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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....

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.

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 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.

Cyclone-Resistant Construction Materials, Cuban Style

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:37:00 +0200

Houses with sturdy masonry walls and reinforced concrete roofs, looking like they could survive any tropical storm or hurricane, are sprouting up on the outskirts of this city in central Cuba, thanks to the development of local production of construction materials.

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...

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....

Cuba: Cyclone-Resistant Construction Materials, Cuban Style

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:04:00 +0200
Source: Inter Press Service Country: Cuba CIEGO DE ÁVILA, Cuba, Jul 5 2013 (IPS) - Houses with sturdy masonry walls and reinforced concrete roofs, looking like they could survive any tropical storm or hurricane, are sprouting up on the outskirts of this city in central Cuba, thanks to the development of local production of construction materials.

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.

PHOTO: Stunning Lightning At Pearl Jam's Wrigley Field Show

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:14:00 +0200
In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, a relative of a victim who died in Wednesday's landslide weeps at the scene in Sanxi Village of Dujiangyan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Saturday, July 13, 2013. The massive mudslide that struck the scenic resort outside the city of....

Soulik leaves heavy damage to crops, schools in its wake

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:23:00 +0200
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Typhoon Soulik caused severe damage to Taiwan's agricultural sector, with losses estimated at nearly NT$500 million (US$16.75 million) as of Monday, according to the Council of Agriculture (COA).

Officials tally damages caused by typhoon

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:35:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik caused severe damage to the agricultural sector, with losses estimated at nearly NT$500 million (US$16.75 million) as of yesterday, according to the Council of Agriculture. As of 11am, aggregate crop and private agricultural facility losses totaled an estimated NT$492.98 million, council officials said.

Extreme Weather Photos Of The Week

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 02:50:00 +0200
A cloud to cloud lightning bolt flashes through the western sky over Balanced Care at Bloomsburg, left, and the Calvary Baptist Church and Bloomsburg Christian School along Ridge Road, in Bloomsburg, Pa., Wednesday night, July 10, 2013, as a fast moving line of storms crossed the area.

500‚000 evacuated

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:17:00 +0200
BEIJING: Eastern China was Sunday bracing for torrential downpours from Typhoon Soulik which forced the evacuation of half a million people after killing two in Taiwan. Soulik lashed coastal Fujian province with winds of 118 kilometres per hour when it made landfall but had weakened to a tropical....

China forecasts heavy rain from typhoon Soulik

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:26:00 +0200
BEIJING, Beijing - Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18 centimetres (seven inches) of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan.

China Forecasts Heavy Rain from Typhoon Soulik

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:24:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18 centimeters (seven inches) of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan. The typhoon was downgraded to a tropical depression at 5:00 am as it swept inland, and "its....

China forecasts heavy rain from typhoon Soulik

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:00:00 +0200
Beijing. Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18 centimetres (seven inches) of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan, AFP reported. The typhoon was downgraded to a tropical depression at 5:00 am as it swept....

China forecasts heavy rain from typhoon Soulik

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:42:00 +0200
BEIJING (Beijing): Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18cm (seven inches) of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan.

China forecasts heavy rain from typhoon Soulik

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:36:00 +0200
BEIJING - Typhoon Soulik was set to dump up to 18 centimetres (seven inches) of rain on eastern parts of China in just 24 hours, forecasters said Sunday, a day after the storm killed two when it battered Taiwan. The typhoon was downgraded to a tropical depression at 5:00 am as it swept inland, and....

50 killed, 160 missing in China rain, landslides

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 05:44:00 +0200
At least 50 people have been killed and over 160 missing following torrential rain and landslides in China, state media reported on Friday.

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits China

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:46:00 +0200
About 300,000 moved from their homes in southeastern China as Typhoon Soulik hits mainland after battering Taiwan.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Soulik hits China

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:41:00 +0200
BEIJING, Beijing Shi: 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.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Soulik hits China

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:32:00 +0200
BEIJING, Beijing Shi: 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.

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 enters Taiwan governments prepare

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:52:00 +0200
Typhoon Soulik's outer reaches hit Taiwan Friday, with storm's eye off the southeast coast of Yilan, officials said. The edge of the storm arrived in Taiwan at around 5 p.m. Friday, the China Post reported. Soulik's center is expected to make landfall early Saturday, bringing with it heavy rains and strong winds, the Central Weather Bureau said.

One dead as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:11:00 +0200
Thousands have been evacuated and Taiwan declares an "alert zone" in anticipation of Soulik, which made landfall in the early hours of Saturday morning.

