovery.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the insured damage due to the flooding to be $450 million (Canadian), and calls it the “most costly severe weather event in the province’s history”. The overall costs are expected to be much higher as only a fraction of the total damage is covered by flood insurance. A senior economist at the Bank of Montreal noted the total cost of the BC floods could be comparable to the 2013 flood in Calgary, Alberta, estimated at $7.5 billion. In both cases, the costs are shared by insurers, individuals, private companies, taxpayers, and municipal, provincial and federal governments.
What about the future?
Climate science shows we will see more precipitation extremes as long as global warming continues. We will also continue to experience their costly impacts.
CBC News reported on a recent study by climate scientists at Environment and Climate Change Canada, which shows the increase in frequency and intensity of regional heavy rainfall in North America is largely due to global warming. Moreover, we will experience further increases in these extremes as warming continues. Storms that would happen once every 100 years in a climate without human influence now happen every 20 years due to global warming. If the warming continues to reach 2oC above pre-industrial temperatures, those storms would happen once every 5 years.
Precipitation extremes are a major cause of flooding. We are already experiencing the large social and financial impacts of flooding events. These impacts are caused not by heavy rainfall alone; other factors, such as past land use change that increase our exposure to flooding, and dikes that fail to retain flood waters are also important. The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase our resilience through adaptation, has never been more urgent.
Charles is a retired atmospheric scientist based in Toronto. He stays busy as founder and lead of ImpactNetZero, keeping healthy in mind and body, and reading stories to his two grandchildren.


Euan Nisbet’s research is broadly in two areas of Earth Science.
Early Earth work is based on fieldwork in the Archaean (2.5 to 4 billion year old) rocks of Canada, Zimbabwe/South Africa and Australia. Work on the Early Earth is summarised by a Treatise on Geochemistry chapter with CMR Fowler (2nd ed 2013), and by NT Arndt and EG Nisbet in Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences (2012).
Research into Modern and Glacial Atmospheres has mainly focussed on Methane in the modern air, including the role of methane in Arctic climate change, methane hydrates and their role in global warming, and the task of assessing present day atmospheric methane burden. The atmospheric laboratory at Royal Holloway is a key centre for measurement of carbon isotopes in methane. Current work includes major projects on Arctic and Tropical Atmospheric Methane budgets.
The Equianos network monitors greenhouse gases at a number of stations from the Arctic to the Antarctic and on a ship travelling from north to south in the Atlantic.
Euan Nisbet has written three single author books and edited several multi—author volumes. The Young Earth was a core text on Archaean geology. Leaving Eden (CUP) is translated into German. There have also been Chinese translations of Leaving Eden and Arndt and Nisbet (eds) Komatiites.


Stormchasers capture amazing images of Mothership Supercell storm forming over Nebraska - a day after witnessing terrifying scene in Wyoming
- Giant supercell thunderstorm terrified residents as it made its way across the High Plains in Nebraska
- Incredible shots were taken just a day after a team of photographers captured footage of supercell in Wyoming
- Supercells are responsible for nearly all significant tornadoes in the U.S. and can produce winds of up 100mph
The awesome power of nature was on full display as stormchasers captured these amazing images of a mothership supercell storm forming over Nebraska.
The giant thunderstorm terrified residents as it made it way across the High Plains in Nebraska, looking like a scene from a Hollywood disaster movie.
But the awesome phenomenon has a very real danger, as they are responsible for nearly all of the significant tornadoes in the U.S.
These incredible shots were taken just a day after a team of tornado photographers captured stunning footage of a spinning supercell in the sky of east Wyoming.
Supercells often occur when winds are turning clockwise with height, producing a storm-scale rotation.
They are known to produce extreme winds, with speeds over 100mph, and flash foods.
Windswept dust and rain dominate the storm's centre while rings of jagged clouds surround the edge.
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Awesome power: A mothership supercell terrified residents as it made its way across the High Plains in Nebraska
Phenomenon: Appearing out of the sky like something from another world, the giant thunderstorm showed the full power of nature when it appeared in Nebraska
Show of strength: Nature's full display of might was on show as stormchasers managed to capture these incredible images
Terrifying: The giant thunderstorm appears as if it could swallow this car whole as it was captured while travelling across the High Plains
Impressive: Stormchasers captured these amazing images just a day after stunning footage was taken of a spinning supercell in the sky of east Wyoming
Danger: Supercell thunderstorms have a very real danger, as they are responsible for nearly all of the significant tornadoes in the U.S
Magical: With its purple skies and flashes of lightning, the supercell put on a magical display for the daring stormchasers
Extreme weather: Supercells are known to produce extreme winds, with speeds over 100mph, and flash foods
Brave: Despite the storm clouds gathering in the distance, a brave cyclist refuses to be put off from his journey
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Sunny along with a few clouds. High 63F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph..
Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 47F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Warm with spotty showers and morning fog
Mostly cloudy with scattered spotty showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Cloudy overnight with a few sprinkles and lows in the low 60s.
Yesterday's pattern continues into today. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a slightly better chance of of scattered and spotty showers today. Overall intensity and coverage isn't expected to be significant. A few peeks of sunshine are even possible today. It will continue to be warm and humid. This pattern continues into tomorrow as a cold front sluggishly pushes across the area. Once it does finally move through, we will see another front by Thursday and this one will allow temperatures return to normal for this time of year, but even that won't last long. Temperatures are expected to rise a bit into New Year's Day with a better chance of rain than what we expect today. New Year's Eve looks cool, dry, and seasonable. You may need a light jacket for midnight.
