Hurricane Season Update: No...

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:44:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Click through the slideshow above to see significant hurricanes occurring in the five seasons since 1960 which failed to produce a single Atlantic hurricane through August. We're headed into the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season. August through October has accounted for 80 percent of the season's named storms from 1981-2010.

Having The Same Name As A Storm Pays: Breezes Bahamas Resort & Spa Offers $100 Bonus To Those Whose Names Are On 2013 Hurricane List

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:21:00 +0200etravelblackboard (en)

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Hurricane Season Update: No...

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 18:26:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Click through the slideshow above to see significant hurricanes occurring in the five seasons since 1960 which failed to produce a single Atlantic hurricane through August. We're headed into the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season. August through October has accounted for 80 percent of the season's named storms from 1981-2010.

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:54:00 +0200caribseek (en)

Filed Under: Jamaica KINGSTON (MetOffice; 05:00PM) -- A Tropical Wave is currently moving westward across Hispaniola and is forecast to move over Jamaica and into the western Caribbean by Thursday. Filed Under: Trinidad and Tobago PUERTO ESPAÑA, Trinidad (IPS) -- El Caribe está en peligro de....

Fifth Storm Of The Season TS Erin Poses No Threat To Country Sint Maarten

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 03:18:00 +0200caribseek (en)

The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) will monitor the progress of TS Erin which formed on the day of the start of the peak period of the hurricane season. The storm does not pose a threat to the country. On Thursday the storm was tracking West North West at 14 miles per hour (mph). Maximum wind speeds at that time were 40 mph.

Tropical Storm Erin weakens into depression

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:55:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Tropical Depression Erin , which weakened from a tropical storm overnight, is expected to weaken further soon. At 1 a.m., Erin was a little more than 1,000 miles west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands, moving toward the west at 10 mph. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, with higher gusts.

Tropical Depression Erin Struggling in Atlantic

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:27:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Depression Erin is waging what is likely a losing battle to survive over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. MORE: As Erin continues to drift to the west, a continued unfavorable environment of dry air and increasing wind shear will eventually lead to Erin's degeneration into a remnant low or a tropical wave.

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 03:34:00 +0200caribseek (en)

Filed Under: Trinidad and Tobago TRINCITY, Tacarigua, Trinidad (ODPM; 03:00PM) -- The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has indicated that over the past few hours, parts of Trinidad, particularly the southern and eastern areas have been experiencing cloudy conditions with moderate to heavy showers and thundershowers.

Tropical Storm Erin hanging on, but weakening could start this weekend

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 00:41:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, where it'll stay over the open waters before fading away by midweek next week.

Tropical Storm Erin struggling in eastern Atlantic

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:00:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Erin was hundreds of miles from Cape Verdes Islands Saturday and was expected to weaken in the coming days, U.S. forecasters said.

Forecasters: Erin is a tropical storm again in eastern Atlantic

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI - Erin is a tropical storm again in the eastern Atlantic although it still poses no threat to land.

Erin is a tropical storm again in Atlantic

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:26:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) Erin is a tropical storm again in the eastern Atlantic although it still poses no threat to land.The storm's maximum sustained winds Friday evening were 40 mph (64 kph), with higher gusts.Erin is centered about 715...

Erin moving across Atlantic; no threat to land

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:15:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is making its way across the Atlantic and could weaken slightly in the next day or two. Click to Continue

11 a.m. update: Tropical Storm Erin hanging on, but weakening could start this weekend

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 17:37:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, where it'll stay over the open waters before fading away by midweek next week.

Erin Moving Across Atlantic; No Threat to Land

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:45:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is making its way across the Atlantic and could weaken slightly in the next day or so. The National Hurricane Center said Saturday that Erin was centered over the Atlantic Ocean, about 790 miles (1270 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands. It was moving west-northwest at about 15 mph (24 kph).

Tropical Storm Erin hanging on, but weakening could start Sunday

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 14:35:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, where it'll stay over the open waters before fading away by midweek next week.

Erin Spinning West in Eastern Atlantic Ocean

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:42:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Erin continues to head off to the west-northwest in the eastern Atlantic Ocean with little change in strength expected this weekend. MORE: As we head into the first part of the new week ahead, a continued unfavorable environment of dry air and increasing wind shear will eventually lead to Erin's degeneration into a remnant low or a tropical wave.

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:16:00 +0200caribseek (en)

Filed Under: Cayman News Service GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman (CNS) -- Tropical Storm Erin was beginning its rumble across the Atlantic Thursday morning after the weather depression churned into a storm in the early hours. Filed Under: Cayman News Service GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman (CNS) -- Weather....

