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China: OCHA Flash Update 2 - China | Tropical Cyclone Soulik, 16 July 2013

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:03:00 +0200

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: China, China - Taiwan Province According to the National Meteorological Centre of China (NMC), Typhoon Soulik was downgraded to a Tropical Depression in Nancheng County, Jiangxi Province at 5.00 am on the 14 July.

Hurricane Sandy Fast Facts

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:51:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about Hurricane Sandy. As a hurricane and post-tropical cyclone, Sandy is responsible for 117 deaths in the U.S. and 69 more in Canada and the Caribbean. October 22-November 5, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy, as a hurricane and a post-tropical cyclone, kills....

Typhoon Soulik hits China, landslide alert, thousands evacuated

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:07:00 +0200

China evacuated more than 300,000 people and drafted in thousands of soldiers as a typhoon which brought torrential rain and powerful winds to Taiwan began to batter the mainland on Saturday.

Weatherwatch: Technology to keep the planes flying

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:31:00 +0200

The US Navy's new forecasting tool, the Naval Global Environmental Model (NAVGEM), represents the cutting edge of weather technology. It makes predictions for the entire world up to ten days ahead, looking at weather down to a scale of 37 kilometres, and slicing the atmosphere into fifty different vertical segments.

Taiwan braces for typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:53:00 +0200

Taiwan on Friday braced for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, which is expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend despite the giant cyclone losing strength.

Taiwan braces for typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:25:00 +0200

TAIPEI: Taiwan on Friday braced for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, which is expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend despite the giant cyclone losing strength.

Taiwan braces for typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:06:00 +0200

Taiwan on Friday braced for the arrival of typhoon Soulik, which is expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend despite the giant cyclone losing strength.

2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:37:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Here is a look at what you need to know about the 2013 Facts: The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. 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.

Tropical Storm Chantal, On Path Through Caribbean, Cancels Flights And Scatters Cruises

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:27:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Chantal, the third storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has canceled flights and altered cruises.

Tropical Storm Chantal Heading Toward Dominican Republic And Haiti

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:20:00 +0200

Chantal could be near hurricane strength before it reaches Hispaniola, the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Both countries are vulnerable to flooding and landslides from storms, but widespread deforestation and ramshackle housing in Haiti mean even moderate rains pose a significant threat.

Chantal winds more north than expected

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 06:31:00 +0200

PHILIPSBURG--The Tropical Storm force winds of Chantal stretch farther from the cyclone's centre than first assumed, up to 90 miles, mainly to the North, and warnings for the Northeastern Caribbean were imminent last night. At 11:00pm, the centre of Chantal was located near latitude 12.4 North and longitude 56.

Radio to the rescue

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:14:00 +0200

It was after listening to a news broadcast over All India Radio that the local people of Gaurigaon came to the rescue of a large number of pilgrims headed for Kedarnath who were trapped midway due...

Climate effects already upon us

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:29:00 +0200

A report last week shows that the climate crisis is already increasing with extreme weather incurring thousands of deaths. Countries need to prepare for the worst with adaptation plans. The world i .....

Erick Strengthens To Hurricane Off Mexico's Pacific Coast

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 19:07:00 +0200

No. 20: Cyclonic Storm Nilam, India. October: 210,000 displaced An Indian woman watches as the wind rises in the run up to Cyclone Nilam in Chennai on October 31, 2012. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) No. 19: Monsoon Floods, North Korea. June/July: 212,000 displaced South Korean trucks carrying....

Unprecedented climate extremes marked last decade, says UN

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 15:41:00 +0200
UN World Meteorological Organization analysis of rainfall and temperatures between 2001 and 2010 says decade was warmest since measurements began in 1850 If you think the world is warming and the weather getting nastier, you're right, according to the United Nations agency committed to understanding weather and climate.

WMO report: 2001-2010 warmest decade since 1850

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:29:00 +0200
The 2001-2010 decade was the warmest since the start of modern measurements in 1850 and the world experienced unprecedented high-impact climate extremes during the decade.

WMO report shows 2001-2010 warmest decade since 1850

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:27:00 +0200
GENEVA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The 2001-2010 decade was the warmest since the start of modern measurements in 1850 and the world experienced unprecedented high-impact climate extremes during the decade, said a report released Wednesday by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Sri Lanka: Need for better storm warnings in Sri Lanka

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:10:00 +0200
Source: IRIN Country: Sri Lanka COLOMBO, 3 July 2013 (IRIN) - It has been nearly a month since Afthas Niflal almost lost his life at sea. The 22-year-old fisherman from the southern Sri Lankan town of Beruwala found himself caught up in 70km winds in the early morning of 8 June and was left clinging to his overturned boat before being rescued.

World: Q&A: World Needs a Plan for Expected Waves of Climate Refugees

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:50:00 +0200
Source: Inter Press Service Country: World By Sudeshna Chowdhury Sudeshna Chowdhury interviews SUSAN F. MARTIN, director of the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) UNITED NATIONS, Jul 1 2013 (IPS) - Untold thousands dead and thousands more stranded or missing – these are the....

PAGASA to get super computer

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 21:46:00 +0200
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Science and Technology is set to acquire an IBM "super computer" to improve weather forecasting and more effectively project the impact of climate change particularly on the agriculture sector, DOST officials said Monday.

Philippines: Philippines, China - Tropical Cyclone RUMBI/China - Severe weather/India - Floods UPDATE/USA - Heat wave/Mexico - Tropical Cyclone DALILA (ECHO Daily Flash 01/07/2013)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0200
Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: China, India, Mexico, Philippines, United States of America Philippines, China – Tropical Cyclone RUMBIA (GDACS, NDRRMC, WMO, China Meteo) RUMBIA traversed the eastern Visayas and southern Luzon in the Philippines on 29 June as a....

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka: Drought (MDRLK004) - Final Report

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:38:00 +0200
Source: IFRC Country: Sri Lanka Period covered by this Final Report: 2 November 2012 to 9 April 2013 Appeal target (current): CHF 184,357 Appeal coverage: 99 per cent Appeal history: · This Emergency Appeal was initially launched on 2 November 2012 for CHF 1,070,504 for 18 months to assist 20,000 drought affected families (125,000 people).

'Tornado' terror in Port Hedland storm

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 05:24:00 +0200
THE Bureau of Meteorology is investigating reports of a "tornado" hitting Port Hedland during yesterday's record breaking storm.

Les inondations coûtent un milliards d’euros aux agriculteurs (Actualités)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:13:00 +0200
Les inondations de ce mois-ci du Danube et d’autres cours d’eaux en Europe centrale pourraient s’ajouter à la catastrophe météorologique la plus coûteuse depuis 1999. Les coûts pour l’agriculture devraient dépasser un milliard d’euros. Des représentants d’organisations agricoles ont exhorté les....

Typhoon Cimaron to land in SE China

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:44:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Cimaron is expected to hit southeast China Thursday evening, the national weather observatory said. Cimaron, the eighth tropical storm to hit China this year, is expected to make landfall near Zhangpu County in Fujian Province around 8 p.m., the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said.

China upgrades wave warning for Typhoon Cimaron

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:24:00 +0200
A blue wave warning for Typhoon Cimaron was raised to yellow on Thursday morning, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center.

China upgrades wave warning for Typhoon Cimaron

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:51:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- A blue wave warning for Typhoon Cimaron was raised to yellow on Thursday morning, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center. Cimaron, the eighth tropical storm to hit China this year, is forecast to make landfall in east China's Guangdong Province....

TAIWAN - Typhoon Soulik causes damages for more than NT$ 1 billion, farmers badly affected

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:25:00 +0200
In addition to the terrible loss of life, the main impact of an event as devastating as the typhoon that hit the island of Taiwan is on the economy. Crops are lost, school buildings are damaged and equipment and machinery are destroyed. The government is providing low-interest loans to jump-start the most affected areas.

Typhoon claims at least three lives in China

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:46:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 15 (UPI) -- China's south and southwest regions, already hit by deadly flooding and landslides, Monday faced typhoon Soulik as it brought more death and destruction.

Greater Taipei dispatches 13,500 cleaners to remove more than 4,400 fallen trees

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:26:00 +0200
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Greater Taipei governments yesterday dispatched over 13,500 cleaners to clean up after Typhoon Soulik.

Heavy rain, strong winds as Soulik heads inland

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:22:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik is weakening as it heads northwesterly inland, but some parts of China can still expect torrential rain and strong winds, forecasters said on Sunday.

87 killed 178 missing in China rain landslides

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:36:00 +0200
At least 87 people have been killed and 178 others missing as floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain hit China, local authorities said today.

Typhoon Soulik moves inland after lashing E China

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:37:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik moved further inland to East China's Jiangxi province on Sunday after lashing southeast China's Fujian Province on Saturday, bringing downpours and strong gales to the region. Soulik batters Taiwan, Fujian coast

Typhoon Soulik downgraded as eastern China braces for more heavy rain

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:05:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18cm of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said on Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan. The typhoon was downgraded to a tropical depression at 5am as it swept inland, and “its strength will continue to....

Typhoon Soulik moves inland after lashing SW China

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:42:00 +0200
NANCHANG, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Soulik moved further inland to east China's Jiangxi Province on Sunday after lashing southeast China's Fujian Province on Saturday, bringing downpours and strong gales to the region. The seventh typhoon to hit Chinese mainland this year, Soulik entered Jiangxi around 4 a.

