The part played by aqueous vapor in the economy of Nature is far more wonderful than hitherto supposed. To nourish the vegetation of the earth, the actinic and luminous rays of the sun must penetrate our atmosphere, and to such rays aqueous vapor is eminently transparent. The violet and the extra-violet rays pass through it with freedom. To protect vegetation from destructive chills, the terrestrial rays must be checked in their transit toward stellar space, and this is accomplished by the aqueous vapor diffused through the air. This substance is the great moderator of the earth's temperature, bringing its extremes into proximity, and obviating contrasts between day and night which would render life insupportable.
That was John Tyndall, 140 years ago.
He told three generations, in his physics text "Heat as a Mode of Motion," just what the greenhouse effect was. If I were a Californian and thirty years younger, I would say, "Gee, that is so.... great!"
Many of my meteorologist and climatologist friends don't know now what Tyndall knew in 1864 or, at least, seem to think it is some new discovery of the GCM era. What a difference 140 years doesn't make.
Water in the air determines the floor below which daily temperatures do not fall. Water for evaporation, if available, determines the ceiling above which temperatures do not rise. If minimum and maximum temperatures are at atmospheric water's beck and call, how then do greenhouse gases work?
For more than a year I have found this a most difficult question. People who say they are in the know, say that average temperature will increase in a greenhouse gas-enriched world. They calculate their average temperature as the minimum temperature plus the maximum temperature and divide by two. So, how does your common greenhouse gas play a role if they do not control minimum and maximum temperatures? And how can we detect it if still does?
J. Tyndall, F. R. S. (March 17, 1864). Researches on Radiant Heat. Proceedings of the Royal Society. pp. 160-168.


Kerala floods: Heavy rains wreak havoc in state; red alert issued in 4 districts
Thiruvanathpuram, Aug 08: The state of Kerala has been witnessing heavy showers in many pockets with residents facing trouble in view of these rainfall activities for the past couple of days.
A Red alert has been issued in four districts - Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad - following heavy spells of rain, gusty winds and landslides across the state.
The second spell of the south-west monsoon intensified, resulting in such deluge.
The Chief Minister's office has asked district collectors to evacuate people from danger-prone areas. A holiday has also been declared for all educational institutions in most of the northern districts including Kannur, Wayand and Malappuram, authorities said.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired an emergency meeting to evaluate the situation in the state.
"We have requested more NDRF teams to be sent to the state. Already two teams have been sent to Nilambur and Idukki," a CMO release said.
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Meanwhile, Water levels in most of the rivers and dams across the state have risen flooding nearby areas. Major rivers like Manimala, Meenachal, Moovattupuzha, Chaliyar, Valapattanam, Iruvazjinjpuzha and Pamba are have risen.
In Wayanad, which had witnessed heavy loss in the August floods last year, 16 relief camps have been opened and over 2,300 people have been shifted. A landslide was reported from Chappamala at Iritty taluk in Kannur district.
Munnar, a high range tourist destination in Idukki district which bore the brunt during the 2018 floods, has been receiving heavy downpour with the IMD recording 19.4 cms of rain as per the latest report.
Landslides were also reported from across the district with most of the major roads getting blocked. Marayur, the sandalwood forest reserve, has also been impacted.
As per Skymet weather, heavy rains are expected to continue till Aug 10 over the state of Kerala with many parts likely to witness three digit rains as well.


As 2013 draws to a close, the time has come to take stock of the previous 12 months.
The past year proved to be an extreme year in weather in many respects, with deadly tornadoes, wildfires, flash flooding, and even a devastating typhoon. Here’s a look back:
From May 18-21, a deadly tornado outbreak swept through the great plains. Over the course of four days, 61 tornadoes claimed 26 lives, injured 400 people, and caused an estimated $5 billion in damage. The worst tornado of the bunch was a powerful EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20th. That tornado reached an unbelievable 210 miles an hour, destroying more than 1,500 homes, and damaging another 4,000 in its 17-mile path. That tornado alone was responsible for 24 of the 26 deaths of the outbreak.
In late June, a lightning strike set off a towering wildfire near the town of Yarnell, Arizona. The fire raged for nearly two weeks, destroying more than 100 homes and 8,000 acres of forest before it was fully contained on July 10th. Tragically, 19 firefighters lost their lives on June 30th trying to battle the blaze, making it the deadliest wildfire in Arizona history.
A little over a month after the Yarnell Hill fire, on August 17th, another wildfire started in the rim of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California after a hunter lit an unpermitted fire. The California Rim Fire was the third largest wildfire in California’s history, having burned 257,314 acres, including portions of Yosemite National Park. The fire threatened many of the park’s giant sequoias, which are some of the biggest and oldest living things on Earth, and displaced many wild animals. The fire burned for more than two months before it was finally contained on October 24th. Many buildings were destroyed, including 11 homes, but, despite the size of the blaze, there were only 10 injuries and no fatalities.
In early September, heavy rains that dumped as much as 20 inches on parts of Boulder, Colorado, resulted in widespread flash floods that destroyed roads, homes and shut down the region for weeks after. The flood claimed eight lives, destroyed 1,500 homes, and resulted in more than $2 billion in damage.
Finally, on November 7, Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Typhoon Yolanda, slammed into the Philippines, killing more than 6,000 people. This powerful storm was 3.5 times stronger than Hurricane Katrina, and buried portions of the island nation under a massive 15-foot high storm surge.
The one bright spot of 2013 was that it brought an unusually mild hurricane season. In fact, this year was the least active hurricane season in more than 30 years. Only two actual hurricanes formed — Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Ingrid — and neither were major hurricanes. Both were only Category 1, the weakest rating.
What’s in store for the coming year? Check our long-range forecast!


SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- Cold wave warnings were issued across South Korea on Wednesday as the country came under the grip of the season's coldest weather, authorities said.
In Seoul, morning lows plummeted to minus 19.3 C, with an effective temperature of nearly minus 25.7 C, as of 6:29 a.m., the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said.
A cold wave warning is issued when the morning low is below minus 15 C for more than two consecutive days, or when the temperature drops sharply and major damage is expected.
Since 2000, Seoul's morning lows have dipped below minus 17 C only on nine days, the KMA said.
The temperature in mountainous areas of Gangwon Province and the northern region of Gyeonggi Province dipped to morning lows of minus 25.1 C, the KMA said.
The freezing temperatures were accompanied by heavy snow in the southern parts of the country, including the southern resort island of Jeju.
More snow is expected throughout the day, with more than 10 centimeters in the west coastal area of Gyeonggi Province, and between 5 and 10 centimeters in mountainous regions on Jeju Island, the KMA said.
Meanwhile, domestic flight operations from and out of Jeju Island were resumed early Wednesday, airport authorities said.
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It was reported earlier this week that the Nebraska-Oregon and Minnesota-Oregon State games — set for Saturday in Oregon — may be moving the times or dates of the games because of the air quality being hazardous.
On Friday, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, the kickoff times (Nebraska-Oregon at 4:30 p.m. ET and Minnesota-Oregon State at 10 p.m. ET) appear to be taking place as scheduled.
Some good weather news as I'm told Oregon and Oregon State will kick off on schedule against Nebraska and… https://t.co/a51sDkZInT
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) September 8, 2017
Rittenberg’s full post:
“Some good weather news as I’m told Oregon and Oregon State will kick off on schedule against Nebraska and Minnesota on Saturday. The schools will continue to monitor the air quality, but things have improved since earlier in the week.”
Air is much improved and expected to stay that way through UO-Neb. UO spokesman says no kickoff changes anticipated https://t.co/ueaMHF3bCQ
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) September 8, 2017
The air quality improved from “hazardous” to “unhealthy” on Wednesday because of recent wildfires and hot temperatures in the area.


Due to wildfires burning in British Columbia, air quality is expected to be variable across much of the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) over the coming days and potentially, weeks.
As such, AHS is issuing a precautionary air quality advisory for the entire Central Zone of AHS.
Residents of, and visitors to, the Central Zone of AHS, are advised to be aware of air conditions and take precautions against potential health concerns that can be associated with smoky air conditions.
Although minor smoke conditions do not typically cause health concerns in healthy individuals, if smoke conditions become more severe, even healthy individuals may experience temporary irritation of eyes and throat, and possibly shortness of breath.
If you can taste and/or smell smoke in the air:
- Monitor your symptoms.
- Minimize physical activity outdoors.
- Remain indoors with windows, doors and air circulation fans/vents closed.
- If you drive to another location, keep windows and vents closed. Run your car fan on re-circulate mode to avoid drawing in outdoor air.
Individuals with respiratory conditions (such as COPD and asthma), and individuals with existing cardiovascular conditions (such as angina, previous heart attack and congestive heart failure), may notice a worsening of symptoms in smoky air conditions. These individuals should monitor for worsening of symptoms and take the precautions routinely recommended by their physicians if a worsening of symptoms occurs.
Individuals experiencing symptoms can also call Health Link 24 hours a day, seven days a week, toll-free at 811, to speak to a registered nurse.
Air quality can and will vary with weather conditions and prevailing winds. Because air quality is expected to be variable, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Information about the air quality in many areas of Alberta is updated hourly on the Alberta Environment Air Quality Website: http://airquality.alberta.ca. Air quality information is also available by phone, toll-free, at 1-877-247-7333.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than 4 million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.