Erin is a tropical storm again in Atlantic

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:22:00 +0200nst (en)

MIAMI: Erin is a tropical storm again in the eastern Atlantic although it still poses no threat to land.

Erin is a tropical storm again in Atlantic

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 05:54:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

The storm's maximum sustained winds Friday evening were 40 mph (64 kph), with higher gusts

Erin is a tropical storm again in Atlantic

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 05:25:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Erin is a tropical storm again in the eastern Atlantic although it still poses no threat to land. Click to Continue

Erin Is a Tropical Storm Again in Atlantic

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 04:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Erin is a tropical storm again in the eastern Atlantic although it still poses no threat to land. The storm's maximum sustained winds Friday evening were 40 mph (64 kph), with higher gusts. Erin is centered about 715 miles (1151 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands and is moving....

Tropical Storm Erin expected to veer away from Caribbean

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:27:00 +0200virginislandsdailynews (en)

ST. CROIX - Tropical Storm Erin , which formed as Tropical Depression 5 in the far east Atlantic on Wednesday, is projected to veer out into the Atlantic and away from the Caribbean by early next week. "We still need to have some awareness, but it looks l

Natural Gas Declines on Outlook for Milder Eastern U.S. Weather

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:51:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Natural gas futures dropped in New York for the first time in three days on speculation that milder late-August weather may reduce demand for the power-plant fuel. Gas fell 1.5 percent as forecasters including MDA Weather Services in Gaithersburg, Maryland , said temperatures from the Northeast into Ohio will be seasonal or lower from Aug.

Erin weakens into a tropical depression -NHC

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:01:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 16 (Reuters) - Erin , the fifth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Friday. "It is possible that Erin could degenerate to a remnant low or an open trough during the next few days as suggested by some....

Natural Gas Declines on Outlook for Milder Eastern U.S. Weather

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:20:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Natural gas futures dropped in New York for the first time in three days on speculation that milder late-August weather may reduce demand for the power-plant fuel. Gas fell as much as 1.7 percent as forecasters including MDA Weather Services in Gaithersburg, Maryland , said temperatures from the....

11 a.m. update: Erin weakens into tropical depression

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:22:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Erin still is churning in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Friday, but as a tropical depression instead of a tropical storm.

Skies clear but keep an eye out for rain Friday; Erin weakens to depression

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:22:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

We will return to more of a typical summer weather pattern here in South Florida today. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin still is churning far away in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, but is little changed overnight.

Local weather: Rain chances increase in afternoon; Erin weakens into depression

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:22:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Erin Drifting in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:00:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Erin continues to struggle in the eastern Atlantic Ocean due to stable air. MORE: Little change in strength is expected in the next few days. The continued unfavorable environment could eventually lead to Erin's degeneration into a remnant low or a tropical wave.

Natural Gas Declines on Outlook for Milder Eastern U.S. Weather

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:50:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Natural gas futures dropped in New York for the first time in three days on speculation that milder late-August weather may reduce demand for the power-plant fuel. Gas fell as much as 1.7 percent as forecasters including MDA Weather Services in Gaithersburg, Maryland , said temperatures from the....

Tropical Storm Erin expected to strengthen some before conditions become less favorable

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:22:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Erin still is churning in the eastern Atlantic Ocean this morning, but is little changed overnight.

Skies clear but keep an eye out for rain Friday | Radar

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:22:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

We will return to more of a typical summer weather pattern here in South Florida today. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin still is churning far away in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, but is little changed overnight.

Potential Tropical System has Energy Companies on Alert

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:49:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

A ragged collection of rain showers off the Yucatan Peninsula may develop into a weak tropical system as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico , prompting some energy operations to evacuate non-essential personnel. The low-pressure area in the southwestern Gulf has a 50 percent chance of becoming tropical in the next two days, according to the in Miami.

Tropical storm could drench Gulf Coast this weekend

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 13:56:00 +0200usaToday (en)

What's now only a tropical disturbance over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula could turn into Tropical Storm Fernand on Friday or over the weekend, according to a forecast from the National Hurricane Center. As of early Friday, the hurricane center was giving the disturbance a 50% chance of becoming a tropical depression or a tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Erin moving westward in Atlantic

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:08:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Erin is moving westward over the eastern Atlantic.The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 40 mph (65 kph) with slow strengthening forecast over the next two days.Erin is centered about...

