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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Govt-to-set-up-disaster-mgnt-training-school/articleshow/50683370.cmsBhubaneswar: For better training in disaster training, the state government on Thursday decided to set up an institute with international standards infrastructure at Gothapatna, on the outskirts of the city. The Rs 20 crore institute will come up on a 17 acre land near the revenue officers' training institute.Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:41:00 +0100timesofindiaentimesofindia-b55b752fa104d9e35ea34791038920fcNaturalDisastersUNbodiesWorldBank20.46394 85.87925720160122114100http://www.refworld.org/docid/5693635e4.htmlWhen a cyclone struck low-lying Kutubdia Island in 1991, the water surged across Nur Jahan's plot of farmland, swallowed up her home and swept away all six of her children. "The sea simply ate it," she said of the family's smallholding, where she grew coconuts and raised her children.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:59:00 +0100refworldenrefworld-fd059e1080a765de7e279708cee41bd3ImmigrationNaturalDisastersUNbodiesEnvironmentClimateChange23.7099 90.407133.887189 35.51340440.761197 -73.98991531.9494 35.932920160111095900http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/01/paying-price-warmer-world-160107093031269.htmlLast year is likely to be the warmest since records began in 1880, beating 2014. Yet, 2016 is expected to be even warmer. Throw in the impact of possibly the strongest El Nino since 1950, and we have all the makings of another year with an unusually high number of extreme weather events.Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:50:00 +0100aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-a97a7e5387e4d9e97e2fa6a47760ec98NaturalDisastersDominantPosition-17.7404 168.32119.3395004253507 -99.627266840977633.718151 73.060547-6.18287 106.82928.5687 77.216820160107145000http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/uk_national_news/14232587.Oarsome_foursome_in_record_Atlantic_rowing_feat/?ref=rssFour school friends have sailed into the history books after tackling the world's toughest rowing race in record time. Angus Collins, Gus Barton, Joe Barnett and Jack Mayhew defied tropical storms, hallucinations and agonising pressure sores during the 3,000-mile journey to the finish line in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:23:00 +0100wandsworthguardianenwandsworthguardian-e37597eeb0b487b1705bbb6a4a17d10dNaturalDisasters-21.1208230542216 55.540075991111414.55778 -90.73219352.58857 -0.73359951.634497 0.80810450.731621 -3.52901857.288328 -6.43375352.377667 1.10125236.881828 -76.25013451.7494 -1.2318351.8333333 0.583333352.831111 -1.32805651.887291 0.88591420160127052300http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/oarsome-foursome-in-record-atlantic-rowing-feat-34400505.htmlThe team, Ocean Reunion, was greeted with a heroes' welcome when they docked at English Harbour in Antigua after 37 days and nine hours at sea, where they were met by family and friends from the UK. Sporting beards and all-over tans, the quartet - who are hoping to raise £100,000 to be split between....Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:04:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-8fc1f0480b7c68246bc88de7cd153939NaturalDisasters-21.1208230542216 55.540075991111414.55778 -90.73219352.58857 -0.73359951.634497 0.80810450.731621 -3.52901857.288328 -6.43375352.377667 1.10125254.5869 -5.9096636.881828 -76.25013451.7494 -1.2318351.8333333 0.583333352.831111 -1.32805651.887291 0.88591420160127050400http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/presidential-hopeful-chris-christie-yells-7251383Presidential candidate Chris Christie launched an extraordianary rant at a young student who asked why he was still campaigning as his home state recovers from The New Jersey Governor lashed out at the youngster, asking: "Do you want me to go down there with a mop?" He launched the angry tirade at a....Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:38:00 +0100themirrorenthemirror-71a9d7c1da444ede8fbd603dc5e12bf3NaturalDisasters40.767113 -74.03249320160126213800http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/christie-on-n.j.-flooding-comparisons-to-hurricane-sandy-are-outrageous/article/2581405?custom_click=rssCONCORD, N.H. — Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie told reporters Monday that comparing the record flooding in his home state to the damage done by Hurricane Sandy is "outrageous." "To say that the flooding was worse now than Hurricane Sandy, of course it was," the New Jersey governor....Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:04:00 +0100washingtonexaminerenwashingtonexaminer-47eab7f5c58bfcc07f42df7d6b86f160NaturalDisastersFlooding42.0746200841834 -93.500038239732343.6862764422714 -71.578116548503338.929396 -74.91713920160126000400http://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-2016-washington-d-c-new-york-cities-dig-out-new-jersey-flooding-sandy/after getting hammered by its second biggest snowstorm on record. Five people in the city died from shoveling, reports CBS News correspondent David Begnaud. The system hit much harder than first expected, with nearly 27 inches falling in just 24 hours. "We survived and then some," said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:50:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-3eee54dff1c21b6799de276c542aebbfNaturalDisasters34.51424 -97.95478840.6222 -73.987840.8732052497767 -77.798396426730920160125125000http://news.caribseek.com/18139-830-pm-update-islands-affected-hurricane-joaquin-bahamasNASSAU, The Bahamas (NEMA | 08:30PM) -- The following is the latest assessment, as of 8:30 p.m. EDT, on October 2, 2105, provided by the National Emergency Management Agency, in co-ordination with local government officials from islands affected by Hurricane Joaquin: In Rum Cay, it is reported that....Sun, 24 Jan 2016 19:09:00 +0100caribseekencaribseek-20a6777fc954291cca93674232933a61NaturalDisasters24.279739 -77.66993722.55316 -73.87341353.764118 -2.7109420160124190900http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/gov-cuomo-declare-state-emergency-blizzard-article-1.2506950The storm's arrival coincides with a full moon, ensuring that strong winds will combine with a high tide to produce significant flooding. The threat comes as many communities around New York City are still struggling to recover three years after Hurricane Sandy's devastation, although officials said....Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:24:00 +0100nydailynewsennydailynews-65e1ff49f3c6c0c73596a51fc2d0b338NaturalDisasters41.7218 44.783147.861435 -122.51693738.9051 -77.016239.3219 -76.618439.01375 -77.02415840.6222 -73.987838.031504 -84.50941637.945833 -82.67361139.38102 -74.53204320160123182400http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/23/us/blizzard-east-coast.html?partner=rss&emc=rssWASHINGTON — A massive winter storm that threatens to dump two feet of snow on the nation’s capital began pummeling the East Coast on Friday afternoon, as millions of people from the Carolinas to New York braced for a weekend of severe winds, power losses and coastal flooding.Sat, 23 Jan 2016 14:23:00 +0100nytimesennytimes-93ec41686c9250905af45f93180be601NaturalDisasters41.7218 44.783139.3219 -76.618440.0279 -75.174135.59457 -82.56900839.0259 -77.07319138.98975 -77.12029942.314022 -92.0024142.471864 -91.34013635.164279 -78.7353520160123142300http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/23/us/blizzard-east-coast.html?partner=rss&emc=rssWASHINGTON — A massive winter storm that threatens to dump two feet of snow on the nation’s capital began pummeling the East Coast on Friday afternoon, as millions of people from the Carolinas to New York braced for a weekend of severe winds, power losses and coastal flooding.Sat, 23 Jan 2016 07:21:00 +0100nytimesennytimes-2eceaeb939c0b703aad2d76a29e540f4NaturalDisasters41.7218 44.783136.1416 -86.818539.3219 -76.618440.0279 -75.174135.59457 -82.56900839.0259 -77.07319138.98975 -77.12029942.314022 -92.0024142.471864 -91.34013635.164279 -78.7353520160123072100http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/23/us/blizzard-east-coast.html?partner=rss&emc=rssWASHINGTON — A massive winter storm that threatens to dump two feet of snow on the nation’s capital began pummeling the East Coast Friday afternoon, as millions of people from the Carolinas to New York braced for a weekend of severe winds, power losses and coastal flooding.Sat, 23 Jan 2016 03:03:00 +0100nytimesennytimes-b4504cc81fbccdb9539c2bb7639f8d92NaturalDisasters41.7218 44.783136.1416 -86.818539.3219 -76.618440.0279 -75.174135.59457 -82.56900839.0259 -77.07319138.98975 -77.12029942.314022 -92.0024142.471864 -91.34013635.164279 -78.7353520160123030300http://en.dalje.com/2015/10/death-toll-reaches-13-from-historic-flooding-in-the-carolinas/The death toll from historic flooding in the US states of South and North Carolina reached 13 on Tuesday, local authorities said. Despite the rainfall having tapered off, many residents remain stranded in their homes because of flooded streets, and thousands are without water or electricity, according to The State newspaper.Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:36:00 +0100dalje-enendalje-en-4632199543ff4ba2277bf309181aa894NaturalDisasters34.0143 -80.997344.246667 -99.45166733.594219 -99.78848335.5433236693713 -79.383297691494531.565357 -93.47486437.176689 -113.285520160123003600http://www.wired.com/2016/01/dcs-coming-snowstorm-could-cause-massive-flooding/Snow on January 21, 2016 near the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images If you live in Washington, DC, you probably spent most of your Thursday griping about the inch of snow that brought traffic to a nine-hour halt Wednesday evening.Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:07:00 +0100wiredenwired-c348e63e366d1d3832fadde0694be5ffNaturalDisastersFloodingAlternativeEnergy36.678812 -76.30877138.9051 -77.016240.638333 -79.60361120160122130700http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-britain-wakes-up-7189386Britain has woken up to a freezing morning with forecasters warning temperatures could plummet further to -10C. The Met Office said freezing conditions will affect most parts of Britain. This morning temperatures in Manchester and the Lake District were around -2C.Sat, 16 Jan 2016 11:30:00 +0100themirrorenthemirror-2d69c28b2852e340770328fcb60366abNaturalDisasters53.3333333 -1.283333356.0 -4.042.60136 -5.57270854.5833333 -2.833333338.7559 -9.1228353.3416 -6.2573553.4797 -2.2617854.728975 -5.75810120160116113000http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/01/15/new-ebola-case-sierra-leone/78836060/Sierra Leone confirmed a new Ebola case Friday, a day after the World Health Organization said the outbreak in West Africa was over. The country's government rapidly responded to the new case and a team is investigating its origin and trying to stop the virus from spreading, the WHO said in a statement.Sat, 16 Jan 2016 05:11:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-f784add7a35d3c716df59e42d9163f8aGuantanamoNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseases38.9051 -77.016223.7505409354667 120.9696678830829.55038 -13.671640.4972 -79.997135.2086 110.72735.7745 51.447728.5687 77.21686.30077 -10.797238.764454 -104.73574735.6831 139.80941.8955 12.490629.7718 -95.407148.8521 2.3489951.4879 -0.17799846.145833 -111.08833323.6065 58.588136.970556 -87.4769448.48612 -13.239120160116051100http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/368944/tropical-storm-alex-strikes-the-azores/(CNN)Alex, a rare January Atlantic hurricane, weakened to a tropical storm Friday as it struck and left the Azores Islands. Alex made landfall on the island of Terceira as a storm with 70 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center said. By late morning, Alex was 35 miles north of Terceira and was maintaining that direction.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:22:00 +0100TheFrontierPost-enenTheFrontierPost-en-0b93c8be3a99a94ac9d99adecb5bfdb5NaturalDisastersFloodingOutermostRegions38.39682 -28.25165936.892778 -83.60222241.349898 -85.12773364.1812 -51.7320160115232200http://www.krcrtv.com/news/hurricane-alex-ready-to-whip-azores/37449838Alex made landfall on the island of Terceira as a storm with 70 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center said. By late morning, Alex was 35 miles north of Terceira and was maintaining that direction. "Little change in strength during the next 48 hours is forecast, and Alex is expected to lose....Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:21:00 +0100krcrtvenkrcrtv-2be54105da212b324001bc6164b678d6NaturalDisastersFloodingOutermostRegions38.39682 -28.25165936.892778 -83.60222264.1812 -51.7320160115222100http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/15/world/hurricane-alex-atlantic/index.html?eref=rss_latestAlex made landfall on the island of Terceira as a storm with 70 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center said. By late morning, Alex was 35 miles north of Terceira and was maintaining that direction. "Little change in strength during the next 48 hours is forecast, and Alex is expected to lose....Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:04:00 +0100cnnencnn-b7d2f144c6380f42c9ff3ab438006a37NaturalDisastersOutermostRegions38.39682 -28.25165936.892778 -83.60222264.1812 -51.7320160115220400http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/video-hurricane-alex-hits-azores-heads-greenland-after-being-downgraded-tropical-storm-1538231A hurricane has hit the Azores, leading to power cuts and the flooding of some homes but the destruction was reportedly less significant than feared. Hurricane Alex became the first storm of its kind to form in the month of January in the north Atlantic since 1938, according to meteorologists.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:29:00 +0100ibtimes-ukenibtimes-uk-76e5d4685004486af9e305445c6368b7NaturalDisasters38.7559 -9.1228364.1812 -51.7320160115192900http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2016/01/16/456279/Rare-January.htmMIAMI, Florida--A rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 meters high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:18:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-9bb6558920b7a91bbd070a467a8f7a04NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115191800http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-snow-sleet-batter-7186602Britain is set shiver in the grip of an all weekend. icy chill Daytime highs in Birmingham, Manchester and Newcastle will struggle to reach 3C (37.4F) - with frost and icy roads likely as overnight lows dip below freezing. Snow, sleet and rain could lash parts of the North West and Eastern England....Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:26:00 +0100themirrorenthemirror-32f3c3cb19aa8287e6e9829301de249cNaturalDisastersFlooding38.9051 -77.016252.6001223763217 -1.466952271535938.7559 -9.1228347.539167 -122.15444452.3065822048099 -3.7391980983700233.527746 -86.79922320160115182600http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/01/15/rare-january-hurricane-barreling-up-mid-atlantic.htmlA rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 60 feet high, wind gusts up to 100 mph and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Its maximum sustained winds decreased to near 75 mph, but the U.