When the Eugene-Springfield area was hit with a record 3 feet of snow over three days in late January 1969, neither city owned a snowplow.
Not so today.
Although neither Eugene nor Springfield owns any sort of machine you would find, say, in Denver or Minneapolis or Chicago, both cities now have plows that attach to dump trucks, and Lane County has 20 plows. All three government agencies feel confident they could deal with such a meteorological anomaly today.
“Oh, yeah,” said Mike Russell, a senior engineering associate for Lane County’s Road Maintenance Division. The key would be mobilizing bodies in the beginning, that’s always a “scramble,” Russell said.
The city of Eugene had seven “transformed” snowplows on the roads during the winter storm that hit Lane County in mid-December, Public Works Department spokesman Eric Jones said. “If we got 3 feet of snow (again), we’d be ready for it,” Jones said. “But it’s certainly not something we’re hoping for.”
The city of Springfield has one plow it attaches to a one-ton truck, said Greg Ferschweiler of the Maintenance Division of the city’s Public Works Department. “It’s not really efficient for the city to spend a lot of money on snow equipment,” he said.
“It’s a lot of money to start outfitting your trucks for something that happens every couple of years,” said Ferschweiler, speaking of any significant snowfall in the area.
And what exactly are the chances of another “Big Snow” in Lane County anytime soon? “It’s definitely a rare event,” said Clinton Rockey, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland. “I’m sure it will happen again, but the big question is when and where?”
The 1969 blizzard was caused by “overrunning moisture from a low-pressure center going into California,” meteorologist Leonard James at the Eugene Weather Station explained to The Register-Guard then. “Warm, wet air moving at upper levels over cold surface air in the valleys ... moisture from warm, wet air became snow as it moved over the Eugene-Springfield area ... the low center moving inland was responsible for California’s worst floods in more than 30 years.”
Then another low-pressure center a lazy, slow-moving center with a tremendous capability for drawing in moisture settled off the Washington coast and set its snowy sights on Eugene-Springfield.
The low combined with an upper-air trough to send large amounts of moisture and a flow of unusually cold Alaskan air into an area stretching from Roseburg up to British Columbia. While Roseburg got 2 feet, Salem only got 11 inches, Portland 8 inches and Seattle 6 inches.
Although Eugene-Springfield got hit with a pretty nasty winter storm this December, it was Portland, just 110 miles away, that got hit much harder this time around. More than a foot of snow fell in that area around Christmastime during its biggest snowstorm in decades. Combined with winds and sub-freezing temperatures, the storm created chaos at Portland International Airport as airline passengers were stranded for days or just gave up, and motorists were stranded around the metro area as the city used battered and inefficient plows from the 1970s, according to The Oregonian.
The estimated cost of the January 1969 snowstorm in Lane County was about $2 million about $11 million in today’s dollars according to news reports then. Lane County farmers lost an estimated $532,000. Poultry producers lost 33,000 chickens when roofs collapsed. The Small Business Administration declared Lane County residents eligible for disaster relief, and Gov. Tom McCall declared a limited state of emergency for Lane and Coos counties, as well as the Portland metro area.


The Environment Agency today issued a series of Flood Alerts for the South Devon coast amid forecasts of bad weather for Friday morning. The latest alert covers the South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren, taking in Torbay and Teignmouth.
The EA say flooding is possible for exposed east-facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish.
They add: "Be prepared. Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday morning.
"Force Six south south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.1m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations at Torbay.
"Expect tides to be around 290 mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast."
High water at Exmouth is at 11am. At Torquay high tide is at 10.46am.


California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties amid a winter storm that brought snow to Los Angeles.
Newsom deployed the National Guard on Wednesday to help residents, especially in San Bernardino County, where some have been trapped in their homes for days.
The Sierra Nevada mountain ranges of northern and southern California were hit by several feet of snow on Wednesday and remain under winter storm watch until Thursday.
Wind, freeze and winter storm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service throughout the sunny state as temperatures plunged below freezing to 26 degrees Fahrenheit in certain areas.
According to the governor’s office, the National Guard is working with local law enforcement to open shelters for residents and deliver food and water to those trapped.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties amid a winter storm that brought snow to Los Angeles. Pictured: A palm tree in LA as snow fell on Wednesday
Newsom deployed the National Guard on Wednesday to help residents, especially in San Bernardino County, where some have been trapped in their homes for days. Pictured: A church buried in snow in the San Bernardino Mountains
The counties named in the emergency declaration are Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare.
Some areas not included in the statement were not ordered to evacuate, including residents of Olympic Valley, east of Sacramento.
An avalanche hit an apartment building nearby around 7 p.m. on Tuesday Sierra sun. No injuries were reported.
Several residents of the southern mountain ranges pleaded with the governor for help clearing the roads as food and water supplies are running out.
“Roofs are collapsing everywhere, people need help and rescue. All stores are running out of food and water. The gas stations are barely running out of gas,” said Lake Arrowhead resident Miyah Nelson KTLA.
“We need to clear our roads so people can leave their homes. They’re all trapped.’
Gas stations were covered in snow in the San Bernardino mountains on Wednesday. Pictured: A gas station in Running Springs
A man was walking through the snow in the San Bernardino Mountains Monday as several people were trapped in their homes
Wind, freeze and winter storm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service throughout the sunny state as temperatures dipped below freezing to 26 degrees Fahrenheit in certain areas
Several people across the state appeared to be trapped by the storm, including workers at the Sugar Bowl Resort in Norden, California – east of Sacramento
Snow fell at low elevations in the southern end of the state on Wednesday, making an unusual appearance in areas stretching from Orange County to Los Angeles.
Several Angelenos were blown away by the rare sighting and posted photos of snow hitting near the famous Hollywood sign.
The snow even reached Disneyland in Anaheim for the first time since 1882 deadline.
The storm left about 100,000 homes and businesses in the state without power on Wednesday.
Earlier this week, San Bernardino County declared a state of emergency as crews struggled to plow through blocked roads.
Jennifer Cobb and her husband, vacationing in the San Bernardino Mountains, were mired in a relentless series of storms for a week.
“We hear the phantom noises of plows, but they never come,” said Cobb, 49. “Being stuck here in this beautiful place shouldn’t be horrible, but it is.”
Several Angelenos were blown away by the rare sighting and posted photos of snow hitting near the famous Hollywood sign
A worker was seen Wednesday in Hesperia, California, plowing snow along State Route 138
In the mountain town of Crestline, some people who couldn’t drive trudged to the grocery store on foot.
But Michael Johnstone said his family’s shop was low on stock on Tuesday.
‘We have no bread at all. Milk becomes very light. We’re running out of products,” Johnstone said. Authorities escorted two full trucks to the mountain community, he said, just in time for another storm to bring more snow.
In Sacramento, about 50 bus passengers were stranded Tuesday night as heavy snow had closed highways, according to Daniel Bowers, chief of the city’s emergency management agency.
The powerful winter storm is expected to spread snow, ice and high winds to parts of the Great Plains, Midwest and Northeast by the end of the week, while the Boston area is expected to see several more inches of snow by Friday.


Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center are directly in the path of Category 4 Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade, which is expected to make its way up Florida's east coast late tonight and into Friday morning. The $11 billion spaceport, built in 1962 away from populated areas, sits directly next to a thin, eroding stretch of beach. If the hurricane hits the space center, it would be the most powerful storm to rock Cape Canaveral in its more than 50 year history.
In addition to winds that could exceed 140 mph, the launch complex needs to worry about the possibility of highly destructive flooding. As Gizmodo points out, surge flooding varies significantly on the tides. If a hurricane surge hits at high tide, it could mean floods of up to nine feet. Most of Cape Canaveral's facilities sit between five and 10 feet above sea level, and its facilities are rated to withstand winds between 105 and 130 mph.
Cape Canaveral has suffered storm-related damage before, but nothing like what Hurricane Matthew could do if it stays its predicted course. In 2004, Category 2 Hurricane Frances made landfall 100 miles south of the spaceport and caused roughly $100 million in damage when storm-force winds ripped hundreds of panels off the Vehicle Assembly Building, according to Gizmodo. Hurricane Sandy ripped a 100-foot chunk of beach at Cape Canaveral into the ocean when it passed 200 miles offshore, a setback that required millions to be spent in shoreline reinforcement work.
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Kennedy Space Center has entered HURCON I and Cape Canaveral HURCON II, meaning a storm with 50-knot (58 mph) winds or greater is expected in the next 12 or 24 hours, respectively. All non-essential personal have been evacuated and operations have been suspended at both complexes.
All the Space Coast can do now is hope that Hurricane Matthew drifts farther out into the Atlantic than its current heading.
Jay Bennett is the associate editor of PopularMechanics.com. He has also written for Smithsonian, Popular Science and Outside Magazine.