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Hurricane Season May Be Extremely Active
August 14, 2017
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) this week updated its forecast for the 2017 hurricane season. The outlook is not particularly sunny.
NOAA is now saying the season “has the potential to be extremely active and could be the most active since 2010.” That year, NOAA forecast an 85 percent chance of an above-normal season and, in fact, there were 19 named storms and 12 hurricanes, including five major hurricanes.
In a “normal” season, NOAA would expect 12 named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.
In May of this year, the NOAA team placed the likelihood of an above-average season at 45 percent. This week’s update ups the likelihood to 60 percent. If NOAA is correct, this would mark the second consecutive above-average season.
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The 2015-2016 El Niño has passed its peak but it remains strong and will continue to influence the global climate. It is expected to weaken in the coming months and fade away during the second quarter of 2016. The World Meteorological Organization states that models indicate a return to an El Niño neutral state during the second quarter of 2016. Meanwhile, strong El Niño conditions are quite likely through March-April. It is too early to predict if there will then be a swing to La Niña (the opposite of El Niño).
60 million PEOPLE WILL BE AFFECTED BY EL NIÑO IN THE FOUR MOST AFFECTED REGIONS
2.8 million PEOPLE REQUIRE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has as its **Strategic Objective 5** to “Increase the resilience of livelihoods to threats and crises”. In support of its national counterparts, FAO aims to address the current and future needs of vulnerable people affected by the 2015‒2016 El Niño event.
Last week a cold front with historically low temperatures and extreme weather conditions such as torrential rains and flash floods affected Asia and the Middle East. 420,000 people in China’s southwest Guizhou province, 10,000 in India, 2 million in Bangladesh as well as vulnerable populations in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan were affected by cold temperatures.
Seleka rebels in the Central African Republic have taken control of several towns and subsequent fighting has led to displacement and a deterioration of the already precarious humanitarian situation in the country.
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Commenting on the rainy weather in Moscow, the expert explained that this was due to the passage of the atmospheric front.
“This is an atmospheric front, then another one, in such a chain ... The cyclone itself is located in the Baltic region, moving eastward, towards Arkhangelsk and Murmansk.
The spiral at the cyclone is twisting counterclockwise, the front along Moscow catches us.
Today and tomorrow more (there will be rains. -
We hope that all this will be over by Friday, ”said the forecaster.
As noted by Tsygankov, "the anomalous July heat slowly turns into normal weather."
He added that the temperature that was observed yesterday and today for August is 7 ° C higher than the climatic norm.
“Tomorrow it will be cloudy with clearings, intermittent rains and thunderstorms in places.
Friday - partly cloudy and no precipitation.
On Saturday and Sunday - with clearings, light rains ... On Monday and Tuesday, light rain too.
Tomorrow - +22 ... + 24 ° С, on Friday - +24 ... + 26 ° С, on Saturday - +22 ... + 24 ° С, on Sunday - from +19 to + 24 ° С, on Monday - +17 to + 22 ° С, tentatively on Tuesday - +16 ... + 21 ° С - normal August temperature, ”the interlocutor of RT concluded.
Earlier it was reported that the Department of Trade and Services of Moscow recommended that restaurants and cafes close summer verandas in connection with the predicted bad weather in the capital.Keywords:


Heads up! Get outside and soak up some late October sunshine & one more day with highs in the 60s Tuesday. This weekend is tracking toward terrible. A cold front will cut across the Commonwealth today but the only way you’ll know is a west/northwest wind shift and the cooler air that follows midweek. Showers fire up Friday and stay with us on and off through what will be a chilly and at times raw weekend.
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Code Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms in Northern Bulgaria Issued
The Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology issued code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday in northern Bulgaria.
It covers six regions – Montana, Vratsa, Lovech, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo and Targovishte.