Press digest

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:14:00 +0200
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Sunday Times of Malta reports that minister Chris Cardona intervened in the outcome of a call for tenders for legal services, leading to the resignation of Emmanuel Ellul, head of the Privatisation Unit.

China forecasts heavy rain from Typhoon Soulik

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:52:00 +0200
July 14, 2013 1:13 PMBEIJING (AFP) - Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18 centimetres of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said on Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan.

China forecasts heavy rain from Typhoon Soulik

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:37:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18 centimetres of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said on Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan.

Soulik batters Taiwan, Fujian coast

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:55:00 +0200
By Sun Li and Hu Meidong in Fuzhou. BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhuanet) -- Typhoon Soulik, the strongest typhoon to hit China so far this year, struck mainland's Fujian province on Saturday, after slamming Taiwan with heavy rain, leaving one dead and more than 30 people injured on the island.

Soulik batters Taiwan, Fujian coast

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:44:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik, the strongest typhoon to hit China so far this year, struck mainland's Fujian province on Saturday, after slamming Taiwan with heavy rain, leaving one dead and more than 30 people injured on the island.

China Evacuates 300,000 as Typhoon Soulik Makes Landfall

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:09:00 +0200
evacuated more than 300,000 people as Typhoon Soulik reached Fujian province , after the storm lashed Taiwan leaving one person dead, knocking out power to a million homes and disrupting flights. Soulik, carrying winds as fast as 118 kilometers (73 miles) per hour, made landfall on Huangqi Peninsula in east China’s Fujian province at 4 p.

China 63 killed as Typhoon Soulik lashes coast

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:20:00 +0200
Sixty-three people have been killed and 174 others are missing in heavy rains and landslides in China while over 500,000 people were evacuated as Typhoon Soulik lashed coastal areas in the east today.

China renews top-level wave alert for Typhoon Soulik

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:30:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center renewed a top-level warning for sea waves caused by Typhoon Soulik on Saturday. Soulik, the seventh typhoon to hit the Chinese mainland this year, made landfall in east China's Fujian Province at 4 p.m. Saturday, bringing heavy rain and wind.

One dead, 31 injured as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:42:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik battered Taiwan with torrential rain and powerful winds on Saturday that left one person dead and at least 30 people injured.

China maintains top-level alert for Typhoon Soulik

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:30:00 +0200
The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center on Saturday maintained a top-level warning for sea waves caused by Typhoon Soulik. Soulik kills 1, injures 21 in Taiwan Soulik to bring rainstorms to E China

Typhoon Soulik to bring rainstorms to E China

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:59:00 +0200
The National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday maintained a yellow alert for rainstorm in east China as Typhoon Soulik is approaching.

DFA: No reports yet of Pinoy casualties in deadly China landslide

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:05:00 +0200
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday said they have not yet received reports of Filipino casualties in the deadly landslide that left more than 200 people either dead or missing in China. In a text message to GMA News Online, DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez said no Filipino casualties in the floods have yet been reported to the agency.

One Dead, 31 Injured as Typhoon Soulik Hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:00:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik battered Taiwan with torrential rain and powerful winds on Saturday that left one person dead and at least 30 people injured. As daylight dawned, some areas were submerged by flood waters, roofs were ripped from homes, and debris and fallen trees littered the streets.

China maintains top-level wave alert for Typhoon Soulik

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:40:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center on Saturday maintained a top-level warning for sea waves caused by Typhoon Soulik. The typhoon is expected to make landfall on the Chinese mainland's Fujian Province Saturday afternoon, the center said, warning that as....

1 dead, 31 injured as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:37:00 +0200
TAIPEI - Typhoon Soulik battered Taiwan with torrential rain and powerful winds on Saturday that left one person dead and at least 30 people injured.

High court rejects Dapu's request to cancel demolitions

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:19:00 +0200
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Taichung Branch Court yesterday rejected a request by members of four residences located at the Dapu village in Miaoli County to cancel the demolition of their homes.

Roads closed, tourists evacuated for Soulik

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:19:00 +0200
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) closed seven national highways yesterday in response to Typhoon Soulik, with concerns about potential heavy rainfall, while tourists were evacuate from Alishan.

Typhoon Soulik to bring rainstorms to east China

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:09:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday maintained a yellow alert for rainstorm in east China as Typhoon Soulik is approaching. The NMC said heavy downpour brought by Typhoon Soulik hit Taiwan early Saturday morning and is expected to affect parts of the mainland's Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Soulik nears Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:44:00 +0200
Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China - Taiwan Province 07/12/2013 20:15 GMT by Benjamin Yeh TAIPEI, July 12, 2013 (AFP) - Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik made landfall early Saturday morning, pounding the country with powerful winds and heavy rain.

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:22:00 +0200
BEIJING: Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as

China issues red wave warning over Typhoon Soulik

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 03:07:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- An orange wave warning for Typhoon Soulik was raised to red, the highest level, on Friday afternoon, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center. From Friday night to Saturday daytime, Soulik is expected to whip up sea waves as high as 11 meters in....

More than 200 dead or missing after China rain and landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:59:00 +0200
Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people by yesterday, according to data from the ministry of civil affairs, with 166 more missing. More than two million people had been affected in the region, it added. Another 13 people had died, with four missing, since....

Over 200 dead, missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:59:00 +0200
Sat, 2013-07-13 00:34 BEIJING/TAIPEI: Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced yesterday for an...

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Soulik hits

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:37:00 +0200
MORE than 8000 people have been moved from homes, many from southern areas prone to landslides in the pounding wind and rain.

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:06:00 +0200
. BEIJING: Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon. Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people by Thursday,....

Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:48:00 +0200
Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik made landfall early Saturday morning, pounding the country with powerful winds and heavy rain.

Over 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:48:00 +0200
Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced for an approaching typhoon.

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:44:00 +0200
Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon. Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people by Thursday, according....

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:27:00 +0200
BEIJING - Torrrrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon. Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people by....

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 20:45:00 +0200
Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon.

KMT’s Ting Shou-chung declares bid for Taipei mayor

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 20:01:00 +0200
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Ting Shou-chung (丁守中) made a surprise announcement on Thursday that he would run for Taipei mayor next year. A legislator representing the first electoral district of Taipei, Ting talked of his “determination to run in the mayoral election,” in a text....

200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:33:00 +0200
BEIJING: Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced yesterday for an approaching typhoon. Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people by Thursday, according to data from the ministry [.

China: China issues red wave warning as Typhoon Soulik nears

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:06:00 +0200
Source: Xinhua Country: China BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- An orange wave warning for Typhoon Soulik was raised to red, the highest level, on Friday afternoon, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center. From Friday night to Saturday daytime, Soulik is expected to whip up sea....

China: More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:06:00 +0200
Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China 07/12/2013 09:35 GMT BEIJING, July 12, 2013 (AFP) - Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon.

Informal settlers face eviction from Manilaâs riverside slums to prevent flooding

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:03:00 +0200
MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) In Manila, one of the world's densest cities with a population of 12 million people, climate change and poverty are a potent brew. As storms intensify and trigger catastrophic floods in the Philippine capital, the government is under pressure to improve drainage....

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:22:00 +0200
Fri, 2013-07-12 16:00 BEIJING: Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching...

More than 200 dead or missing in China floods

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:58:00 +0200
Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon.

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:51:00 +0200
BEIJING: Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon. Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people by Thursday,....

200 dead or missing in China floods

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:43:00 +0200
MORE than 200 people are either dead or missing in China after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides.

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:22:00 +0200
Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said

200 fatalities in Sichuan landslides and floods

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:58:00 +0200
Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said. Landsli...

More than 200 dead or missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:30:00 +0200
Beijing. Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon, AFP reported. Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people....

China issues red wave warning as Typhoon Soulik nears

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:29:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- An orange wave warning for Typhoon Soulik was raised to red, the highest level, on Friday afternoon, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center. From Friday night to Saturday daytime, Soulik is expected to whip up sea waves as high as 8 to 11....

More than 200 Dead or Missing in China Rain, Landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:15:00 +0200
Torrential rain and landslides in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing in recent days, state media and the government said as the country braced Friday for an approaching typhoon. Landslides and floods in Sichuan province in the southwest had killed 31 people by Thursday, according....

Taiwan Braces for Direct Hit as Typhoon Soulik Approaches

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:13:00 +0200
is bracing for a direct hit by Typhoon Soulik early tomorrow, with officials evacuating people at risk of landslides and airlines canceling dozens of flights due to expected high winds. Soulik may make landfall in northeastern Yilan or eastern Hualien county early morning tomorrow and bring....

National › Okinawa joins Taiwan in bracing for Typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:22:00 +0200
Taiwan braced for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, which is expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend despite the giant storm losing strength. Offices and schools will be shut down in Taipei and four other cities later Friday, with people advised to avoid…

China maintains orange alert for Typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:06:00 +0200
The National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Friday maintained an orange alert for Typhoon Soulik.

Taiwan Braces for Direct Hit as Typhoon Soulik Approaches

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:30:00 +0200
is bracing for a direct hit by Typhoon Soulik early tomorrow, prompting precautionary evacuations due to the risk of landslides, and airlines predicting high winds that would disrupt flights. Soulik may make landfall in northeastern Yilan or eastern Hualien county early morning tomorrow and bring....

Wave warning upgraded for Typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:56:00 +0200
A yellow wave warning for Typhoon Soulik was raised to orange Friday morning, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center. From...