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Heavy winds caused hazardous driving conditions and whipped up debris across the Inland Empire Monday.
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Did you see a string of lights in the sky over the long weekend?
You were not alone.
“There was a straight line of lights appearing in the sky,” a viewer wrote to NBC Chicago Saturday from Indiana. “They were moving slowly and suddenly one by one they disappeared. It’s definitely a phenomenon I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
Another from Huntley, Illinois, wrote: “Several little lights lined up that move up in the sky and then disappear.”
While some in the Chicago area have reported what they think is an unusual sight in the night sky, it turns out that it may not have been all that unusual.
In fact, if you missed it, you might see it again this week.
The lights appear to be the Starlink satellites, which were launched on Thursday and Sunday.
This isn’t the first time that Starlink satellite sightings have made headlines.
A similar sighting was reported in February in the Chicago area. Others were spotted in April 2022 and April 2020, when skywatchers also reported strings of lights in the sky.
according to Satellite tracking websiteThe sight could be visible in Illinois again this week, with the possibility of seeing it again on Tuesday evening. However, their visibility will depend on a number of conditions, including weather and locations that can change.
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Manila, Sep 29: While the Philippines' flood death toll continues to mount and the country is getting ready to face another storm on Tuesday, Sep 29, the international community came together to help Manila avert a humanitarian crisis.
Over the weekend rains and floods claimed over 240 lives and forced 375,000 people into evacuation camps. And countries like Australia, US, France and Japan were the first to respond to Manila's appeal to the world for food, money and technical assistance.
According to weather forecasters a new storm forming in the Pacific Ocean was likely to enter Philippine waters soon. This storm is ecpected to make landfall on the northern island of Luzon, just like the Typhoon Ketsana.
Typhoon Ketsana hit Philippines on Saturday, Sep 26. The typhoon brought down month's worth of average rainfall on Manila and surrounding areas in 24-hours affecting more than 1.8 million people and causing a damage of up to 2.34 billion pesos or USD 50 million.


On Thursday, China National Environment Monitoring
Center published a network monitoring survey saying that the
country can expect a lower frequency and intensity of sand and dust
storms overall this year.
Due to low rainfall in the northwest of Gansu
in 2004, the number of sandstorms initiated there is expected to
increase, resulting in more storms in western regions but fewer in
Since there were no dramatic changes in conditions
in the north of Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region and the Alxa region of Inner
Mongolia, sandstorms originating there should maintain a
similar frequency and intensity as last year.
North central Inner Mongolia and the Onqin Daga
desertified region are expected to produce fewer sandstorms this
year as levels of vegetation improved there in 2003, helping to
bind the soil.
Similar improvements in the condition of vegetation
Hui Autonomous Region and northern Shaanxi
Province will also have a positive effect, with areas
"downstream" of them, including Beijing, seeing fewer and less
severe sand and dust storms.
According to analysis of data from recent years,
most of the north of the country, apart from areas of Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region and western Gansu Province in January,
should not be affected by sand and dust storms.
(China.org.cn, Xinhua News Agency January 14,


It’s been a rainy fall here in the D.C. area.
It snowed in the D.C. region today—a very rare occurrence for October. I snapped a few pictures around our neighborhood, but the snow didn’t want to stick — Alexandria, VA
I’ve been hibernating this winter, so the photos are lacking. And spring hasn’t exactly come to the nation’s capital yet. Though it is cherry blossom season – the unofficial start to spring in Washington – the weather has been miserable and even brought snow last week. A dusting of snow on spring blossoms — Alexandria, …
The sunrise was especially colorful on the day it snowed — Alexandria, VA
It snowed yesterday for the first time this winter. And in typical Washington fashion, the 1 inch sent people into a panic — Washington, D.C.
We are currently experiencing Tropical Storm Nicole’s fury, with excessive rain and excessively long commutes. It’s not pretty out there. Last week I caught a faint rainbow peeking out from behind the Washington Monument after a brief afternoon shower. Hopefully something good comes out of today’s nasty weather.


Forecast Last Updated at Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 11:49AM
Today we are sandwiched between a front stalled just to our east and an upper-level low dropping into the Ohio River Valley. After early fog, we have partial sunshine with scattered late-afternoon and evening showers developing (mostly Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties). Thursday, a front associated with the Ohio Valley low moves through producing generally cloudy skies and scattered showers (maybe some thunder). The rain clears out Thursday evening, leaving us with a nice Friday, beautiful weekend, and dry weather well into next week.
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Hi: 72 Lo: 51
Scattered clouds; Late-afternoon & evening showers, mostly in Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany Cos.; Light wind becoming South 5-15 mph, then light tonight
Hi: 67 Lo: 51
Mostly cloudy; Scattered showers (thunder possible), mainly PM; Cooler; SE wind 5-15 mph
Hi: 67 Lo: 48
Scattered clouds; Pleasant; Light South wind
Hi: 68 Lo: 48
Lots of sunshine; Pleasant
Hi: 71 Lo: 50
Clear; Beautiful first Oct. weekend
Monday - Bright & sunny; Gorgeous; High in the lower 70s; Low near 50 degrees
Tuesday - Mostly sunny then partly cloudy; Continued pleasant; High in the upper 60s; Low near 50 degrees
The Eastern U. S. weather map is busy, but we are sitting in a narrow band of relatively nice weather. A front is stalled just to our east. An upper-level low is settling south into the Ohio Valley today where it will remain for a 2-3 days. A surface low will be in the Indiana-Ohio vicinity today through Friday, and a front will swing across the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys passing through the Appalachians Thursday. After that, it's high pressure and clear sailing well into next week.
Wednesday has early fog, then partial sunshine. By late-afternoon, showers develop mostly in Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties. Isolated showers remain possible into tonight.
Expect more shower coverage Thursday as the front moves through. A thundershower is possible as well.
Friday and Saturday, the upper-level retrogrades slightly westward. With the front to our east, high pressure builds in from the west. The result will be an extended run of exceedingly pleasant weather centered on an absolutely gorgeous first weekend of October.
The Tropical Atlantic is about to spawn the next named storm, Matthew. Matthew will strengthen into a potent hurricane as it reaches the Eastern Caribbean and be south of Haiti and Cuba by early next week. We'll wait and see what happens from there.
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Hurricane Matthew is now approaching the east coast of Florida. The City of Hollywood remains under a Hurricane Warning with tropical storm force winds possible throughout the evening.
As of 5:00 p.m., the eye of Hurricane Matthew was located about 100 miles East-Southeast of West Palm Beach. The hurricane is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue tonight with a turn toward the north-northwest early Friday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph with higher gusts. Matthew is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are likely while the hurricane moves toward the coast of Florida. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles.
Matthew is expected to produce total rainfall amounts for coastal eastern Florida of 5 to 10 inches and up to 12 inches in isolated areas.
Traffic Signal Outage- Sheridan Street and I-95. When traffic signals are out, motorists should treat the intersection as a 4 way stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Water Main Break in the alley between Polk and Tyler Streets in the 1000 block. Crews are responding to deploy barricades and assess the 8 inch pipe for repairs.
• Do not go outside during the storm. Conditions may calm as the Hurricane continues up the coast. Do not go outside to assess any damage to your home until the storm has completely passed, conditions are safe and the "all clear" has been given.
• Stay tuned to local media for storm updates.
• If the power goes out, use battery-powered flashlights or lamps to illuminate your home. DO NOT use a gas-powered lamp or generator inside your home.
As soon as the storm has passed, emergency responders will immediately begin to take action to survey damage on a grid-by-grid basis throughout the city, and coordinate resources for recovery. Residents can help first responders quickly identify areas of devastation by participating in Broward County's Home Damage Assessment Program:
The City of Hollywood continues to monitor the storm and its impacts:
-The City's Emergency Operations Center is under a full activation and all emergency response personnel have reported for duty.
-City Staff are in contact with the Broward Emergency Operations Center and National Weather Service for storm updates.
-Public Utilities has ensured that primary and auxiliary water pumps located throughout the City are working properly.
-All storm drains have been cleared. If you see a clogged storm drain, please take steps to clear it if you are able.
-High profile and waterborne vehicles have been prepared for emergency use.
-Barricades are ready for deployment on flooded/impassable streets (if necessary).
-All City facilities have been prepared for Hurricane force winds.
All City Administrative offices are closed. The City's Community Centers are closed Thursday and Friday. The City has rescheduled several weekend events including Operation Paintbrush. The re-blended paint giveaway originally scheduled for this Saturday has been rescheduled to November 12. The monthly Beach Sweep Clean-up planned for this Saturday as well as the Italian Festival at ArtsPark have both been cancelled.
Hollywood residents and business owners who have a question about government services before, during and after the storm can go to the Hurricane information section of the City's website or call the Broward County Emergency Management Hurricane Hotline at 954.831.4000 or 311.