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:58:00 +0200caribseek (en)

Filed Under: Cayman News Service GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman (CNS) -- Tropical Storm Erin was beginning its rumble across the Atlantic Thursday morning after the weather depression churned into a storm in the early hours. Filed Under: Cayman News Service GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman (CNS) -- Weather....

Tropical storm Erin makes waves

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:17:00 +0200caycompass (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is the fifth named storm this hurricane season. The weather event was upgraded from Tropical Depression 5 to its current status on Wednesday August 14, 2013.

Tropical Storm Erin moving west-northwest across Atlantic

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 06:20:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Erin was moving west-northwest across the Atlantic Ocean Thursday and was expected to strengthen over the next two days, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Erin moving through Atlantic; system in Gulf will bring rain

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 05:57:00 +0200sunherald (en)

A disturbance in the eastern Atlantic was upgraded to a tropical storm early Thursday morning, but area meteorologists say the storm to watch is brewing near the Gulf of Mexico Click to Continue

Cape Verde hurricane season blows in with Tropical Depression 5

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:08:00 +0200virginislandsdailynews (en)

ST. CROIX - Just as Atlantic hurricane season is poised to kick into high gear, Tropical Depression 5 formed Wednesday night in the far east Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands. The cyclone formed just days before the start of the so-called Cape Verde h

Tropical disturbance upgraded to storm Erin, another downgraded early Thursday

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:55:00 +0200sunherald (en)

A disturbance in the eastern Atlantic was upgraded to a tropical storm early Thursday morning, but meteorologists say the storm to watch is brewing near the Gulf of Mexico with Click to Continue

Tropical storm could drench Gulf Coast this weekend

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:32:00 +0200usaToday (en)

What's now only a tropical disturbance over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula could turn into Tropical Storm Fernand on Friday or over the weekend, according to a forecast from the National Hurricane Center. As of late Thursday, the hurricane center was giving the disturbance a 50% chance of becoming a tropical depression or a tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Erin Expected To Strengthen

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:28:00 +0200huffingtonpost-Italia-en (en)

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Tropical Storm Erin Forms, Caribbean Disturbance Weakens

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:49:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

As we enter the peak of hurricane season (August 15 actually marks that day), it seems fitting that there are two disturbances in the Atlantic. Fortunately, neither seem to be a significant threat to anyone at this point. The first is the one closest to us.

Tropical Storm Erin Drifting in the Eastern...

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:16:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Erin became the Atlantic hurricane season's fifth named storm on Thursday morning after initially developing as a tropical depression late Wednesday night. MORE: No impacts to land are expected into early next week as Erin moves off to the west-northwest away from Africa and into the central Atlantic Ocean.

Two more tropical storms in the making as hurricane season heats up

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:09:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to take a track through the central Atlantic Ocean before weakening next week as it travels over cooler storm-killing waters.

Tropical disturbance upgraded to storm Erin, another downgraded overnight

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:38:00 +0200sunherald (en)

A disturbance in the eastern Atlantic was upgraded to Tropical Storm Erin early Thursday morning. Click to Continue

Local weather: Clear now, but rain coming; Tropical Storm Erin forms

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:02:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Forecasters: Tropical Storm Erin should strengthen

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:52:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is moving away from the Cape Verde Islands in the eastern Atlantic, and it's expected to strengthen over the next two days. Click to Continue

Forecasters: Tropical Storm Erin Should Strengthen

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:27:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Erin moves away from Cape Verde Islands in Atlantic, is forecast to strengthen

Forecasters: Tropical Storm Erin should strengthen

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:25:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Tropical Storm Erin is moving away from the Cape Verde Islands in the eastern Atlantic.

Philippines: Typhoon death toll rises to eight in Philippines

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:10:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Philippines 08/15/2013 11:00 GMT MANILA, August 15, 2013 (AFP) - The confirmed death toll from Typhoon Utor rose to eight in the Philippines Thursday as the storm swept across southern China, where thousands had fled its path.

ODM: Do Not Be Complacent As Country Approaches Start Of Peak Period Of The Hurricane Season

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:09:00 +0200caribseek (en)

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is appealing to residents not to let their guard down, preparedness pays off, do not be complacent and have all necessary preparations rapped up. According to a recent release from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States....

Tropical Storm Erin forms in far east Atlantic -NHC

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:09:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Erin , the fifth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed west-southwest of the southern Cape Verde Islands in the far east Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday. Erin was swirling 65 miles (100 km) west-southwest of....

Erin forms; threatens southern Cape Verde Islands off Africa

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:04:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A depression off the west coast of Africa has become the latest tropical storm, Erin , forecasters said Thursday.