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:16:00 +0100foxnewsenfoxnews-46f5d1f726d369cae657e5ed72ccb61cNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115171600http://www.voanews.com/content/ap-rare-january-hurricane-edges-closer-mid-atlantic-azores/3147335.htmlMIAMI— A rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 meters (60 feet) high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:14:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-bbbb20139aebefa9f7bcad3c208cd9e6NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115161400http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/theres-a-hurricane-in-january-and-its-freaking-everyone-out-715907.htmlA rare January hurricane has formed in the Atlantic – and is closing in on the Azores. And authorities in the Portuguese islands are warning of waves up to 60ft high, wind gusts up to 100mph and torrential rain. So why exactly is this weather so unusual? Well, Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:36:00 +0100breakingnews-ieenbreakingnews-ie-0e15dee1875cce03559534445891205aNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115153600http://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/6233985-rare-january-hurricane-moves-closer-to-mid-atlantic-azores/MIAMI — A rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 metres (60 feet) high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:54:00 +0100durhamregionendurhamregion-5bf90808ea99bd181e53a3b79d70a638NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115145400http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/rare-january-hurricane-looms-closer-to-azores-715891.htmlA rare January hurricane in the Atlantic is closing in on the Azores, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 60ft high, wind gusts up to 100mph and torrential rain. Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:36:00 +0100breakingnews-ieenbreakingnews-ie-259ec38ce8848c60490627bd3b1e0c9fNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115143600http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_29389111/rare-january-hurricane-moving-closer-azores?source=rssMIAMI (AP) A rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 meters (60 feet) high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:55:00 +0100denverpostendenverpost-b369b1442da427942bcb493b05ad5847NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115135500http://www.avaz.ba/clanak/214638/rare-january-hurricane-moves-closer-to-mid-atlantic-azoresA rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 meters (60 feet) high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:27:00 +0100avazenavaz-7378b796699e2d99e12e0ffe27c4dba3NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115132700http://www.sundayworld.com/news/atlantic-hurricane-alex-producing-60ft-wavesA rare January hurricane in the Atlantic is closing in on the Azores, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 60ft high, wind gusts up to 100mph and torrential rain. Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:07:00 +0100sundayworldensundayworld-35dfe6a8ad3d9973193bf92cc61c1cd8NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115120700http://www.startribune.com/rare-january-hurricane-moving-closer-to-the-azores/365396341/Purchase: Order Reprint MIAMI — A rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 meters (60 feet) high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:06:00 +0100startribuneenstartribune-a826de67f82f4343a256646880946bebTAXUDNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270235.7745 51.447743.038521 -83.686616.9854726086878 96.167539314374620160115120600http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/rare-january-hurricane-looms-closer-to-azores-34367177.htmlNevertheless, it said Alex is likely to lose its tropical characteristics as it moves over colder waters. Early on Friday, the centre reported Alex was about 130 miles south of Terceira Island - one of nine Azores islands, where a hurricane warning was in effect - and was moving north at about 23mph.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:06:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-5abdcf43bdbfb855d49107a0f50ffd67NaturalDisasters8.135202 36.2189798.926826 41.4103720160115120600http://news.yahoo.com/rare-january-hurricane-moving-closer-azores-090153783.htmlThis NOAA satellite image taken Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at 12:45 AM EST shows a stationary front over the southern Bahamas and Cuba. Rain showers and isolated accompany this boundary as it slowly drifts to the south. The remainder of the basin is quiet with mostly sunny skies. In contrast, Hurricane Alex is over the central Atlantic Basin.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:03:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-6c549428d518b9231700b09ace1aef34NaturalDisasters25.0672 -77.340225.8321 -80.270223.1168 -82.388620160115120300http://www.independent.ie/world-news/rare-january-hurricane-looms-closer-to-azores-34367175.htmlA rare January hurricane in the Atlantic is closing in on the Azores, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 60ft high, wind gusts up to 100mph and torrential rain. Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:58:00 +0100independent-ie-regionalenindependent-ie-regional-eec127569a8a0f70f0c9d4e8decff370NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115115800http://www.independent.ie/world-news/rare-january-hurricane-looms-closer-to-azores-34367175.htmlA rare January hurricane in the Atlantic is closing in on the Azores, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 60ft high, wind gusts up to 100mph and torrential rain. Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:57:00 +0100independent-ieenindependent-ie-eec127569a8a0f70f0c9d4e8decff370NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115115700http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/rare-january-hurricane-moving-closer-azores-36307924A rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 meters (60 feet) high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:49:00 +0100ABCnewsenABCnews-784d50e144efce03f84f4ee0532f3806NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115114900http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/816c0f5fe9b741d09137bf70d84076f5/Tropical-WeatherMIAMI A rare January hurricane in the Atlantic closed in on the Azores on Friday, with authorities in the Portuguese islands warning of waves up to 18 meters (60 feet) high, wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph) and torrential rain. Hurricane Alex is the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:43:00 +0100therepublicentherepublic-205e862b7545075a0e201c927bf0494bNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160115114300http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Rare-January-hurricane-forms-in-the-Atlantic_48707MIAMI, United States (AFP) A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic yesterday, and US officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex’s maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph).Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:55:00 +0100jamaicaobserverenjamaicaobserver-ba125037c32eeceddb19e4d98b076e29NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270219.6002375848274 -155.51972568010938.7559 -9.1228327.74291 -98.06873320160115105500http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/first-january-hurricane-1938-threatens-7183472An extremely rare January hurricane is brewing above the Atlantic for the first time since 1938. Alex is forming in the middle of the ocean and could bring 18ft high waves and 100mph winds. Officials have now issued a hurricane warning for Portugal's Azores islands, in the mid-Atlantic.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:28:00 +0100themirrorenthemirror-53c085260c685e3b58d3600da29825d6NaturalDisastersFlooding25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160115102800http://in-cyprus.com/39512-2/A rare January hurricane has formed far out in the Atlantic and US officials say it is the first such storm to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex’s maximum sustained winds were near 140 kph. A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal’s mid-Atlantic Azores Islands, where the....Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:29:00 +0100in-cyprusenin-cyprus-5f9b1a7408f0fcffa77c3067d038a787NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160115072900http://www.post-gazette.com/news/world/2016/01/15/Rare-January-hurricane-forms-in-Atlantic-threatens-Azores/stories/201601150195A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex’s maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph. A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal’s mid-Atlantic Azores Islands,....Fri, 15 Jan 2016 06:19:00 +0100post-gazetteenpost-gazette-79e54fcd748f50b2ca90120f73b543f2NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160115061900http://triblive.com/usworld/nation/9801208-74/hurricane-alex-azores?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+alltribstories+%28TribLIVE+News%29MIAMI — A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained wind was near 85 mph. A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores....Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:59:00 +0100tribliveentriblive-9bbe8d4f8cdbb56441a158044a0d76cfNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160115045900http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/01/15/world/azores-told-brace-18-meter-waves-first-january-hurricane-since-38-churns-way-atlantic/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29MIAMI – A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex’s maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal’s mid-Atlantic....Fri, 15 Jan 2016 01:21:00 +0100japantimesenjapantimes-950a376399e2e8a206f31c1a43b1792eNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160115012100http://www.financialexpress.com/article/world-news/rare-january-hurricane-forms-in-atlantic-threatens-azores/194277/A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal’s mid-Atlantic Azores Islands, where the Civil Protection Service issued a weather red alert, the highest of four warnings that indicates extreme risk, for five of the archipelago’s nine islands. (Reuters) A rare January hurricane formed far out in the....