Superstorm bears down on East Coast
Hurricane Sandy bore down on the Eastern Seaboard's largest cities Monday, forcing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, sending coastal residents fleeing for higher
ground, and threatening a dangerous mix of high winds, soaking rain and a surging wall of water up to 11 feet tall.
Sandy stayed on a predicted path that could take it over Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York on its way to a collision course with two other weather systems, creating a
superstorm with the potential for havoc over 800 miles from the East Coast to the Great Lakes. About 2 to 3 feet of snow were even forecast for mountainous parts of West Virginia.
The tempest could endanger up to 50 million people for days.
Many workers planned to stay home Monday as subways, buses and trains shut down across the region under the threat of flooding that could inundate tracks and tunnels. Airports also closed, and authorities warned that the time for evacuation was running out or already past. Utilities brought in extra crews in anticipation of widespread power failures.
The centre of the storm was positioned to come ashore Monday night in New Jersey, meaning the worst of the surge could be in the northern part of that state and in New York City and on Long Island. Higher tides brought by a full moon compounded the threat to the metropolitan area of about 20 million people. ``This is the worst-case scenario,'' said Louis Uccellini,
environmental prediction chief for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
As rain from the leading edges began to fall over the Northeast on Sunday, hundreds of thousands of people from Maryland to Connecticut were ordered to leave low-lying coastal areas, including 375,000 in lower Manattan and other parts of New York City, 50,000 in Delaware and 30,000 in Atlantic City, N.J., where the city's 12 casinos shut down for only the fourth time ever.
President Barack Obama declared emergencies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, authorizing federal relief work to begin well ahead of time. He promised the government would ``respond big and respond fast'' after the storm hits. ``My message to the governors as well as to the mayors is anything they need, we will be there, and we will cut through red tape,'' Obama said. ``We are not going to get bogged down with a lot of rules.''
Authorities warned that New York could get hit with a surge of seawater that could swamp parts of lower Manhattan, flood subway tunnels and cripple the network of electrical and communications lines that are vital to the nation's financial centre.
Major U.S. financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and CME Group in Chicago, planned a rare shutdown Monday. The NYSE shut down on Sept. 27, 1985, for Hurricane Gloria. The United Nations also shut down and cancelled all meetings at its New York headquarters.
New York called off school Monday for the city's 1.1 million students and announced it would suspend all train, bus and subway service Sunday night. More than 5 million riders a day depend on the transit system.
Sandy, a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph, was blamed for 65 deaths in the Caribbean before it began travelling northward, parallel to the Eastern Seaboard. As of 2 a.m. Monday, it was centred about 425 miles southeast of New York City, moving to the north at 14 mph, with hurricane-force winds extending an unusual 175 miles from its centre.
Gale-force winds blew overnight over coastal North Carolina, southeastern Virginia, the Delmarva Peninsula and coastal New Jersey.
Sandy was expected to hook inland Monday, colliding with a wintry storm moving in from the west and cold air streaming down from the Arctic, and then cut across into Pennsylvania and travel up through New York state.
Forecasters said the combination could bring close to a foot of rain in places, a potentially lethal storm surge of 4 to 11 feet across much of the region, and punishing winds that could cause
widespread power outages that last for days. The storm could also dump up to 2 feet of snow in Kentucky, North Carolina and West Virginia.
Airlines cancelled nearly 7,500 flights and Amtrak began suspending train service across the Northeast. New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Baltimore moved to shut down their
subways, buses and trains. Those cities shut down their schools, as did Boston. Non-essential government offices closed in the nation's capital. Pennsylvania's largest utilities brought in hundreds of line and tree-trimming crews in anticipation of several days of powerfailures or intentional shutdowns in areas with heavy flooding.


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Kahlil and Rasmussen (1990) reviewed eleven global methane budgets published between 1978 and 1988. They found methane emissions from rice paddies ranged from 18 to 280 Tg/year which correspond to between 10 and 70% of the total anthropogenic methane emissions. For the paper, the authors have reviewed and replicated three published techniques to estimate methane emissions from rice paddies. The authors present the results obtained and propose to include soil characteristics to revise these estimates. Since 90% of rice production occurs in Asia, the authors have focused the study on rice in Asia.


Seeing the northern lights is a pinnacle life experience. And watching the ever-shifting lights flicker in the sky above mountains, glaciers and vast lava fields is particularly breathtaking.
In Iceland, the aurora borealis attracts everyone from professional photographers to travellers that have the phenomenon on their list of things to do before they kick it. You’ll have the best chance of seeing the night lights when it’s cold and dark outside and the aurora activity is high.
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Fall officially arrives Friday afternoon across the United States, but it may not feel like it just yet.
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The first snowflakes flew into the lower 48 this week.
Hurricane Jose formed less than a week after Hurricane Irma, and he’s possibly headed toward the U.S.


Record breaking temperatures in California
A major record breaking heatwave has been underway in California since late last week. The NWS reported a record high in Death Valley, CA of 130 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday afternoon. Temperatures are forecasted to continue to soar into the high 90s and early 100’s for nearly the entire state of California prompting an Excessive Heat […] Read more
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Glenwood is a small, rural community at the southeast base of Mt. Adams. http://www.glenwoodwashingtonweather.info/
By: adams19, 2:32 AM GMT on February 25, 2011
We only got about 5" of snow today. White Salmon got more. Cold north wind. 21º. 10 mph gusts were swirling the snow around so it is probably a good thing we didn't get much snow.
By: adams19, 4:49 PM GMT on February 06, 2011
A heat wave came through Friday morning (02/04/2011) and in a matter of minutes we warmed up to 45º.
Gray, cloudy and warm on this Superbowl Sunday.
I saw robins in the field on Jan. 28 and the grass is trying to turn green.
Updated: 4:50 PM GMT on February 06, 2011
By: adams19, 6:43 PM GMT on February 02, 2011
We got a couple of inches of snow on Jan 30th. It is still here. The days are sunny and the nights are cold. Yesterday was a low of 9 and a high of 33.
Great ice skating weather.
If you are driving to Glenwood be careful. The sunny patches of road are bare and dry, but the shady patches are a slick sheet of ice.
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Updated: 1:23 PM PST on November 25, 2015


The Road Safety Authority has issued an alert to drivers this weekend, following a weather forecast from Met Eireann indicating that Saturday and Sunday night will be very cold with temperatures falling to as low as -3 degrees.
Met Eireann is predicting that tonight will see further rain but clearer weather, with scattered showers, in western coastal areas early tonight, will extend across the country later.
Saturday will be a fresh, bright day, with sunny spells developing quite widely, Met Eireann predicts. Most places dry, but scattered showers will affect some Atlantic coastal areas, according to Met Eireann. Saturday night will be dry and very cold as temperatures fall to between +2 and -2 degrees. Winds will be light and mist and fog patches will develop as well as frost.
A cold, frosty start to Sunday but as high pressure builds over the country, it will mean dry weather with sunny spells, according to Met Eireann. A cool day with temperatures struggling and only ranging from 6 to 9 degrees in light winds. It will be another very cold night with temperatures once again falling below freezing in many places. There will be a widespread ground frost as temperatures dip to between +1 and -3 degrees, with fog patches returning, Met Eireann says.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has the following advice for road users in ice and fog conditions:
Get a grip. Remember your only contact with the road surface is your tyres so it’s vital that they are up to the task in icy and snowy conditions. Check tyres, including spare wheel, and replace them if the tread depth falls below 3mm. Check that tyres are inflated to the correct tyre pressure. Lack of grip can occur even on treated roads so drive slowly in the highest gear possible, manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking. Replace tyres if necessary.
Make sure you can see. Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out, carry a screen scraper and de-icer. Do not use hot water on the windscreen as it can crack the glass. Replace windshield wiper blades if necessary. De-mist the inside of your windows thoroughly. Make sure your windshield washer system works and is full of an anti-icing fluid. Watch out for grit/salt spreaders.
Check & use your lights. Use your dipped headlights so that others will see you. Make sure your headlights and taillights are all in working order, replace broken bulbs.
Gently does it. Manoeuvre gently, slow down and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front. Fog, rain, or hail will reduces visibility. Do not hang on to the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you as it can give a false sense of security. When you slow down, use your brakes so that the brake lights warn drivers behind you. Don’t forget to turn off your fog lights when the fog has cleared.
Watch out for ‘black ice’. If the road looks polished or glossy it could be, ‘black ice’ one of winter’s worst hazards.
Give yourself a brake. If you get into a skid, you need to know if your vehicle has ABS (Anti- Lock Braking Systems). After you “Step” on the brake the ABS begins cycling — you will feel pulses in the pedal or hear the system working. It’s easy to properly use antilock brakes: Remember – Step, Stay and Steer. Step on the pedal. Stay on the pedal. Steer around the obstacle.


