Evacuations ordered as tropical storm nears US coast

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:27:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

Florida, 4 days ago Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico . Karen's top winds dropped to 75 kph, down from 105 kph....

Riding the waves

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:11:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

, 4 days ago Surfers enjoy the waves created by Tropical storm Karen in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 4. Karen's top winds were holding at 50 mph (80 kph), down from 65 mph (104 kph) a day earlier, and National Hurricane Center forecasters in Miami said the storm looked less likely to strengthen into a hurricane.

Sea gulls call

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:28:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

, 3 days ago George Anderson of Pensacola feeds sea gulls before the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Karen in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 5. A severely weakened Tropical Storm Karen crept toward the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength....

DHH reopens state's oyster harvest areas

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:46:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The state's health department has ordered the reopening of oyster harvest areas 1-12, except for Area 8, which are located from Lake Borgne in St. Bernard Parish to Barataria Bay in Jefferson Parish.

2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:34:00 +0200cnn (en)

Facts: The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as "an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher." Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on the The 1-5 scale estimates potential property damage.

DHH reopens state's oyster harvest areas

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:44:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The state's health department has ordered the reopening of oyster harvest areas 1-12, except for Area 8, which are located from Lake Borgne in St. Bernard Parish to Barataria Bay in Jefferson Parish.

Sea gulls call

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:17:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

, 2 days ago George Anderson of Pensacola feeds sea gulls before the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Karen in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 5. A severely weakened Tropical Storm Karen crept toward the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength....

DHH reopens state's oyster harvest areas

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:05:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The state's health department has ordered the reopening of oyster harvest areas 1-12, except for Area 8, which are located from Lake Borgne in St. Bernard Parish to Barataria Bay in Jefferson Parish.

Carburant : le sans plomb à moins de 1,50 euro

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 07:47:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

DECRYPTAGE – Le prix du carburant atteint son plus bas niveau depuis 21 mois. Une baisse qui s’explique par la force de l’euro et un brut indécis sur les marchés.

Remarks by the President at FEMA Headquarters

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 23:09:00 +0200politicalpress (en)

FEMA Headquarters Washington, D.C. 12:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m here at FEMA for a couple of reasons. First of all, I want to thank Craig Fugate and his entire team, and the incredible workers who are here at FEMA. They are having to, under less than optimal situations, still respond to Mother....

Storm system Karen dissipates off Gulf Coast

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 22:21:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

After days of lumbering toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen dissipated Sunday as storm preparations in the region were called off or scaled back.

Remarks by the President at FEMA Headquarters

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:53:00 +0200Whitehouse (en)

FEMA Headquarters Washington, D.C. 12:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m here at FEMA for a couple of reasons. First of all, I want to thank Craig Fugate and his entire team, and the incredible workers who are here at FEMA. They are having to, under less than optimal situations, still respond to Mother....

Storm System Karen Dissipates Off Gulf Coast

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:39:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

NEW ORLEANS — After days of lumbering toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen dissipated Sunday as storm preparations in the region were called off or scaled back. As tides began to recede along coastal Louisiana, crews worked to pick up sandbags and some fishermen took to the water.

PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Karen Threatens U.S.

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:08:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Pickups hauling boat trailers and flatbed trucks laden with crab traps exited vulnerable, low-lying areas of southeast Louisiana on Friday as Tropical Storm Karen headed toward the northern Gulf Coast, a late-arriving worry in what had been a slow hurricane season in the U.S.

GofM Tropical Storm Karen Fizzles Out

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:42:00 +0200maritimetoday (en)

10/6/2013 11:44:03 PM Satellite imagery indicates that the center of KAREN is no longer well defined and as a result it is no longer a tropical cyclone. In New Orleans cargo operations continued at Port docks Saturday as Tropical Storm Karen weakened in the central...

Evacuations ordered as tropical storm nears US coast

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:45:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

Florida, 2 days ago Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico . Karen's top winds dropped to 75 kph, down from 105 kph....

Tropical Storm Karen nears, watches discontinued

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:21:00 +0200abclocal (en)

Forecasters have discontinued tropical storm watches across the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen slowly approaches.

Oil work resumes in gulf after Karen passes

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 14:38:00 +0200upi (en)

COVINGTON, La., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Workers returned to an important oil terminal off the coast of Louisiana as Tropical Storm Karen weakened, a port operator said.

Riding the waves

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:17:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

, 2 days ago Surfers enjoy the waves created by Tropical storm Karen in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 4. Karen's top winds were holding at 50 mph (80 kph), down from 65 mph (104 kph) a day earlier, and National Hurricane Center forecasters in Miami said the storm looked less likely to strengthen into a hurricane.

Gulf Coast Spared Tropical Storm Karen's Wrath

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:53:00 +0200time (en)

Follow @TIME Despite projections to the contrary, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season has largely been a dud — and there’s no sign that will change any time soon. Tropical Storm Karen briefly threatened the Gulf coast this weekend, but by Sunday it was clear that the storm was weakening, and the....

Local weather: Expect warm day today with chance of showers

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:02:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Temperatures are starting the day at 74 degrees but are expected to climb to 89. Pack an umbrella to bring with you today. It'll be partly sunny in the morning, with a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and noon. Chance of showers in the afternoon is 50 percent. Tonight expect clouds with a chance of showers and thunderstorms until around midnight.

Expect warm day today with chance of showers

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:02:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Pack an umbrella to bring with you today. It'll be partly sunny in the morning, with a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and noon. Chance of showers in the afternoon is 50 percent.

GofM Tropical Storm Karen Fizzles Out

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:51:00 +0200maritimereporter (en)

Satellite imagery indicates that the center of KAREN is no longer well defined and as a result it is no longer a tropical cyclone. In New Orleans cargo operations

GofM Tropical Storm Karen Fizzles Out

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:46:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Satellite imagery indicates that the center of KAREN is no longer well defined and as a result it is no longer a tropical cyclone. In New Orleans cargo operations

Sea gulls call

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:41:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

, 21 hours, 31 minutes ago George Anderson of Pensacola feeds sea gulls before the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Karen in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 5. A severely weakened Tropical Storm Karen crept toward the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane....

Tropical storm Karen dissipates

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:37:00 +0200sunherald (en)

LAFITTE, La. -- After days of lumbering toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen dissipated Sunday as storm preparations in the region were called off or scaled back. Click to Continue

Wall near Baga retreat house collapses

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 01:53:00 +0200palestinewater (en)

ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Karen continued its slow trudge Saturday toward the as a weakened system that still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas. Grand Isle , the barrier island town that hugs the coast roughly 60 miles south of New Orleans , remained under a....

'Lucky' Gulf Coast 'dodges bullet' as storm threat from Karen lifts, flood fears ease and ships return to sea

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 23:35:00 +0200dailymail (en)

After days of lumbering toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen dissipated Sunday as storm preparations in the region were called off or scaled back.

Louisiana coast readies for Tropical Storm Karen

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 21:47:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Karen stalled off the Louisiana coast Saturday night as a weakened system that still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas

Storm System Karen Dissipates off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 21:44:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

After days of lumbering toward Gulf Coast, storm system Karen dissipates as states stand down

Tropical Storm Karen no longer a threat to Gulf coast states

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:50:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The remnants of tropical storm Karen , which had already been downgraded to a depression, have dissipated over the Gulf of Mexico , the National Weather Service said on Sunday. Although some flooding was possible along the northern Gulf coast, the service said at 11am ET it would issue no more public advisories on Karen.

Tropical Storm Karen dissipates off U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:02:00 +0200trust (en)

Oct 6 (Reuters) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Karen , already downgraded to a depression, have dissipated over the Gulf of Mexico , the National Weather Service said on Sunday. Although some flooding was possible along the northern Gulf coast, the service said at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) it would issue no more public advisories on Karen.

Storm System Karen Dissipates Off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:37:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

NEW ORLEANS — After days of lumbering toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen dissipated late Sunday morning as storm preparations in the region were called off or scaled back. The remnants of the storm still had the potential to unleash heavy rains on low-lying areas.

After days of lumbering toward Gulf Coast, storm system Karen dissipates as states stand down

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS - After days of lumbering toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen dissipated late Sunday morning as storm preparations in the region were called off or scaled back.

Tropical Storm Karen Weakens To Depression Status, Spares Gulf Residents

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:34:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Tropical Storm Karen , once thought to be a potential major threat to the Gulf Coast of the United States , appears to have mostly spared the storm-weary residents, as it was downgraded to depression status Saturday night.

Tropical Storm Karen Downgraded To Depression

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:32:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

And the storm appeared to have weakened further overnight, as the National Hurricane Center reported at 10 a.m. EDT Sunday that the storm was still 85 miles southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River with sustained winds of only 30 miles per hour.

Karen breaks up over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:20:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- The remains of Tropical Storm Karen drifted over the northern Gulf of Mexico after the former cyclone fizzled out Sunday morning, forecasters reported. After being downgraded from a tropical storm to a depression overnight, Karen broke up into disorganized remnants south of Louisiana, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.

Storm system Karen dissipates off Louisiana coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:43:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Storm preparations and evacuations called off or scaled back as remnants of a tropical storm dump heavy rain on the Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it churns off US Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:39:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened early Saturday as it churned off the US Gulf Coast, though forecasters warned it would still bring heavy rain across several southeastern US states.

Storm system Karen dissipates off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:25:00 +0200sunherald (en)

After days of lumbering toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen dissipated late Sunday morning as storm preparations in the region were called off or scaled back. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Karen no longer a threat to Gulf coast states

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:19:00 +0200guardian (en)

National Weather Service says storm which prompted states of emergency and recall of furloughed workers has dissipated The remnants of tropical storm Karen , which had already been downgraded to a depression, have dissipated over the Gulf of Mexico , the National Weather Service said on Sunday.

Gulf Coast eases storm prep as Karen is downgraded

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:11:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The Gulf Coast was returning to normal as the storm Karen was downgraded to a tropical depression.

Gulf Coast eases storm prep as Karen is downgraded

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:11:00 +0200usaToday (en)

System still threatens to bring strong wind and heavy rains to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Storm system Karen dissipates off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:10:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

After days of slowing moving toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen has dissipated.

Storm System Karen Dissipates off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:08:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

After days of lumbering toward Gulf Coast, storm system Karen dissipates as states stand down

Tropical Storm Karen dissipates off U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:07:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Karen , already downgraded to a depression, have dissipated over the Gulf of Mexico , the National Weather Service said on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Karen dissipates off U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Karen , already downgraded to a depression, have dissipated over the Gulf of Mexico , the National Weather Service said on Sunday. Although some flooding was possible along the northern Gulf coast, the service said at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) it would issue no more public advisories on Karen.

Storm system Karen dissipates off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After days of slowing moving toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen has dissipated.

Storm system Karen dissipates off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:58:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

After days of slowing moving toward the Gulf Coast, the storm system Karen has dissipated.

Many along Gulf Coast dropping storm preparation

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:39:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Much of the Gulf Coast was returning to normal Sunday as the storm Karen , downgraded to a tropical depression, lumbered off Louisiana's extreme southeast coast. Click to Continue

Many along Gulf Coast dropping storm preparation

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:38:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Much of the Gulf Coast was returning to normal Sunday as the storm Karen , downgraded to a tropical depression, lumbered off Louisiana's extreme southeast coast.

Many Along Gulf Coast Dropping Storm Preparation

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

As Karen weakens, lumbers off Gulf Coast, many breathe sigh of relief, drop storm preparations

Many along Gulf Coast dropping storm preparation

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:32:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Much of the Gulf Coast was returning to normal Sunday as the storm Karen , downgraded to a tropical depression, lumbered off Louisiana's extreme southeast coast.