The weather in the other parts of the country will be mostly sunny, with possibility of brief showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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Severe weather threat continues overnight for our area
OFFICIAL STATE FLAG SINCE 1940. CHRIS: LIVE SUPER DOPPLER 4 HD CONTINUES TO SHOW A DANGEROUS SITUATION ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST AS THIS LINE CONTINUES TO MOVE EAST. WE HAVE A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF WIND ENERGY IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS YOU NEED TO HAVE A WAY TO RECEIVE WARNINGS. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SEVERE RISK IS NOT DONE. WHAT WE ARE SEEING TOWARD THE ATLANTA METRO AREA, THESE MORE BROKEN STORMS ARE THE ONES WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT AS OUR SOLID SHIELD OF RAIN IS BREAKING UP ACROSS THE AREA. THAT RAIN HAS KEPT US SOMEWHAT STABLE AND KEPT US SOMEWHAT FREE FROM THE SEVERE ASPECT OF THE STORMS FROM THE PAST COUPLE HOURS. HOWEVER, WHERE THE STORMS ARE BREAKING UP AND BECOMING MORE DISCRETE, THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO ROTATION. ROME, GEORGIA, NEAR THE METRO, SEEING SOME STRONG STORMS. THIS IS VERY LIKELY A TORNADO ON THE GROUND, CROSSING THE ALABAMA LINE INTO GEORGIA NEAR TEXAS, GEORGIA, HEADING TOWARDS PEACHTREE CITY. THIS IS A CLASSIC SUPERCELL AND A VERY DANGEROUS STORM. ANOTHER DANGEROUS STORM TOWARD ROME AS THIS ACTIVITY CONTINUES. LOOK AT THE ROTATION IN THIS. AS WE TURN ON ATLANTA’S RADAR, THIS IS SIGNIFICANT ROTATION. VERY LIKELY A TORNADO ON THE GROUND, CROSSING OVER INTO GEORGIA. AS WE TURN ON THE DEBRIS, THIS GIVES US A LOOK AT WHERE WE ARE POTENTIALLY SEEING DEBRIS LOFTING INTO THE CLOUDS. WE ARE SEEING A CLEAR SIGNATURE THAT THERE IS DEBRIS IN THIS AS THE WINDS ARE PICKING THIS UP AND MOVING IT THROUGH. THE CONCERN AT HOME IS A LOT OF THIS ACTIVITY WILL TRY TO BRUSH AGAINST OUR AREA TONIGHT. YOU CAN SEE THE HEAVY, SOLID SHIELD OF RAIN WE HAVE HAD IN PLACE STARTING TO BE MORE BROKEN. THAT LIGHTNING IS PREVALENT OUT THERE, A LIGHT SHOW IN MANY HOURS. LOUD THUNDER AS WELL. WE HAVE SEEN BROAD LEVEL CIRCULATION HERE AND THERE. NOTHING TO CONCERNING RIGHT NOW. WATCHING THIS ACTIVITY IN GEORGIA HAS FLUCTUATED FROM TIME TO TIME. WE WILL KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON IT OR THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. KEEP THE TV ON, HAVE A WAY TO RECEIVE THOSE WARNINGS. IF ONE DOES COME DOWN, WE WILL BE ON THE AIR WITH IT. WE ARE LOOKING AT THE TORNADO INGREDIENTS TOWARD METRO ATLANTA. THOSE ARE VERY HIGH. THE ORANGE AND RED INDICATE THE HIGHEST TORNADO THREATS. AT HOME, THE RISK IS TRYING TO BUILD BACK IN FROM THE WEST. WE WILL WATCH THIS CLOSELY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE HOURS, THROUGH CHATTANOOGA, DALTON, DOWN TO ROME, DOWN THE I CORRIDOR TOWARD I-85. ACTIVE TORNADO WATCHES TO THE WEST. WE ARE NOT ANY WATCHES OR WARNINGS. THIS COULD CHANGE AS THE ACTIVITY PUSHES TOWARD THE EAST. NOTICE THE SHIELD OF RAIN WE HAVE OVER US IS PRETTY MUCH GONE BY MIDNIGHT AND THEREAFTER. THAT LEAVES US VULNERABLE TO SOME OF THE DISCRETE CELLS OFF BY THEMSELVES. THAT IS THE ACTION WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR BETWEEN 3:00 AND 4:00 A.M. AS THIS LINE PUSHES TO THE EAST, GIVING US THE POTENTIAL FOR STRONG STORMS INTO 5:00 OR 6:00 A.M. THEN THINGS BEGIN TO CALM DOWN AND WE WILL HAVE A NICE FRIDAY. 63 RIGHT NOW IN GREENVILLE. 57 IN ASHEVILLE. 65 IN ABBEVILLE. NOW THAT THE WINDS ARE COMING BACK AROUND TO THE SOUTH, WE ARE SEEING 70’S BUILD INTO PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA. TOMORROW MORNING, WE WILL BE SEEING THE THUNDERSTORMS COME TO AN END AND A MUCH BETTER DAY. HOUR-BY-HOUR, CLEARING SKIES, A LITTLE BIT OF SUNSHINE. WE MAY TOP OUT NEAR 80 DEGREES IN MANY LOCATIONS. 76 IN ASHEVILLE. IT WILL BE A NICE START TO THE WEEKEND AS WELL. LOOK WHAT HAPPENS LATE SUNDAY. A WARM FRONT LIFTS INTO THE AREA, BRINGING RAIN BACK INTO THE PICTURE. THEN SUNDAY, WE WILL WATCH A COLD FRONT SWEEP INTO THE AREA. THIS BRINGS THE CHANCE FOR WIDESPREAD RAIN AND POTENTIALLY ANOTHER ROUND OF THUNDERSTORMS ROLLING INTO OUR AREA. WE CLEAR OUT GOING INTO THE EARLY PARTS OF NEXT WEEK WITH DRIER AIR MOVING IN. THE FOUR-DAY LOOKS LIKE THIS. WE ARE IN ALERT MODE INTO TOMORROW MORNING, BUT GIVING A WAY TO BETTER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY. LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY, THE RAIN BUILDS BACK INTO THE FORECAST WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR STORMS. IT IS EVEN A TOUCH MUGGY OUT THERE IN THE MID-70’S. WE CLEAR OUT INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK, INTO THE MID-60’S. POLLEN WILL BE A BIG ISSUE NEXT WEEK WITH THAT SEASON RAMPING UP. ALLERGIES ARE IN FULL SWING. THE FOUR-DAY PLUS IN THE MOUNTAINS, IMPACT DAYS TOMORROW DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR STORMS AND RAIN, THEN AGAIN ON SUNDAY WITH MORE WIDESPREAD
Severe weather threat continues overnight for our area
The threat of possible severe weather continues overnight and into early Friday morning. Several parts of the Upstate and Georgia were under tornado warnings Thursday afternoon but all of the warnings expired by 5:30 p.m.Live skycams here | Live radarStorms to the west will move east bringing the possibility of high winds and some hail. The threat of an isolated tornado continues. You need to stay weather aware overnight and be able to get alerts on your phone. The best way is to download the WYFF News 4 app here and opt in to alerts. To find out how, click here. Live skycams here | Live radar
The threat of possible severe weather continues overnight and into early Friday morning.