A strong cool front will be moving from the midwest Saturday morning headed for the the east coast Saturday night, just in time to cool off many college football stadiums.
This weekend, The Big Ten Conference, the Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference will be most impacted, receiving spotty showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms for some games.
BIG TEN CONFERENCE
UCF at Ohio State - 12:00 p.m. ET
Ohio State will have little to worry about except football, come game time. Spotty showers may pass through in the early morning, but should be out of the way by the 12:00 p.m. kick off. Tailgaters should exercise caution and prepare to get wet, as there is thunderstorm potential in the morning.
Purdue at Notre Dame - 3:30 p.m. ET
Notre Dame will certainly be feeling a cold from this weekend. It will be breezy and cool for kick off with some sun shining through. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s.
"For all of Big Ten country, it will be a little taste of fall this weekend," Rayno said.
Auburn at Mississippi State - 11 a.m. CT
A cold front will be pushing through in the late morning, with some spotty showers and storms. Game time should yield dry conditions, and relief from the high humidity.
Florida at Texas A&M - 2:30 p.m. CT
College Station temperatures were near 100 degrees all week, but Saturday should bring some relief. The cool front will come through in the morning. Some spotty showers are possible, but the day will be generally rain-free, with temperatures in the lower 90s come game time.
"This front is going to bring temperatures down by a good ten degrees," Rayno said. The evening could bring temperatures in the lower 60s for College Station.
Western Kentucky at Alabama - 2:40 p.m. CT
Tuscaloosa might see a shower or thunderstorm as a cool front approaches Saturday. Tailgaters and spectators should prepare to get wet.
Washington at LSU - 6:00 p.m. ET
LSU might catch a break Saturday with an evening kick off. Showers are expected for the area throughout the day, but will likely clear up by game time.
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE
Austin Peay at Virginia Tech - 1:30 p.m. ET
Virginia Tech will take on Austin Peay in warm and humid conditions Saturday afternoon. Spotty thunderstorms are possible as a cool front sweeps by early in the day. Storms can be expected at any time during the second half of the game.
Savannah State at Florida State in Tallahassee - 6:00 p.m. ET
With a 6 p.m. game time as Savannah State takes on Florida State, the game will be ahead of the cool front, which wont push in until nighttime. It will be steamy ahead of the front, however, and could result in a drenching thunderstorm or two in the area during the game.
Presbyterian at Georgia Tech in Atlanta - 7:00 p.m. ET
Georgia Tech fans should prepare for some wet weather as a cool front will be arriving around game time in Atlanta. The weather could become problematic, as strong thunderstorms will be in the area throughout the duration of the game.
More than 24 people have died after a landslide on Wednesday in Ambegaon village, Pune district of the Maharashtra state of India.
A pair of tropical threats will target areas from China and Taiwan to Guam this week.
A flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seas has killed one person in Sarasota County, Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.
A couple enjoying serene waters and lush landscapes as the perfect selfie background were shocked when a burst of lightning struck the trees behind them, erupting in a ball of fire.
Trouble is brewing for people with outdoor plans and travel along the Atlantic coast this weekend in the form of drenching rain and thunderstorms.
After comfortable and nice conditions for most of this week, Atlanta area residents can expect humidity to return for the weekend.
Kanata, Ontario, Canada (1996)
A severe thunderstorm downed electrical wires and trapped people in their cars and a bus for 1-2 hours. Amazingly, nobody was injured.
Scituate, MA (1769)
Hail fell 12" deep and remained on the ground for 30 hours.
Cherrapunji, India (1861)
A total of 366.14" of rain fell during July (world record for 1 month). Cherrapunji also holds world record rainfall for a 12-month period: 1,041.78" from August 1, 1860 to July 31, 1861.


Fog. The Inland Northwest is in the thick of it this time of year. November through January is peak season for this atmospheric marvel and 2016 is no exception.
Last month, Spokane International Airport recorded 20 days of varying fog conditions. On eight of those days were periods of fog heavy enough to reduce visibility to a quarter-mile or less.
That is to say, it was a dense blanket of gray known to obscure farmlands, buildings and highways from a distance of several blocks away.
Though fog “comes on little cat feet” as poet Carl Sandburg wrote in 1916, it can still barrel in like a tsunami made of mist. And while most of us associate it with coastal areas like San Francisco – the famous fog that often shrouds the Golden Gate Bridge is called Karl and even has a twitter account – the Inland Northwest gets its own version that appears less frequently and at a different time of year.
Regardless of where it is formed, fog is made up of condensed water droplets suspended in air, very much like a cloud that’s close to the ground. Instead of rolling in off the Pacific Ocean, the fog we get is mostly formed on land.
That’s because the fertile soils that make our region so agriculturally productive retain moisture after a rain or snowfall. Contributing to the moisture is the cool dense air that collects as water vapor on the valley floor.
Because we’re in a valley, a high pressure system can work like a lid to trap cooler air at ground level. Called a temperature inversion, it occurs when warmer air tops the cooler layer. During these inversion conditions, fog can form when both moisture and pollutants become trapped in the lower cold air. Stable conditions keep the air from rising, sometimes locking the fog in for days.
Fortunately, the heavy fog we saw in November was short-lived and did not cause vehicle pile-ups or major flight delays. Knowing it will probably return, keep in mind that the American Automobile Association warns that most fog-related accidents involve motorists who drive too fast.
Reduce your speed, avoid sudden stops, and increase following distance, the agency advises. Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide. And if you must pull off the road, do so as far as possible and make sure your hazard lights are turned on.
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By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
May 26,2017, 12:08:18PM,EDT
The recent cooldown will not set a precedent for the rest of the month in the Northwest. A temperature rebound is forecast for the region to start the weekend.Each of the three days of the Memorial Day weekend is likely to feature at least partial sunshine and highs mainly in the 80s F for Seattle and Spokane, Washington, and Boise, Idaho.
Temperatures could touch 90 in Portland and Pendleton, Oregon, on Sunday and Memorial Day. Highs in the 90s are likely at The Dalles, Oregon, and Redding, California, where temperatures could even touch 100.
Highs will be within a few degrees of record levels on Sunday and Monday.
Just enough of an offshore flow is likely to last long enough each day to allow the warmth to reach some of the coastal areas. Highs are forecast to reach the 80s in Salem, Oregon, and Olympia, Washington. Highs on the immediate coast will be mainly in the 60s.
Rain-free weather will accompany the warmth across much of the region through Memorial Day. Only a few locations across the mountains well east of the Cascades are likely to get a passing thundershower or high country snow shower at midweek.
During the Memorial Day weekend, the weather across the West in general will be ideal for most outdoor plans ranging from honorary gatherings or hiking, attending ball games and fishing.
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However, area lakes, streams and the Pacific Ocean are still much too cold for safe swimming. Surf temperatures along the Washington and Oregon coasts range from the upper 40s to the upper 50s. Water temperatures along some streams originating from the Cascades and Rockies are lower.
Attempting to swim in waters this cold can immediately lead to cold water shock, followed by much more dangerous and life-threatening conditions, according to the United States Coast Guard.
Symptoms of cold water shock include gasp reflex, hyperventilation, difficulty holding your breath, rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Following these symptoms, muscle cramps, hypothermia, drowning or cardiac arrest can occur.
Hypothermia can occur in any water temperature below 70, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


The Menominee-Dunleith fire station was destroyed during strong storms Monday morning, June 22, 2015.
The roof collapsed on the building, walls and doors were crushed and vehicles inside the fire station were also damaged. The fire station is in East Dubuque, Illinois.
It was not yet clear whether the damaged vehicles might include a new fire truck the department reported receiving in June 2014.
No injuries were immediately reported.
The National Weather service received reports that large tree limbs and branches were downed by the storm northwest of Alburnett in Linn County, Iowa, and that an oat field was “completely flattened” there.
Law enforcement and trained spotters confirmed wind damage in Jo Daviess, Dubuque, Buchanan, Benton and Delaware Counties.
The Dubuque County Emergency Manager confirmed the roof was blown off a school building in Holy Cross; extensive damage was also reported to agricultural buildings and trees just north of Manchester, Iowa. The high school on the west side of Independence, Iowa reported measuring a sustained wind speed of 93.9 miles per hour as the storm pushed through that area of Buchanan County. Trained spotters reported pieces of homes and roofing scattered by the high winds, and torrential rainfall in the Independence area.