La tempête Karen faiblit

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:39:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

La tempête tropicale Karen a perdu de sa vigueur samedi soir, évoluant en forte dépression au large de la côte américaine à proximité de la Louisiane et sur la Floride où de fortes pluies sont annoncées, a indiqué le centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

Karen Stalls In Gulf; Maximum Winds Fall To 30 MPH

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:11:00 +0200npr (en)

" Karen is expected to become a remnant low later today," the National Weather Service says. In the next two days, Karen is predicted to shift a bit to the east, taking its center just south of the Alabama and Mississippi coast later Sunday.

Karen Weakens to Depression off La. Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 13:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Former Tropical Storm Karen , since downgraded to a depression, lumbered off Louisiana's extreme southeast coast early Sunday as it threatened to unleash heavy rains on low-lying areas. All tropical storm warnings were discontinued earlier in the weekend after the system had been downgraded from a....

South Louisiana eyes tropical depression

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 12:57:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Former Tropical Storm Karen , since downgraded to a depression, lumbered off Louisiana's extreme southeast coast early Sunday as it threatened to unleash heavy rains on low-lying areas. Click to Continue

Riding the waves

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 12:28:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

, 1 days ago Surfers enjoy the waves created by Tropical storm Karen in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 4. Karen's top winds were holding at 50 mph (80 kph), down from 65 mph (104 kph) a day earlier, and National Hurricane Center forecasters in Miami said the storm looked less likely to strengthen into a hurricane.

Evacuations ordered as tropical storm nears US coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 11:57:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

Florida, 23 hours, 57 minutes ago Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

South Louisiana eyes tropical depression

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 11:08:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Former Tropical Storm Karen , since downgraded to a depression, lumbered off Louisiana's extreme southeast coast early Sunday as it threatened to unleash heavy rains on low-lying areas.

Tropical depression nears La. coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:33:00 +0200usaToday (en)

System still threatens to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

South Louisiana eyes tropical depression

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:59:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The former Tropical Storm Karen , since downgraded to a depression, hovered early Sunday near Louisiana's extreme southeast coastline and threatened to lash vulnerable low-lying areas with heavy rain.

Tropical storm Karen weakens

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:50:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

Tropical storm Karen off the US Gulf Coast has been downgraded to a depression after earlier warnings it could reach hurricane level prompted…

South Louisiana Eyes Tropical Depression

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:47:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Former Tropical Storm Karen , downgraded to a depression, near extreme southeastern Louisiana

South Louisiana eyes tropical depression

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The former Tropical Storm Karen , since downgraded to a depression, hovered early Sunday near Louisiana's extreme southeast coastline and threatened to lash vulnerable low-lying areas with heavy raino.

La tempête tropicale Karen s'apaise à l'approche de la Floride et de la Louisiane

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:19:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

Baptisée Karen , la première tempête tropicale qui menaçait de balayer une partie des côtes américaines cette année, a finalement perdu de sa…

Karen downgraded to tropical depression off Louisiana coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:04:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Karen weakened into tropical depression status Saturday night while stalling off the Louisiana coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Sapped and waning, Karen lost more of its strength late Saturday. Its center was located about 296 km west-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Weakened storm Karen nears the Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 08:44:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression late Saturday, discontinuing previous warnings and worries that it would reach hurricane strength, according to the National Hurricane Center."All tropical storm warnings have been discontinued," the center said in an advisory.

Tropical Storm Chantal long range outlook reaches Florida, B

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 08:43:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

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Karen weakens to tropical depression in Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 08:27:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- What started as Tropical Storm Karen has fizzled to a tropical depression, easing fears along the Gulf Coast that the cyclone could wreak havoc as a hurricane. Karen's downgrade from a tropical storm to a depression means its maximum sustained winds are now under 38 mph.

Tropical Storm Karen Weakens to a Depression in U.S. Gulf

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 08:15:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Tropical Storm Karen lost strength late Saturday and became a tropical depression off the U.S. coast near Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center reported. All tropical storm warnings were discontinued, but Karen is still expected to bring heavy rain and some coastal flooding as it moves east and....

Tropical Storm Karen weakens to a depression in US Gulf

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 08:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen lost strength and became a tropical depression off the US coast near Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center reported.

Karen weakens to tropical depression off Louisiana coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:54:00 +0200CBC (en)

Karen lost more of its punch late Saturday and fell below tropical-storm status while stalling off the Louisiana coast.

Tropical Storm Karen weakens to depression off U.S. Gulf coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:46:00 +0200trust (en)

MIAMI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression off the U.S. Gulf coast on Saturday after earlier fears that it would reach hurricane strength prompted evacuations and disrupted energy output from the Gulf of Mexico oil patch. An advisory from the U.S.

Tropical Storm Karen drops to a depression off U.S. Gulf coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:46:00 +0200trust (en)

* Storm's top wind speeds drop to 35 mph. * Little change in strength forecast before landfall. * Storm still a rainmaker but poses little threat. By Kathy Finn. NEW ORLEANS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression as it hovered off the Louisiana coast on Saturday after....

Karen weakens to tropical depression off Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:44:00 +0200foxnews (en)

NEW ORLEANS – Karen lost more of its punch late Saturday and fell below tropical-storm status while stalling off the Louisiana coast. Even as a tropical depression with top sustained winds of 35 mph, the system threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Gulf of Mexico: Tropical Storm "Karen" Weakens

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:18:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

Tropical storm " Karen ", which stuck the Gulf of Mexico , has somewhat abated in the last few hours, following the fear that it would develop into a full scale hurricane before it hit the U.S. coast. An expert from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm had gone down to "tropical storm"....

Weakened storm Karen nears the Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:28:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression late Saturday, discontinuing previous warnings and worries that it would reach hurricane strength, according to the National Hurricane Center."All tropical storm warnings have been discontinued," the center said in an advisory.

Tropical Storm Karen drops to a depression off U.S. Gulf coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:24:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression as it hovered off the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Tropical Storm Karen stationary over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:18:00 +0200cnn (en)

Its winds no longer a major threat, a stalled Tropical Storm Karen still carried the threat of storm surge to portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Weakening tropical depression nears La. coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:15:00 +0200usaToday (en)

System still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Karen demoted to tropical depression in Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:09:00 +0200upi (en)

MORGAN CITY, La., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen atrophied into a tropical depression Saturday night off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico , forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Karen drops to a depression off U.S. Gulf coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:09:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Kathy Finn NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression as it hovered off the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Karen weakens to depression off La. coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:08:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Karen lost more of its punch late Saturday and fell below tropical-storm status while stalling off the Louisiana coast.

Tropical Storm Karen drops to a depression off U.S. Gulf coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:07:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression as it hovered off the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Tropical Storm Karen drops to a depression off U.S. Gulf coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:07:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression as it hovered off the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Karen weakened below tropical storm status

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:38:00 +0200rt (en)

03:27 Karen weakened below tropical storm status. Tropical Storm Karen fell below the tropical storm status off the US Gulf Coast on Saturday after fears that it would turn into a hurricane led to evacuations and disruptions in energy output. Karen was downgraded to a tropical depression after the....

Tropical Storm Karen weakens to depression off U.S. Gulf coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:37:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression off the U.S. Gulf coast on Saturday after earlier fears that it would reach hurricane strength prompted evacuations and disrupted energy output from the Gulf of Mexico oil patch.

Watches discontinued as Tropical Storm Karen nears

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:37:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued its slow trudge Saturday toward the Gulf Coast, threatening to bring heavy wind and high rains despite losing some of its punch.

Weakened Karen continues move toward Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:22:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued to chug toward the Gulf Coast on Saturday, threatening to bring heavy winds and high rains, despite a general weakening overnight. Officials still urged residents to be vigilant, even as an...

Karen weakens to depression off La. coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:19:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Karen lost more of its punch late Saturday and fell below tropical-storm status while stalling off the Louisiana coast.

Karen Struggles in the Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:13:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Karen developed over the Yucatan Channel and the southern Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning, flaring some impressive convection and topping out with maximum winds of 65 mph. Now, Karen has become a disjointed and disorganized tropical cyclone as it tracks north toward the Gulf Coast this weekend.

Karen Weakens to Depression off La. Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:13:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Karen lost more of its punch late Saturday and fell below tropical-storm status while stalling off the Louisiana coast. Even as a tropical depression with top sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph), the system threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Weakening Tropical Storm Karen nears La. coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:11:00 +0200usaToday (en)

System still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Karen Weakens to Depression off La. Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:10:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Karen lost more of its punch late Saturday and fell below tropical-storm status while stalling off the Louisiana coast. Even as a tropical depression with top sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph), the system threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Karen weakens to depression off La. coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Karen lost more of its punch late Saturday and fell below tropical-storm status while stalling off the Louisiana coast.

Louisiana coast readies for Tropical Storm Karen

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 04:54:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Karen stalled off the Louisiana coast Saturday night as a weakened system that still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas

Louisiana coast readies for Tropical Storm Karen

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 04:16:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen stalled off the Louisiana coast Saturday night as a weakened system that still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas. The National Weather Service said Saturday evening that the storm was stationary but still expected....

Tropical Storm Karen poised to make landfall

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 04:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen was stationary in the Gulf of Mexico for several hours late Saturday with the center expected near or over southeastern Louisiana overnight into Sunday, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Karen still stalled off Louisianan over Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 03:05:00 +0200upi (en)

MORGAN CITY, La., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen hovered off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico Saturday night, forecasters said.

Louisiana coast readies for Tropical Storm Karen

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 02:06:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued its slow trudge Saturday toward the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a weakened system that still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Hobbled Tropical Storm Karen hovers off U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 02:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Kathy Finn NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - A severely weakened Tropical Storm Karen crept toward the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico . Karen's top sustained were holding at 40 mph late Saturday afternoon.

Hobbled Tropical Storm Karen hovers off U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:38:00 +0200trust (en)

* Storm not expected to become a hurricane. * Chevron sends workers back to platform. By Kathy Finn. NEW ORLEANS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - A severely weakened Tropical Storm Karen crept toward the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.

Louisiana coast readies for Tropical Storm Karen

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:36:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen continued its slow trudge Saturday toward the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a weakened system that still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas. Grand Isle, the barrier island town that hugs the coast roughly 60 miles south of....

Louisiana Coast Readies for Tropical Storm Karen

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:35:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

La. coast readies for weakened Tropical Storm Karen ; storm watch dropped for other Gulf states

Tropical Storm Karen poised to make landfall in the US

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:34:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

October 06, 2013 6:16 AMMIAMI (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen , swirling offshore in the Gulf of Mexico , was on track to make landfall late Saturday in the US state of Louisiana, forecasters said.

Louisiana coast readies for Tropical Storm Karen

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen continued its slow trudge Saturday toward the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a weakened system that still threatened to bring strong wind and heavy rain to vulnerable low-lying areas.

Hobbled Tropical Storm Karen hovers off U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:28:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - A severely weakened Tropical Storm Karen crept toward the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Tropical storm Karen weakens en route to Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:20:00 +0200CBC (en)

Tropical storm Karen stalled Saturday afternoon in its move toward the U.S. Gulf Coast but still threatened to bring heavy winds and high rains. Officials from Louisiana to northwest Florida acknowledged that the storm was weakening and sent some emergency workers home, but urged residents to be cautious.