Several parts of the Upstate and Georgia were under tornado warnings Thursday afternoon but all of the warnings expired by 5:30 p.m.
Storms to the west will move east bringing the possibility of high winds and some hail. The threat of an isolated tornado continues.
You need to stay weather aware overnight and be able to get alerts on your phone.
The best way is to download the WYFF News 4 app here and opt in to alerts.
To find out how, click here.


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MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Get the latest updates on Hurricane Arthur:
10 a.m. – State Emergency Operations spokesman Rick Martinez said as of Friday morning, 41,500 customers remain without power because of Arthur. He said Carteret County had 11,000 outages, the most of any county.
9:03 a.m. -Hurricane Arthur is weakening as it pulls away from the coast. The National Hurricane Center said the storm is now packing 90 mph sustained winds and is centered about 130 miles east of Norfolk, Va.
New Hanover County has rescinded its State of Emergency. Officials said they had no significant damage.
8:58 a.m. - The Manteo-Nags Head Causeway has reopened.
8:52 a.m. - Conditions are improving and the weekend weather is looking nice, said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said. But she warned those at the coast to be careful about rip currents, which could be a danger for several days.
8:24 a.m. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation said flooding on N.C. Highway 12 is not ocean over-wash. It's water being pushed down the sound onto low-lying ground. "This is, however, impeding our ability to access all of the normal problem locations. Surveys will need to (be) conducted on Bonner Bridge and NC12 will also need to be cleared before the bridge opens to traffic."
7:55 a.m. - WRAL photojournalist Robert Meikle is in Sky5, shooting aerial video of the damage along the coast. Here's what he's seeing so far: N.C. Highway 12 is closed on Ocracoke and the southern part of Hatteras Island. Some roads are also flooded in Avon and Salvo, and there's a lot of flooding in Rodanthe.
Watch the Sky5 video on WRAL.com later this morning, or see it during the noon news broadcast.
7:42 a.m. - John Pack, emergency management coordinator for Beaufort County, said his county fared "very well" in the storm. There are no reports of deaths or injuries, and residents have left shelters. There's some flooding, but the roads are open.
Preliminary reports indicate little damage across the county, he said.
"We're in a position, we hope, by the end of noon today, we'll be able to close the (Emergency Operations Center), put Arthur behind us and get ready for the next one," Pack said.
7:22 a.m. - Arthur is rapidly moving away from North Carolina, and skies are clearing across the coast.
7:08 a.m. - WRAL's Bruce Mildwurf, who is in Atlantic Beach, said officials lifted the curfew in Carteret County at 6:30 a.m., and fireworks plans are still a go.
7:04 a.m. – Here's the latest from Dare County Emergency Management:
"Entry to the northern portions of Dare County is no longer restricted. This allows access to the Towns and unincorporated areas north of Oregon Inlet. While general access to these areas is now permitted, you may encounter particular roads where local officials need to restrict access because of potential hazards.
Access to Hatteras Island will remain closed until further notice. This affects access from northern Dare County to the Villages of Hatteras Island including Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras.
Damage assessment teams will be in the field throughout Dare County as soon as conditions allow."
7:01 a.m. - Duke Energy is now reporting about 10,000 customers are without power in Carteret County. The outage was at 16,500 customers a couple of hours ago.
6:18 a.m. - A picture posted on social media shows the Emerald Isle pier survived the night with no visible damage.
6:05 a.m. - WRAL's Cullen Browder, who is on the beach at Kill Devil Hills, says there is "angry surf" and "healthy wind gusts," but the rain is letting up. There have been no reports of injuries.
WRAL's Bruce Mildwurf also said there are no reports of injuries in Atlantic Beach.
5:38 a.m. - State webcams show what appears to be over-wash on N.C. Highway 12.
5:37 a.m. - WRAL's Lynda Loveland is in Wrightsville Beach, where the sun is beginning to rise. She said damage is very minimal, despite heavy rain and wind gusts that hit last night.
5:20 a.m. - Sound-side flooding is in progress as rotational winds have shifted since the eye has passed offshore.
5:17 a.m. - There are no reports of extensive damage in the areas affected by Hurricane Arthur, but that could change at daybreak. Duke Energy is reporting about 16,500 are without power in Carteret County.
5 a.m. - Latest update from the National Hurricane Center: Arthur is still a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph sustained winds. It is moving northeast at 23 mph, and the eye is located about 20 miles east of Kitty Hawk.
A hurricane warning remains in effect from Cape Lookout to the Virginia border. The storm is expected to pass southeast of Cape Cod, Mass., by Friday night.
4:30 a.m. - WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said the center of circulation is just pulling offshore.
4:20 a.m. - The National Hurricane Center said Pamlico Sound had sustained winds of 71 mph and gusts over 80 mph.
4:03 a.m. - Flash flood warnings for Halifax and Edgecombe counties have been canceled.
3 a.m. - Hurricane Arthur continues to pack winds of 100 mph as it moves over the northeast corner of North Carolina. Winds with tropical-storm-level punch could be felt as far inland as Interstate 95.