China maintains orange alert for Typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:54:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Friday maintained an orange alert for Typhoon Soulik. Soulik is moving toward waters east of Taiwan and the provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang at a speed of 20 km per hour and is expected to hit or pass waters near Taiwan late....

China upgrades wave warning for Typhoon Soulik

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:15:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A yellow wave warning for Typhoon Soulik was raised to orange Friday morning, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center. From midday Friday to midday Saturday, Soulik is expected to whip up sea waves as high as 8 to 11 meters in the southern part....

China issues disaster warning for Typhoon Soulik

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:38:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Government authorities issued a national early disaster warning Thursday afternoon, asking local civil affairs departments to prepare for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik. The National Commission for Disaster Reduction and the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued the alert at 3 p.

Typhoon Soulik to affect Zhejiang, Fujian provinces

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:12:00 +0200
China on Thursday morning issued a yellow-level wave warning for Typhoon Soulik, which is expected to affect the East China Sea.

China issues yellow wave warning for Typhoon Soulik

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:04:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday morning issued a yellow-level wave warning for Typhoon Soulik, which is expected to affect the East China Sea, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center. As the seventh typhoon to hit China this year, Soulik was located above the....

China on orange alert for gales from Typhoon Soulik

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:04:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Thursday maintained its orange alert for Typhoon Soulik, the second-highest level on its four-tier typhoon warning system. Soulik is moving toward sea waters east of Taiwan at 20 km per hour, and it is expected to hit or....

China to issue red alert for Typhoon Soulik

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:18:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 8 ( will sweep across northern China over the next three days, with the National Meteorological Center issuing a yellow alert for rainstorms on Monday. The center said heavy rain will hit parts of northwest China, north and northeast of the country and are flooded in rainstorm-hit , southwest , July 9, 2013.

China to issue red alert for Typhoon Soulik

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:16:00 +0200
China will issue a red-level wave warning for Typhoon Soulik, the strongest ever this year, which is expected to affect the East China Sea.

China to issue red alert for Typhoon Soulik

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:32:00 +0200
BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China will issue a red-level wave warning for Typhoon Soulik, the strongest ever this year, which is expected to affect the East China Sea, the marine forecasting authority said Wednesday. As the seventh typhoon to hit China this year, Soulik will have a big impact on....

Davao teams on alert for possible floods after downpour

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:32:00 +0200
Tags: Davao City Rescue teams in Davao City were on alert Tuesday evening as heavy rain in some areas threatened to cause floods. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that as of 7:15 p.m., heavy rain was noted over the Baguio and Calinan districts.

Ashes 2013: The Top 10 England v Australia Test clashes of all time

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:38:00 +0200
With the 67th series ready to take place, we run down the 10 best Ashes moments since 1882

Ashes 2013: The Top 10 England v Australia Test clashes of all time

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:12:00 +0200
With the 67th series ready to take place, we run down the 10 best Ashes moments since 1882

The Observatory's head in the clouds

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:43:00 +0200
For meteorologist Shun Chi-ming, it's science that helps him get his observations right, but it's past mistakes that help him interpret them wisely. Shun became the 15th director of the Hong Kong Observatory in 2011 and he has spent the last 12 months delving deep into its history - all 130 years of it.

At least six children from one to eight years of age and a 72-year-old woman drowned when a motorized… By Francisco Tuyay | July 02, 2013

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0200
At least six children from one to eight years of age and a 72-year-old woman drowned when a motorized boat with 15 passengers capsized during the weekend in the rough seas off Malangabang Island in Concepcion, Iloilo as Typhoon Gorio lashed Visayas and Luzon, police and Coast Guard officials said on Monday.

WW2 planes lead forces celebration Iconic aircraft from the Second World War have wowed the crowds in Nottingham as the city led the national Armed Forces Day celebrations.

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:05:00 +0200
The Dakota, Spitfire, Lancaster bomber and Hurricane of The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight took to the skies of the city, which was chosen to host the national event this year. Events have also been taking place across the UK to mark the fifth Armed Forces Day, honouring service personnel past and present.

Armed Forces Day marked by fly-past

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 17:11:00 +0200
A Red Arrows fly-past and a gun salute marked the start of Armed Forces Day in Nottingham.

Armed Forces Day marked by fly-past

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 17:11:00 +0200
A Red Arrows fly-past and a gun salute marked the start of Armed Forces Day in Nottingham.

Nation facing up to four typhoons this year: CWB

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:26:00 +0200
Taiwan could be hit by two to four typhoons this year, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday. Cheng Ming-dean (鄭明典), director of the bureau’s weather forecast center, said that high air pressure in the Pacific Ocean looks set to be weaker than normal this summer, while the low air pressure....

Typhoon leaves 1,300 stranded in S China Island

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:22:00 +0200
NANNING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- More than 1,300 tourists have been stranded on an island in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region since Monday due to typhoon Bebinca, local authorities said Thursday. Transport between the island and the mainland was suspended on Monday as the typhoon brought....

Typhoon traps 1,300 tourists on island

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:48:00 +0200
More than 1,300 tourists have been stranded on an island in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region since Monday due to typhoon Bebinca.

Exceptional Bravery at Sea: IMO 2013 Awards

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 05:41:00 +0200
The 2013 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be awarded to two rescue swimmers from the United States of America, for saving the lives of 14 crew members from the tall ship HMS Bounty,

IMO Announced Winners of 2013 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:15:00 +0200
The 2013 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be awarded to two rescue swimmers from the United States of America, for saving the lives of 14 crew members from the tall ship HMS Bounty, and, posthumously, to a seafarer from China who died trying to save the life of a ferry passenger. The [..

Ed Balls and Larry Summers to collaborate over plans for growth

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:25:00 +0200
Shadow chancellor makes announcement following Labour warnings that recovery is only benefiting higher income groups Ed Balls is to join forces with the former US treasury secretary, Larry Summers, to draw up transatlantic plans to target economic growth at lower and middle income families amid....

Floods, Washed Out Roads in Soggy South...

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:49:00 +0200
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A summer of rain has left its mark on South Carolina, undermining dozens of roads, flooding neighborhoods from the mountains to the coast, and ruining the South Carolina Botanical Gardens. It may not be over. With soil moisture at near-record levels, emergency officials worry that....

Construction begins on hurricane evacuation route

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:04:00 +0200
Work is underway on a new hurricane evacuation route to get Hancock County residents to Interstate 59 quickly and safely. Click to Continue

10 Destinations That Will Be Extra Hot This Summer

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:01:00 +0200
The Jersey Shore. More than 4,400 children across America are injured each year on amusement park, carnival and arcade rides. creative commons/telstar logistics. Forget the images you saw on TV last October. Forget about that roller coaster submerged in the Atlantic Ocean.

Sunshine Coast: Twin Waters Apartments

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:49:00 +0200
) 15 Jul 13 Don't miss this opportunity to meet acclaimed author at 6.30pm on Tuesday 30 July at 's . In partnership with The Bookshop Caloundra you will have the chance to talk to Steve about his latest book, Combustion , and even get your copy personally signed. If you enjoy.

Magician conjures up disaster plan for rabbit

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:35:00 +0200
This summer, Marty the Magician got a letter from the U.S. government. It began with six ominous words: "Dear Members of Our Regulated Community . ...

Mississauga resident living in tent since flood

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:27:00 +0200
While most of the GTA has recovered from last week’s epic flood, Ken Hills still finds himself marooned. The raging currents that thrashed through the 60-year-old’s Mississauga neighbourhood on July 8 destroyed his basement apartment, leaving him without a home — unless you count the cramped tent in his backyard.

Janet Napolitano to resign Homeland Security post

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:53:00 +0200
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who has led the embattled agency for the entirety of President Obama's administration, said Friday she is resigning to run the University of California system. Ms. Napolitano, who had been governor of Arizona before being tapped to lead the agency, leaves with a trail of .

World: Caribbean Launches New Tool to Deal with Climate Change

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:54:00 +0200
Source: Inter Press Service Country: Dominica, World By Peter Richards CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 15 2013 (IPS) - If the studies conducted by the International Code Council (ICC) are true, then by 2025, Caribbean countries will witness a significant increase in Category 4 and 5 hurricanes from the present level of 1.

Caribbean Launches New Tool to Deal with Climate Change

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:19:00 +0200
If the studies conducted by the International Code Council (ICC) are true, then by 2025, Caribbean countries will witness a significant increase in Category 4 and 5 hurricanes from the present level of 1.4 annually to four. And if the studies by the ICC – which focuses on safe building designs – are not frightening [.

Top 10 Cities for Hurricane Storm...

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:19:00 +0200
Just as the tropics heat up, a new report warns that 4.2 million homes on the East and Gulf Coasts are at risk of storm surge flooding from hurricanes this year. While storm surge has always been a significant, dangerous threat during hurricane season, it rose to the forefront of American consciousness during the 2012 hurricane season.

Shining Stars: Preparedness handbook earns award for UH Sea Grant program

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 13:36:00 +0200
The Sea Grant College Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa was recently awarded the 2013 Dr. Arthur Chiu Award for Excellence in Hurricane Preparedness.

Itâ€™s cheap season in the Caribbean

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:38:00 +0200
For more than one reason, summer and fall are when many South Floridians visit the Caribbean, but the reason that appeals to most people is that hotel prices are lower — sometimes a lot lower — than in the winter high season. “A four-night stay at Aruba’s Divi Village cost $235 a night last winter.