Tropical Storm Karen Poised to Make Landfall

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:09:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Tropical Storm Karen , swirling offshore in the Gulf of Mexico , was on track to make landfall late Saturday in the U.S. state of Louisiana, forecasters said. While weakening overnight, the storm is still expected to bring rain and some coastal flooding as it moves toward Mississippi and Alabama, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Karen May Stop Energy Operations Along Gulf Coast

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 00:40:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Tropical Storm Karen is seen in this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES East satellite image taken over the Gulf of Mexico at 16:15 EST (20:15 GMT) Oct. 3. Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through U.S.

Much Weaker Tropical Storm Karen to Move East to Florida

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 00:30:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

An “almost nonexistent” Tropical Storm Karen resumed its march across the Gulf of Mexico on a path that’s expected to curve far to the east, taking the system over Louisiana toward landfall on the Florida peninsula. The storm, with sustained winds holding at 40 miles (65 kilometers) per hour, was....

U.S. Navy Prepares for Tropical Storm Karen

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:43:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

As Tropical Storm Karen makes its way northward through the Gulf of Mexico , U.S. Navy bases, Sailors, and their families along the Gulf Coast are making preparations for severe weather.

Tropical Storm Karen: Southeast Louisiana...

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:32:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Karen struggled to remain a tropical storm by late Saturday afternoon, with sustained winds at 40 mph. The National Hurricane Center dropped tropical storm watches, and only a portion of extreme southeast Louisiana remains "The storm's weakened, and that's good news, but we're not out of the woods....

Watches discontinued as Tropical Storm Karen nears

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen continued its slow trudge Saturday toward the Gulf Coast, threatening to bring heavy wind and high rains despite losing some of its punch.

The nation's weather

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:26:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, October 05, 2013. An extensive cold front boundary brought snow to the northern Plains and strong thunderstorms to the Midwest on Saturday, while Tropical Storm Karen inched closer to the central Gulf Coast.

Watches discontinued as Tropical Storm Karen nears

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:26:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Forecasters have discontinued tropical storm watches across the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen slowly approaches.

Tropical Storm Karen's march to Gulf Coast stalled

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:12:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Tropical Storm Karen stalled Saturday afternoon in its move toward the Gulf Coast but still threatened to bring heavy winds and high rains. Officials from Louisiana to northwest Florida acknowledged that the storm was...

Tropical Storm Karen May Become Hurricane By Friday; Warnings In Effect From Louisiana To Florida

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:05:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

In its 11 a.m. EDT advisory for Tropical Storm Karen , the Miami-based NHC said the center of the storm was here , or about 65 miles northwest of Cabo Catoche, Mexico , and 485 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River. Karen is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving at a speed of 12 mph to the north-northwest.

Watches discontinued as Tropical Storm Karen nears

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:02:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Forecasters have discontinued tropical storm watches across the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen slowly approaches. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said that it had discontinued the watches Saturday afternoon, leaving only part of the Louisiana coast line under a tropical storm warning.

Watches Discontinued as Tropical Storm Karen Nears

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 22:59:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Forecasters have discontinued tropical storm watches across the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen slowly approaches. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said that it had discontinued the watches Saturday afternoon, leaving only part of the Louisiana coast line under a tropical storm warning.

Tropical storm Karen weakens as it nears US Gulf coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 22:55:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

. NEW ORLEANS: Tropical Storm Karen continued to weaken on Saturday as it approached the Louisiana coast after prompting the evacuation of some low-lying coastal areas and disrupting US energy output in the Gulf of Mexico . Karen’s top winds dropped to 65 kph, down from 105 kph on Thursday and 50 mph....

Wacky weather: Storm brings snow, twisters to Plains

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 22:45:00 +0200usaToday (en)

At the same time, the East Coast was seeing temperatures more typical of July than October.

Tropical Storm Karen 'decapitated' on its way to the Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 22:32:00 +0200msnbc (en)

A weakened Tropical Storm Karen made its way to the Gulf Coast as the storm’s center was set to make landfall Saturday night and early Sunday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Karen's march to Gulf Coast stalled

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:48:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen stalled Saturday afternoon in its move toward the Gulf Coast but still threatened to bring heavy winds and high rains. Officials from Louisiana to northwest Florida acknowledged that the storm was weakening and sent some emergency workers home, but urged residents to be cautious.

Tropical Storm Karen's march to Gulf Coast stalled

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen stalled Saturday afternoon in its move toward the Gulf Coast but still threatened to bring heavy winds and high rains. Officials from Louisiana to northwest Florida acknowledged that the storm was weakening and sent some emergency workers home, but urged residents to be cautious.

Tropical Storm Karen's March to Gulf Coast Stalled

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:25:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Weakened Tropical Storm Karen stalls in march to Gulf Coast; officials still urge caution

Storm Karen weakens off Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:22:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

A tropical storm which sparked an alert on the US Gulf Coast is losing strength but heavy rain and potential flooding are still expected.

Tropical Storm Karen's march to Gulf Coast stalled

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:15:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen has stalled but is expected to resume moving north and be near or over portions of southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night and Sunday. The National Hurricane Center says in an advisory that Karen hasn't moved for a few hours.

Tropical Storm Karen poised to make landfall

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:10:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

Tropical Storm Karen , swirling offshore in the Gulf of Mexico , was on track to make landfall late Saturday in the US state of Louisiana, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Karen weakens

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 20:55:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened early yesterday as it churned off the US Gulf Coast, though forecasters warned it would still bring heavy rain across several southeastern US states. The slow-moving storm was parked south of the state of Louisiana, and was not expected to make landfall until late....

Tropical Storm Karen poised to make landfall

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 20:54:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen , swirling offshore in the Gulf of Mexico , was on track to make landfall late Saturday in the US state of Louisiana, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Karen stalls over Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 20:54:00 +0200upi (en)

MORGAN CITY, La., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen stalled over the Gulf of Mexico Saturday at portions of southeastern Louisiana braced for heavy rain and high winds, forecasters said.

Karen now stationary in Gulf, residents should stay prepared

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 20:51:00 +0200sunherald (en)

As of 1 p.m., the NHC said Karen was stationary in the Gulf of Mexico . At that time, Karen was about 180 miles west-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi Click to Continue

Tropical storm approaches US coast Tropical Storm Karen has continued to move toward the northern Gulf Coast and is expected to decrease in speed as it brings rain and potential flooding to the US.

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 20:35:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

05 October 2013 Tropical Storm Karen has continued to move toward the northern Gulf Coast and is expected to decrease in speed as it brings rain and potential flooding to the US. The National Hurricane Centre said that Karen is about 155 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana , and about 185 miles south west of the mouth of the Mississippi River .

Storm Karen churns in the Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 20:22:00 +0200cnn (en)

A soggy weekend is in store for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen churns in the central Gulf of Mexico . Karen formed between Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it nears U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:27:00 +0200trust (en)

* Storm weakens, not expected to become a hurricane. * Karen halts half of oil output in U.S. Gulf. By Kathy Finn. NEW ORLEANS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen continued to weaken on Saturday as it approached the Louisiana coast after prompting the evacuation of some low-lying coastal areas and disrupting U.

Tropical Storm Karen To Reach Southern Louisiana By Saturday Night, Local Advisories In Effect

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:24:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has decreased in speed, sustained winds were reported at 40 miles per hours, but is expected to reach southern Louisiana by Saturday night. Local advisories are in effect and the National Hurricane Center is expecting heavy rain and flooding.

Emergency director: 'Do not let your guard down'

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:16:00 +0200sunherald (en)

The prevailing message at Saturday's 11 a.m. Harrison County EOC meeting remained "hurry up and wait" with Tropical Storm Karen continuing to weaken. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Karen continues move towards US northern Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:14:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

October 06, 2013 1:02 AMBRAITHWAITE, Louisiana (AP) - Tropical Storm Karen continued to chug toward the United States Gulf Coast on Saturday, threatening to bring heavy winds and high rains, despite a general weakening of the storm. Officials still urged residents to be vigilant, with heavy rains....

Tropical Storm Karen approaches US as shutdown affects preparations

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:11:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Florida were nervously awaiting the arrival of Tropical Storm Karen on Saturday, despite the system weakening slightly overnight as it churned close to the US coastline.The ongoing government shutdown slowed preparations for the arrival of the storm, which will be only the second to hit the US....

Weakened Karen continues move toward Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:05:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued to chug toward the Gulf Coast on Saturday, threatening to bring heavy winds and high rains, despite a general weakening of the storm. Officials still urged residents to be vigilant, with heavy rains and high winds a possibility, even as an evacuation order was scaled back in one of Louisiana's most vulnerable areas.

Weakened Karen Continues Move Toward Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:47:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Weakened tropical Storm Karen continues move toward Gulf Coast; officials still urge caution

Tropical Storm Karen weakens off US Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened early Saturday as it churned off the US Gulf Coast, though forecasters warned it would still bring heavy rain across several southeastern US states.

Tropical Storm Karen To Reach Southern Louisiana By Saturday Night

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:23:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

The projected path of Tropical Storm Karen . National Hurricane Center. According to the National Hurricane Center report, as of 10:00 a.m. CDT, 11:00 a.m. EDT, Tropical Storm Karen was moving north at 7 mph and 130 miles, 205 kilometers, south/southwest of Morgan City, La.

Tropical Storm Karen Weakens as It Nears US Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:19:00 +0200voanews (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued to weaken on Saturday as it approached the Louisiana coast after prompting the evacuation of some low-lying coastal areas and disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico . Karen's top winds dropped to 40 mph (65 kph), down from 65 mph (105 kph) on Thursday and....

Karen Continues Move Toward Northern Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:09:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued chugging toward the northern Gulf Coast on Saturday, with forecasters predicting rain, potential flooding and a decrease in speed later in the day. The National Hurricane Center reported early Saturday that Karen's maximum sustained winds had dropped to 40 mph, making it a weak tropical storm.

Karen weakens in Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:46:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Karen apparently will not become a hurricane, but the storm still means a soggy weekend for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Karen ‘Very Weak’ on Way to Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:44:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Karen , barely holding on to tropical storm strength, moved north in the Gulf of Mexico on a curving path that’s expected to take the system across Louisiana before final landfall in southwestern Alabama. The storm, with sustained winds of 40 miles (65 kilometers) per hour, was some 130 miles south....

Weather service issues coded plea to Congress

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:11:00 +0200usaToday (en)

And the most imaginative plea yet to Congress to end this shutdown business goes to the National Weather Service in Anchorage. An official forecast Friday contained pretty routine stuff, unless you happened to look at the first letter of every line, notes Techdirt. The coded message: "Please pay us.

Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it nears U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Kathy Finn NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen continued to weaken on Saturday as it approached the Louisiana coast after prompting the evacuation of some low-lying coastal areas and disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico . Karen's top winds dropped to 40 mph, down from 65....

Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it nears U.S. Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:32:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen continued to weaken on Saturday as it approached the Louisiana coast after prompting the evacuation of some low-lying coastal areas and disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Weathermen leave coded message in forecast - 'Please Pay Us'

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:15:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The Anchorage National Weather Service office - whose employees are working for free during the ongoing federal shutdown - encoded a secret message in an early morning forecast: 'Please pay us'.

Karen weakens, but officials urge residents to stay prepared

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:09:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued to weaken overnight and currently has maximum sustained winds down to 40 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Karen Struggles in the Gulf of...

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:47:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen developed over the Yucatan Channel and the southern Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning, flaring some impressive convection and topping out with maximum winds of 65 mph. Now, Karen has become a disjointed and disorganized tropical cyclone as it tracks north toward the Gulf Coast this weekend.

Tropical storm approaches US coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:21:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has continued to move toward the northern Gulf Coast and is expected to decrease in speed as it brings rain and potential flooding to the US.

PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Karen Threatens U.S.