One dead, seven injured as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 05:04:00 +0200
TAIPEI - One person was killed early Saturday and seven were injured as Typhoon Soulik slammed into Taiwan, pounding the island with powerful winds and heavy rain, officials said. In the capital Taipei, a 50-year-old police officer died after he was hit in the head by a brick that came loose during....

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:08:00 +0200
At least one person has been killed and thousands more have been moved from their homes as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan.

One dead, thousands evacuated as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:14:00 +0200
TAIPEI Taiwan - Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik made landfall early Saturday morning, killing one person and injuring seven. "I saw TV reporting that the typhoon may bring in up to one metre of rainfall.

One dead as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:09:00 +0200
THOUSANDS have been evacuated and Taiwan declares an "alert zone" in anticipation of Soulik, which made landfall in the early hours of Saturday morning.

One dead, seven injured as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:38:00 +0200
July 13, 2013 6:01 AMTAIPEI (AFP) - One person was killed early on Saturday and seven were injured as Typhoon Soulik slammed into Taiwan, pounding the island with powerful winds and heavy rain, officials said.

One dead, seven injured as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:07:00 +0200
Taipei. One person was killed early Saturday and seven were injured as Typhoon Soulik slammed into Taiwan, pounding the island with powerful winds and heavy rain, officials said, AFP reports. In the capital Taipei, a 50-year-old police officer died after he was hit in the head by a brick that came....

Typhoon Soulik enters Taiwan; governments prepare

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:48:00 +0200
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 12 (UPI) -- Typhoon Soulik's outer reaches hit Taiwan Friday, with storm's eye off the southeast coast of Yilan, officials said.

50 killed, 160 missing in China rain, landslides

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0200
At least 50 people have been killed and over 160 missing following torrential rain and landslides in China, state media reported on Friday.

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....

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....

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....

LCQ1: Arrangements for overlength fishing vessels to be anchored at typhoon shelters

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:28:00 +0200
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is a question by the Hon Steven Ho and a reply by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, in the Legislative Council today (July 10): Question: The Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation prescribes different....

OCD in 7 regions on alert as 'Soulik' nears PHL; Coast Guard warns fishermen

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:23:00 +0200
As Typhoon Soulik continued to approach the Philippines Wednesday morning, officials of the Office of Civil Defense in seven regions, including Metro Manila, were instructed to adopt the needed precautions. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council had the OCD prepare for the....

Philippines: Lutheran World Relief Continues Support for Typhoon Survivors

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:54:00 +0200
Source: Lutheran World Relief Country: Philippines Baltimore, July 8, 2013 — Seven months after Typhoon Bopha—locally known as Typhoon Pablo—struck the Philippines with high winds and heavy rainfall, LWR continues to support populations affected by the storm.

Now a tropical depression, Flossie dumps rain, knocks out power as it rakes Hawaii

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:28:00 +0200
Flossie, the storm bringing heavy rain and wind to the Hawaiian islands, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Monday night, the National Weather Service said.

Tropical Storm Flossie dumps rain, knocks out power as it rakes Hawaii

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 04:41:00 +0200
Officials warned that flash floods, mudslides and dangerously large surf could “threaten life and property” when Tropical Storm Flossie makes landfall in Hawaii on Monday even as forecasters said that the system showed signs of weakening as it continued marching westward through the island state.

Tropical Storm Flossie dumps rain, knocks out power ast it rakes Hawaii

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:55:00 +0200
Officials warned that flash floods, mudslides and dangerously large surf could “threaten life and property” when Tropical Storm Flossie makes landfall in Hawaii on Monday even as forecasters said that the system showed signs of weakening as it continued marching westward toward the island state.

Tropical Storm Flossie dumps rain, knocks out power as it rakes Hawaii

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:39:00 +0200
Officials warned that flash floods, mudslides and dangerously large surf could “threaten life and property” when Tropical Storm Flossie makes landfall in Hawaii on Monday even as forecasters said that the system showed signs of weakening as it continued marching westward toward the island state.

Storms Aplenty, But Hurricanes Rare in Hawaii

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:24:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Flossie is expected to make landfall in Hawaii today (July 29), battering the state's black sand beaches and tall, tropical volcanoes with 45 mph (75 kph) winds and localized rainfall of up to 15 inches (38 centimeters).

Overhaul and a Hurricane Have Flood Insurance Rates Set for Huge Increases

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 01:43:00 +0200
Changes in the federal flood insurance program last year and the impact of Hurricane Sandy are helping to drive up rates in the New York region by many thousands of dollars.