It is advancing at 21 mph to the north and east, WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said.
"I am especially worried about what's happening along what we call the 'Inner Banks,' those areas along the Pamlico Sound. They could be getting a good bit of flooding," she said.
The next official update from the National Hurricane Center comes at 5 a.m.
2:41 a.m. - Halifax and Edgecombe counties are under a flash flood warning until 4:15 a.m. this morning. Much of the northeast quarter of the state is feeling the brunt of Hurricane Arthur.
Only areas south of Surf City are truly in the clear for tropical-storm-force winds.
In Wilmington and New Hanover County, power that was out is being restored.
2:05 a.m. - Flash flood warnings have been canceled for Wayne and Wilson counties.
2 a.m. - Hurricane Arthur continues to pass through the Pamlico Sound, maintaining its last recorded speed and direction.
"The system is definitely holding its own," WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said.
The storm is expected to be beyond the North Carolina coast by 8 a.m.
"The good news about all of this is the fact that we're going to experience cooler temperatures and lower humidity as we head into the weekend," Fishel said.
1 a.m. - Hurricane Arthur's eye is over the southern Pamlico Sound with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is moving northeast at 18 mph.
Hurricane warnings are in effect from Surf City to the North Carolina-Virginia border, the Pamlico Sound and the eastern Albemarle Sound.
12:50 a.m. - Tornado watches canceled for Edgecombe and Halifax counties.
12:45 a.m. - Nearly 17,000 Duke Energy customers along the coast and in adjacent counties are without power.
12:20 a.m. - The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Wayne and Wilson counties until 2:15 a.m.
12:18 a.m. - WRAL Reporter Ken Smith at Kill Devil Hills: "We're bracing for what Arthur can bring here."
WRAL Reporter Arielle Clay at Atlantic Beach: "Things are not nearly as intense as they were a few minutes ago."
12:15 a.m. - WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said Hurricane Arthur's eye is over the Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge.
11:55 p.m. - Dare County officials via Twitter: Access into the county on Friday "restricted until preliminary assessments completed to determine conditions are safe."
11:40 p.m. - The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Edgecombe and Halifax counties until 2:30 a.m.
11:30 p.m. - WRAL Reporter Arielle Clay recorded video of conditions at Atlantic Beach.
11:08 p.m. - The National Weather Center has issued tornado warnings for Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties.
11:05 p.m. - WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said Hurricane Arthur is nearly over Cape Lookout with 100 mph winds and travelling north, northeast at 18 mph.
11 p.m. - An update from Brian Kramer, Pine Knoll Shores (Carteret County) town manager:
- No property damage other than downed trees
- Intermittent power outages for the past three hours. Most of the east side of town is without power.
- Waves are coming over the lower sections of the frontal dune.
- One power line is down on the east side of town.
10:42 p.m. - WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said Arthur's eye wall appears to have reached Morehead City.
10:40 p.m. - WRAL Reporter Arielle Clay at Atlantic Beach:
- Carteret County has a 11 p.m. curfew. The county also has two emergency shelters open.
- Residents are listening to officials and are staying inside.
- "The conditions are just getting worse and worse out here. Very high winds. Sand hitting our faces. Just horrible conditions to be out in."
10:35 p.m. - A viewer sent pictures of wind damage in Halifax County:
10 p.m. - Hurricane Arthur's center of circulation remains off shore, WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said. Wind speeds are at 50 mph around Morehead City and Atlantic Beach and past 60 mph at Cape Lookout. Wind gusts are expected to increase in northern coastal areas as Arthur approaches, Fishel said.
The storm also brought rain to Johnson and southern Wake counties. WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze warned of possible localized flooding.
Dare County has issued curfews:
- Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head- Midnight to 6 a.m.
- Manteo - 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
WRAL Reporter Ken Smith at Kill Devil Hills:
- No rain or high winds as of 10 p.m.
- Officials drove up and down the beach warning beachgoers about the storm. Firefighters also went door-to-door warning residents.
- "Right now we're waiting as Arthur approaches," Smith said.
Jack Cozort, who was staying at a beach house in Topsail Beach:
- Heavy winds and rains lasted for about three hours.
- "I learned that if it's a Category 1 or below, it's okay to stay. If it's Category 2 or above, most people leave. And people have gotten good about securing their properties and making sure everything is safe. Most people decided to stay."
9:55 p.m. - The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches for the following coastal and adjacent counties until 8:23 a.m.: Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington.
9:53 p.m. - Edgecombe and Halifax counties are under a tornado watch until 8 a.m.
9:30 p.m. - New Hanover County closes its emergency operations center.
9:23 p.m. - All tornado warnings have been canceled.
9:20 p.m. - Gov. Pat McCrory provided an update regarding Hurricane Arthur:
- 11 counties are under a state of emergency
- 14 emergency shelters are open
- 100 N.C. National Guard soldiers are on standby to help with recovery efforts
- As of 7 p.m., about 6,500 people are without power along the coast
"Now we have concerns about people inland who may be impacted by potential flooding and rivers going over their banks," McCrory said.
McCrory said he expects the storm to damage N.C. Highway 12 between the Bonner Bridge and Ocracoke. State Department of Transportation equipment is already in the area to help with any repairs.
"This is a serious storm and with the darkness and high tide coming, as the storm moves to the north, the danger increases," he said.
9 p.m. - Hurricane Arthur has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane.