Blizzard Warnings Issued Due To High Winds, Drifting Snow In SW Minn.Strong wind gusts are creating whiteout conditions in portions of southwest Minnesota. A blizzard warning remains in effect until noon Monday and includes the cities of Mankato, New Ulm and Fairmont.
Current School Closings: Wednesday, Feb. 3Here is the list of closings and delays as reported Wednesday morning.
Classes Canceled, Snow Emergencies Declared In Twin CitiesSome students have the day off in Minnesota as a powerful storm approaches the state. The storm is expected to bring blizzard-like conditions to far southern Minnesota through Tuesday night. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph could cause whiteout conditions.
Organizers Say Ice Should Hold For U.S. Pond Hockey ChampionshipsOrganizers of this week's U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis say the ice should be fine, even though daytime temperatures are expected to remain above freezing from the time the tournament starts on Friday until the five division champions are crowned and the coveted Golden Shovel is handed out on Sunday.
Temperatures Creep Above Zero In Twin CitiesThe temperature has crawled above zero degrees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The National Weather Service says the airport hit the zero mark around 2 p.m. on Monday, ending around 46 consecutive hours of subzero temperatures since 4 p.m. Saturday.
Bitter Cold Snap Tough On Cars, Good For MechanicsThe bitter blast is wreaking havoc on Minnesotans and their vehicles. Auto shops are busy with things from basic maintenance to frozen batteries. Mechanics at Bobby and Steve's in Minneapolis said the extreme cold has them working 10 hour shifts, and the wait time to get something as simple as an oil change is five hours.
Coldest Air Of The Season Set To Ruin Your WeekendDid the comparatively warm air of the last few days lull you into a false sense of security? Well change your plans, bundle up, and hunker down. The coldest temperatures of the season so far are set to arrive this weekend in Minnesota.
Beargrease To Start In Two Harbors Over Duluth's Lack Of SnowA lack of snow in Duluth means the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will start outside Two Harbors for the second year in a row. Organizers say the race up the North Shore of Lake Superior and back will begin Sunday, Jan. 31.
Tips For Staying Warm At The Vikings GameThe Minnesota Vikings are in the playoffs on Sunday and it's going to be cold. The wind chill at gametime is expected to be around 20 below zero. The last outdoor playoff game in Minnesota was at Met Stadium on Dec. 26, 1976 for the NFC title.
It's Been One Of The Warmest Minnesota Decembers EverThe start of the new year marks the end of one of our warmest Decembers ever. Temperatures this month have been nearly 15 degrees above average, as WCCO's Kylie Bearse reported earlier Thursday.
On Winter Break, Kids Jump Right Into First Big Snowfall In Twin CitiesFrom cross country skiing, to sledding, to just taking a plain, old stroll around the lake, Twin Cities kids were taking advantage of the fresh few inches of snow and enjoying their winter break.
Warmer-Than-Average Temps Disappoint Winter Sports FansA warm start to winter is nice for commuters, and our home heating bills, but it's downright brutal for people who love winter sports.


meteor shower and eclipse for the new year January 3, 2011Posted by aquillam in Astronomy, MichiganAstro.
Tags: astronomy, observing
We get to start this new year off with a meteor shower and a partial solar eclipse!
The Quadrantid meteor shower is not one of the most spectacular. However, it is a good one, and the new moon makes it a better than normal year for observing. This year is should peak in the early morning hours of January 4 with about 100 meteors per hour. That’s about the same rate as the Leonids back in November, but the quadrantids usually don’t have many fireballs. The radiant is nice and high as dawn approaches for observers in the northern hemisphere, so we get to catch most of the meteors. If you can’t watch, you can listen: http://spaceweatherradio.com/.
Jan 4th is also a partial solar eclipse, the first of FOUR this year. Observers in Europe and Asia will be able to see this one. There’s also a live webcast, for those of us in the States. More info: http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OH2011.html#SE2011Jan04P.


Best Time To Visit Vila-seca
Worried about tourists flocking or closing hours of Vila-seca while planning your trip? The best time to visit Vila-seca would be a time when you can completely soak in the experience and not worry about such hassles. The weather of Vila-seca is favorable along with the best of activities during this particular time in Vila-seca. If you are thinking about when to go to Vila-seca then, come visit Vila-seca at it's best time where you can make a memorable experience without having to worry about small issues.
Vila-seca Weather in January: With an average temperature of 48℉ and slightly more humidity in the air, makes for cooler afternoons in Vila-seca. Make sure you carry light woollens as evening can get a bit chilly. This time period sees an average precipitation of 6.18 mm.
Vila-seca Weather in February-September: If you are contemplating the best time to visit Vila-seca, this period fits the bill just right. The weather is nice and sultry with the lowest temperature being around 36℉ and the warmest being a usual 91℉. Albeit a humidity of 67%, marks a good time to explore the best things to do in Vila-seca. Expect an average precipitation of 22.93 mm.
Vila-seca Weather in October: The month of October has been observed as the peak season to visit Vila-seca and rightly so. The temperatures range between 54℉ and 81℉ and the humidity that has been observed to be a usual of 74% marking the perfect climate to head out and check out the best things to do in Vila-seca. Expect an average precipitation of 95.73 mm.
Vila-seca Weather in November: With average humidity of 68%, temperatures sway between 39℉ to 75℉. Now this may cause a little discomfort, but we are sure not complaining! This weather is perfect to go sightseeing around the city of Vila-seca. This time period sees an average precipitation of 28.96 mm.
Vila-seca Weather in December: The highest temperature recorded is 66℉ which would make you want to run to the nearest café to down a glass of chilled drink, but the moderate humidity of 74% makes this month an excellent time to visit Vila-seca. This time period sees an average precipitation of 8.4 mm.
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Maximum rain recorded in Vila-seca is 2004.43 mm in October.
Months with no rains or lowest rains in Vila-seca is March.
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Most humid month in Vila-seca is October.
Least humid month in Vila-seca is March.
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Being such a large country, Canada's climate varies depending on
which area one visits. It also has very distinct seasons. The
warmest months are July and August, and in winter (December,
January and February) it is very cold with heavy snowfalls in most
provinces. Autumn is a beautiful season with crisp air and
brilliant fall foliage, while in some areas spring brings the
emergence of carpets of wild flowers.


WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2006 (HealthDay News) -- New research into the fates of infants exposed to the smoggy air of Los Angeles provides yet another link between air pollution and respiratory illness and death in babies.
Only a tiny number of infants in the study actually became ill or died from lung-related problems, but the researchers found the infants were more likely to do so if they had recently been exposed to high levels of air pollution. The babies were also at somewhat higher risk of dying from sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
Study co-author Michelle Wilhelm said the meaning of the research is clear. "It just adds to the body of evidence showing that exposure to high air pollution can lead to infant death," said Wilhelm, an adjunct assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Wilhelm and her colleagues examined the records of 19,664 infants who died between 1989 and 2000 in California's South Coast Air Basin, which includes much of the area in and around Los Angeles, including parts of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. About three million babies were born during that time in the area.
For each infant who died, the researchers found 10 living infants to use as comparisons. Then, they examined the local levels of air pollution for all the babies at two weeks, one month, two months and six months before the deaths occurred.
Overall, only about two infants per 10,000 died of respiratory-related illnesses. But according to the researchers, the risk of respiratory death more than doubled in infants aged 7 months to 12 months who were exposed to "high average" levels of very small particles of pollution known as particulate matter.
The risk of dying of SIDS went up by 15 percent to 19 percent for every 1 part per hundred million increase in average nitrogen dioxide levels at two months before death.
The researchers also found that younger infants were more likely to suffer higher rates of death from respiratory illness if they were exposed to higher levels of carbon monoxide two weeks before death.
The study findings were published in the August issue of the journal Pediatrics.
Wilhelm acknowledged that the number of deaths from respiratory disease was still very small despite the heavy air pollution in Los Angeles, considered one of the smoggiest places in the country. Still, "the potential for disease prevention through further air pollution abatement may be substantial since millions of infants are exposed to similar or greater air pollution concentrations worldwide," she said.
Dr. Rachel Moon, a pediatrician and SIDS specialist who's familiar with the study, questioned whether other factors could affect the respiratory health of the infants, such as whether they spent time outdoors or were exposed to cigarette smoke. "That would have a huge impact on their pollution exposure, (but) none of this was measured," said Moon, of the Children's National Medical Center, in Washington, D.C.
As for the seemingly higher risk of SIDS, Moon said researchers already knew that tobacco exposure is a major risk factor, possibly due to tiny particles that get into the lungs.
What's next? Dr. Jonathan Grigg, professor of pediatric respiratory and environmental medicine at Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry in the United Kingdom, said the current methods of research into the effects of air pollution on infants are "still very crude."
Ideally, he said, researchers would actually put portable air-monitoring devices on infants to get more reliable numbers.
To learn more about air pollution and its effects on your health, visit the American Lung Association.