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:46:00 +0100financialexpressenfinancialexpress-f2c2d4c06c0f003e0d1d5d9701ff104dNaturalDisastersCivilProtection25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114224600http://abc7ny.com/weather/alex-becomes-1st-atlantic-hurricane-to-form-in-january-since-1938/1158777/A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:58:00 +01007onlineen7online-3b325dc731229fa9926c07543f68ff19NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114215800http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2016/01/14/78801674/Surprising person behind girl's amazing hairstyles. Looking at Emma Morgese's hair, you'd think she was living with a professional hairstylist. The nine-year-old dons a perfectly coiffed hairdo on a daily basis. The person behind the styles is surprising everyone.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:51:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-00cea436fde6bbbb4546b3a5faad6e6eGuantanamoNaturalDisasters30.4652 -91.153438.9051 -77.016215.9342452321615 47.546800603641726.158595 -98.25354243.2065 -71.543841.8955 12.490624.555759 -81.7784551.4879 -0.17799848.8521 2.3489923.1168 -82.388641.8265 -87.641323.6065 58.588120160114205100http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3399292/Subtropical-Storm-Alex-strengthens-Atlantic.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490Rare winter hurricane forms in the Atlantic for the first January time since 1938 - but it's expected to steer clear of the East Coast Storm with winds nearing 85mph is threatening Portugal's Azores Islands Warnings have been issued in five of the archipelago's nine islands; The last time there was....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:47:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-04045e218df0f0e98a9673ff36ea8f6fNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114204700http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/national/rare-january-hurricane-forms-in-atlantic-threatens-azores/article_9276d00a-e473-5d85-a1d5-baa4a1158de2.htmlMIAMI (AP) — A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:27:00 +0100siouxcityjournalensiouxcityjournal-c694d0b8f8195703d6bfc7c513f3400eNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114202700http://news.yahoo.com/subtropical-storm-alex-strengthens-atlantic-125344603.htmlMIAMI (AP) — A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:19:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-abc2ab3bd53a450fd9592ebba21c80ceNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114201900http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2016-01-14-Tropical%20Weather/id-f4fdc21e32d240ceab5e2ef5f12f1066MIAMI (AP) — A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:01:00 +0100APenAP-4f2e614ab643f9ec3173688f84ef843dNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114200100http://www.timesdaily.com/news/nation/rare-january-hurricane-forms-in-atlantic-threatens-azores/article_03ec9007-1c67-52b5-b0fc-c9e2b188959c.htmlHurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores Islands, where the Civil Protection Service issued a weather red alert, the highest of four warnings that indicates extreme risk, for five of the archipelago's nine islands.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:57:00 +0100timesdailyentimesdaily-b02884074d036c9cafe4d0fa45882d44NaturalDisasters38.7559 -9.1228320160114195700http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2016/01/14/subtropical-storm-alex-forms-far-out-atlantic/3v7DntMtj3Hib4zL6M24iK/story.htmlMIAMI A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex’s maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal’s mid-Atlantic....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:51:00 +0100bostonglobeenbostonglobe-cf7b759013fe4d860b43bb3945d0f8bbNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114195100http://www.tribune242.com/news/2016/jan/14/rare-january-hurricane-forms-atlantic-threatens-az/MIAMI (AP) — A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:40:00 +0100tribune242entribune242-c2c1af1db99ffbde8e6d097288331015NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114194000http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/a-hurricane-has-formed-in-the-atlantic-in-the-middle-of-january-715755.htmlA rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic is the first to form during the month since 1938, US officials say. Hurricane Alex’s maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph. A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal’s mid-Atlantic Azores islands, where the Civil Protection Service....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:32:00 +0100breakingnews-ieenbreakingnews-ie-323c710120f42e875386cc9c882a03cdNaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270220160114193200http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-atlantic-storm-alex-20160114-story.htmlA rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph. A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores Islands,....