8:58 p.m. - The tornado warning for Edgecombe County has been extended until 9:30 p.m. A tornado warning was issued for Halifax County until 9:30 p.m.
8:53 p.m. - The U.S. Coast Guard light station located 34 miles off the North Carolina coast posted video to show what Hurricane Arthur sounds like.
8:44 p.m. - The National Weather Service has extended tornado warnings for Edgecombe and Wilson counties until 9:15 p.m. and issued a tornado warning for Nash County until 9:15 p.m.
8:10 p.m. - The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for Edgecombe and Wilson counties until 8:45 p.m.
A rotation was spotted on radar near Pinetops, moving northwest at 30 mph.
The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office said they received calls about a tornado on Temperance Hall Road between Elm City and Rocky Mount.
Heavy rains and lightning has been reported. Areas affected include Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson, Elm City, Kingsboro, New Hope, Pinetops, Lancaster, Bullucks Crossroads, West Edgecombe, Saint Lewis, Hazelwood Park, Sharpsburg, Cobbs Crossroad and Mercer.
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office reported power outages across the county.
- Seek shelter inside a sturdy building.
- Get to the lowest level of your home and avoid windows.
- Abandon mobile homes and cars in favor of sturdier shelter.
A tornado watch is in effect for all coastal counties and adjacent areas until 2 a.m.
8 p.m. - Hurricane Arthur's eye remains off shore, keeping heavy winds away from land.
"There are some signs of good news here and I hope it continues," WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said.
Heavy rains were reported in Wilmington. New Hanover County is one of several counties under a state of emergency.
7:45 p.m. - Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has moved four refueling aircraft and more than 50 F-15 Strike Eagles to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio to avoid potential high wind damage from Hurricane Arthur.
7:34 p.m. - Johnny Kelly (@stormchaser4850) on Twitter) shared a photo of damage to a home in Rose Hill. The area was under a tornado warning earlier in the evening and three homes were damaged, Kelly said.
7:25 p.m. - Hurricane Arthur, if it continues to move northeast, "is really going to spare the Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle areas of the winds we talked about earlier," WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said.
Winds over land have not exceeded 45 mph, Fishel said. Higher winds are expected around Morehead City as the storm makes landfall later this evening.
WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said the storm is currently travelling north, northeast at 15 mph. The outer bands of the hurricane are moving through the Triangle, bringing 20-30 mph winds to the area.
Hurricane Arthur should move through Pamlico Sound by 3 a.m. Friday and off shore by 7 a.m., "leaving us with a fine holiday," Maze said.
7:06 p.m. - WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said the storm eye "is pretty well defined but it's not looking as healthy as it did this afternoon. It's another notification that we may not get to Catagory 2 status."
The storm is expected to pass Cape Lookout by 1 a.m. and Ocracoke by 3 a.m., Fishel said. Heavy rains are expected along the northern Outer Banks.
"If the center stays off shore, that will spare the coastal areas of the strongest winds," Fishel said.
WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said many have heeded storm warnings and have left the coast. Maze said one viewer reported heavy traffic along U.S. Highway 70 in Goldsboro, the main highway between Morehead City and Raleigh.
Hurricane Arthur's eye is 22 miles from Wilmington and 69 miles from Cape Lookout. At its current speed, the storm is expected to make landfall at Cape Lookout around midnight.
Governor Pat McCrory will hold a news conference at 9 p.m. to provide storm updates.
6:58 p.m. - Rose Hill Fire Department Chief Clayton Herring, Jr. said three homes outside Rose Hill were damaged by what he believes was a tornado. No injuries were reported. Heavy winds also caused a pine tree to fall on a SUV travelling on N.C. Highway 117. The driver was not injured, Herring said. A second vehicle swerved to miss the SUV and pine tree and drove into a ditch. Two people in the second vehicle were taken to the hospital, Herring said.
- Any weather from Hurricane Arthur will die out before reaching the Triangle, WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said on the WRAL weather live chat
. The storm system is currently on a line between Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
6:48 p.m. - Hurricane Arthur make make landfall with 100 mph winds, WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said.
6:41 p.m. - WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said that Hurricane Arthur is expected to make landfall in the Cape Lookout area at around midnight.
6:30 p.m. - WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel reported the following:
- Hurricane Arthur is not expected to make landfall around Wrightsville Beach, meaning the storm's strongest winds won't affect the area. Fishel said the focus is now on Topsail Island and Atlantic Beach and that the storm may make landfall around Cape Lookout.
- The eye of the storm is now visible. "The system is obviously holding its own, it just hasn't reached Category 2 status, at least not yet," Fishel said.
- Wind gusts reached 41 mph in Southport and 30 mph in Jacksonville. Showers from the hurricane have been located as far away as Smithfield and Fayetteville.
- Greenville has a 65 percent chance of experiencing tropical storm force winds (39 mph or higher).
- Much of the North Carolina coast has a 50 percent chance or greater of experiencing hurricane force winds (74 mph or higher).
6:16 p.m. - Chief Leroy Hall of the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department in Duplin County said a home was damaged at Brices Store Road and Earl Davis Road by what he believed was a tornado. Other tornadoes have been reported across Duplin County, he said.
5:52 p.m. - FEMA has deployed a special coordination team to North Carolina and pre-positioned staff in North Carolina and South Carolina’s emergency operation centers to work closely with state and local teams, according to the White House.
5:49 p.m. - N.C. Emergency Management says more than 7,600 residents are without power as a result of Hurricane Arthur.