Sandy’s offspring: baby boom nine months after superstorm

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:45:00 +0200
The lights go out, there is no television and the kids had been packed off to the grandparents. As they say in New York, "Waddaya ...

Sandy's offspring: baby boom 9 months later

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:52:00 +0200
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The lights go out, there is no television and the kids had been packed off to the grandparents. As they say in New York: “Waddaya gonna do?”

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.

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.

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.

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.

La. flood protection agency sues 97 energy companies for wetland destruction

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:09:00 +0200
7/25/13 Louisiana floods Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments A Louisiana state agency on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against ninety-seven energy companies, charging that the companies have inflicted severe damage on fragile coastal wetlands, damage which left New Orleans and....

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.

Sandy babies? 9 months after superstorm, some hospitals see spike in births

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:12:00 +0200
Some doctors in the New York-New Jersey area are reporting increased birth rates

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....

UK Weather: Met Office issues rain warning as heatwave may end in storms

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:57:00 +0200
But don't pack away the barbecues just yet - tomorrow the mercury is expected to hit 35C for the first time since 2006.

UK Weather: Met Office issues rain warning as heatwave may end in storms

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:48:00 +0200
But don't pack away the barbecues just yet - tomorrow the mercury is expected to hit 35C for the first time since 2006.

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....

Toronto Storm Causes Chaos

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:03:00 +0200
TORONTO — A severe thunderstorm caused flash flooding in Toronto, cutting power to at least 300,000 in Canada's largest city, shutting down subways, forcing some people to cling to trees and leaving about 1,400 passengers stranded for hours on a commuter train filled with gushing water.

Toronto mops up after heavy rainstorm

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:07:00 +0200
Toronto-area residents mopped up after flash floods forced the shutdown of subways and cut power to 300 000 in Canada's largest city.

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.

Toronto mops up after record-breaking storm

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:26:00 +0200
TORONTO: Toronto-area residents mopped up Tuesday after a record-breaking storm and driving wind caused flash floods which set cars afloat, stranded rail commuters and caused widespread power outages in Canada’s largest city.

Toronto Mops up After Record-Breaking Storm

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:51:00 +0200
Toronto cleans up after record-breaking storm caused outages, stranded commuters

Toronto mayor urges city to conserve power after record-setting storm

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:03:00 +0200
TORONTO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has urged residents of the Canadian city to conserve power, after a torrential rain Monday evening left the city's major highways flooded, trains submerged, and tens of thousands without power. "Toronto has persevered; we have weathered the storm," he said at a press conference Tuesday.

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.

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.

Toronto recovering after record rainfall soaks city

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:02:00 +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.

Toronto storm causes flash floods, traffic chaos

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:30:00 +0200
Torontonians face a snarled morning commute and widespread power outages after an evening of traffic chaos caused by torrential rainfall.

Toronto flood strands airline passengers in Ottawa

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:23:00 +0200
Passengers stranded by flooding in Toronto were sprawled out in cots inside the Ottawa International Airport as they waited for a backlog to clear.

'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.

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.

Perilous times - Parliament should urgently debate motions on natural disasters

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:01:00 +0200
HOORAY, the prescribed time-wasting segment of the parliamentary year, elegantly disguised as the Sectoral Debate, is finally out of the way and legislators are now required to focus fully on serious business. House Leader Phillip Paulwell has said his...

UH research ties stronger El Niño to global warming

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 13:42:00 +0200
An analysis of thousands of tree rings from around the Pacific Rim reveals that El Niño activity is at its highest level in seven centuries, and researchers at the University of Hawaii suggest that is likely due to global warming.

Weather satellite revived after suspected micrometeoroid hit

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 05:00:00 +0200
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A weather satellite that failed just before the start of an expected busy hurricane season is back in service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Monday.

NY gay resort community gains historic recognition

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 20:21:00 +0200
CHERRY GROVE, N.Y. (AP) â€” Decades before the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, lesbians and gay men were living freely and openly in a place called Cherry Grove. The seaside resort on Fire Island, about 60 miles east of Manhattan, was known as far back as the late 1940s as a sanctuary where....

NY gay resort community gains historic recognition

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:22:00 +0200
CHERRY GROVE, N.Y. (AP) — Decades before the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, lesbians and gay men were living freely and openly in a place called Cherry Grove.