Mexico’s Cities Not Ready for Climate Change

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:20:00 +0200
Towns on Mexico’s Caribbean coast are behind schedule on the design and implementation of plans to face the challenges of climate change, in spite of the urgency of measures to reduce vulnerability. The country’s 2012 General Law on Climate Change requires state and municipal governments to....

Janet Napolitano steps down at DHS: Who will replace her?

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:47:00 +0200
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is resigning to assume the presidency of the University of California system of higher education.

Caribbean launches CCORAL, a new climate change initiative

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:28:00 +0200
The CCORAL has been developed by the Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), with funding from the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) and the Climate Development and Knowledge Network (CDKN).

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano resigning

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:45:00 +0200
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who led the burgeoning Department of Homeland Security through a host of policy changes in the post 9/11 era, is resigning to head the University of California system.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Is Stepping Down

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:19:00 +0200
She is to become the University of California's next president. Confirmation of a successor could take time. Speculation on a successor has already begun. Perhaps former Sen. Joe Lieberman?

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano resigning

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:05:00 +0200
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who led the burgeoning Department of Homeland Security through a host of policy changes in the post 9/11 era, is resigning to head the University Click to Continue

Statement by the President on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s Announcement

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:31:00 +0200
I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last four years. At the Department of Homeland Security, Janet’s portfolio has included some of the toughest challenges facing our count... Read more › The post Statement by the President on....

Statement by the President on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's Announcement

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:21:00 +0200
I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last four years. At the Department of Homeland Security, Janet’s portfolio has included some of the toughest challenges facing our country. She’s worked around the clock to respond to natural....

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano announces resignation

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:50:00 +0200
Director of US National Intelligence James Clapper (L), Homeland Security Director Janet Napolitano (C) and US Attorney General Eric Holder (R) share a few words before US President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on June 21, 2013 to announce his nomination of....

Janet Napolitano to resign Homeland Security post

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:31:00 +0200
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who has led the embattled agency for the entirety of President Obama's administration, said Friday she is resigning to run the University of California system. Ms. Napolitano, who had been governor of Arizona before being tapped to lead the agency, leaves with a trail .

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano resigning

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:11:00 +0200
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who led the burgeoning Department of Homeland Security through a host of policy changes in the post 9/11 era, is resigning to head the University of California system.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano resigning

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:07:00 +0200
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who led the burgeoning Department of Homeland Security through a host of policy changes in the post 9/11 era, is resigning to head the University of California system.

Top 10 Cities for Hurricane Storm Surge Threat

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:44:00 +0200
Just as the tropics heat up, a new report warns that 4.2 million homes on the East and Gulf Coasts are at risk of storm surge flooding from hurricanes this year. While storm surge has always been a significant, dangerous threat during hurricane season, it rose to the forefront of American consciousness during the 2012 hurricane season.

Gulf states ensure patient health data available in disaster

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:35:00 +0200
BETHESDA, Md., July 11 (UPI) -- To ensure residents' health information is available after a hurricane, four Gulf states teamed with other states to safeguard the data, U.S. officials say.

Iowa City Rebuilds From Flooding but Remains Vulnerable

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:18:00 +0200
Five years after record flooding drowned Cedar Rapids, the city is rebuilding on its river banks, but some say that investment should stay out of flood-prone areas.

States prepare for seamless exchange of health records after disasters

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:47:00 +0200
[ Donderdag 11 juli 2013 | HHS ] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: HHS Press Office July 11, 2013 202-690-6343 States prepare for seamless exchange of health records after disasters Ten state HIE programs have established infrastructure for secure exchange of health information As part of an effort to

Tropical Storm Chantal Cancels Flights, Scatters Cruises

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:31:00 +0200
According to the 8 p.m. AST alert from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Chantal was located about 220 miles south-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, or about 395 miles east-southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, moving west-northwest at 26 mph.

Chantal weakens over the Caribbean, but still expect a rainy

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:58:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Chantal degenerated into an open wave in the Caribbean on Wednesday, just a few hundred miles south of Cuba. Although it is not likely that Chantal will reach Florida as a tropical storm, its remnants will put a rainy damper on the Sunshine State over the weekend.

CDEMA Situation Report #2 -Tropical Storm Chantal

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:39:00 +0200
Event. Tropical Storm Chantal formed over the central tropical Atlantic on Sunday night, July 7, 2013. This triggered Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings for several of the CDEMA Participating States. As of 5.00 p.m. today, July 10, 2013 Chantal degenerated into a tropical wave. All watches and warnings have been discontinued.

Cuba: Q&A: Hurricanes Are Getting Stronger in the Caribbean

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:34:00 +0200
Source: Inter Press Service Country: Cuba HAVANA, Jul 10 2013 (IPS) - Rather than talk about forecasts for hurricanes at the start of this year’s season, Cuban meteorologist José Rubiera prefers to discuss the importance of reducing the country’s vulnerability and improving preparedness.

Q&A: Hurricanes Are Getting Stronger in the Caribbean

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:24:00 +0200
HAVANA, Jul 10 2013 (IPS) - Rather than talk about forecasts for hurricanes at the start of this year’s season, Cuban meteorologist José Rubiera prefers to discuss the importance of reducing the country’s vulnerability and improving preparedness. Experts at Cuba’s Meteorology Institute predict that in this year’s hurricane season – Jun.

Hurricane Season Travel Tips: When To Vacation & How To Prepare

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:04:00 +0200
The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a lively beginning well before its official start date on June 1 with tropical storms Alberto and Beryl, both in mid-May. The traditional season lasts until Nov. 30 and peaks from late July to early October.

Chantal nears hurricane strength

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:18:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Chantal has unleashed driving rains and winds near hurricane strength.

Toronto flooding: Storm renews debate on aging infrastructure

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:07:00 +0200
Toronto’s wettest day in recorded history, which stranded commuters on flood-drenched roads and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes, has raised alarm bells about the city’s readiness for intense storms that are expected to become more frequent.

Tropical Storm Chantal, On Path Through Caribbean, Cancels Flights And Scatters Cruises

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:23:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Chantal, the third storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has canceled flights and altered cruises.

Tropical Storm Chantal Cancels Flights, Scatters Cruises

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 03:53:00 +0200
According to the 8 p.m. AST alert from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Chantal was located about 220 miles south-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, or about 395 miles east-southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, moving west-northwest at 26 mph.

Toronto floods leave power system 'hanging by a thread'

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:16:00 +0200
Utility crews scrambling to restore power to tens of thousands of Toronto residents after last night's record-breaking storm were dealt a big setback this afternoon when a supply problem led to 50,000 more customers losing their power.

Haiti: Mid-Year Review of the Humanitarian Action Plan for Haiti 2013

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:06:00 +0200
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Haiti 1. SUMMARY Significant progress has been made to respond to the devastating 2010 earthquake, floods and cholera. According to a 2012 mortality and morbidity survey, child mortality rates have been reduced from 68 per 1,000....

Why Toronto Was Drenched by Record Rainfall

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:22:00 +0200
The torrential rain that soaked parts of Toronto yesterday (July 8), causing widespread flooding on major highways and hobbling the city's transit system, broke Toronto's nearly 60-year-old single-day rainfall record, meteorologists said.

Toronto floods leave hydro system 'hanging by a thread'

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:20:00 +0200
Toronto braces for more rain as the cleanup efforts get underway after a torrential thunderstorm dumped a record rainfall on the city a day earlier.

Tropical storm Chantal to reach the eastern Caribbean this a

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:14:00 +0200
The government of the Bahamas has also issued a tropical storm watch for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Windward Islands this morning, and forecasters say those conditions will reach Puerto Rico tonight or early Wednesday.

Mission, commander change for the Hurricane Hunters

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:26:00 +0200
BILOXI -- Col. Jay Jensen, commander of the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, is being reassigned in the middle of hurricane season and as the Golden Eagles and Click to Continue

Chantal Winds More North Than Expected

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:00:00 +0200
At 11:00pm, the centre of Chantal was located near latitude 12.4 North and longitude 56.1 West or about 235 miles East-Southeast of Barbados. It was moving West-Northwest (285 degrees) at some 26 miles per hour and this general motion was expected to continue over the next few days. St.

Tropical Storm Chantal: Rain, Storm Surge Expected For Puert

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:53:00 +0200
Posted in: Posted: July 9, 2013 Weather Tropical Storm Chantal: Rain, Storm Surge Expected For Puerto Rico And Nearby Islands The National Hurricane Center has posted a Tropical Storm Chantal update as of 5 AM Tuesday morning. As you can see from their map which I posted below, they expect the....

'A month's worth of rain' in under four hours triggers flash flooding, chaos in Toronto

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:55:00 +0200
A month’s worth of rain in a matter of hours caused chaos in Toronto on Monday, as flash flooding triggered widespread power outages, subway closures and left almost 1,500 people stranded on a commuter train filled with gushing water. The deluge of more than 3.

Tropical Storm Chantal gathers strength and heads for the Ca

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:47:00 +0200
The center of the tropical storm was expected to churn over the Atlantic and reach the small islands on the eastern rim of the Caribbean early Tuesday and then move into the Caribbean Sea, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Chantal could be near hurricane strength on Wednesday....

Tropical storm gathers strength and heads for the Caribbean islands of the Lesser Antilles

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 10:14:00 +0200
St. Lucia shuttered schools and prepared to close the island's two airports while urging residents to finish preparations for the approach of strengthening Tropical Storm Chantal as it raced Monday toward the small islands of the Lesser Antilles.