5:38 p.m. - "Hearing thunder. Seeing lightning over Atlantic Beach ... deteriorating fast," says WRAL reporter Bruce Mildwurf.
5:21 p.m. - Winds in excess of 100 mph could reach the Outer Banks later tonight, says WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze.
5:06 p.m. - The latest Arthur track brings the center of the hurricane near Atlantic Beach late tonight, according to WRAL meteorologist Nate Johnson.
4:56 p.m. - Hurricane Arthur's maximum sustained winds are still 90 mph. The center of the storm is about 35 miles south of Cape Fear, moving NNE at 13 mph.
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4:49 p.m. - The Port of Morehead City is closed to all inbound and outbound traffic until further notice.
4:42 p.m. - WRAL reporter Bryan Mims says about 3,300 people in New Hanover County are without power.
4:24 p.m. - Tornado warnings have been issued for Bladen and Pender counties until 4:51 p.m.
4:09 p.m. - A tornado warning has been issued for Duplin County until 4:45 p.m.
3:59 p.m. - "I'm increasingly concerned that Wilmington may have the eye pivot around. Hours & hours of heavy rain and wind," says WRAL meteorologist Nate Johnson.
3:54 p.m. - "Wind shaking our live remote truck at a pretty good clip in Wrightsville Beach," says WRAL reporter Bryan Mims.
3:44 p.m. - New Hanover County officials will close the Snow’s Cut Bridge around 6 p.m. During the height of a tropical system, officials closely monitor wind speeds, rain bands and other conditions to decide if and when to close the bridge. The bridge is closed when winds reach 45 mph.
3:26 p.m. - The Red Cross is opening the following shelters in Eastern North Carolina:
Pender County - opened at 2 p.m.
Burgaw Middle School, 500 S. Wright St., Burgaw NC 28425 This shelter is pet friendly. (opened at 2 p.m.)
Onslow County – all opening at 4 p.m.
Swansboro High School – 161 Queens Creek Road, Swansboro
Dixon Middle School – 200 Dixon School Road, Holly Ridge
Jacksonville Commons Middle School – 315 S. Commons Drive, Jacksonville – Pet friendly (clients should bring all needed pet supplies, including food and water)
Beaufort County – all opening at 4 p.m.
Northside High School 7868 Free Union Church Rd, Pinetown
Southside High School, 5700 N Carolina 33, Chocowinity
Other shelters in Eastern North Carolina that will open this afternoon:
Newport Middle School, 500 E Chatham St., Newport
Bend D. Quinn Elementary School, 4373 Highway 17 South, New Bern
Vanceboro Farmlife School, 2000 Farmlife Road, Vanceboro
Havelock High School, 101 Webb Blvd, Havelock
Brinson Memorial Elementary, 319 Neuse Forest Ave., New Bern
Pamlico County-Pamlico County Community College, 5049 Highway 306 South, Grantsboro
3 p.m. - WRAL photojournalist Chad Flowers captured this image of flooding at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
2 p.m. - Hurricane Arthur remains a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 90 mph. It's about 200 miles south of Raleigh and about 70 miles south-southwest of Cape Fear.
"The center of circulation is very, very well defined. It’s a very well-organized system at this point and time," WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said.
A turn toward the northeast and an increase in speed and strength are still expected, pushing Arthur to Category 2 when it passes over or near the coast.
"The weather will rapidly improve in the coastal areas tomorrow morning and stay nice throughout the weekend," Fishel said. "The question is, 'How much will there be to clean up?'"
1 p.m. - The National Weather Service issued a brief tornado warning for Brunswick and New Hanover counties during the noon hour. Some rotational winds were spotted on radar, but no tornadoes were officially confirmed. A second warning was issued for New Hanover County from 1:07 p.m. to 1:37 p.m.
Noon - WRAL photojournalist Chad Flowers captured this photo of outer rain bands from Hurricane Arthur at Wrightsville Beach.


Millions of festive travellers could face major disruption to their Christmas travel plans as the UK prepares for severe gales and heavy rainfall capable of bringing the transport network to its knees.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning from dawn on December 23, with the threat of gusts of up to 80mph and localised flooding in pockets of the UK, just in time for the big getaway.
Motorists have been braced to prepare for delays, particularly those heading to the south-west of England and parts of Scotland, while those looking to make an early getaway across the seas have already faced some disruption to services as a result of the adverse weather.
Calum MacColl, forecaster with the Met Office, said those looking to travel home for Christmas ought to prepare for problems on the roads and rails.
He said: “There is scope for very heavy rain, potentially some localised flooding, and strong winds in some areas so there is a risk of travel disruption.
“We have got a depression in the Atlantic pushing towards us from tomorrow morning itself.
“The day will start quite nicely in some places, but there will soon be heavy outbreaks of rain in the south-west of England and south Wales.
“That will quickly move into the North East, and it will bring gales with it.”
Mr MacColl said winds of 50-60mph were likely as a weather system sweeps across the country, with isolated gusts of up to 80mph in some places.
He said: “Once the weather sets in, it will be staying all day.
“The worst areas will likely be the south-west of England, particularly on higher ground.
“There will certainly be a legacy of rainfall from previous days, so there will be scope for localised flooding.
“Forecasts are painting a very wet and windy picture.”
The worst of the weather is expected to clear by the end of Christmas Eve.
Police in Cumbria have urged people to be prepared over the next few days with continued road disruptions and localised flooding.