NY gay resort community gains historic recognition

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:00:00 +0200
Decades before the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, lesbians and gay men were living freely and openly in a place called Cherry Grove.

Combined Heat-Energy Power System Can Cut Emissions (Op-Ed)

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 21:04:00 +0200
By Vignesh Gowrishankar, Natural Resources Defense Council LiveScience.com A 38-MW CHP system at ArcelorMittal's CHP systems have significantly Vignesh Gowrishankar, Natural Resources Defense Council ( NRDC ) staff scientist for sustainable energy contributed this article to LiveScience 's When....

El Nino unusually active in the late twentieth century: study

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:16:00 +0200
7/1/13 El Niño Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Spawning droughts, floods, and other weather disturbances world-wide, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation ( ENSO ) impacts the daily life of millions of people. During El Niño, Atlantic hurricane activity wanes and rainfall in....

Mysterious 'Sparkles' Discovered On The Surface Of The Sun

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:07:00 +0200
MYTH: Solar flares have no effect on Earth. REALITY: Solar flares can release electromagnetic radiation that's strong enough to disrupt electric power grids, satellites, GPS, and radio communications. Pictured: Coronal mass ejection as viewed by the Solar Dynamics Observatory on June 7, 2011. MYTH: A solar flare could kill us all.

A Month Underwater to See a 'Fireworks Display...

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 09:28:00 +0200
Fabien Cousteau’s about to live deep underwater for longer than anyone ever has. For Mission 31 , he and a team of scientists will spend the month of October underwater — for a day more than his explorer grandfather, Jacques, did 50 years ago — living in the submerged lab, Aquarius , run by Florida International University.

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.

Tropical Storm Gil Forms in Eastern Pacific

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:53:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, over 800 miles south of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. It will move west-northwest over the next five days and is no imminent threat to land. However, while unlikely, it is not completely impossible that Gil or some remnant....

Tropical Storm Gil Swirls off California

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:26:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Gil forms in Pacific off California, far from land; some strengthening expected

Tropical Storm Gil swirls off California

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:05:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds on Tuesday evening are at 40 mph (65 kph). The...

Tropical Storm Gil swirls off California

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:05:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds on Tuesday evening are at 40 mph (65 kph). The center is about 815 miles (1,312 kilometers) south-southwest of Baja. There are no coastal warnings or .

Tropical storm Gil forms in Pacific

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:36:00 +0200
MIAMI: Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.

Tropical Storm Gil swirls in Pacific

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:32:00 +0200
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Tuesday are at 45 mph (72 kph). The center is about 845 miles (1360 kilometers) south-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of California. It could become a hurricane by Thursday.There are no coastal warnings or watches.

Hurricane Gil in the Eastern Pacific

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:13:00 +0200
Hurricane Gil continues to gather strength, almost 940 miles southwest of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Although Gil is currently a hurricane, it will begin to weaken as it encounters the twin nemeses of increased vertical wind shear and stable, dry air.

Hurricane Gil forms in Pacific, far off southern tip of California; no threat to land

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:56:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Hurricane Gil forms in Pacific, far off southern tip of California; no threat to land.

Hurricane Gil forms well off Baja California coast

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:41:00 +0200
MIAMI, July 31 (UPI) -- Hurricane Gil, well off the coast of Baja California Wednesday afternoon, posed no threat to land for now but is likely to gain strength, forecasters said.

Hurricane Gil forms far off tip of Calif.

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:34:00 +0200
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds Wednesday afternoon are 75 mph (120 kph). The center is about 935 miles (1,502 kilometers) southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of ...

Hurricane Gil Strengthens out in Pacific

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 05:45:00 +0200
Hurricane Gil strengthens out in Pacific, far off southern tip of California; no land threat

Gil Strengthens to Category One Hurricane

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:50:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Gil strengthened early Thursday into a category one hurricane, but remains far off the southern tip of Baja California and poses no immediate danger, forecasters said. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of about 80 miles (130 kilometers) per hour was expected to gain intensity....

Gil strengthens to category one hurricane

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:32:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Gil strengthened early Thursday into a category one hurricane, but remains far off the southern tip of Baja California and poses no immediate danger, forecasters said.

Gil strengthens to category one hurricane

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:44:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Gil strengthened early Thursday into a category one hurricane, but remains far off the southern tip of Baja California and poses no immediate danger, forecasters ...