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:14:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

This image provided by the Naval Research Laboratory shows a infrared satellite image taken at 7:40 p.m. EDT Friday Oct. 4, 2013 of Tropical Storm Karen . Karen continued losing strength Saturday as it headed toward the central Gulf Coast. (AP Photo/Naval Research Laboratory) Pickups hauling boat....

Local weather: Some morning showers Saturday come ashore

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:11:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Saturday: Mostly sunny but hazy, with a high near 87. Chance of showers is 20 percent.

Storm Karen weakens off Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:04:00 +0200bbc (en)

A tropical storm which sparked an alert on the US Gulf Coast is losing strength but heavy rain and potential flooding are still expected.

Tropical Storm Karen Weakens During Drive for U.S. Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:30:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

. Tropical Storm Karen weakened as it began moving north in the Gulf of Mexico overnight on a curving path that’s expected to brush the Louisiana coast later today before the system makes landfall near , Florida. Pensacola The storm, with sustained winds of 40 miles (65 kilometers) per hour....

Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it churns off US Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:19:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened early Saturday as it churned off the US Gulf Coast, though forecasters warned it would still bring heavy rain across several southeastern US states.

Tropical Storm Karen Struggles in the Gulf of...

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:09:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen developed over the Yucatan Channel and the southern Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning, flaring some impressive convection and topping out with maximum winds of 65 mph. Now, Karen has become a disjointed and disorganized tropical cyclone as it tracks north toward the Gulf Coast this weekend.

Hurricane

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:09:00 +0200topix (en)

CBS - Pickups hauling boat trailers and flatbed trucks laden with crab traps exited vulnerable, low-lying areas of southeast Louisiana on Friday as Tropical Storm Karen headed toward the northern Gulf Coast, a late-arriving worry in what had been a slow hurricane season in the U.S.

Storm Karen weakens off Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 12:38:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

A tropical storm which sparked an alert on the US Gulf Coast is losing strength but heavy rain and potential flooding are still expected.

Storm Karen weakens off Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 12:38:00 +0200bbc (en)

A tropical storm which sparked an alert on the US Gulf Coast is losing strength but heavy rain and potential flooding are still expected.

Evacuations ordered as tropical storm nears US coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 12:25:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

Florida, 0 hours, 24 minutes ago Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it churns off US Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 12:00:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

October 05, 2013 5:49 PMMIAMI (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened early on Saturday as it churned off the US Gulf Coast, though forecasters warned it would still bring heavy rain across several southeastern US states.

US Gulf Coast Braces For Tropical Storm Karen as Tornadoes Rip Through Midwest

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:40:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The US Gulf Coast remains on alert as tropical storm Karen approaches the Louisiana coast, while a series of tornadoes has swept through the Midwest, leaving a trail of damaged buildings and injured people in its wake. Around 13 people were injured in Wayne, Nebraska, when a tornado ripped through the north-eastern parts of the state.

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears US coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:40:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)

Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting US energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

US Gulf Coast Braces For Tropical Storm Karen as Tornadoes Rip Through Midwest

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:14:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

The US Gulf Coast remains on alert as tropical storm Karen approaches the Louisiana coast, while a series of tornadoes has swept through the Midwest, leaving a trail of damaged buildings and injured people in its wake. Around 13 people were injured in Wayne, Nebraska, when a tornado ripped through the north-eastern parts of the state.

Tropical storm Karen brewing in Gulf, prompts hurricane watch

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:45:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Tropical storm Karen is developing in the Gulf of Mexico and fears of hurricanes on the Gulf coastline heighten. Hurricane watches are effective from Louisiana to Florida while Federal Emergency Management Committee workers have been recalled to work.

"This is not our first rodeo", US prepares for tropical storm Karen

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:39:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

US authorities are shutting up shop as tropical storm Karen whirls its way closer to the coast. With the US government on shutdown the Federal…

La côte est des États-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de Karen

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:24:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

La tempête tropicale devrait balayer ce week-end la Floride et la Louisiane avec des vents dépassant par rafales les 100 kilomètres heures. Plusieurs…

Tropical Storm Karen weakens as it approaches Pacific coast but evacuation orders issued as forecasters expect heavy rain and possible flooding

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:59:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Tropical Storm Karen is losing strength as it heads toward the central Gulf Coast, but forecasters expect it to bring significant rain and potential flooding to low-lying areas.

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears US coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:49:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Oil output in the US Gulf of Mexico had been cut in half as oil and gas firms shut platforms and evacuated some workers in preparation for the storm

Tropical Storm Karen weakens but could bring heavy rain, surge to Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:19:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Tropical Storm Karen 's strength ebbed Saturday as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico , though experts say people in the area should still brace for a significant storm.The storm's maximum sustained winds dropped to 40 mph by 2 a.m. ET Saturday, the National Hurricane Center reported.

Are You Prepared? Stormy Season

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:12:00 +0200jamaicagleaner (en)

Hurricane Season: June 1-Nov 30 1. DON'T WAIT Important things to do before a storm Look over your insurance policy to ensure it provides adequate coverage. Check the storm surge history and elevation of your area. Make an inventory of possessions. Photograph your house and all the rooms inside for insurance purposes.

Tropical Storm Karen tracks towards Gulf coast ‘I’m moving what I can’

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 07:43:00 +0200irishsun (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Residents of a vulnerable Louisiana island town were ordered to leave Friday as Tropical Storm Karen tracked toward the northern Gulf coast, weakening but poised to be the first named storm to hit the U.S. in what has so far been a quiet hurricane season.

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 07:23:00 +0200ekantipur (en)

Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 07:08:00 +0200kantipuronline (en)

Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S

Tropical storm Karen is forecast to strike the United States at about 06:00 GMT on 6 October.

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 07:04:00 +0200trust (en)

Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 28.6 N, 89.4 W. Karen is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 74 km/h (46 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears US coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 07:02:00 +0200ruvr-en (en)

Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting US energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Karen weakens as it approaches central Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:40:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen is losing strength as it heads toward the central Gulf Coast, but forecasters are still expecting it to bring significant rain and potential flooding to low-lying areas.

Tropical Storm Karen weakening over Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:19:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen was weakening in the Gulf of Mexico Friday, but the White House said federal resources are preparing to deal with the storm if necessary.

Tropical storm Karen stationary in Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 05:20:00 +0200trendnews-az (en)

A tropical storm warning was in effect Friday for southern US Gulf states from Louisiana to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said, dpa reported.

Karen weakens as it approaches Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 05:04:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Tropical Storm Karen is weakening as it approaches the Gulf Coast, but forecasters are keeping tropical storm watches and warnings in effect.

La tempête Karen pourrait devenir un ouragan près de la Louisiane

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:15:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Les résidants d'une petite île au large des côtes de la Louisiane ont reçu l'ordre, vendredi, d'évacuer leurs domiciles au moment où la tempête tropicale Karen menace de devenir le deuxième système de tempête de la saison à toucher terre aux États-Unis.

Tropical Storm Karen targets US...

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:08:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

MIAMI: Tropical Storm Karen churned towards the US Gulf Coast yesterday, with forecasters warning of weekend flooding and heavy rainfall in several states, including Louisiana and Florida. As the system swirled about 405km south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River, authorities urged residents to stock up on essentials.

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears US coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 03:40:00 +0200nst (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting US energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Oil heads towards $110 as storm...

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 03:07:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

LONDON: Brent crude oil edged towards $110 a barrel yesterday as a tropical storm approached the oil-producing regions around the US Gulf, but concerns over a prolonged US government shutdown and reduced tension over Iran kept prices in check. Energy companies including Exxon and BHP Billiton....

Gulf Coast braced for storm impact

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 02:34:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Mississippi and Florida in declaring a state of emergency as officials and residents prepare for Karen , expected to near the central Gulf Coast on Saturday as a weak hurricane or tropical ...

La tempête Karen pourrait devenir un ouragan en s'approchant de la Louisiane

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 02:26:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Les résidants d'une petite île au large des côtes de la Louisiane ont reçu l'ordre, vendredi, d'évacuer leurs domiciles au moment où la tempête tropicale Karen menace de devenir le deuxième système de tempête de la saison à toucher terre aux États-Unis.

Tropical Storm Karen disorganized over gulf, U.S. prepares response

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 02:13:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen was disorganized in the Gulf of Mexico Friday and the White House said federal resources are preparing to deal with the storm if necessary.

Gov. Rick Scott gives Karen update

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 01:51:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott says a team of 34 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is en route to Tallahassee in anticipation of Tropical Storm Karen moving inland.

PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Karen Threatens U.S.

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 01:19:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Pickups hauling boat trailers and flatbed trucks laden with crab traps exited vulnerable, low-lying areas of southeast Louisiana on Friday as Tropical Storm Karen headed toward the northern Gulf Coast, a late-arriving worry in what had been a slow hurricane season in the U.S.

Buying Energy ETFs on Pullback

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 01:03:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The price of oil has fallen about $10 per barrel over the last month as the tensions in Syria and around the world have subsided. Within the last week, the price of the commodity fell even further due to the government shutdown and fears of a potential ripple affect through the global economy.

Evacuations ordered as TS Karen nears U.S. coastline

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 01:03:00 +0200irishsun (en)

National Hurricane Center forecasters in Miami said the storm looked less likely to strengthen into a hurricane. Oil output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico had been cut in half as oil and gas firms shut platforms and evacuated some workers in preparation for the storm, which could still strengthen before landfall.

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:58:00 +0200trust (en)

* Storm is no longer expected to become a hurricane. * Karen halts half of oil output in U.S. Gulf. By Kathy Finn. NEW ORLEANS, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.

Tropical Storm Karen targets US Gulf Coast

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen churned toward the US Gulf Coast Friday, with forecasters warning of weekend flooding and heavy rainfall in several states, including Louisiana and Florida.

Tropical Storm Karen disorganized over gulf

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:08:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen was disorganized in the Gulf of Mexico Friday and forecasters dropped a hurricane watch from the mouth of the Pearl River to Destin, Fla.

Oil Futures End Higher

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:43:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Crude-oil futures prices settled modestly higher as tropical storm Karen appeared on course to make weekend landfall on the fringe of the Gulf Coast refining region.

Tropical Storm Karen slows down but remains a threat to the Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:40:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

As communities along the central Gulf Coast stocked up on supplies and prepared for Tropical Storm Karen Friday night, the National Hurricane Center discontinued a hurricane watch.

Tropical Storm Karen churns in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:39:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Karen apparently will not become a hurricane, but the storm still means a soggy weekend for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm, expected to near land between southeastern Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle on Saturday night or Sunday morning, weakened Friday morning as....

Oil prices rise on Gulf of Mexico shutdown

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:36:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

. LONDON: Oil prices rose on Friday as companies start to shut down oil and gas facilities in the Gulf of Mexico owing to Tropical Storm Karen , analysts said. Traders were growing increasingly concerned at the lack of a breakthrough in the US budget stand-off that has closed parts of the government.

Tropical storm Karen a perfect symbol of 2013s flat hurricane season | Harry J Enten

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:28:00 +0200irishsun (en)

250 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi river with maximum sustained winds of 50mph, and it's looking like the perfect manifestation of a lackluster 2013 hurricane season. To be sure, folks should heed warnings from the National Hurricane Center and their local National Weather Service offices.

Gulf coast on hurricane alert as US braces for tropical storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:28:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Communities across southeast Louisiana to Florida are still making preparations for the storm, after being put on hurricane watch.Grand Isle mayor David Camardelle, whose Louisiana community is often the first to order an evacuation in the face of a tropical weather system, said the town is making sure it's ready to face the storm.

Tropical Storm Karen targets US Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:19:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

Tropical Storm Karen churned toward the US Gulf Coast on Friday, with forecasters warning of weekend flooding and heavy rainfall in several states, including Louisiana and Florida.