Tropical storm Erick leaves one dead, three missing in Mexico

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:32:00 +0200
The body of a 44-year-old man was found Sunday after he was apparently swept away by the Indio River, according to the state civil protection director, Matin Tapia. Authorities are searching for three other people in the area of Jalisco, which was hardest hit as the river swelled to as much as six meters (20 feet) more than its normal level.

Mexico: Erick leaves one dead, three missing in Mexico

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:30:00 +0200
Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Mexico 07/09/2013 05:53 GMT MEXICO CITY, July 9, 2013 (AFP) - Tropical storm Erick has been downgraded to a tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast after leaving at least one person dead and three missing, authorities said late Monday.

Erick leaves one dead, three missing in Mexico

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:03:00 +0200
Tropical storm Erick has been downgraded to a tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast after leaving at least one person dead and three missing, authorities said late Monday.

Erick Leaves one Dead, Three Missing in Mexico

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:21:00 +0200
Tropical storm Erick has been downgraded to a tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast after leaving at least one person dead and three missing, authorities said late Monday. Erick, which reached the level of a category one hurricane on Saturday, also left 5,000 people homeless in the western state of Nayarit.

Tropical storm gathers strength and heads for the Caribbean islands of the Lesser Antilles

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:15:00 +0200
St. Lucia shuttered schools and prepared to close the island's two airports while urging residents to finish preparations for the approach of strengthening Tropical Storm Chantal as it raced Monday toward the small islands of the Lesser Antilles.

Storm ready

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 02:31:00 +0200
7/9/2013 Barbadians prepare for Tropical Storm Chantal Barbados, along with several countries in the Caribbean, were yesterday issued with a tropical storm warning, as the third named storm for the Atlantic Hurricane Season made its way into the island chain.

Chantal threatens Caribbean; South Florida in cone

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:57:00 +0200
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to sweep across a string of islands over the next few days and could bring nasty weather to South Florida by the weekend. The southern third of the state is in Chantal’s forecast cone, but the National Hurricane Center expects the storm to weaken....

Remarks by the President Presenting New Management Agenda

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:22:00 +0200
State Dining Room 11:52 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, thank you so much. Back in 2007, when I was first running for this office, I had the opportunity to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, in Silicon Valley, to....

Remarks by the President Presenting New Management Agenda

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:09:00 +0200
State Dining Room 11:52 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, thank you so much. Back in 2007, when I was first running for this office, I had the opportunity to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, in Silicon Valley, to....

Chantal strengthens, takes aim at Lesser Antilles

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:42:00 +0200
The National Hurricane Center forecast indicates Tropical Storm Chantal will begin affecting the Caribbean from early Tuesday morning.

Tropical Storm Chantal heads towards the Caribbean

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:33:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Chantal, which formed in the Atlantic overnight, headed towards the Caribbean Sea, the US National Hurricane Center reported.

Susan Buchanan: Threatened coastal stretch of Louisiana Highway One needs funding

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:31:00 +0200
(This article is published in "The Louisiana Weekly" in the July 8, 2013 edition.) The lower section of LA Highway 1, which runs from Grand Isle in south Louisiana up to Shreveport, is "at-risk infrastructure" in Lafourche and Jefferson Parishes, LA 1 Coalition executive director Henri Boulet said last week.

3rd tropical storm, Chantal, forms out in the Atlantic, head

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:34:00 +0200
Chantal formed about 865 miles east southeast of Barbados with sustained winds of 40 mph and was quickly moving to the west at 26 mph, according to NHC's first advisory at 11 p.m. EDT. View slideshow: 3rd tropical storm, Chantal, forms out in the Atlantic, heads toward Caribbean "Conventional and....

Tropical Storm Chantal forms in the Atlantic

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:21:00 +0200
Tropical storm warnings issued for Barbados and Dominica while a tropical storm watch has been issued for St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The elements of destruction

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 04:10:00 +0200
Scotland is facing more than 100 serious threats to our way of life because of rising pollution that is affecting the climate, according to a series of new assessments by the Scottish Government.

Statue Of Liberty Reopens To Tourists On Independence Day After It Was Closed Following Superstorm Sandy

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 08:56:00 +0200
Reopening of the Statue of Liberty on Thursday saw nearly 17,500 people visiting the iconic site.

Utility Line Worker Cuts Hobble Emergency Storm Response

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 01:20:00 +0200
. Four days before struck in October, Consolidated Edison Co. (ED) sought 1,800 power-line-repair workers from its fellow utilities to help respond to the massive storm brewing in the Atlantic Ocean. It got just 32. Three days later, the New York-based utility boosted its request to 2,500. It got 171.

$1.5 Million in Grants to Hurricane Sandy-Battered Nonprofit Health Centers in NY, NJ

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 02:11:00 +0200
Direct Relief and National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) announce relief to health centers affected by the storm SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Twe...

Hurricane Electric Expands Global Network with New Point of Presence at Interxion in Madrid

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:07:00 +0200
New network expansion will reduce latency and router hops for customers in Madrid Hurricane Electric, the world's largest IPv6-native Internet backbone and a leading colocation provider, today ann...

Whitney Revamps New Museum After Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:41:00 +0200
Hurricane Sandy has influenced the construction of the new Whitney Museum of American Art.

Hurricane Cosme claims lives off Mexico coast

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 05:32:00 +0200
Hurricane Cosme, raging in the Pacific Ocean about 660 miles off the coast of Mexico, has claimed two lives, reported the authorities of Guerrero state.

British Royal Navy Ship Docks In Cayman

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:43:00 +0200
The vessel will spend what is expected to be a busy hurricane season in Caribbean waters ready to assist the territories in the event of a major storm or other natural disaster. Commanding Officer Steve Moorhouse (left) said the ship carries expertise in a number of fields, essential supplies and a helicopter.

Port Maria not ready for storm season

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:42:00 +0200
St Mary's capital, Port Maria, got a hefty one-two combination during the 2012 hurricane season. Weeks after Hurricane Sandy, further heavy rains brought rising waters, inundating homes and business places...

St. Lucie County mosquito control bills will increase due to storm damage

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:36:00 +0200
St. Lucie County property owners could have a slight increase on the Mosquito Control District portion of their property tax bill.

Golf course added 80 million gallons of water to aquifer

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:21:00 +0200
FRANCISCO — The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation’s driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves from beneath the ’s surface. Hydraulic fracturing , or the drilling technique commonly known as fracking, has been used for decades to blast huge volumes of water, fine sand and.

Supermoon Event: Causing Extreme Tides, Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions & Tsunami; Will it be Dangerous on August 10, 2014?

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:55:00 +0200
Supermoon is a coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach to the Earth on its orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size from view. This phenomenon causes both oceanic and crustal tides which risks increased earthquakes and volcanic activities.

Six CARICOM countries put on Watch List for human trafficking

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:42:00 +0200
The US State Department has placed six Caribbean countries on its Tier 2 Watch List, with another four appearing on the Tier 2 List.

Golf course added 80 million gallons of water to aquifer

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:13:00 +0200
FRANCISCO — The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation’s driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves from beneath the ’s surface. Hydraulic fracturing , or the drilling technique commonly known as fracking, has been used for decades to blast huge volumes of water, fine sand and.

Tropical Storm Dorian in the Eastern Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:36:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened quickly Wednesday, after first designated as "Tropical Depression Four" just before 5 a.m. EDT over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean, southwest of the Cape Verde Islands. Dorian will track toward the west-northwest over the next several days on the south side of an....

Tropical storm forms in Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:51:00 +0200
(CNN) -- (CNN) -- A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said. It is called Tropical Storm Dorian and is located in the far-eastern part of the Atlantic. The official forecast track shows it approaching the Leeward Islands in the West Indies this weekend, with little change in strength.

Orange Juice Rises on Possible Weather Threat; Cotton Gains

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:28:00 +0200
Orange juice rose the most in a week on speculation that a storm will threaten crops in Florida , the world’s second-biggest citrus grower. Cotton gained. Tropical depression 4, with 35 mph winds, formed in the eastern Atlantic at 5 a.m. today, Joel Widenor, a meteorologist for Bethesda,....

Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded It Only Takes One

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 02:26:00 +0200
GREAT BAY (DCOMM) -- Disaster Coordinator Winston Salomon is advising the country’s economic mainstay, the tourism sector and business community, to review hurricane preparation plans since we are approaching the most active period of the 2013 hurricane season which runs from August 15 and through October 15.

Senator Myron D. Jackson Joins In Prayer For Hurricane Supplication Day

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:49:00 +0200
The day is commemorated on the fourth Monday in July to offer prayers for protection throughout the hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30 every year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), there is a 70 percent chance that....

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in eastern Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:23:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Dorian has formed in the eastern Atlantic and remains far from land. The storm's maximum sustained winds Wednesday were near 50 mph. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says it is moving quickly across the Atlantic at 21 mph.

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in eastern Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:31:00 +0200
The fourth named storm of the hurricane season on path to hit Caribbean late Sunday

Tropical Storm Dorian forms over Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:35:00 +0200
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Tropical Storm Dorian, the fourth named stormed for the hurricane season, emerged in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in eastern Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:48:00 +0200
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Dorian has formed in the eastern Atlantic and remains far from land. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Dorian forms

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:53:00 +0200
The official forecast track keeps Dorian a Tropical Storm as it moves across the Atlantic, and places the storm near Puerto Rico by the beginning of next week.

Tropical Storm Dorian gathers strength in Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:17:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, marking the fourth named storm in a hurricane season that began June 1.The storm, which has yet to hit land, is currently moving towards the Leeward Islands at 21 mph, the National Hurricane Center reports.