York County could see enough snow Friday morning to make commutes slippery, especially in the southern part of the county.
York County 911 reported six accidents from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. alone.
Fire and police crews are attending to an accident at Pleasant Avenue and Hess Farm Road in York Township that occurred around 7:45 a.m., with salt trucks being called to the scene to spread salt around the area. Fire and police crews also were called to another nearby accident at Iron Stone Hill Road and Hess Farm Road around 8:20 a.m.
Road conditions are also being investigated at Cartref Road and Red Mill Road in Newberry Township.
Light snow is expected along the Mason-Dixon Line and north of that area, with a little accumulation south of Route 30, according to the National Weather Service. The snow should end by 10 a.m., the NWS said.
Friday will be cold and windy, with a high of 30 and low of 14, the forecast said. Winds will be from the west at 14-24 mph.
Saturday will have increasing clouds, with a possibility of another light snowfall, the NWS said. The high will be 27 and the low 21, and winds will be from the west at 5-9 mph.
Sunday also has a chance of snow, with a high of 37 and low of 18, the forecast said.
Monday will be partly cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 22, and Tuesday will also be cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 24.


As many as 60 shooting stars an hour could be visible in the night sky over the next week as an annual stellar show takes place.
Stargazers will get the chance to see the Perseid meteor, one of the regular fixtures of the astronomical calendar, with the naked eye as the Earth passes through the debris trail of a comet.
Weather conditions are expected to be favourable for the shower, which was due to start as soon as it got dark, but will peak after midnight.
The Perseids are grains of dust shed from the tail of Comet Swift-Tuttle burning up in the atmosphere.
The comet last passed Earth in 1992 and is not due to return until 2125 but its trail collides with the atmosphere during Earth's orbit of the sun.
The shower is active each year from around 17 July to 24 August, although for most of that period only a few meteors an hour will be visible.
People are advised to wrap up well and set up a reclining chair outdoors to look skywards in comfort.
It also advised that people find a dark site away from artificial light, with an unobstructed view of the sky to the northeast.
Astronomy Ireland is organising a Nationwide Perseid Watch.
It is asking people to count and record how many meteors they see every 15 minutes and report it to its website astronomy.ie
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Huddersfield Town's great win over Championship leaders Burnley was almost overshadowed – by the sunset.
Mark Robins’ men beat their visitors 2-1 but late in the game, the crowd’s attention was drawn to the stunning skies above the John Smith’s Stadium.
It echoed the famous saying “Red sky at night” completely with spectacular shades of reds, orange and pink.
Examiner photographer Julian Hughes captured the sunset in all its glory, as did Town fan Steve Cheesbrough from his seat high in the Fantastic Media stand and fellow supporter Mark Brereton.
“It was certainly spectacular,” said Steve.
The sunset was repeated across the whole of Yorkshire, and Huddersfield weather expert Paul Stevens said it was a perfect example.
“There were alto cumulus clouds at about 9,000 feet and they refracted the light from the setting sun.
“There were people Tweeting pictures of the amazing sunset from all over Yorkshire, right up to the east coast, and it was the perfect weather for it.
“It was a cold but bright weekend and as we head into this week it stays much the same.
“Wednesday may see things turn a little cooler and as we reach the end of the week, we may see the odd shower or two.
“It will be cold enough on Thursday and Friday for those showers to fall as sleet or snow, so don’t be surprised if we get a covering of snow on the hills.
“But the winds will quickly pick up later in the day and blow away the showers and it should remain dry.
“The people who are going to the Festival of Light in Huddersfield on Friday and Saturday will need to wrap up warm, as temperatures could drop just below freezing.
“But temperatures for the next few weeks should stay at or just above average for December.”


WIDE FIELD AND PLANETARY CAMERA-2 MISSION STATUS
Hubble Space Telescope
August 5, 1994
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Wide Field and Planetary Camera-2 -- the primary camera onboard NASA's Hubble Space Telescope -- is continuing to take vivid images of distant stars, galaxies and the planets of the solar system.
For the last month, the majority of Hubble's time has been devoted to observations of the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collisions in mid-July, although other unrelated celestial targets were interleaved into the observing schedule. The Wide Field and Planetary Camera-2 was used to take approximately 500 images of the collisions between July 15 and 26. Nearly 100 images also were taken of the comet fragments before they crashed to help scientists determine the fragment orbits, sizes and any evidence of fragment disintegration. Jupiter is currently about 780 million kilometers (480 million miles) from Hubble's orbit around Earth.
Observations will continue using the Wide Field and Planetary Camera-2 through the end of August, while debris continues to pummel the planet. This showering of comet debris will occur on the planet's near side as viewed from Earth. The collisions will occur at a decreasing pace both in terms of impact frequency and characteristic size of the individual particles.
As the events subside, astronomers will be interested in observing changes in the characteristics of the impact sites. The impact features appear to be evolving on time scales of days as the dark cloud sites move and become distorted by Jupiter's winds. Because these dark impact regions are at higher altitudes than the regular Jovian cloud decks, tracking the spots will provide an opportunity to measure the speed and direction of winds in Jupiter's upper atmosphere.
The Wide Field and Planetary Camera-2 is taking
advantage of its ultraviolet capability -- not available
from Earth-based telescopes -- to image the best full-disc
ultraviolet photographs ever taken of Jupiter. Ultraviolet
light is quickly absorbed by the planet's atmosphere so it
does not penetrate very far. As a result, astronomers see
only the highest part of the atmosphere, where the comet
activity is most prevalent, in ultraviolet light. This
explains why familiar features such as Jupiter's Great Red
Spot and different colored cloud stripes appear washed out
in ultraviolet images.
Comet Shoemaker-Levy Home Page


Posted on 12 April 2012.
This double tornado was one of 47 tornadoes that occurred on Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965 and affected several states in the Midwest, including Michigan. This particular tornado hit the Midway Trailer park in Indiana, killing 33 people.
April 15-21 is severe weather awareness week
Wednesday (yesterday) was the 47th anniversary of the April 11, 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoes—the second deadliest tornado outbreak in history. There were 47 tornadoes in five states, including 12 tornadoes in Michigan. The F4 that moved through Ottawa County and northern Kent County went for 21 miles, caused 142 injuries, and 5 deaths. Counting all five states, there were 271 fatalities and 1,500 were injured that day.
Following that particular tornado outbreak, the NOAA National Weather Service underwent changes to improve severe weather forecasts and warnings, including establishing the Watch and Warning Program that exists today and the weather spotter program, SKYWARN.
Next week, April 15-21, is severe weather awareness week, and the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness wants to make sure residents are prepared for possible severe weather, including tornadoes, lighting, flooding, or thunderstorm winds.
According to the National Weather Service, there were four deaths and 31 injuries in Michigan from severe weather in 2011. All of the deaths and injuries resulted from either lightning or thunderstorm winds. Flooding, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes were responsible for about $150 million in damages in 2011, down from the $360 million in damages in 2010.
In 2011, there were 15 tornadoes across the state, which is very close to the average of 16. Fortunately, only four of the 15 tornadoes in 2011 caused significant damage, and six of the 15 tornadoes didn’t cause any damage. It could be argued that prior to the proliferation of cameras over the past couple of decades that those six non-damaging tornadoes may have never been recorded.
Lightning was also an issue. A family was on a tubing outing on the Au Sable River on July 23 when a thunderstorm rapidly developed, and they attempted to exit the river and find shelter. They had just exited the river when three of the individuals were struck by lightning. Two women were pronounced dead at the scene. A man was transported to a hospital in Saginaw in critical condition. He would survive, but require a 10-day hospital stay and considerable physical therapy. The survivor had no recollection of the incident.
What should you do in case of severe weather?
When a thunderstorm warning is issued for your area, get indoors immediately and do not use the telephone or electrical appliances. Keep away from windows. Do not take shelter in sheds or under isolated trees. If you are out boating and swimming, get to land and find a sturdy shelter immediately.
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or is indicated on Doppler radar. Go immediately to the basement or a small interior room on the lowest level of a permanent structure. A good rule of thumb is to put as many walls between you and the tornado as possible. Keep away from chimneys and windows. Broken glass and wind-blown projectiles cause more injuries and deaths than collapsed buildings. Protect your head with a pillow, blanket, or mattress. Leave mobile homes and find shelter in a sturdy building.
To prepare for severe weather, the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness suggests that you:
* Plan ahead. Be sure everyone in your household knows where to go and what to do in case of severe weather. Make plans for those who may have trouble getting to shelter.
* Have emergency supplies on hand, including a battery-operated radio, a flashlight and a fresh supply of batteries.
* Know the shelter locations in public buildings, such as work, schools and shopping centers.
* Make a list of household furnishings and other items. Take photographs of each room. Store the list and photos in safe place.
* Have an emergency communication plan. Know how to reach family and friends if you are unable to meet at home.
* Create an emergency plan for your pets.
Click here to find out facts on tornadoes, lightning and flood safety, and tips to prepare a plan to evacuate your pet