Tropical Storm Karen: Tropical Storm Watches...

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:13:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen developed over the Yucatan Channel and the southern Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning, and is now tracking toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. With the last couple of updates from the National Hurricane Center, Karen has weakened a bit, providing welcome news to folks living along the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Karen churns in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:00:00 +0200cnn (en)

Regardless of whether Tropical Storm Karen becomes a hurricane, a soggy weekend is in store for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast.

La tempête Karen menace la côte américaine du golfe du Mexique

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:35:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Les autorités américaines ont appelé vendredi les habitants d'une zone le long du golfe du Mexique à se ...

Oil rises toward $104 on Gulf of Mexico storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:35:00 +0200nzherald (en)

The price of crude rose to near $104 a barrel Friday as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico braced for Tropical Storm Karen . Investors were also keeping a close watch on developments in Washington D.C., as the partial shutdown...

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Kathy Finn NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Karen : alerte ouragan en Floride et Louisiane

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:22:00 +0200lejdd (fr)

Les autorités américaines ont appelé vendredi les habitants d'une zone le long du golfe du Mexique à se préparer et à stocker des vivres pour...

Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:08:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico .

Oil rises toward $104 on Gulf of Mexico storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:02:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The price of crude rose to near $104 a barrel Friday as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico braced for Tropical Storm Karen . Investors were also keeping a close watch on developments in Washington D.C., as the partial shutdown of the U.S. government entered a fourth day.

Tropical Storm Karen Weakens in Struggle With Wind in Gulf

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:01:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened as it moved northward through the Gulf of Mexico to the U.S. coast, where the system is forecast to make landfall over the weekend with heavy rain and rough seas. Top sustained winds for Karen, which is no longer expected to become a hurricane, dropped to 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour, from 60 mph earlier.

Port of New Orleans: Tropical Storm Update

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 21:45:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Cargo operations at Port of New Orleans terminals continued uninterrupted today, despite the closure of Southwest Pass at the mouth of the Mississippi River in

Port of New Orleans: Tropical Storm Update

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 21:39:00 +0200maritimereporter (en)

Cargo operations at Port of New Orleans terminals continued uninterrupted today, despite the closure of Southwest Pass at the mouth of the Mississippi River in

Tropical Storm Karen heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 21:24:00 +0200irishsun (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday after disrupting U.S. energy output on its way to drenching the coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center ...

Tropical storm Karen: a perfect symbol of 2013's flat hurricane season | Harry J Enten

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 21:17:00 +0200guardian (en)

People in the Gulf should listen to officials and heed the warnings – but compared to past years, Karen is fairly small fry Tropical storm Karen is 250 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi river with maximum sustained winds of 50mph, and it's looking like the perfect manifestation of a lackluster 2013 hurricane season.

Gulf coast on hurricane alert as US braces for tropical storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 21:08:00 +0200independent (en)

Parts of the Gulf Coast are on hurricane alert as Tropical Storm Karen continues towards the coastline.

Fall's Weird Weather Rolls in As Feds Scramble

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A tropical storm menaces the Gulf Coast, tornadoes threaten Iowa, snow blankets Wyoming and Colorado, and strong winds may spark fires in California.

Some boaters stay put for Karen, others head upriver

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:47:00 +0200sunherald (en)

GULFPORT — A disorganized and weakened Tropical Storm Karen has convinced many boaters to stay put in Coast harbors, at least for now. Click to Continue

Storm Karen churns in the Gulf

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:34:00 +0200cnn (en)

Regardless of whether Tropical Storm Karen becomes a hurricane, a soggy weekend is in store for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Thanks To Dry Air, Few Hurricanes This Year, Says Texas A

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:16:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With apologies to the Chinese calendar, 2013 might go down as the Year of No Hurricanes or at least very few of them, and without mu...

Energy Rigs in U.S Rise 12 to 1,756 This Week, Baker Hughes Says

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:56:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

rose by 10 to 1,372, data posted on the company’s website show. The gas count gained two to 378, the Houston-based field services company said. The U.S. rig count has declined by seven this year as the boom in shale oil and gas plays slow and technological improvements shorten drilling times, weakening demand for additional equipment.

Tropical Storm Karen weakens but remains a threat to the Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:51:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened Friday but it is still heading toward the north Gulf Coast with strong winds and heavy rain.

Still Powerful Tropical Storm Karen Set For Saturday Landfall

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:09:00 +0200npr (en)

The system, which has been traveling through the Gulf of Mexico , is expected to make landfall in Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Karen weakens on the way to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday after disrupting U.S. energy output on its way to drenching the coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Karen's top winds dropped to 50 mph, down from 65 mph....

Tropical Storm Karen weakens on the way to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:48:00 +0200trust (en)

* Storm is no longer expected to become a hurricane. * Energy companies in U.S. Gulf halt production. By Jane Sutton. MIAMI, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday after disrupting U.S. energy output on its way to drenching the coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, the U.

Tropical Storm Karen should be near central Gulf Coast Saturday -NHC

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:48:00 +0200trust (en)

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen has weakened a little and is expected to be near the U.S. Gulf Coast on Saturday night, the U.S. National hurricane center said in its latest advisory. "A tropical storm warning is in effect for Morgan City, Louisiana, to the mouth of the Pearl River," the bulletin said.

Tropical Storm Karen prepares to soak U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:48:00 +0200trust (en)

By Jane Sutton. MIAMI, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen churned through the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, disrupting U.S. energy output on its way to drenching the coast from Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Media Advisory: I.I.I. Staff Available This Weekend for Interviews About Insurance Implications of Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:44:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

State Specific Market Share Information Available for Journalists Covering the Storm NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Reporters looking for insurance information about the insuranc...

UPDATE: South Mississippi ramps up preparations as Tropical Storm Karen weakens

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:30:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has lost some strength, with maximum wins down to 50 miles per hour according to a 10 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, but Coast authorities Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Karen weakens on the way to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:29:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday after disrupting U.S. energy output on its way to drenching the coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen targets US Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen churned toward the US Gulf Coast Friday, with forecasters warning of weekend flooding and heavy rainfall in several states, including Louisiana and Florida.

Karen nears hurricane status; White House calls for FEMA

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:18:00 +0200washtimes (en)

The government may be in shutdown mode, but White House heads are calling back Federal Emergency Management Agency workers to keep an eye on Tropical Storm Karen as it winds along the Gulf Coast and threatens to reach hurricane status. A hurricane watch has been issued for residents living from ...

Furloughed Fema workers recalled as tropical storm Karen threatens US coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:18:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical Storm Karen was poised to become the first named storm to hit the US during what had been a relatively quiet hurricane season.Karen was forecast to lash the northern Gulf Coast over the weekend as a weak hurricane or tropical storm. A hurricane watch was in effect from Grand ...

Karen threatens US during quiet hurricane season

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:13:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officials on the Louisiana barrier island of Grand Isle have called for a mandatory evacuation with Tropical Storm Karen moving through the Gulf of Mexico . In New Orleans, Sheriff Marlin Gusman announced that he had moved more than 400 inmates from temporary tent facilities to safer state lockups as a precaution.

Tropical Storm Karen churns in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:59:00 +0200cnn (en)

Regardless of whether Tropical Storm Karen becomes a hurricane, a soggy weekend is in store for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Karen Weakens in Struggle With Wind in U.S. Gulf

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:54:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen weakened as it moved northward through the Gulf of Mexico to the U.S. coast, where the system is forecast to make landfall over the weekend with heavy rain and rough seas. Top sustained winds for Karen, which is no longer expected to become a hurricane, dropped to 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour, from 60 mph earlier.

Disaster officials warn New Orleans over Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Authorities on the Gulf Coast told residents Thursday to brace for a hit from Tropical Storm Karen , set to become the first named system to strike the United States this year.

Fla. Gov. Scott will skip GOP meeting in Orlando

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:44:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is cancelling plans to attend a Republican Party event in central Florida because of Tropical Storm Karen .

Oil prices surge on Gulf of Mexico shutdown

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:43:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Oil prices rose on Friday as companies start to shut down oil and gas facilities in the Gulf of Mexico owing to Tropical Storm Karen , analysts said.

Port of New Orleans Prepares for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:42:00 +0200maritimetoday (en)

10/4/2013 9:35:49 AM Cargo operations at Port of New Orleans terminals will continue as scheduled Friday, despite the impending closure of the Mississippi River at Southwest Pass due to potential affects from Tropical Storm Karen . The Associated Branch Pilots, the pilots that guide ships through the....

Tropical Storm Karen May Hamper Oil And Gas Operations In The Gulf Of Mexico And Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:31:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Hundreds of offshore drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as well as pipelines and refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast may be affected by Tropical Storm Karen as it heads towards an expected Saturday landfall by which time it may have turned into Hurricane Karen.

Tropical Storm Karen should be near central Gulf Coast Saturday: NHC

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen has weakened a little and is expected to be near the U.S. Gulf Coast on Saturday night, the U.S. National hurricane center said in its latest advisory. "A tropical storm warning is in effect for Morgan City, Louisiana, to the mouth of the Pearl River," the bulletin said.

UPDATE: South Mississippi ramps up preparations as Tropical Storm Karen slows

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:55:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has slowed according to the most recent weather alerts, but Coast authorities are still ramping up their storm preparations. Click to Continue

Oil Futures Higher as Market Watches Gulf Storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:42:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Crude-oil futures prices rose Friday as tropical storm Karen appeared on course to make weekend landfall on the fringe of the key Gulf Coast refining region.

Port of New Orleans Prepares for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:22:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Cargo operations at Port of New Orleans terminals will continue as scheduled Friday, despite the impending closure of the Mississippi River at Southwest Pass due

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim on Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:20:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Tropical Storm Karen continued its path toward the Gulf Coast Friday, with landfall expected sometime late Saturday or early Sunday morning. As of 8 a.m. Friday, Karen had maximum winds of 60 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm was about 275 miles south-southwest of....

Tropical Storm Karen prepares to soak U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:18:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen churned through the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, disrupting U.S. energy output on its way to drenching the coast from Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Energy companies in the Gulf shut down production and....

Port of New Orleans Prepares for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:12:00 +0200maritimereporter (en)

Cargo operations at Port of New Orleans terminals will continue as scheduled Friday, despite the impending closure of the Mississippi River at Southwest Pass due

Oil rises toward $104 on Gulf of Mexico storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:09:00 +0200AP (en)

The price of crude rose to near $104 a barrel Friday as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico braced for Tropical Storm Karen . Investors were also keeping a close watch on developments in Washington D.C. as the partial shutdown of the U.S. government entered a fourth day.

Oil rises toward $104 as US braces for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:07:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

NEW YORK (AP) -- The price of crude rose to near $104 a barrel Friday as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico braced for Tropical Storm Karen . Investors were also keeping a close watch on developments in Washington DC as the partial shutdown of the US government entered a fourth day.

Tropical Storm Karen churns in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:48:00 +0200cnn (en)

A soggy weekend is in store for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen churns in the central Gulf of Mexico .

Oil rises toward $104 on Gulf of Mexico storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:35:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The price of crude rose to near $104 a barrel Friday as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico braced for Tropical Storm Karen . Investors were also keeping a close watch on developments in Washington D.C. as the partial shutdown of the U.S. government entered a fourth day.

Tropical storm Karen brewing in Gulf, prompts hurricane watch

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:12:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Tropical storm Karen is developing in the Gulf of Mexico and fears of hurricanes on the Gulf coastline heighten. Hurricane watches are effective from Louisiana to Florida while Federal Emergency Management Committee workers have been recalled to work.