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in eastern Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:22:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Tropical Storm Dorian has formed in the eastern Atlantic and remains far from land.The storm's maximum sustained winds Wednesday were near 50 mph (85 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami...

Tropical Storm Dorian Heads West After Forming off Africa

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:29:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian formed in Atlantic off the coast of Africa on a westward path that may reach the Caribbean Sea late this week, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Dorian, with top sustained winds of 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour, was 410 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands as of 11 a.

Tropical Storm Dorian forms over Eastern Atlantic -NHC

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:40:00 +0200
July 24 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Dorian, the fourth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the Eastern Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. (Reporting by Arpan Varghese in Bangalore; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick) We welcome comments that advance the....

Fourth Storm Of The Season TS Dorian Poses No Threat To Country Sint Maarten

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:42:00 +0200
The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) will monitor the progress of TS Dorian which up to Wednesday morning was tracking West North West at a fast 21 miles per hour (mph). Maximum wind speeds at that time were 50 mph. Based on historical records the 4th storm of the season normally forms by the third week of August.

Tropical Storm Dorian swirls in eastern Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 23:53:00 +0200
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Dorian is moving across the eastern Atlantic and remains far from land. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Dorian forms over tropical Atlantic

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:02:00 +0200
MIAMI, July 24 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Dorian was moving west-northwest over the open tropical Atlantic Ocean Wednesday afternoon, forecasters in Miami said.

Tropical Storm Dorian Swirls in Eastern Atlantic

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 05:48:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian becomes 4th named storm of season in Atlantic; still far from land

Tropical Storm Dorian swirls in eastern Atlantic

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:28:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Tropical Storm Dorian is moving across the eastern Atlantic and remains far from land.The storm's maximum sustained winds late Wednesday were near 50 mph (85 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center in...

Dorian poses no threat to country at present

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:32:00 +0200
~ Residents urged to monitor system ~ CAY HILL--Tropical Storm Dorian poses no threat to the country as yet, based on its current position in the Atlantic Ocean. However, the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) urges residents to monitor this storm system, the fourth to form this season.

Tropical Storm Dorian Moves West Across the Atlantic Ocean

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:42:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian moved across the Atlantic on a westward path that may take it to the Caribbean Sea, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Dorian, with top sustained winds of 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour, was about 615 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands, according to a center advisory at 11 p.

WTI Oil Drops for Second Day as U.S. Crude Production Increases

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:13:00 +0200
West Texas Intermediate oil fell for a second day, extending the biggest loss in more than a month as U.S. crude output surged to a 22-year high. Futures slid as much as 0.6 percent in New York after dropping 1.7 percent yesterday. U.S. production rose to 7.

Local weather: Sunny, warm morning; Tropical Storm Dorian strengthens

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:14:00 +0200
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Dorian Poses No Threat To Country At Present

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:50:00 +0200
CAY HILL -- Tropical Storm Dorian poses no threat to the country as yet, based on its current position in the Atlantic Ocean. However, the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) urges residents to monitor this storm system, the fourth to form this season.

Treasure Coast waking up to sunshine

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:15:00 +0200
It's partly cloudy and warm Thursday morning on the Treasure Coast. Over the open Atlantic, Tropical Storm Dorian has strengthened some overnight.

Tropical Storm Dorian gains strength as it churns in Atlantic | Track

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:15:00 +0200
Overnight, Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened slightly over the open tropical Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Dorian Moves West Across the Atlantic Ocean

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:16:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened as it moved across the Atlantic on a westward path that may take it into the Caribbean Sea , according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour, was about 700 miles west of the Cape Verde....

2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:58:00 +0200
Facts: The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. 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....

Tropical Update -Tropical Storm Dorian Intensifies

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:22:00 +0200
In the near term, Dorian's forecast is pretty straightforward. Conditions through Friday look overall favorable for slow intensification as the storm moves toward the west-northwest under the influence of the Bermuda High. By late Friday the forecast becomes muddled.

Tropical Storm Dorian gains strength in Atlantic

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:13:00 +0200
Tropical storm-force wind speed probabilities for Dorian over the next five days. On Thursday, July 25, 2013, the storm was centered 700 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands. NOAA. MIAMI Tropical Storm Dorian has gained some strength as it moves across the Atlantic, far from land.

Tropical Storm Dorian headed for the Caribbean

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:09:00 +0200
The National Hurricane Center’s forecast maps show the fourth named system of the season tracking north of Puerto Rico by July 29.

WTI Oil Drops for Second Day on U.S. Crude Production

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:18:00 +0200
West Texas Intermediate crude dropped for a second day, extending the biggest loss in more than a month, as U.S. crude output surged to a 22-year high. Futures fell as much as 1 percent after decreasing 1.7 percent yesterday after the Energy Information Administration reported U.S. output rose to 7.

There is a Tropical Storm in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:51:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Flossie is traveling toward Hawaii and Tropical Storm Dorian is approaching the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to make landfall in the Caribbean in the next three to four days, according to the National Hurricane Center. The National Hurricane Center has issued....

Sint Maarten

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:56:00 +0200
MARIGOT, Saint Martin -- As predicted, Calvin Bryan's trusty Speedy Plus team brought home another clutch of gold medals from the different events the team has participated in during the past three weeks in France. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- Producing more local digital content remains one of the....

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:56:00 +0200
Filed Under: Saint Thomas CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Tropical Storm Dorian continues moving west-northwest over the central Tropical Atlantic with no change in strength. At 11 a.m. today, the storm center was located near 16 degrees north, 35.9 degrees west or about 1,940 miles east of the Virgin Islands.

Tropical Storm Dorian: Gains strength tracking north of Puer

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:25:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian is ahead of schedule as far as the number of storms expected in a typical season. Normally the fourth storm is not due until August 23, so this one is very early. The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is set to run from June 1 until November 30 this year. Previous tropical storms include Andrea, Barry, and Chantal.

Tropical storm Dorian could strengthen slightly in next 48 hours: NHC

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:44:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian may strengthen slightly during the next 48 hours as it moves over warmer water, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory On Thursday.

Tropical storm Dorian could strengthen slightly in next 48 hours: NHC

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:43:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian may strengthen slightly during the next 48 hours as it moves over warmer water, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory On Thursday. Dorian, located about 1,670 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands, is packing maximum sustained winds 60 miles per hour (95 km per hour).

Tropical Storm Dorian Could Strengthen Slightly in Next 48 Hours: NHC

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:41:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian may strengthen slightly during the next 48 hours as it moves over warmer water, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory On Thursday.

Tropical Storm Dorian projected to pass over V.I. by Tuesday

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:12:00 +0200
ST. THOMAS - The fourth named storm of the hurricane season, Tropical Storm Dorian, is projected to pass right over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by next Tuesday, according to Walter Snell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. The mod

Tropical storm Dorian could strengthen slightly in next 48 hours

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:19:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian may strengthen slightly during the next 48 hours as it moves over warmer water, the US National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory On Thursday. Dorian, located about 1,670 miles (2,690 km) east of the Northern Leeward Islands, is packing maximum sustained winds 60 miles per hour (95 km per hour).

Tropical storm Dorian could strengthen slightly in next 48 hours NHC

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:39:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian may strengthen slightly during the next 48 hours as it moves over warmer water, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory On ...

Tropical storm Dorian could strengthen slightly in next 48 hours

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:24:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian may strengthen slightly during the next 48 hours as it moves over warmer water, the US National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory On Thursday. Dorian, located about 1,670 miles (2,690 km) east of the Northern Leeward Islands, is packing maximum sustained winds 60 miles per hour (95 km per hour).

WTI Poised for Weekly Drop as Rising U.S. Supply Counters Growth

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 04:24:00 +0200
West Texas Intermediate was poised for the first weekly decline in more than a month as rising crude production countered signs of economic growth in the U.S., the world’s biggest oil consumer. Futures were little changed in New York, down 2.4 percent since July 19. Government data this week showed U.

Boston weather forecast for Jul. 26, 2013 (Photos)

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 05:59:00 +0200
As we move into the weekend, a high pressure system over eastern Canada will give us mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures on Saturday. However, we will see some high to middle level clouds work over the region by Saturday night. A cold front in the Central Plains right now will bring more....

Tropical Storm Dorian Maintains Strength on Path Across Atlantic

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:25:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian maintained its strength as it moved across the Atlantic, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour, was about 1,670 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and moving west-northwest at 18 mph, according to a before 1 p.

Tropical Storm Dorian Weakens in Path Across Atlantic

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:26:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian weakened as it moved across the Atlantic, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour, was about 1,550 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and moving west-northwest at 20 mph, according to a....

WTI Poised for Weekly Drop as China Cuts Manufacturing Capacity

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:02:00 +0200
West Texas Intermediate was poised for the first weekly drop in more than a month amid rising crude output in the U.S. and speculation that China ’s plans to cut excess manufacturing capacity will curb fuel demand. Futures fell as much as 0.8 percent, heading for a weekly loss of 3.1 percent.

Tropical Storm Dorian becomes less organized overnight, weakens some | Track

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:33:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian lost some organization overnight, but winds remain at 50 mph and it is moving WNW at 20 mph.