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:17:00 +0100chicagotribuneenchicagotribune-f262235c5e94a0b1a509e2c6fd130294NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114191700http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3399292/Subtropical-Storm-Alex-strengthens-Atlantic.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490However it is the first to form since 1938. The Civil Protection Service in Azores has issued a weather red alert, the highest of four warnings that indicates extreme risk, for five of the archipelago's nine islands. It said residents should expect waves up to 18 meters (60 feet) high and wind gusts up to 160 kph (100 mph).Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:54:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-69be1c3805b74bc3685bcfdbe6c0e57fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920160114185400http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/subtropical-storm-alex-strengthens-in-the-atlantic/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-newsThis NOAA satellite image taken Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at 12:45 AM EST shows a stationary front across the Bahamas and Cuba. Widespread rain showers accompany this boundary as it slowly drifts to the south. The remainder of the Caribbean basin is quiet with partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:40:00 +0100seattletimesenseattletimes-5f998ce4f9e4df6e6bdad9658bc63a2cNaturalDisasters25.0672 -77.340225.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228323.1168 -82.388620160114184000http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2016-01-14/rare-january-hurricane-forms-in-atlantic-threatens-azoresA rare January hurricane has formed far out in the Atlantic, and US officials say it's the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938 This NOAA satellite image taken Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at 12:45 AM EST shows a stationary front across the Bahamas and Cuba.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:30:00 +0100usnewsenusnews-e960f7315b197fb2de51c0cfffd52b7bNaturalDisasters25.0672 -77.340225.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228323.1168 -82.388620160114183000http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/799dbc74e5f14b898dc24d557f70acd8/Tropical-WeatherMIAMI A rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's mid-Atlantic....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:18:00 +0100therepublicentherepublic-dd3bb736d8f40d9c7ddc51ef31dd2b68NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114181800http://www.sunherald.com/news/nation-world/article54639290.htmlA rare January hurricane formed far out in the Atlantic on Thursday, and U.S. officials said it was the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. Hurricane Alex's maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph (140 kph). A hurricane warning was issued for Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores....Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:10:00 +0100sunheraldensunherald-a395d3d9c0fe99e87312045b17686588NaturalDisasters25.8321 -80.270238.7559 -9.1228320160114181000http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2016/0114/Subtropical-storm-Alex-Is-climate-change-to-blame-for-rare-January-cyclonesA subtropical storm is surprising meteorologists as it forms early in January, nearly six months ahead of the typical tropical storm season. Subtropical storm Alex is building over the Atlantic Ocean and is gaining strength as it approaches the Azores Islands, a chain of nine major islands owned by Portugal.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 17:07:00 +0100csmonitorencsmonitor-a310fd7c717f52249c6dedec86b44323ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersFloodingEnvironment38.7559 -9.1228320160114170700http://www.krcrtv.com/news/rare-january-subtropical-storm-forms-in-atlantic/37419266[Previous story] Subtropical Storm Alex has formed in the eastern Atlantic, the first storm to form in that ocean in January in 38 years, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. Alex is the first named storm of 2016, though the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:19:00 +0100krcrtvenkrcrtv-2dfc8c55c535802321b07404d12ef51bNaturalDisasters38.7559 -9.1228338.9051 -77.016220160114161900http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3415838-155/boys-basketball-second-ranked-desert-hills-routSt. George • If the purpose of a game-long press is to create chaos, Desert Hills was more than a little successful on Wednesday night. The second-ranked Thunder used their depth and constant pressure to capture a 61-52 victory over Hurricane in a sloppily played Region Nine boys opener.