Gulf Fears Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:57:00 +0200time (en)

Follow @TIME Tropical Storm Karen is expected to pound into the U.S. Gulf Coast Saturday morning, with winds of around 70 mph and heavy rainfall. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for the area between Grand Isle, La., to west of Destin, Fl.

Oil Rises Toward $104 on Gulf of Mexico Storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:51:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Crude rises toward $104 a barrel as offshore oil rigs brace for Tropical Storm Karen

Tropical Storm Karen Maintains Strength in Struggle With Wind

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:49:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen retained its strength as the system encountered shearing winds on a path through the Gulf of Mexico to the U.S. coast. The storm is no longer expected to become a hurricane, forecasters said. Karen, with top sustained winds of 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour, was about 275....

Video: When will Tropical Storm Karen make landfall?

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:47:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

As Tropical Storm Karen heads towards the Gulf Coast, furloughed FEMA workers are being called back to work to prepare for the storm. CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard reports on where the storm is headed.

Oil rises toward $104 on Gulf of Mexico storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:46:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The price of crude rose to near $104 a barrel Friday as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico braced for Tropical Storm Karen . Investors were also keeping a close watch on developments in Washington D.C. as the partial shutdown of the U.S. government entered a fourth day.

Gulf on alert for Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:44:00 +0200irishsun (en)

>Are you affected by the storm? Share your photos and videos with CNN iReport if you can do so safely.(CNN) -- A soggy weekend is in store for parts of the US Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen churns in the central Gulf of Mexico . The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for the area....

Tropical Storm Karen poised to lash U.S. cost

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:13:00 +0200panarmenian-en (en)

Karen is forecast to lash the northern Gulf Coast over the weekend as a weak hurricane or tropical storm.

BP monitoring Gulf of Mexico storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:49:00 +0200upi (en)

HOUSTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- British energy company BP said it was keeping close tabs on Tropical Storm Karen moving through the Gulf of Mexico .

Storm Karen churns in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:31:00 +0200cnn (en)

A soggy weekend is in store for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen churns in the central Gulf of Mexico . Karen formed between Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Tropical Storm Karen weakens but could get stronger; alerts posted

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:49:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen lost some punch Friday but severe weather alerts were still posted from Louisiana to Florida, weather forecasters said.

Tropical storm Karen is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 6 October.

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:42:00 +0200trust (en)

Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 28.6 N, 90.0 W. Karen is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 101 km/h (63 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.

Local weather: Sun, some clouds Friday amid very low rain chances

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:30:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. The chance of precipitation is less than 10 percent.

Friday to be humid and sunny

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:30:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Pack the sunglasses and sunscreen today because it's going to be a beautiful, sunny day on the Treasure Coast as humidity will be 60 to 70 percent during the daytime hours.

Tropical Storm Karen: Hurricane Watches for...

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:55:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen developed over the Yucatan Channel and the southern Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning, and is now tracking toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Hurricane watches continue in effect from Grand Isle, La., to Destin, Fla. These watches do not include metropolitan New Orleans.

La tempête Karen pourrait se transformer en ouragan

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:47:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Les préparatifs ont commencé, jeudi, dans les États américains qui bordent le golfe du Mexique, où la tempête tropicale Karen menace de devenir le premier système de tempête de la saison à frapper les États-Unis.

Tropical Storm Karen expected to strengthen as Gulf Coast prepares for landfall

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:18:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The record rainfall in parts of Miami-Dade County on Wednesday was spawned by the circulation of Tropical Storm Karen , now likely to hit the northern Gulf Coast by the weekend.

Oil Prices Slip Further on U.S. Budget Stand-Off

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:08:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Oil prices retreated in Asian trade Friday as traders grow increasingly concerned at the lack of a breakthrough in the U.S. budget stand-off that has closed parts of the government down. New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate for delivery in November, eased 15 cents to $103.

Karen poised to lash US coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:47:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

Tropical Storm Karen is poised to become the first named storm to hit the US during what had been a relatively quiet hurricane season. Karen is forecast to lash the northern Gulf Coast over the weekend as a weak hurricane or tropical storm. A hurricane watch is in effect from Grand Isle, Lousiana, to west of Destin, Florida.

US Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:38:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Some government workers have been recalled from their unpaid leave as part of the US budget stand-off to help prepare for the first cyclone of the ...

Tropical Storm Karen hits US

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:38:00 +0200irishsun (en)

A man swims in the ocean in Cancun October 3, 2013. Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and could become a hurricane before hitting the US coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. REUTERS/Victor Ruiz .

Karen poised to lash U.S. coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:38:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Karen is forecast to lash the northern Gulf Coast over the weekend as a weak hurricane or tropical storm.A hurricane watch is in effect from Grand Isle, Lousiana, to west of Destin, Florida. A tropical storm warning was issued for ...

Hurricane watch in Gulf

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:38:00 +0200irishsun (en)

>Are you affected by the storm? Share your photos and videos with CNN iReport if you can do so safely.(CNN) -- A soggy weekend is in store for parts of the US Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen churns in the central Gulf of Mexico . The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for the area....

Karen threatens US during quiet hurricane season

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:38:00 +0200irishsun (en)

View Photo Associated Press/NOAA - This image provided by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Karen taken late Thursday night Oct. 3, 2013. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said late Thursday that Karen was about 340 ...

Karen poised to lash U.S. coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:09:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Karen is poised to become the first named storm to hit the US during what had been a relatively quiet hurricane season.

Tropical storm Karen threatens US in quiet hurricane season

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:58:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

October 04, 2013 3:27 PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Tropical Storm Karen is poised to become the first named storm to hit the United States during what had been a relatively quiet hurricane season.

Karen poised to lash U.S. coast new Tropical Storm Karen is poised to become the first named storm to hit the US during what had been a relatively quiet hurricane season.

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:56:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

04 October 2013 Tropical Storm Karen is poised to become the first named storm to hit the US during what had been a relatively quiet hurricane season. Karen is forecast to lash the northern Gulf Coast over the weekend as a weak hurricane or tropical storm. A hurricane watch is in effect from Grand Isle, Lousiana, to west of Destin, Florida.

Karen poised to lash U.S. coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:50:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Karen is poised to become the first named storm to hit the US during what had been a relatively quiet hurricane season.

Gulf on alert

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:44:00 +0200cnn (en)

The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for the area from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to west of Destin, Florida.

Tropical Storm Karen to Bring Rainfall, Floods to Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:44:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen may bring more than 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain, isolated tornadoes and power outages to the U.S. Gulf Coast, where it is expected to go ashore over the weekend, forecasters said. Karen, with top sustained winds of 65 miles (105 kilometers) per hour, was about 320 miles....

NHC says Karen continuing northwestward over central Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:40:00 +0200trust (en)

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen was continuing north-northwestward over the central Gulf of Mexico and could be near hurricane strength late Friday and early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its bulletin. The storm was located about 320 miles (515 km) south of the....

From Louisiana to Florida Gulf Coast Braces for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:37:00 +0200irishsun (en)

An image from the National Hurricane Center website (nhc.noaa.gov) Thursday shows Tropical Storm Karen and its projected path. (NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER | THE ASSOCIATED ...

Karen Threatens US During Quiet Hurricane Season

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:12:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Karen likely to be first named storm to hit US toward the end of a quiet hurricane season

US Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:45:00 +0200themirror (en)

Some government workers have been recalled from their unpaid leave as part of the US budget stand-off to help prepare for the first cyclone of the season

US Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:45:00 +0200sundaymirror (en)

Some government workers have been recalled from their unpaid leave as part of the US budget stand-off to help prepare for the first cyclone of the season

Tropical Storm Karen approaching Louisiana, Florida

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:44:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen was expected to move slowly northward over the central Gulf of Mexico Friday, possibly becoming a hurricane by Saturday, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Karen forms between Cuba, Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:42:00 +0200cnn (en)

A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast after Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Floride. Karen, premier cyclone de la saison à menacer les côtes

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:15:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Karen , premier cyclone à menacer la côte des Etats-Unis cette année, s’est formé jeudi dans le golfe du Mexique et devrait toucher terre...

NHC says Karen continuing northwestward over central Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:13:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen was continuing north-northwestward over the central Gulf of Mexico and could be near hurricane strength late Friday and early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Centre said in its bulletin.

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Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:59:00 +0200jamaicagleaner (en)

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Couple displaced by Katrina now worries about Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:46:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. -- Frank and Elaine Smith have had enough. The couple has been through countless storms including one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history, Katrina. With the prospect of another storm coming their way, the Smiths were watching intently Thursday as forecasters tracked Tropical Storm Karen .

Tropical Storm Karen heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:40:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year moved across the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Centre said.

Tropical Storm Karen heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:37:00 +0200trust (en)

* Energy companies evacuating some workers, cutting production. * Some furloughed FEMA workers ordered back on the job (Updates storm's location, details) By Jane Sutton. MIAMI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year moved across the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and....

Storm Karen expected to move slowly northward over central Gulf of Mexico on Friday-NHC

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:37:00 +0200trust (en)

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen , the eleventh named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, was expected to move slowly northward over the central Gulf of Mexico on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its bulletin. Karen was located about 340 miles (545 km) south of the....

Tropical storm Karen is forecast to strike the United States at about 18:00 GMT on 5 October.

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:37:00 +0200trust (en)

Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 28.6 N, 89.5 W. Karen is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 111 km/h (69 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.

Tropical Storm Karen churns in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:31:00 +0200cnn (en)

The storm, which as of late Thursday evening was about 340 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River, prompted the Federal Emergency Management Agency to recall some of its workers, furloughed during the government shutdown. The agency also reactivated its Hurricane Liaison Team at the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Warnings for US Gulf Coast Ahead of Tropical Storm Karen; Regional Energy Operations Affected

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:30:00 +0200voanews (en)

Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for parts of Louisiana as a hurricane watch stretches east to the Florida Gulf coast ahead of Tropical Storm Karen . The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Karen could make landfall sometime late Friday or early Saturday and may strengthen into a hurricane by then.

Tropical Storm Karen heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:30:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year moved across the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:30:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year moved across the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year moved across the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

TS Karen Approach Closes Mississippi SW Pass

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:27:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Vessel traffic to vease at Southwest Pass at 6 a.m. Friday, but cargo operations at Port of New Orleans terminals will continue as scheduled Friday, despite the impending closure.

Renew Our Rivers cleanups making a difference in South Mississippi

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:13:00 +0200sunherald (en)

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TS Karen Approach Closes Mississippi SW Pass

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:10:00 +0200maritimereporter (en)

Vessel traffic to vease at Southwest Pass at 6 a.m. Friday, but cargo operations at Port of New Orleans terminals will continue as scheduled Friday, despite the impending closure.

Tropical Storm Karen to Bring Rain, Foods to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:09:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) began evacuating workers from operations in the storm’s path. Karen has encountered wind shear, which has exposed its core, according to a forecast analysis by Michael Brennan, a senior hurricane specialist at the center. Shear is when winds blow at varying speeds or directions at different altitudes.

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at US Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:19:00 +0200todayonline (en)

MIAMI - The first cyclone to threaten the United States coast this year formed over the Gulf of Mexico yesterday (Oct 3) and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the...

La tempête Karen fonce sur la côte est américaine

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 04:37:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Les préparatifs ont commencé, jeudi, dans les États américains qui bordent le golfe du Mexique, où la tempête tropicale Karen menace de devenir le premier système de tempête de la saison à frapper les États-Unis.

Tropical storm prompts staff callback during US shutdown

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 04:34:00 +0200trendnews-az (en)

Meteorologists issued a hurricane watch for the US gulf coast from the southern states of Louisana to Florida Thursday, as the government recalled emergency staff who had been furloughed due to the US government shutdown, dpa reported.