Typhoon Utor kills 1 in S China

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:26:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NANNING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Utor tore through south China Wednesday, bringing high winds and torrential rains, as well as killing one person and leaving five others missing. Disaster relief authorities in the city of Maoming in Guangdong Province said the casualties were the result of floods triggered by the typhoon.

Local weather: Clear now, but rain coming; Tropical Storm Erin forms off Africa

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:53:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

High rain chances Thursday; Tropical Storm Erin forms off Africa | Radar

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:53:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Although it's moving away from us, the disturbance in the Caribbean Sea will enhance our rain chances today and Friday.

Storms on the way? Caribbean, Atlantic weather systems watched as hurricane season ramps up

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:43:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Will "strong" disturbance near Yucatan Peninsula become a storm? Hurricane consultant takes a look at two systems eyed as potential weather events

Une tempête tropicale se forme au Cap Vert

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:25:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

Une tempête tropicale, baptisée " Erin ", s'est formée dans l'océan Atlantique au large de l'archipel du Cap Vert, rapporte jeudi le Centre américain de veille des ouragans (NHC). Il s'agit du cinquième phénomène du genre de la saison 2013 des ouragans sur l'océan Atlantique.

NHC: Tropical Storm Erin forms in far east Atlantic

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:16:00 +0200jrep (en)

Tropical Storm Erin , the fifth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed west-southwest of the southern Cape Verde Islands in the far east Atlantic Ocean, the US National Hurricane Center said on Thursday. Erin was swirling 65 miles west-southwest of Brava in the Cape Verde....

Une tempête tropicale se forme au Cap Vert

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:13:00 +0200lejdd (fr)

Une tempête tropicale, baptisée " Erin ", s'est formée dans l'océan Atlantique au large de l'archipel du Cap Vert, rapporte jeudi...

Typhoon Utor kills at least one person

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:12:00 +0200panorama-am-en (en)

Chinese officials say Typhoon Utor killed at least one person and left five others missing in southern Guangdong Province before weakening to a tropical storm on Thursday, the VoA reports. The ...

NHC: Tropical Storm Erin forms in far east Atlantic

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:08:00 +0200jpost (en)

Tropical Storm Erin , the fifth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed west-southwest of the southern Cape Verde Islands in the far east Atlantic Ocean, the US National Hurricane Center said on Thursday. Erin was swirling 65 miles west-southwest of Brava in the Cape Verde....

Tropical Storm Erin in the Eastern Atlantic

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:02:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

After first forming as a tropical depression late Wednesday night, Tropical Storm Erin has become the Atlantic season's fifth named storm. MORE: Erin is forecast to move off to the west-northwest into the upcoming weekend. Initially, the system is expected to bring locally heavy rain and gusty....

Dancers Tango for Top Honors

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:59:00 +0200voanews (en)

The world's best tango dancers have converged on Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires. The first of more than 2,000 performers began showcasing their skills Wednesday night at the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and World Championships. The 14-day festival also features classes and workshops for beginning students of the sensual dance.

High rain chances almost guarantee you'll see showers Thursday; TD 5 forms off Africa | Radar

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:49:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Although it's moving away from us, the disturbance in the Caribbean Sea will enhance our rain chances today and Friday.

Local weather: Clear now, but rain coming; TD 5 forms off Africa

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:49:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Typhoon Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Missing in Southern China

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:40:00 +0200voanews (en)

Chinese officials say Typhoon Utor killed at least one person and left five others missing in southern Guangdong Province before weakening to a tropical storm on Thursday. The storm made landfall Wednesday, bringing winds over 150 kilometers per hour and heavy rains that state media say caused torrential flooding and mountain torrents.

Typhoon Utor hits China coast: One killed, five missing

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:35:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

One person was killed and five others went missing after Typhoon Utor, packing winds of over 150 km per hour, skirted through South China, bringing high winds and torrential rain.

Tropical Depression Five Nearing Storm Strength

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:30:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Depression Five formed late Wedesday night in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean near Africa's western coast. MORE: The depression is forecast to move off to the west-northwest for the next several days and strengthen into a tropical storm. The name Erin would be given to the next Atlantic tropical storm.

Storm Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Missing in Southern China

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:24:00 +0200voanews (en)

Chinese officials say Typhoon Utor killed at least one person and left five others missing in southern Guangdong Province before weakening to a tropical storm on Thursday. The storm made landfall Wednesday, bringing winds over 150 kilometers per hour and heavy rains that state media say caused torrential flooding and mountain torrents.