A spokeswoman said: “Yesterday, the county’s roads were affected by standing water which resulted in some roads being heavily affected or closed as well as some areas being flooded.
“The Met Office has advised that more heavy rain is due to hit Cumbria again on Monday and high winds on Tuesday, therefore police want to take this opportunity advise people to take care and be prepared. “
The Cumbria Coast railway line that runs between Carlisle and Barrow is closed at Harrington, Workington, due to a landslide. The line is expected to remain closed today while repair work is carried out.
Those looking to make an early getaway before the worst of the weather sets in have been hit by minor problems, with some ferries between England and France delayed due to poor weather.
And train companies have already looked ahead to tomorrow, advising customers to plan their journeys around the heavy winds to avoid the risk of disruption.
Virgin Trains said s trong winds were expected from Monday afternoon and that delays are “likely”.
A spokesman said: “If you are due to travel in the afternoon or evening on Monday, you are advised to travel today or on Monday morning.
“Tickets dated for travel on Sunday or Monday will be accepted for travel on any train on either day.
“All peak travel restrictions until close of play on Tuesday 24 are lifted.”
Some speed restrictions will also be put in place.
East Midlands Trains have planned alterations to some services to take the weather into account.
A travel notice said: “At present, it is not known the exact level of service which will be provided, but it is anticipated that approximately two trains per hour will run between Sheffield/Derby/Nottingham and all other stations to/from London St Pancras International from 12:00.
“East Midlands Trains are advising passengers with tickets dated for Monday, December 23 that they may travel today. Advance purchase ticket holders may also travel on services earlier than the time specified on the ticket.”
A spokesman for the Rail Delivery Group, which speaks on behalf of the rail industry, said: “Many rail staff will be working throughout the night to monitor the weather and to keep passengers safe and informed.
“Some operators are lifting restrictions to allow people with tickets for travel on Monday to travel today. Customers should check National Rail Enquiries or speak to their train company.”
The Environment Agency said p eople are urged to stay away from promenades along the south coast on Monday and Tuesday because of the wet and windy conditions.
David Jordan, Environment Agency director of operations, said: “Tragically people die because they’ve taken risks and attempted to drive through flood water just to save a few minutes.
“Flood water is dangerous. If there is widespread flooding in your area then don’t travel and if a road is closed then turn around and make a detour. Your journey could take you a little longer but making the right decision could ultimately save your life.
“Unsettled weather is set to continue throughout the Christmas period, with heavy rain and wind affecting many parts of England, so people should check the flood forecast on the Environment Agency website to help plan - and sign up to flood warnings.”
Darron Burness, head of the AA’s flood rescue team, said: “ Three-quarters of cars that get stuck are written-off as it only takes a tiny amount of ingested water to wreck the engine. You’re also putting yourself at risk as flood water can mask all manner of hazards, for example open manholes, and just one foot or 30 centimetres of moving water can float your car.
“Moving flood water, particularly, is powerful, relentless and deceptively dangerous, so just stay out.”


DETROIT – Welcome to Sunday and continuation of Memorial Day weekend, Motown.
After a cold and (in some places) freezing start, the sun is returning today with milder conditions. It won’t be that cold tonight. Memorial Day will be hotter. More seasonal heat arrives later this week with showers in tow.
Sunday morning will be clear and quite cool. Temperatures start in the 1930s and 1940s. Just like yesterday at this time, anyone going outside will need a jacket and hat to stay warm.
Sunrise is at 6 a.m.
With mostly blue skies, temperatures rise quickly around lunchtime and just in time for the Detroit Tigers baseball game against the New York Yankees. The first pitch is at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.
Sunday afternoon will be brighter and milder. Highs will be close to 70 ° F. In addition, it will be less windy and quieter for other outdoor activities, including boating.
Sunday evening will be fair and fresh. Temperatures will be in the 60s.
Sunset is at 9:02 PM ET.
Sunday evening will be nice and cool but not as cold as the previous two nights. The overnight lows will be in the 1940s.
Welcome to Memorial Day, Monday. The conditions will be wonderful for parades and commemorations. Morning temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s. Afternoon temperatures will be in the low and mid 70s; closer to the pool for those who wish to take a dip.
Tuesday will be partly sunny and warmer. It will be in the upper 70s.
Scattered showers are possible under partly sunny skies on Wednesday. It will be like early June with highs close to 80 ° F.
Thursday has a better chance of widespread rain, but it will still be warm. It will be 80 ° F.
Showers are still possible Thursday and Friday. The weather will be partly sunny on both days with highs in the 80s.
Sunday: Generally sunny, quieter. Wind: NNE 5-10 knots; Waves: 1 to 2 feet. Water temperature: 63 degrees.
Memorial Day, Monday: Partly sunny. Wind: SSW 4-9 knots. Waves: 0 to 1 foot. Water temperature: 64 degrees.
Lake St. Clair
Sunday: Generally sunny, quieter. Wind: NE 5-10 knots; Waves: 0 to 1 foot. Water temperature: 60 degrees.
Memorial Day, Monday: Partly sunny. Wind: SSW 4-9 knots. Waves: 0-1 feet. Water temperature: 61 degrees.
Sunday: Rather sunny, quieter. Wind: NNE 5-10 knots; Waves: 2 to 3 feet. Water temperature: 53 degrees.
Memorial Day, Monday: Partly sunny. Wind: SSW 4-9 knots. Waves: 0-1 feet. Water temperature: 54 degrees.
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