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at US coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:46:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

First cyclone to threaten US coast this year is forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations.

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:35:00 +0200caribseek (en)

Filed Under: Cuba LA HABANA (INSMET; 06:00PM) -- Durante el día de hoy la Tormenta Tropical Karen ha seguido ganando en intensidad. Filed Under: Global Caribbean ATLANTA, GA, U.S.A. (TWCC) -- Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the the Yucatan Channel, and will move into the Gulf of Mexico , potentially posing a threat to the United States .

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:34:00 +0200trust (en)

* Energy companies evacuating some workers, cutting production. * Some furloughed FEMA workers are ordered back on the job. * Storm likely to reach hurricane strength as it approaches coast (Updates storm location and hurricane watch area) By Jane Sutton. MIAMI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.

Companies start shutting U.S. Gulf production on storm threat

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:34:00 +0200trust (en)

* Three producers report output shutdowns, others evacuating some workers. * Storm heads for heaviest energy infrastructure region in Gulf of Mexico . * Storm expected to reach shore over weekend. By Kristen Hays. HOUSTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Energy companies in the Gulf of Mexico started shutting in....

Tropical storm Karen heading towards central Gulf-NHC

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:34:00 +0200trust (en)

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen , the 11th named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, was heading towards the central Gulf of Mexico , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin on Thursday. Karen was located about 360 miles (580 km) south of the mouth of the....

As South Florida recovers from flooding, Gulf Coast prepares for worse from Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:19:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The record rainfall in parts of Miami-Dade County on Wednesday was spawned by the circulation of Tropical Storm Karen , now likely to hit the northern Gulf Coast by the weekend.

Tropical Storm Karen to Bring Flooding Rain to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:06:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen may bring more than 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain, isolated tornadoes and power outages to the U.S. Gulf Coast, where it is expected to go ashore over the weekend, forecasters said. Karen, with top sustained winds of 65 miles (105 kilometers) per hour, was about 360 miles....

Karen s'approche de la côte américaine du golfe du Mexique

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:03:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Les préparatifs ont commencé, jeudi, dans les États américains qui bordent le golfe du Mexique, où la tempête tropicale Karen menace de devenir le premier système de tempête de la saison à frapper les États-Unis.

Warnings Watches for US Gulf Coast Ahead of Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 02:57:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for parts of Louisiana as a hurricane watch stretches east to the Florida Gulf coast ahead of Tropical Storm Karen . The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Karen could make landfall sometime late Friday or early Saturday and may strengthen into a hurricane by then.

Tropical Storm Karen forms over Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 02:55:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

KINGSTON, Jamaica The Meteorological Service has reported that Tropical Storm Karen has formed over the Gulf of Mexico .

WTI Falls Fourth Day This Week as U.S. Shutdown May Curb Demand

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 02:36:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

West Texas Intermediate fell for the fourth time in five days, trimming the first weekly gain in a month, amid speculation that a protracted U.S. government shutdown will slow economic growth and sap fuel demand. Futures slipped as much as 0.4 percent in New York, paring the week’s advance to 0.2 percent.

Karen: Tropical Storm warning in Louisiana, FEMA prepares

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 02:34:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Karen headed for the central Gulf of Mexico Thursday as the Federal Emergency Management Agency prepared for bad weather along the gulf coast.

Tropical storm Karen heading towards central Gulf: NHC

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 02:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen , the 11th named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, was heading towards the central Gulf of Mexico , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin on Thursday. Karen was located about 360 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River....

US Gulf Coast braces for storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:48:00 +0200bbc (en)

Residents along the US Gulf Coast have been placed on alert as an approaching tropical storm threatens damaging winds, heavy rain and high tides.

US Gulf Coast braces for storm

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:46:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

Residents along the US Gulf Coast have been placed on alert as an approaching tropical storm threatens damaging winds, heavy rain and high tides.

La revue de #gibier : Karen, l'ouragan qui arrive au plus mauvais moment

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:41:00 +0200LesEchos (fr)

En plein « shutdown », qui bloque l'administration fédérale, une tempête tropicale menace de se transformer en ouragan sur l'Amérique

Warnings, Watches for US Gulf Coast Ahead of Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:24:00 +0200voanews (en)

Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for parts of Louisiana as a hurricane watch stretches east to the Florida Gulf coast ahead of Tropical Storm Karen . The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Karen could make landfall sometime late Friday or early Saturday and may strengthen into a hurricane by then.

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:19:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year formed over the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen: Voluntary Evacuations...

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:08:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen formed in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday afternoon. Hurricane and tropical storm watches are posted from the Florida panhandle west into Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast is preparing. Despite a partial government shutdown, FEMA is recalling some workers who had originally been furloughed.

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:54:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year formed over the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

State of emergency declared in 18 Florida counties

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:38:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in 18 Florida Panhandle counties in preparation for Tropical Storm Karen .

Tropical storm warning in Louisiana, FEMA prepares for Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:32:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- A tropical storm warning was posted for parts of southeastern Louisiana Thursday as Tropical Storm Karen strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico , forecasters said.

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:22:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From a tiny, vulnerable island off the Louisiana coast to the beaches of the Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast residents prepared Thursday for a possible hit from Tropical Storm Karen , which threatened to become the first named tropical system to menace the United States this year.

Louisiana declares state of emergency over Tropical Storm Karen

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:15:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. state of Louisiana declared a state of emergency Thursday in response to Tropical Storm Karen which was forecast to hit the Gulf Coast between the state and the Florida Panhandle in the next few days, local media reported.

Tropical Storm Karen to Bring Flooding Rain to U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:04:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen may bring more than 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain, isolated tornadoes and power outages to the U.S. Gulf Coast, where it is expected to go ashore over the weekend, forecasters said. Karen, with top sustained winds of 65 miles (105 kilometers) per hour, was about 400 miles....

Gulf Coast Braces for Tropical Storm Karen

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:29:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Gulf Coast residents brace for Tropical Storm Karen ; hurricane watch in place from Fla. to La.

Tropical storm Karen forms over southeastern Gulf of Mexico NHC

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:24:00 +0200irishsun (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen , the 11th named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin. Karen is packing maximum sustained ...

Tropical Storm Karen headed for Gulf Coast states

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:24:00 +0200irishsun (en)

National Hurricane Center said. Energy companies in the Gulf started shutting in production on Thursday and were evacuating some workers from offshore platforms as Karen approached a region that produces nearly a fifth of daily U.S. oil output. Three days after much of the U.S. government was closed down over a budget standoff, .

Tropical Storm Karen headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:24:00 +0200irishsun (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through U.S. oil installations before hitting the Gulf Coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center ...

Hurricane watches issued as tropical storm Karen threatens Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:24:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Preparations began Thursday along the central Gulf Coast as newly formed Tropical Storm Karen threatened to become the first named tropical system to menace ...

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Karen

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:21:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From a tiny, vulnerable island off the Louisiana coast to the beaches of the Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast residents prepared Thursday for a possible hit from Tropical Storm Karen , which threatened to become the first named tropical system to menace the United States this year.

South Florida commute drier as Tropical Storm Karen menaces Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:02:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

South Florida is still drying out after record rainfall and serious flooding. Businesses on Thursday pumped flooded parking lots and entrances. Part of Miami-Dade was under a flood advisory for much of the day. But the afternoon commute is so far dry Thursday afternoon.

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Karen

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:51:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

From a tiny, vulnerable island off the Louisiana coast to the beaches of the Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast residents prepared Thursday for a possible hit from Tropical Storm Karen , which threatened to become the first...

Crude Drops Third Day This Week on U.S. Shutdown

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:01:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

West Texas Intermediate fell for a third day this week on concern that a protracted U.S. government shutdown will slow economic growth and reduce fuel demand. Prices dropped from a two-week high as the first face-to-face talks between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders failed to break the budget logjam yesterday.

Hurricane watches issued as tropical storm Karen threatens Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:40:00 +0200guardian (en)

Meteorologists say that while it's too soon to predict the storm's intensity, it should weaken as it approaches the coast Preparations began Thursday along the central Gulf Coast as newly formed Tropical Storm Karen threatened to become the first named tropical system to menace the United States this year.

Tropical Storm Karen Strengthens in Gulf on Track to U.S.

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:30:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen developed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico , prompting hurricane and storm watches for the U.S. coastline from Louisiana to The system’s top sustained winds strengthened to 65 miles (105 kilometers) per hour, up from 60 mph earlier.

Idled U.S.federal emergency workers recalled as Karen threatens Gulf

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:30:00 +0200trust (en)

WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency is recalling employees idled by the government shutdown as the U.S. Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Karen , the White House said on Thursday. Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday. Forecasters said it could become a hurricane before hitting the U.

Tropical Storm Karen headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:30:00 +0200trust (en)

* Energy companies evacuating some workers, cutting production. * Some furloughed FEMA workers are ordered back on the job. * Karen could briefly become a hurricane as it approaches coast (Updates position, adds FEMA workers recalled) By Jane Sutton. MIAMI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen....

Tropical Storm Karen aims for U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:30:00 +0200trust (en)

By Jane Sutton. MIAMI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and could become a hurricane before hitting the U.S. coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

FEMA Recalling Furloughed Workers Ahead Of Tropical Storm Karen

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun to recall workers currently furloughed because of the government shutdown to help prepare for Tropical Storm Karen , the White House announced today. “Based on applicable legal requirements and consistent with its contingency plan, FEMA has begun to recall.

Tropical Storm

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:17:00 +0200topix (en)

- Topix Tracker Articles, photos, and discussions about Tropical Storm from the top news sites on the web. Continually tracked and updated. CNN - A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast after Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Obama, FEMA brace for tropical storm

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:15:00 +0200usaToday (en)

What would be worse for disaster response teams trying to cope with the government shutdown? Coping with a shutdown in the midst of a hurricane. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has to begun to recall furloughed employees to prepare for the potential landfall of Tropical Storm Karen , said White House spokesman Jay Carney.

Tropical Storm Karen headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:08:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through U.S. oil installations before hitting the Gulf Coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf hurricane watch along U.S. coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:51:00 +0200irishsun (en)

U.S. National Hurricane Center said it could become a hurricane before hitting the U.S. coast. A hurricane watch is in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana east to Indian Pass in the Florida panhandle. Karen 's maximum sustained winds were at 65 mph as of 10 a.m. Thursday.

Tropical Storm Karen headed for U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through U.S. oil installations before hitting the Gulf Coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen aims for US Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:35:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and could become a hurricane before hitting the US coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the US National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen update

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:20:00 +0200upi (en)

By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com As Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane and storm watches for the U.S. coastline.

What Happens If a Hurricane Comes During the Government Shutdown?

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane watches are now in effect from Grand Isle, La., to Indian Pass, Fla. It's not yet clear how strong the storm, Hurricane Karen , will become as it moves toward the Gulf Coast. But even though the federal government is shut down, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is getting ready to respond.

Tropical Storm Karen should near northern Gulf Coast Saturday -NHC

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen , the 11th named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, was expected to approach the northern U.S. Gulf Coast on Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin. Karen was located about 430 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi....

Disaster officials warn New Orleans over Karen

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Authorities urged Gulf Coast residents Thursday to brace for a hit from Tropical Storm Karen , set to become the first named system to strike the United States this year.

Tropical Storm Karen: Preparations in...

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:19:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico . Hurricane and tropical storm watches are posted from the Florida panhandle west into Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast is preparing. Despite a partial government shutdown, FEMA is recalling some workers who had originally been furloughed.

