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Avis de tempête sur le Maroc

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 14:07:00 +0100libe (fr)

La tempête tropicale Melissa est au large du Maroc. Elle est centrée à environ 440 miles à l'ouest-nord-ouest des Açores, et se déplace ver...

Two Weeks After Typhoon, Philippines Sees Signs Of Normal Life

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:02:00 +0100npr (en)

It's been two weeks since the typhoon devastated Tacloban city in the Philippines. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy is in Tacloban overseeing U.S. military relief efforts in the Philippines, and he says the city is picking up the pieces, businesses are re-opening and he sees signs up hope in the residents.

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 04:25:00 +0100caribseek (en)

Filed Under: Jamaica KINGSTON (MetOffice; 05:00PM) -- At 4:00 p.m. the centre of Sub-Tropical Storm Melissa was located near Latitude 29.8 degrees north and Longitude 54.2 degrees west or about 1045 kilometres east southeast of Bermuda. Filed Under: Trinidad and Tobago PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad....

Tropical Storm Melissa could become post-tropical later Thursday; no threat to land

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:20:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Melissa is moving east-northeast at 32 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 50 mph.

Tropical Storm Melissa speeds along in the Atlantic

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:14:00 +0100upi (en)

MIAMI, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Melissa maintained its strength as it zipped along in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday, U.S. weather forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Melissa's winds decrease; no threat to land

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:02:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Tropical Storm Melissa is moving east-northeast at 32 mph. Maximum sustained winds have dropped to 50 mph.

Tropical Storm Melissa Churns in the Central...

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:20:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Melissa is racing east-northeast over the north-central Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 miles west of the Azores. Melissa began as a "subtropical storm," a sort of hybrid between a tropical and mid-latitude storm system. Over time, it has developed a tighter core of convection....

Melissa now a tropical storm in north Atlantic

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:34:00 +0100chron (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Melissa has transitioned to a tropical storm as it moves rapidly over the north Atlantic. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Wednesday that large swells from the storm will likely continue affecting parts of the northern Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the southeastern Bahamas.

Melissa now a tropical storm in north Atlantic

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:22:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Melissa has transitioned to a tropical storm as it moves rapidly over the north Atlantic.

Melissa Turns Fully Tropical in the Central...

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:44:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Melissa continues to churn over the north-central Atlantic Ocean, about 1,150 miles west of the Azores. Melissa began as a "subtropical storm," a sort of hybrid between a tropical and mid-latitude storm system. Over time, it has developed a tighter core of convection (thunderstorms)....

Subtropical Storm Melissa spins in open Atlantic

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:34:00 +0100usaToday (en)

MIAMI (AP) - Subtropical Storm Melissa has gained a little strength as it swirls over the central Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds late Tuesday were near 65 mph. Additional strengthening is expected and the U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm could transition to a tropical storm overnight.

Warm and humid, some showers Tuesday; Melissa expected to strengthen

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:31:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Today will be mostly cloudy, warm and humid with highs in the low to mid 80s, which is a little above average for temperatures for this time of year.

Subtropical Storm Melissa gets a little stronger

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:29:00 +0100chron (en)

Additional strengthening is expected and the U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm could transition to a tropical storm later in the day or overnight. The National Hurricane Center says large swells from the storm will continue affecting parts of the northern Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the southeastern Bahamas.

Subtropical Storm Melissa gets a little stronger

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:21:00 +0100nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) Subtropical Storm Melissa has gained a little strength as it swirls over the central Atlantic.The storm's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday are near 65 mph (100 kph). Additional strengthening is expected and the...

Subtropical Storm Melissa gets a little stronger

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:06:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Subtropical Storm Melissa has gained a little strength as it swirls over the central Atlantic.

Local weather: Tuesday starts out muggy, some showers

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:26:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

It's a muggy start to the day, and the Treasure Coast is seeing some showers this morning. There's also some fog in our area. At 5:45 a.m., radar shows showers passing through Martin County, mostly south of Stuart. Meanwhile, Subtropical Storm Melissa continues to strengthen in the mid-Atlantic....

Warm and humid, some showers Tuesday; Melissa churns in open Atlantic

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:26:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

It's a muggy start to the day, and parts of the Treasure Coast have seen showers this morning.

Subtropical Storm Melissa in the Central...

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:25:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Subtropical Storm Melissa continues central Atlantic Ocean and is about 600 miles east of Bermuda. Melissa's life as a subtropical cyclone will be short-lived, as an approaching cold front over the western Atlantic should catch up to Melissa by Thursday, heralding its transition to a post-tropical low.

Local weather: Tuesday starts out muggy

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:26:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

It's a muggy start to the day, and a few showers are possible through the morning hours. Meanwhile, Subtropical Storm Melissa continues to strengthen in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, and the National Hurricane Center expects it to become a tropical storm later today or tonight. It is no threat to the United States.

Subtropical Storm Melissa expected to become tropical storm later today, but no threat to U.S.

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:26:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Subtropical Storm Melissa has strengthened a little and is turning northward over the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Warm and humid, some showers possible Tuesday; Melissa churns in open Atlantic

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:26:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

It's a muggy start to the day, and a few showers are possible through the morning hours.

Subtropical Storm Melissa forms in the Atlantic

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:28:00 +0100usaToday (en)

MIAMI (AP) - Subtropical Storm Melissa has formed in the central Atlantic Ocen. The storm's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 50 mph with some strengthening forecast. The storm is expected to transition to a tropical storm by Tuesday. Melissa is centered about 695 miles east-southeast of Bermuda and is moving northwest near 9 mph.

Subtropical Storm Melissa forms in the Atlantic

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:45:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

MIAMI -- Subtropical Storm Melissa has formed in the central Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 50 mph (85 kph) with some strengthening forecast. The storm is expected to transition to a tropical storm by Tuesday. Melissa is centered about 695 miles (1,120 kilometers)....

Subtropical Storm Melissa forms in the Atlantic

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:32:00 +0100nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) Subtropical Storm Melissa has formed in the central Atlantic.The storm's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 50 mph (85 kph) with some strengthening forecast. The storm is expected to transition to a tropical storm...

Subtropical Storm Melissa forms in the Atlantic

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:22:00 +0100chron (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Subtropical Storm Melissa has formed in the central Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 50 mph (85 kph) with some strengthening forecast. The storm is expected to transition to a tropical storm by Tuesday. Melissa is centered about 695 miles (1,120 kilometers)....

Subtropical Storm Melissa Forms in the Atlantic...

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:12:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Subtropical Storm Melissa has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean about 700 miles east of Bermuda. It is expected to lift north and then northeast over the next several days with a slight increase in intensity. Melissa is no threat to land. MORE: Melissa is the 13th named storm and 14th tropical cyclone of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.

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