Storm expected to lose strength across Pacific

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:53:00 +0200
Hurricane Gil is likely to weaken to a tropical storm by the time it reaches the Central Pacific on Monday, according to the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Gil Strengthens out in Pacific

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:16:00 +0200
Forecasters say Hurricane Gil is strengthening in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Wednesday are 80 mph (129 kph). The center is about 985 miles (1585 kilometers) southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of California.

Hurricane Gil in the Eastern Pacific

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:54:00 +0200
Hurricane Gil continues to gather strength, over 1000 miles west-southwest of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Although Gil is currently a hurricane, it will begin to weaken as it encounters the twin nemeses of increased vertical wind shear and stable, dry air.

Hurricane Gil hanging out well off Baja California, Mexico

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:20:00 +0200
MIAMI, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Hurricane Gil was moving west and exhibiting little change in strength Thursday off the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, weather forecasters said.

Hurricane Gil moves further from Baja California, Mexico

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:23:00 +0200
MIAMI, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Hurricane Gil was moving west and exhibiting little change in strength Thursday, well off the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, weather forecasters said.

Hurricane Gil Strengthens Slightly out in Pacific

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 05:44:00 +0200
Forecasters say Hurricane Gil has strengthened slightly in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Thursday are 85 mph (137 kph) The center is about 1230 miles (1979 kilometers) west-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of California.

Hurricane Gil strengthens slightly out in Pacific

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 05:50:00 +0200
MIAMI: Forecasters say Hurricane Gil has strengthened slightly in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.

Hurricane Gil strengthens slightly out in Pacific, no land threat

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 05:56:00 +0200
MIAMI - Forecasters say Hurricane Gil has strengthened slightly in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.

Hurricane Gil strengthens slightly in Pacific: Forecast

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 06:23:00 +0200
Forecasters say Hurricane Gil has strengthened slightly in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.

Hurricane Gil strengthens slightly out in Pacific

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 06:40:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Hurricane Gil has strengthened slightly in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Thursday are 85 mph (137 kph) The...

Hurricane Gil strengthens slightly in Pacific Forecast

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:55:00 +0200
National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Thursday are 85 mph (137 kph) The center is about 1230 miles (1979 kilometers) west-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of California. There are no coastal warnings or watches.

Hurricane Gil strengthens slightly out in Pacific

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:28:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Hurricane Gil has strengthened slightly in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Thursday are 85 mph (137 kph) The center is about 1230 miles (1979 kilometers) west-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of California.

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.

Gil picks up power but likely to weaken

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:18:00 +0200
Hurricane Gil strengthened Thursday but is expected to be a tropical storm once again when it crosses into the Central Pacific next week.

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.

Gil in the Eastern Pacific

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 22:47:00 +0200
Gil weakened on Friday while spinning westward over the open Pacific Ocean more than 1300 miles west-southwest of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Additional weakening is expected in the days ahead as Gill encounters increased vertical wind shear, dry air and cooler waters. Gil is no threat to any land areas at this time.

Wind tears up former Hurricane Gil

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:52:00 +0200
What was once Hurricane Gil has encountered some very strong upper-level winds, and now is rapidly weakening and is just barely a tropical storm.

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.

Tropical Depression Eight-E Forms

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 17:25:00 +0200
Tropical Depression Eight-E has formed in the Pacific Ocean more than 1100 miles west-southwest of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. The depression is forecast to move westward behind Tropical Storm Gil with some slight strengthening over the next few days.

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.

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.

Tropical Storm Gil Gasping for Air

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:06:00 +0200
Gil continues to drift westward over the open Pacific Ocean more than 1,700 miles west-southwest of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. It's now closer to Hawaii than to the North American mainland, though still well over 1,000 miles from Hilo.

2 storms might have effect on isle weather

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:05:00 +0200
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track a pair of storms that could affect local weather over the next week.

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...

Forecasters Gil falling apart quickly in Pacific

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:40:00 +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 has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 kph) and is moving west-southwest at 9 mph (14 kph).

Tropical Depression Gil Gasping for Air

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 17:09:00 +0200
Tropical Depression Gil continues to drift westward over the open Pacific Ocean more than 1,700 miles west-southwest of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. It's now closer to Hawaii than to the North American mainland, though still well over 1,000 miles from Hilo.

New Tropical Storm, Henriette, Forms in Pacific

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 21:55:00 +0200
New tropical storm, Henriette, forms in Pacific as Gil is downgraded to depression

Expect clear skies this morning, but storms this afternoon | Radar

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:49:00 +0200
Quiet morning along Treasure Coast, but expect rain and thunderstorms this afternoon.