Idled U.S. federal emergency workers recalled as Karen threatens Gulf

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:14:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency is recalling employees idled by the government shutdown as the U.S. Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Karen , the White House said on Thursday.

Idled federal emergency workers recalled as storm threatens Gulf

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:13:00 +0200msnbc (en)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun to recall employees idled by the three-day-old government shutdown as the Gulf Coast braces for potentially damaging tropical storm Karen , the White House said on Thursday.

U.S. Disaster Officials Warn New Orleans, Gulf Coast over Storm Karen

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:11:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Authorities urged Gulf Coast residents Thursday to brace for a hit from Tropical Storm Karen , set to become the first named system to strike the United States this year. A hurricane watch was in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana, eastward to Indian Pass, Florida, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Karen likely to hit Gulf Coast Saturday

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:07:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed and is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast, likely on Saturday.

Obama, FEMA brace for possible hurricane

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:07:00 +0200usaToday (en)

What would be worse for disaster response teams trying to cope with the government shutdown? Coping with a shutdown in the midst of a hurricane. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has to begun to recall furloughed employees to prepare for the potential landfall of Tropical Storm Karen , said White House spokesman Jay Carney.

Tropical Storm Karen forms over southern Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:45:00 +0200irishsun (en)

(RNN) - Tropical Storm Karen has formed about 500 miles south of the Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico . It has maximum sustained winds at 60 MPH and is moving about 13 MPH. A hurricane watch is ...

Tropical Storm Karen prompts hurricane watch along Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:45:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico , prompting a hurricane watch along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida. Hurricane watches are in affect from Grand Isle, La., eastward to Indian Pass, Fla., according to the National Hurricane Center. The watch area does not include metropolitan New .

Un ouragan menace la côte américaine du Golfe du Mexique

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:18:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Une tempête tropicale fonce droit sur les côtes américaines du Golfe du Mexique. Un avis d'alerte à l'ouragan a été émis jeudi. Un avis d'ouragan a été émis jeudi par les météorologues américains sur une zone allant de Grand Isle en Louisiane à Indian Pass en Floride.

Tropical Storm Karen strengthens in Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:18:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Severe weather alerts were issued for Louisiana and Florida Thursday as Tropical Storm Karen strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico , weather forecasters said.

Hurricane Watch Is On: Major Storm Forms in Gulf

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:10:00 +0200time (en)

U.S. National Weather Service. A tropical storm near the Yucatan Peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to intensify as it travels north toward the southern Gulf Coast of the United States , according to the National Weather Service. Tropical Storm Karen has current wind speeds of 60 mph and is....

Tropical Storm Karen 'will become a hurricane' on Friday and hit the U.S. on Saturday

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:02:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico , and meteorologists expect it could be a hurricane by Friday - sparking hurried preparations across Florida and Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Karen forms near Cuba

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:57:00 +0200cnn (en)

A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast after Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Relief workers braced Thursday for a hit from newly formed Tropical Storm Karen , set to become the first named system to strike the United States this year.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico hurricane watch in effect from Florida to Louisiana - AP

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:44:00 +0200irishsun (en)

MIAMI (AP) -- Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico , and a hurricane watch is in effect along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to ...

Crude Drops Third Day This Week on U.S. Shutdown

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:30:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

West Texas Intermediate fell for a third day this week on concern that a protracted U.S. government shutdown will slow economic growth and reduce fuel demand. Prices dropped from a two-week high as the first face-to-face talks between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders failed to break the budget logjam yesterday.

Tropical Storm Karen Heading For U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:21:00 +0200npr (en)

Oil and natural gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico have already been evacuated in anticipation of the storm, which is expected to make landfall as early as Saturday.

Tropical Storm Karen May Become Hurricane By Friday: Gulf Coast In Projected Path; Warnings In Effect From Louisiana To Florida

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:15:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Hurricane watches are in effect from Louisiana to Florida and tropical storm watches are in place for portions of Louisiana as Tropical Storm Karen gathers strength off the coast of Mexico and the center of the storm is expected to make landfall Saturday, the National Hurricane Center announced late Thursday afternoon.

2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:03:00 +0200cnn (en)

Facts: The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as "an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher." Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on the The 1-5 scale estimates potential property damage.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:48:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Preparations began Thursday along the central Gulf Coast as newly formed Tropical Storm Karen threatened to become the first named tropical system to menace the United States this year. Hurricane and tropical storm watches were posted from southeast Louisiana to Florida and some....

Tropical Storm Karen Forms; Hurricane Watches For U.S. Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:47:00 +0200caribseek (en)

Hurricane watches are now in effect from Grand Isle, La., to Indian Pass, Fla. However, these watches do not include metropolitan New Orleans. Tropical storm watches, however, do include metropolitan New Orleans, Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, as well as the Gulf Coast from west of Grand Isle to Morgan City, La.

La côte américaine du golfe du Mexique menacée par un ouragan

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:42:00 +0200france2 (fr)

Alors que le pays est en plein blocage administratif, une tempête tropicale se dirige vers une zone allant de Grand Isle en Louisiane, à Indian Pass en Floride.

More rain expected in South Florida; hurricane warnings issued for Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:41:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

A tropical storm formed Thursday morning in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico with winds of 60 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:34:00 +0200trust (en)

MIAMI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeast Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and took aim at the U.S. coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Energy companies began evacuating some workers from oil and natural gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.

Tropical storm Karen forms over southeastern Gulf of Mexico -NHC

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:34:00 +0200trust (en)

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen , the 11th named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin. Karen is packing maximum sustained winds near 60 miles per hour (95 km per hour) and....

Tropical storm Karen is forecast to strike the United States as a hurricane at about 06:00 GMT on 5 October.

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:34:00 +0200trust (en)

Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 28.3 N, 88.7 W. Karen is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 120 km/h (74 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.

Tropical storm Karen is forecast to strike the United States as a hurricane at about 12:00 GMT on 5 October.

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:34:00 +0200trust (en)

Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 28.2 N, 89.1 W. Karen is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 120 km/h (74 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.

Avis d'ouragan sur une partie de la côte américaine du golfe du Mexique

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:21:00 +0200la1ere (fr)

Un avis d'ouragan a été émis ce jeudi dans le sud des Etats-Unis, sur une zone allant de Grand Isle en Louisiane (sud) à Indian Pass en Floride (sud-est), après la formation d'une tempête tropicale dans le golfe du Mexique, selon les météorologues américains. La1ere.fr avec AFP

Tropical Storm Karen Forms Over The Southeastern Gulf Of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:16:00 +0200caribseek (en)

KINGSTON (MetOffice; 09:00AM) -- At 8:00 a.m. the centre of Tropical Storm Karen was located near Latitude 22.0 degrees north and Longitude 87.6 degrees west or about 65 kilometres northwest of Cabo Catoche, Mexico . Karen is moving towards the north-northwest near 20 km/h.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf, hurricane watch along U.S. coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:15:00 +0200upi (en)

KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico , hurricane watch between Louisiana and Florida.

Tropical Storm Karen prompts watches warnings along gulf coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:15:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Severe weather alerts were issued for Louisiana and Florida Thursday after Tropical Storm Karen formed in the Gulf of Mexico , weather forecasters said.

Gulf Coast hurricane watch

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:55:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Avis d'ouragan sur la côte américaine du golfe du Mexique

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:51:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Un avis d'ouragan a été émis jeudi sur une zone allant de Grand Isle en Louisiane à Indian Pass en Floride, après la formation d'une tempête tropicale dans le golfe du Mexique, selon les météorologues américains.

Tropical Storm Karen prompts hurricane watch along Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:51:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed over the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico with potential to hit the United States , the National Hurricane Center announced Thursday morning. Hurricane watches are in affect from Grand Isle, La. Eastward to Indian Pass, Fla., according to the center.

Crude Futures Trim Losses

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:49:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Crude-oil futures prices were little changed as traders tracked a tropical storm moving into the Gulf of Mexico , the source for 16.4% of U.S. crude-oil supply.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the US coast, forecasters said Thursday.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:41:00 +0200irishsun (en)

BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - FEMA Director Craig Fugate just sent out a tweet. It says that according to the Hurricane Hunters, Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico . And it's packing winds of 60 miles per hour. Tropical storm watches are expected to be issued for the northern gulf coast.

Crude Fluctuates as U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Third Day

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:25:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

West Texas Intermediate was little changed as the U.S. government shutdown entered a third day and forecasts showed Tropical Storm Karen in the Gulf of Mexico will strengthen to near hurricane levels tomorrow. Prices fluctuated near a two-week high. The first face-to-face talks between President....

Tropical Storm Karen Forms in Gulf Prompting Hurricane Watch

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:25:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico , prompting hurricane and storm watches for the U.S. coastline from Louisiana to The system, with top sustained winds of 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour, was about 500 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River and moving north-northwest at 13 mph, according to the in Miami.

Gulf hurricane watch

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:16:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Tropical Storm Karen aims for U.S. Gulf coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeast Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and could become a hurricane before hitting the U.S. coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:13:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Hurricane Flora, one of the deadliest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic Basin, battered Haiti with sustained winds around 145 mph. The storm moved northwestward, meandered over western Cuba from the 4th to the 8th, and then finally accelerated northeastward out to sea. 5000 people were killed on Haiti with damage severe to complete.

Tropical Storm Karen forms; hurricane watch from La. to Fla.

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:11:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Hurricane watch in effect from Grand Isle, La., to Florida Panhandle after late-season storm forms in Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Karen aims for U.S. Gulf coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:03:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeast Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and could become a hurricane before hitting the U.S. coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Crude Fluctuates on Concern Government Shutdown May Curb Demand

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:54:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

West Texas Intermediate was little changed as the U.S. government shutdown entered a third day and forecasts showed Tropical Storm Karen in the Gulf of Mexico will strengthen to near hurricane levels tomorrow. WTI for November delivery dropped 2 cents to $104.08 a barrel at 9:13 a.m. on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Tropical Storm Karen forms between Cuba, Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:46:00 +0200cnn (en)

A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast after Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico , and a hurricane watch is in effect along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:41:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico , and a hurricane watch is in effect along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida. Click to Continue

More rain expected in South Florida; tropical storm forms in Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:32:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

South Florida will likely get more rain Thursday, with afternoon storms and possibly more flooding.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:32:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico , and a hurricane watch is in effect along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in the Gulf

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:31:00 +0200abclocal (en)

Tropical Storm Karen forms in the Gulf of Mexico ; hurricane watch in effect from Florida to Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Karen forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:22:00 +0200AP (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico , and a hurricane watch is in effect along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the late-season storm formed Thursday morning. It was about 500 miles (805 km) south of the mouth....

Hurricane watch for Gulf Coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:16:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico , the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Tropical Storm Karen Forms; Hurricane Watches...

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:13:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the the Yucatan Channel, and will move into the Gulf of Mexico , potentially posing a threat to the United States . Hurricane watches are now in effect from Grand Isle, La., to Indian Pass, Fla. However, these watches do not include metropolitan New Orleans.

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeast Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and took aim at the U.S. coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Energy companies began evacuating some workers from oil and natural gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf coast

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:57:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeast Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and took aim at the U.S. coast between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Karen Forms; U.S. Gulf Coast...

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:42:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the the Yucatan Channel, and will move into the Gulf of Mexico , potentially posing a threat to the United States . The disturbance has been festering over the past few days but until Thursday morning, Air Force reconnaissance aircraft were unable to find a closed....

Disturbance moving into Gulf on Thursday likely to become T.S. Karen | Track

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 11:42:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

A disturbance in the Caribbean Sea is moving into the Gulf of Mexico today that's expected to bring high heat and humidity to our area, but not a lot of rain.