Typhoon Utor drowns S China, causing casualities

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:16:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

At least one person was confirmed dead and five others missing as Typhoon Utor churned through south China on Wednesday bringing high winds and torrential rain.

Typhoon Utor drowns south China, causing casualities

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:27:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- At least one person was confirmed dead and five others missing as Typhoon Utor churned through south China on Wednesday bringing high winds and torrential rain. Disaster relief authorities in Maoming City, Guangdong Province, said the typhoon triggered flooding and mountain torrents, which led to the casualties.

Tropical Depression Five Passes South of Cape Verde Islands

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:23:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

A tropical depression that formed in the Atlantic passed south of the Cape Verde Islands, according to the U.S. in Miami. National Hurricane Center A tropical storm warning has been issued for the southern islands in the chain as the depression is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm later today, the center said.

Cargo ship sinks as Typhoon Utor hits Hong Kong

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:39:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

HONG KONG: A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to

Tropical Depression Five Forms

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:57:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

In addition to watching an area of disturbed weather in the northwest Caribbean for development , a new tropical cyclone has developed in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean. Tropical Depression Five has formed just off of Africa's western coast. The depression is forecast to move off to the....

Pair of tropical disturbances likely to develop in Caribbean, Atlantic

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:44:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Two tropical disturbances were brewing Wednesday evening in the Caribbean and Atlantic, and the National Hurricane Center has given both a high chance of further development. Click to Continue

Hong Kong groans as Typhoon Utor hits

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:48:00 +0200scmp (en)

Typhoon Utor brushed past the city, bringing winds of up to 100km/h yesterday, disrupting air, land and sea traffic and forcing most businesses to close for half the day.

Cargo ship sinks as typhoon hits HK

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:06:00 +0200arabnews (en)

Thu, 2013-08-15 02:47 HONG KONG: A 190-meter-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the...

Natural Gas Climbs on Forecasts for Warmer-Than-Normal Weather

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:48:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Natural gas futures advanced in New York for the second time in three days on forecasts for above-normal temperatures that would boost demand from power plants. Gas gained 1.7 percent as MDA Weather Services said the weather may be hotter than normal in the Northeast and upper Midwest from Aug. 19 through Aug.

Pair of tropical disturbances brewing

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:40:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Two tropical disturbances were brewing Wednesday afternoon in the Caribbean and Atlantic, and both have been given a "high" chance of further development by the National Hurricane Center. Click to Continue

City groans as Typhoon Utor hits

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:17:00 +0200scmp (en)

Typhoon Utor brushed past the city, bringing winds of up to 100km/h yesterday, disrupting air, land and sea traffic and forcing most businesses to close for half the day.

Typhoon Utor slams mainland after causing mayhem at sea

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:17:00 +0200scmp (en)

Guangdong and Hainan were on high alert yesterday for Typhoon Utor, which made landfall as the strongest storm to hit the provinces since 2008.

Typhoon damage doubles as casualties rise

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:27:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

DAMAGE FROM typhoon Labuyo (international code name: Utor) has doubled while the death toll has risen as residents from the battered North recover from the devastation, according to the government.

Cargo ship sinks as Typhoon Utor hits Hong Kong

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:03:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the Philippines.

Typhoon Utor kills seven in Philippines

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 18:16:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Typhoon Utor has killed seven people in the Philippines, officials said Wednesday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the fatalities were from the northern provinces of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Aurora and Isabela and the central province of Cebu. Authorities are still looking for five missing people.

Cargo ship sinks as Typhoon Utor hits Hong Kong

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:07:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Hong Kong: A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the Philippines. Packing winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour at its centre, Typhoon Utor made landfall in mainland....

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending August 17

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:54:00 +0200voanews (en)

We’re spotlighting the five most popular songs in the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending August 17, 2013. Ray McDonald's Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending Aug 17 Last week, One Direction smashed into the hit list in second place with “Best Song Ever.” This week, it’s on the way down in 15th place.

Typhoon Utor leaves seven people dead in Philippines

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:49:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Philippine death toll from Typhoon Utor has climbed to seven, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. The fatalities came from northern provinces of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Aurora and Isabela and central province of....

NDRRMC: Labuyo death toll rises to 7, damage nears P1 billion

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:43:00 +0200gmanews (en)

The death toll from Typhoon Labuyo rose to seven Wednesday afternoon, with a resident of Isabela being the latest fatality, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday. NDRRMC spokesman Maj. Reynaldo Balido said Army troops found the body of Benie Almario Labios, 46, at Dipangit village in Jones town in Isabela.