Tropical Storm Dorian Becoming Less Organized

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:40:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian becoming less organized in the Atlantic, expected to begin weakening

Tropical Storm Dorian becoming less organized

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:42:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Dorian is becoming less organized as it moves across the Atlantic, far from land.The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 50 mph (85 kph) and the U.S. National Hurricane Center says the...

Tropical Storm Dorian becomes less organized overnight | Track

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:35:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian lost some organization overnight, but winds remain at 50 mph and it is moving WNW at 20 mph.

Tropical Storm Dorian becoming less organized

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:05:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian is becoming less organized as it moves across the Atlantic, far from land. Click to Continue

WTI Poised for Weekly Drop as China Cuts Manufacturing Capacity

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:40:00 +0200
West Texas Intermediate was poised for the first weekly drop in more than a month amid rising crude output in the U.S. and speculation that China ’s plans to cut excess manufacturing capacity will curb fuel demand. Futures fell as much as 0.9 percent, heading for a weekly loss of 3.1 percent.

Tropical Update -Tropical Storm Dorian Weakening

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:39:00 +0200
Much of the reason, I think, has to do with a steady inflow of dry air into the core, between about 5,000 and 15,000 feet in altitude. This plume of air, with relative humidity values less than 50%, has apparently found a trap door into Dorian on the southwest side of the circulation ... and weakened the local thunderstorm activity of late.

WTI Poised for Weekly Drop as China Cuts Manufacturing Capacity

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:16:00 +0200
West Texas Intermediate was poised for the first weekly drop in more than a month amid rising crude output in the U.S. and speculation that China ’s plans to cut excess manufacturing capacity will curb fuel demand. Futures fell as much as 0.9 percent, heading for a weekly loss of 3.1 percent.

Tropical Storm Dorian Struggling in the...

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:30:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian is fighting to maintain itself as a tropical cyclone. Dorian, the fourth named Atlantic storm of the season, formed over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Cape Verde Islands early Wednesday morning. Dorian will continue tracking west or west-northwest over the....

Natural Gas Drops a Third Day as Milder Weather Cuts Fuel Use

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:28:00 +0200
Natural gas futures fell for a third day in New York, heading for the first weekly decline since June, on milder weather that will cut demand from power plants. Gas dropped as much as 1.4 percent after forecasts showed that most of the eastern U.S. will see seasonal temperatures, with lower readings in the Midwest, from July 31 through Aug.

Tropical Storm Dorian forecast to weaken on path toward Caribbean

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:16:00 +0200
MIAMI, July 26 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to weaken slightly as it moves across the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Friday. Dorian, the fourth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, was....

Natural Gas Drops to 20-Week Low as Milder Weather Cuts Fuel Use

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 21:38:00 +0200
Natural gas futures tumbled to the lowest level since March in New York on milder weather that will cut demand from Gas dropped 6.2 percent this week, capping the biggest decline since the seven days ended Dec. 14, after predictions that most of the eastern U.S.

TS Dorian weakens while moving rapidly westward: NHC

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:56:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has become disorganized and is likely to weaken further over the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

TS Dorian weakens while moving rapidly westward: NHC

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:55:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has become disorganized and is likely to weaken further over the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Dorian, located About 1,135 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands, is....

TS Dorian weakens while moving rapidly westward -NHC

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:18:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has become disorganized and is likely to weaken further over the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Dorian, located About 1,135 miles (1830 km) east of the Northern Leeward....

TS Dorian Weakens While Moving Rapidly Westward: NHC

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:31:00 +0200
Tropical storm Dorian, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has become disorganized and is likely to weaken further over the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

Forecasters watch as Dorian approaches Virgin Islands

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:24:00 +0200
Forecasters on Thursday evening were cautiously optimistic that Tropical Storm Dorian would pass to the north of the territory early next week - but also urged local residents to keep an eye on the system because of the uncertainty of the storm's traject

Tropical Update -Tropical Storm Dorian Hanging On

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:35:00 +0200
ATLANTA, GA, U.S.A. (TWCC; 04:58PM ET) -- That's a ragged-looking tropical storm, and Dorian, which briefly and barely attained some intensity (if it did in fact ever have surface sustained winds of ~60 mph), is now struggling with the factors expected to affect it -- dry air, marginal water....

TS Dorian Over 1000 Miles Away; System Is Weakening

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 01:36:00 +0200
The system has shown signs of weakening and is disorganized. The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) will monitor the progress of TS Dorian as the storm moves towards the West at 22 miles per hour (mph). Maximum wind speeds at 5.00pm on Friday were 45 mph.

Tropical Storm Dorian weakens on path toward Caribbean

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 02:19:00 +0200
(Updates with storm's location, details) MIAMI, July 26 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Dorian weakened on Friday as it moved across the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Dorian, the fourth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season,....

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:10:00 +0200
Filed Under: Cuba LA HABANA (INSMET; 06:00PM) -- Durante la tarde la tormenta tropical Dorian a inclinado su rumbo más al oeste y ha incrementando su velocidad de traslación hasta los 35 kilómetros por hora. Filed Under: Sint Maarten GREAT BAY (DCOMM) -- Tropical Storm (TS) Dorian on Friday....

Tropical Storm Dorian expected to fizzle in a day or two

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:59:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian remains very disorganized and is weakening. Dry air and wind shear continue to take a toll on the storm.

Dorian To Brush Northern Caribbean Islands Next Week

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:43:00 +0200
A slightly north of west path is forecast with Dorian through this weekend into early next week with the system being pushed along by the trade winds near the sea surface. (Media credit: AccuWeather.com) STATE COLLEGE, PA, U.S.A. (AccuWeather; 04:32AM) -- Dorian is forecast to bring tropical storm....

Tropical Storm Dorian expected to fizzle in a day or two | Track

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:00:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian remains very disorganized and is weakening. Dry air and wind shear continue to take a toll on the storm.

Haïti-Météo : le carnaval des Fleurs sous la menace de « Dorian »

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:33:00 +0200
Les festivités carnavalesques de cette fin de juillet à Port-au-Prince pourraient-être perturber par la tempête tropicale Dorian. Si l’on considère la position de l’anticyclone situé au nord de sa trajectoire pour ce lundi 29 juillet, deuxième jour gras, il devrait intéresser l’ile d’Hispaniola,....

11 a.m. update: Tropical Storm Dorian expected to fizzle in a day or two | Track

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:02:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian remains very disorganized and is weakening. Dry air and wind shear continue to take a toll on the storm.

Tropical Storm Dorian Continues Moving West

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:49:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian still moving west in Atlantic, Flossie in Pacific; no watches, warnings

5 p.m. update: Dorian downgraded to tropical wave; NWS issues last advisory on it | Track

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:10:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian is now a tropical wave as it succumbed to the harsh environment ahead of it.

Dorian loses tropical storm status

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 03:57:00 +0200
MIAMI, July 27 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Dorian deteriorated into a tropical wave far out in the Atlantic Ocean Saturday afternoon, U.S. forecasters said.

Remnants of Dorian Struggling in the Atlantic

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 12:53:00 +0200
Former tropical Storm Dorian has now degenerated into a tropical wave, and the odds of it regenerating into a full-fledged storm appear to be low. Dorian, the fourth named Atlantic storm of the season, formed over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Cape Verde Islands early Wednesday morning.

Tropical Storm Dorian 'Not Well Organized'

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 03:32:00 +0200
Dorian is churning in the Atlantic Ocean here at about 50 mph, about 1,295 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands in the West Indies, according to the 11 a.m. EDT update on the tropical storm from the National Weather Service. The NWS added that Dorian is disorganized.

Comment sont choisis les noms des cyclones tropicaux ?

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:08:00 +0200
Après Chantal, la tempête tropicale Dorian s'est approchée des Antilles le 25 juillet. Découvrez comment a été choisie la liste des noms pour la saison cyclonique 2013.

Tropical storm Dorian downgraded

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:25:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian was downgraded to a tropical wave over the weekend, but forecasters in the Department of Meteorology said yesterday that remnants of that system are expected to affect the southeast Bahamas tomorrow. On Saturday, the National Hurricane Center downgraded Tropical Storm Dorian, a....

Gasoline Futures Drop as Tropical Storm Dissipates in Atlantic

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:07:00 +0200
Gasoline fell as Tropical Storm Dorian degenerated into a tropical wave, easing concern that it would affect U.S. refining and fuel distribution. Crack spreads narrowed. Futures slipped as much as 1.2 percent. Dorian was downgraded by the National Hurricane Center on July 27. Futures rose 0.

Medium chance of cyclone North of Puerto Rico: NHC

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:20:00 +0200
(Reuters) - Remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located a couple of hundred miles north of Puerto Rico, have a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. The remnants of Dorian are expected to move....

Medium chance of cyclone North of Puerto Rico: NHC

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:46:00 +0200
(Reuters) - Remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located a couple of hundred miles north of Puerto Rico, have a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

Medium chance of cyclone North of Puerto Rico -NHC

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:37:00 +0200
July 29 (Reuters) - Remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located a couple of hundred miles north of Puerto Rico, have a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

Tropical storm Dorian downgraded

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:49:00 +0200
NASSAU (TNG) -- Tropical Storm Dorian was downgraded to a tropical wave over the weekend, but forecasters in the Department of Meteorology said yesterday that remnants of that system are expected to affect the southeast Bahamas tomorrow. On Saturday, the National Hurricane Center downgraded....

Medium chance of cyclone North of Puerto Rico -NHC

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:16:00 +0200
July 29 (Reuters) - Remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located a couple of hundred miles north of Puerto Rico, have a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

Will Dorian Make a Comeback?