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Perspectives in Global Development: Speaker: V. Ram RamanathanClimate Change has already reached unprecedented levels with record breaking weather extremes. Over the last two decades when the mean warming was around 0.9 C, about 606000 people perished and 4.1 billion displaced due to weather extremes. In about eight to eleven years, global warming will cross the dangerous threshold of 1.5 C warming. As we recover from the COVID crisis by 2025, the evidence for the oncoming 1.5 C warming will be prevalent worldwide. I will show, how due to two way human-natural systems interactions, there is very little that society can do to avoid crossing the threshold of 1.5 C.The world's poorest three billion, whose contributions to the global warming emissions is about 5% or less, are likely to suffer the worst consequences of the more than 50% amplification of the warming within a decade. I will explore, with mathematical models and practical field studies in rural areas of India, the actions the rest of society can take in response to this huge ethical dilemma and build resilience among the poorest three billion. In so doing, it is remarkable that the wealthiest one billion can also bend the warming curve well below 2 C within the next 25 years.About the speaker:Ramanathan is Distinguished Research Professor of climate sustainability at the University of California at San Diego and Cornell Climate Solutions Scholar, Cornell University. He discovered the greenhouse effect of chlorofulorocarbons and other heat trapping pollutants gases. His findings on Non-CO2 global warming pollutants have led to several successful climate mitigation actions worldwide. He is the recipient of the prestigious 2021 Blue Planet Prize and the 2018 Tang Prize. He was Listed as Foreign Policy Magazine’s Top 100 Global Thinkers of 2014 and named 2013 Champion of the Earth Laureate for the Science and Innovation category, by the United Nations Environment Program. He served as the science advis


Midnight update: Hurricane Jerry stays on Bermuda track
Hurricane Jerry, the fourth storm of the season, has been confirmed as a potential threat to Bermuda.
The Category 1 storm’s Jerry’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours is expected to be 336 miles to the south-southwest at midnight on Tuesday.
However, the system may move closer after this time period, depending on its track.
As of midnight, the storm was 824 miles south of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 80mph and gusts to 98mph.
Jerry, which is remain a Category 1 on its arrival to the island, has slowed slightly to 16mph.
Meteorologists are watching the weather system closely and the Emergency Measures Organisation will meet on Monday to assess Hurricane Jerry’s potential threat to Bermuda.
The US-based National Hurricane Centre said in its latest update: “On the forecast track, the centre of Jerry will move north of the northern Leeward Islands later today, pass well north of Puerto Rico on Saturday, be well east-northeast of the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday and turn northward on Monday.
“Maximum sustained winds remain near 80mph with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast overnight, but Jerry could restrengthen early next week.”
The next update will be at approximately 6am on Saturday.
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GTI is working on a multitude of projects to quantify and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from various sources and identify opportunities for reduction. Initiatives have addressed methane emission measurement in natural gas distribution systems, and the team is evaluating and developing technologies for leak detection and quantification for gas utilities.
Managing the Collaboratory for Advancing Methane Science (CAMS) to better understand global methane emissions
GTI will serve as the program administrator for a new industry-led collaborative research consortium that will work to advance methane science to better understand global methane emissions and the need for additional solutions.
The Collaboratory to Advance Methane Science (CAMS) will pursue scientific studies addressing methane emissions along the natural gas value chain, from production through end use. Studies will focus on detection, measurement and quantification of methane emissions with the goal of finding opportunities for reduction.
CAMS will bring together a diverse group of experts from industry, academia, and federal and state agencies to deliver factual data that can be used to inform regulations and policy development. The consortium will effectively communicate findings to program stakeholders and the general public. Results will be independently published by the research project team in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The consortium was created by leading energy companies Cheniere, Chevron, Equinor, ExxonMobil, and Pioneer Natural Resources, and other companies from across the natural gas value chain are encouraged to join.
GTI will manage the overall program, including individual research projects, as well as fiscal elements.
Quantifying methane emissions
- A project to quantify methane emissions from distribution pipelines for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was completed, providing important information on natural gas leaks from local distribution companies and improving methane emission estimates from this sector. State-specific emission factors based on pipe material were developed and utilized to estimate methane emissions at the state level. The next phase of work is focusing on methane emissions from residential customer meters.
- In addition, GTI is performing an assessment of fugitive emissions from the natural gas system in commercial buildings for the California Energy Commission that will quantify total building emissions. These efforts will help to create a holistic picture of the total leakage from natural gas activities in California. Field measurements of methane emission from commercial restaurants has been completed and data analysis is underway.
- GTI and partners received a DOE award to conduct field campaigns to measure methane emissions from new and vintage plastic, plastic-lined steel and cast-iron pipes, as well as from industrial meters. Information collected on parameters will allow further classification of pipeline and meter emission categories to improve the EPA’s U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory and help operators prioritize the repair of leaks.
- GTI and RTI International will serve as subcontractors to PPG Industries in a DOE-sponsored project to develop and demonstrate a system to provide remote monitoring of natural gas pipeline conditions and to provide early detection of factors that may lead to an unintended release of methane.
Enhancing the ability of utilities to measure methane emissions more accurately
Working closely with operators and industry stakeholders, GTI collected and analyzed leak data for buried pipe at a host of sites in the U.S. Using better-quality methods for the quantification of methane emissions, GTI’s work is leading to more precise measurement so policymakers and private industry can have more accurate information. This high-quality data will improve estimates for activity data and promote the acceptance of new methane emissions quantification methods for compliance with EPA reporting requirements and other regulations under development.
Midstream methane mitigation
GTI and Jet Propulsion Laboratory are developing, testing, and demonstrating a high-efficiency integrated methane mitigation thermoelectric generator (MMTEG)/burner system for oil and gas field operations. The thermoelectric generator provides power to compress air that is used instead of natural gas to operate the pneumatic controllers, resulting in natural gas recovery and reduced methane emissions. Initial experiments to simulate heat transfer to the thermoelectric generators have been completed. (repeated under Unconventional Gas Focus Area)
Residential methane detectors (RMDs) augment existing safety programs and their adoption adds another layer of protection for the detection of leaks. (link this to entry living under Enhancing Customer Gas Safety above if possible, or just repeat that entry here.
Education and outreach: CH4 Connections and the Center for Methane Research (CMR)
CH4 Connections Methane Emissions Conference
The rapidly changing landscape of technology, regulation, and work practices take center stage at the annual CH4 Connections Methane Emissions Conference. The 2018 conference was hosted in Fort Collins, bringing together over 250 leading research experts, policy makers, and environmental advocates to collaborate and share perspectives. Methane leakage, technologies to detect and reduce emissions, policy and regulatory options, and business implications and opportunities were addressed.
Center for Methane Research (CMR)
The CMR is a GTI collaborative program launched in 2016 with a focus on understanding and reducing atmospheric methane concentrations. It serves as a technical information resource on a range of issues related to methane emissions and their real-world global warming impact. CMR collects, analyzes, and synthesizes existing fact-based data to distill important information.
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When snow and ice or other severe weather knock out electric power, it’s not just buildings that go dark. Traffic signals often go lights-out, as well.
“Treat a ‘dark’ traffic signal like a four-way stop - each vehicle takes its turn,” Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said. “It’s especially important when weather is severe for drivers to exercise greater caution and to be good neighbors on the road.”
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) snowfighters were put to the test this week with freezing rain and sleet that quickly built up on trees and electrical lines. All too often, trees and power lines came down together, leaving thousands of utility customers – and a number of traffic signals in eastern Kentucky – temporarily in the dark.
KYTC salt and plow crews got a break from precipitation on Friday and, with priority routes cleared, were able to make headway on clearing lower-volume state and local routes. It also gave maintenance personnel in KYTC’s highway districts a chance to restock salt supplies.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service warned of another winter storm system heading into Kentucky tonight and into Saturday with a chance of freezing rain east of Interstate 65, followed by snow and a wintry mix Monday into Tuesday. Transportation officials advise motorists to watch for black ice, reduce driving speed and limit travel when possible.
Traffic information and snow and ice resources, including highway district news updates, is available at snowky.ky.gov.


I came across a little book recently - Signpost to the weather by D&K Barlett. First published in 1949, I have extracted their forecasts for each month of the year. I hope you will enjoy their weather theories over the next few months –
The Month of June according to D&K Barlett with BASS indications by Jim Hendrick
This, normally, is the sunniest and one of best weather months of the year. Early heat waves often occur, particularly towards and during the latter half of the month. These, combined with the longer days, make it one of the most beneficial holiday months.
There may be occasional slight ground frost inland, but seldom if ever along the southern coasts. Some coastal fog may occur at times
The sea remains rather cool, warming towards the end of the month.
There may be frequent thunderstorms towards the end of the month. Sometimes there is one changeable period of a few days near the second week.
The Weeks of June
1st to 7th - Usually some bright sunny days, and occasional thunder. There are cool nights at times.
8th to 15th The weather is fairly settled, with increasing temperatures, but can feel cool in stronger breezes. Sometimes a changeable period occurs in this week.
16th – 23rd A good and fairly warm spell
24th to 30th There are sunny days with frequent thunderstorms.
Bass Fishing; The bass fishing season opens on the 16th of June and conditions should be nearly perfect now for their capture. Over the month of the close sea temperatures have slowly risen and light levels are at their highest. It’s often possible to fish three tides in some degree of light. Be ready and expect to catch fish consistently for the first time since September or October.
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