As Gil sputters, Henriette swirls toward isles and hurricane status

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:31:00 +0200
Picking up strength in the watery footsteps of the former Hurricane Gil, Tropical Storm Henriette is threatening to develop into a full-fledged hurricane as it continues its westward progress toward Hawaii.

Some strong storms with lightning possible this afternoon | Radar

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:54:00 +0200
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moving from west to east are possible through the afternoon and early evening hours.

Tropical Storm Henriette Gains Strength in Pacific

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:15:00 +0200
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Henriette is gathering strength out in the Pacific Ocean, far from land. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Monday that Henriette was about 1,415 miles (2,277 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Tropical Storm Henriette gains strength in Pacific

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 05:44:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Tropical Storm Henriette is almost to hurricane strength out in the Pacific Ocean, far from land.The National Hurricane Center in Miami said late Monday that Henriette was about 1,470 miles (2,365 kilometers)...

Tropical Depression Gil Still Hanging On

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 06:03:00 +0200
Tropical Depression Gil continues to drift just south of due west over the open Pacific Ocean nearly 2,000 miles west-southwest of the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. It's now closer to Hawaii than to the North American mainland, though still well over 1,000 miles from Hilo.

Hurricane Henriette forms in Pacific far from land; Gil becomes tropical storm farther west

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:09:00 +0200
MIAMI - Hurricane Henriette has formed in the Pacific far from land. Meanwhile, farther west, Gil has become a tropical storm.

Hurricane Henreitte forms in the Pacific

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:48:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Hurricane Henriette has formed in the Pacific far from land. Meanwhile, farther west, Gil has become a tropical storm.Hurricane Henreitte's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday are near 75 mph (120 kph) with additional...

Hurricane Henriette forms in Pacific far from land; Gil becomes tropical storm farther west

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:48:00 +0200
MIAMI (AP) Hurricane Henriette forms in Pacific far from land; Gil becomes tropical storm farther west.

Hurricane Henreitte Forms in the Pacific

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:32:00 +0200
Hurricane Henriette forms in Pacific far from land; Gil becomes tropical storm farther west

Tropical Storm Gil Gets Its Second Wind

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:08:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Gil , once thought to be on life support, bursted back to life late Monday night about 1000 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Convection has become collocated again with the center of circulation, allowing Gil to reattain tropical storm status.

Tropical Storm Gil moves about Pacific Ocean well off Hawaii

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:08:00 +0200
MIAMI, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Gil posed no hazard to the Hawaiian Islands as it tracked more than 1,000 miles away from the chain Tuesday, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Henriette Now A Hurricane

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:15:00 +0200
At around 2 a.m. Tuesday P.D.T., Henriette was here , or about 1,630 miles from the Hawaiian Islands. The hurricane has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm is moving to the west-northwest at around 10 mph.

Tropical Storm Gil Returns

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:10:00 +0200
Tropical Storm Gil , once thought to be on life support, bursted back to life late Monday night about 1000 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Convection became collocated again with the center of circulation, allowing Gil to reclaim tropical storm status. Shortly after that, however, the burst of convection collapsed.

Expect chance for rain to pick up during afternoon

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:21:00 +0200
The chance for rain will continue to increase through the afternoon hours, and with light winds not helping to move showers and thunderstorms around very much. Some heavy rainfall is possible.

Tropical Depression Gil Hangs On

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:51:00 +0200
Tropical Depression Gil is once again weakening over the central Pacific after briefly regaining tropical storm status. Convection became collocated again with the center of circulation Monday night, allowing Gil to reclaim tropical storm status. Shortly after that, however, the burst of convection collapsed.

Hurricane Henreitte Forms in the Pacific

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 23:19:00 +0200
Hurricane Henriette forms in Pacific far from land; Gil becomes tropical storm farther west

Coastal showers possible Wednesday morning

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:43:00 +0200
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible with the highest rain chances along the coast this morning, and inland this afternoon.

Hurricane Gil Recap

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:33:00 +0200
Tropical Depression Seven-E formed on the morning of July 30, 2013 about 800 miles to the southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. Later that day, the depression became Tropical Storm Gil. A day later on July 31, 2013, Gil became a hurricane over the open eastern Pacific Ocean.

Hurricane Henriette Features 10-Mile-High Thunderstorms

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:37:00 +0200
Hurricane Henriette, churning across the Pacific as a Category 2 storm, was spotted by NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite on Aug. 6, with thunderstorms whose tops extended 10 miles (16 kilometers) up in the atmosphere.