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:14:00 +0200
Former Tropical Storm Dorian degenerated into a tropical wave Sunday, but thunderstorms continue to flare to the east of the Turks and Caicos. An Air Force reconnaissance aircraft flew into this area associated with Dorian's remnants Monday afternoon, but were unable to find a closed wind....

Forecaster: Dorian is still a threat

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:33:00 +0200
While Tropical Storm Dorian has been downgraded to a tropical wave, The Bahamas is not out of the woods yet, a local forecaster warned yesterday. Forecaster Pat Butler told The Nassau Guardian that the remnants of the storm are expected to begin impacting portions of The Bahamas by today.

Low chance of cyclone east of Melbourne, Florida -NHC

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:05:00 +0200
Aug 2 (Reuters) - A weak area of low pressure associated with the remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located just east of Melbourne, Florida, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

Dorian's remnants may affect afternoon, evening hours | Radar

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:02:00 +0200
With the remnants of Tropical Storm Dorian just off of Florida's east coast on Friday, our rain chances will increase quite a bit.

Local weather: Dorian's remnants brushing coast

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:02:00 +0200
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87 and a 50 percent chance of precipitation.

Dorian's remnants expected to arrive in late morning | Radar

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:54:00 +0200
With the remnants of Tropical Storm Dorian just off of Florida's east coast on Friday, our rain chances will increase quite a bit.

Local weather: Enjoy sun while you can; Dorian's remnants coming

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:54:00 +0200
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87 and a 50 percent chance of precipitation.

Medium chance of cyclone between south Florida and Bahamas-NHC

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 05:47:00 +0200
A trough of low pressure comprised of the remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located between south Florida and the Bahamas, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The disturbance is expected to move toward the....

Medium chance of cyclone between south Florida and Bahamas-N

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 04:01:00 +0200
A trough of low pressure comprised of the remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located between south Florida and the Bahamas, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The disturbance is expected to move toward the....

Medium chance of cyclone between south Florida and Bahamas: NHC

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 02:38:00 +0200
A trough of low pressure comprised of the remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located between south Florida and the Bahamas, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Medium chance of cyclone between south Florida and Bahamas: NHC

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 02:24:00 +0200
A trough of low pressure comprised of the remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located between south Florida and the Bahamas, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The disturbance is expected to move toward the....

Tropical Storm Dorian Recap

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:24:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian was the second consecutive Atlantic storm to succumb to strong wind shear without reaching the North American mainland, following some three weeks earlier. Dorian developed as Tropical Depression Four Tropical Storm Chantal over the eastern Atlantic, 310 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands, early on July 24.

Dorian's leftover showers send Carnival Splendor to St. Thomas

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:22:00 +0200
ST. THOMAS - A Carnival cruise ship is rerouting to St. Thomas to avoid the remnants of Tropical Storm Dorian. The storm is no longer considered a threat to the Virgin Islands, or any other area, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Luis

Dorian poised for re-strengthening off Florida coast

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:52:00 +0200
Dorian could regroup and become a tropical storm again this weekend as it nears the east coast of Florida. Click to Continue

Major storms strike Caribbean region

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:12:00 +0200
A series of major storms have hit Puerto Rico over the last few weeks, destroying hundreds of homes, sweeping away cars and leaving tens of thousands of people without power. The US island territory is used to tropical weather, but this year Puerto Rico has seen the rainiest July ever recorded, with 35cm so far drenching the capital San Juan.

Major storms strike Caribbean region

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:47:00 +0200
Floods destroy hundreds of homes in Puerto Rico, which has seen wettest July ever recorded in rainy season, and in Cuba.

Major storms strike Carribean region

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:16:00 +0200
Floods destroy hundreds of homes in Puerto Rico, which has seen wettest July ever recorded in rainy season, and in Cuba.

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:55:00 +0200
Filed Under: Sint Maarten GREAT BAY (DCOMM) -- On Tuesday at Carl’s Unique Inn in Orange Grove, Cole Bay, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) organized a Hurricane Preparedness Seminar. Filed Under: The Nassau Guardian NASSAU (TNG) -- Tropical Storm Dorian was downgraded to a....

Dorian To Brush Northern Caribbean Islands Next Week

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:55:00 +0200
While the system will enter warmer waters this weekend, it will approach an area of increasingly disruptive west to southwest winds in the middle layers of the atmosphere. A slightly north of west path is forecast with Dorian through this weekend into early next week with the system being pushed along by the trade winds near the sea surface.

Puerto Rico Drenched by Tropical Rains; More on...

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:21:00 +0200
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Ricans are used to wet tropical weather, but the past few weeks have unleashed a series of storms of almost biblical proportions, destroying hundreds of homes, sweeping away cars and leaving tens of thousands without power. It has been the wettest July ever recorded in the U.

Puerto Rico sees more rain, wetter times to come

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 06:20:00 +0200
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) â€” Puerto Ricans are used to wet tropical weather, but the past few weeks have unleashed a series of storms of almost biblical proportions, destroying hundreds of homes, sweeping away cars and leaving tens of thousands without power. It has been the wettest July ever recorded in the U.

Puerto Rico sees more rain, wetter times to come

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 01:09:00 +0200
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Puerto Ricans are used to wet tropical weather, but the past few weeks have unleashed a series of storms of almost biblical proportions, destroying hundreds of homes, sweeping away cars and leaving tens of thousands without power. It has been the wettest July ever recorded in the U.

Puerto Rico sees more rain, wetter times to come

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:58:00 +0200
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Puerto Ricans are used to wet tropical weather, but the past few weeks have unleashed a series of storms of almost biblical proportions, destroying hundreds of homes, sweeping away cars and leaving tens...

Puerto Rico sees more rain, wetter times to come

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:54:00 +0200
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Ricans are used to wet tropical weather, but the past few weeks have unleashed a series of storms of almost biblical proportions, destroying hundreds of homes, sweeping away cars and leaving tens of thousands without power.

Puerto Rico Sees More Rain, Wetter Times to Come

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:42:00 +0200
Puerto Ricans are used to wet tropical weather, but the past few weeks have unleashed a series of storms of almost biblical proportions, destroying hundreds of homes, sweeping away cars and leaving tens of thousands without power.

Dorian Regenerates off Southeast Coast

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 11:22:00 +0200
The good news is that Dorian will remain far enough to the east of the Southeast coast to keep any significant impacts away from the United States. A turn towards the northeast will continue over the weekend and Dorian will eventually merge with a frontal boundary as it moves farther out to sea.

Dorian regenerates into tropical storm east of Fla.; no watches or warnings in effect

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 14:44:00 +0200
MIAMI - The tropical system Dorian has regenerated into a tropical storm east of Florida.

Dorian Regenerates Into Tropical Storm East of Fla

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 14:42:00 +0200
Dorian regenerates into tropical storm east of Fla.; no watches or warnings in effect

Dorian regenerates into tropical storm east of Fla

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:06:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) The tropical system Dorian has regenerated into a tropical storm east of Florida.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Dorian's maximum sustained winds early Saturday are 35 mph (55kmh). The storm's center is about...

Dorian regenerates into tropical depression, could make for soggy Saturday | Radar

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:15:00 +0200
Dorian has regenerated into a tropical depression, and it will continue to play a role in the weekend forecast as it pushes away from us.

Dorian picks up forward speed, could make for soggy Saturday | Radar

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 17:16:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian has more than doubled its forward speed, but still packs only 35 mph winds as it continues to play a role in the weekend forecast.

Dorian picks up forward speed, making for soggy Saturday | Radar

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 20:18:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Dorian has more than doubled its forward speed, but still packs only 35 mph winds as it continues to play a role in the weekend forecast.

2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 23:57:00 +0200
Facts: The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. 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....

Gil lurks far out in Pacific, Dorian deteriorates in Atlantic

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:15:00 +0200
MIAMI, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Gil churned far off the Pacific Coast of Mexico Saturday evening and Dorian petered out in the Atlantic off South Carolina, forecasters said.

Dorian No Longer a Tropical Storm, Gil Weakening

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 10:50:00 +0200
Dorian is no longer a tropical storm as it moves northeast off the Carolina coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Dorian has maximum sustained winds early Sunday of 30 mph (48 kph). The depression's center is about 255 miles east-southeast of Charleston, S.C.

Forecasters: Gil falling apart quickly in Pacific

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:19:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil is quickly falling apart far out in the Pacific.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Sunday morning that Gil is 2185 miles (3516 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. It...

Caribbean Hurricane Season 2013

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:42:00 +0200
Filed Under: Bermuda HAMILTON (BWS; 09:45AM) -- Convergence between the persistent high pressure ridge to our south and a developing front to the north, will continue to generate a few showers and a risk of thunder. Filed Under: Global Caribbean KINGSTON (MetOffice; 05:00AM) -- At 4:00 a.m.

Hurricane Season: Quiet or Typical Start?

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:00:00 +0200
This graph illustrates the dates by which you see an average Xth named storm in the Atlantic Basin in an average year. For instance, by August 1, we've typically seen the season's second named storm. We've had four named storms so far in the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.

A snoozer of a hurricane season

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 01:42:00 +0200
Despite dire predictions, so far the summer hasn't seen a lot of Atlantic hurricanes.

Major storms strike Caribbean region

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:58:00 +0200
Floods destroy hundreds of homes in Puerto Rico, which has seen wettest July ever recorded in rainy season, and in Cuba.