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:00:00 +0100sltribensltrib-92e614ab0a6448a6ed6bff0b0a7afb7dNaturalDisasters41.743549 -111.83589920160114060000http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/13/world/2016-first-named-storm-atlantic/index.html?eref=rss_latestAlex is the first named storm of 2016, though the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1. It is the first storm to form in the Atlantic in January since 1978 and is just the fourth known storm to form in the month since records began in 1851. Alex has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph).Thu, 14 Jan 2016 04:43:00 +0100cnnencnn-a044be5def5d27950a9e368fd272cfeeNaturalDisasters38.7559 -9.1228338.9051 -77.016220160114044300http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/13/world/2016-first-named-storm-atlantic/index.html?eref=rss_latestSubtropical Storm Alex has formed in the eastern Atlantic, the first storm to form in that ocean in January in 38 years, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. Alex is the first named storm of 2016, though the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1.Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:04:00 +0100cnnencnn-044b47b10856443c99833ff2e8c5a1a8NaturalDisasters38.7559 -9.1228338.9051 -77.016220160113230400http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2016/01/wvue_taps_david_bernard_to_rep.htmlWVUE-8 meteorologist David Bernard (right) has been named chief meteorologist at the local FOX affiliate. He will replace longtime local TV news fixture Bob Breck (left), who will retire in March 2016. (FOX 8 photos) Two months after he returned to New Orleans for a morning-show stint at WVUE-8,....Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:04:00 +0100nolaennola-6a3ac39fa597381fa2e1faf9e9836e1cNaturalDisasters32.229167 -89.22944430.47999 -90.10727726.132931 -80.17194425.8321 -80.270229.7718 -95.407142.192025 -71.20904229.9564 -90.098740.879021 -82.65660940.6222 -73.987839.750519 -84.18316720160107160400https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/01/04/eerie-photos-and-video-of-el-faro-cargo-ship-that-sank-oct-1/In this photograph released by the National Transportation Safety Board, the damaged stern of the sunken freighter El Faro is seen on the seafloor, 15,000-feet deep near the Bahamas. The El Faro sank Oct. 1, 2015 after losing engine power and getting caught in a Category 4 hurricane while sailing from Jacksonville, Fla.Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:23:00 +0100WashingtonPostenWashingtonPost-7719fd44b60a53874efb01a34d59ef37NaturalDisasters25.0672 -77.340218.3910461968874 -66.057473780956530.3236 -81.677920160104192300http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-photos-relay-eerie-quiet-el-faro-s-final-resting-n489521Federal investigators released photos and video Sunday of the wrecked El Faro, the cargo ship that went down in the Atlantic Ocean during a hurricane last year with 33 people aboard. The El Faro left Jacksonville, Florida, on Sept. 29, and lost contact as Hurricane Joaquin grew into a category 4 storm.Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:28:00 +0100nbcnewsennbcnews-f405311e66ef8795985605ef94290fa5NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope25.0672 -77.340230.3236 -81.677920160104032800http://news.yahoo.com/record-flooding-hits-u-midwest-threatens-south-022148420.html(Reuters) - Record flooding from rain-swollen rivers has washed out hundreds of structures in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, forcing thousands to flee their homes, and 9.3 million Americans still face flood warnings. At least 28 people have died in the U.S.Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:44:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-27ca90b7a6b9f123f5d7d0ef8cad9fa2NaturalDisasters40.828738 -87.58473738.6389 -90.34240.792419 -124.146540.105089 -94.00617412.9748 77.587734.0222 -118.24440.411701 -90.83587640.039931 -74.97029348.7369 -111.96109840.581389 -79.57416736.1416 -86.818540.46159 -92.16475719.3395004253507 -99.627266840977639.450642 -91.05478734.8997055103389 -92.439286733112736.190571 -89.66143843.411991 -106.27200341.8265 -87.641336.68275 -121.79083337.21083 -89.4532431.554701 -91.39398220151231234400https://in.news.yahoo.com/record-flooding-hits-u-midwest-threatens-south-022148420.htmlBy Mary Wisniewski. (Reuters) - Record flooding from rain-swollen rivers has washed out hundreds of structures in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, forcing thousands to flee their homes, and 9.3 million Americans still face flood warnings. At least 28 people have died in the U.S.Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:41:00 +0100news-yahoo-inennews-yahoo-in-ece5020363d3c4591d81922f5df0b1d7NaturalDisasters40.828738 -87.58473738.6389 -90.34240.792419 -124.146540.105089 -94.00617412.9748 77.587734.0222 -118.24440.411701 -90.83587640.039931 -74.97029348.7369 -111.96109840.581389 -79.57416736.1416 -86.818540.46159 -92.16475719.3395004253507 -99.627266840977639.450642 -91.05478734.8997055103389 -92.439286733112736.190571 -89.66143843.411991 -106.27200341.8265 -87.641336.68275 -121.79083337.21083 -89.4532431.554701 -91.39398220151231234100http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-weather-storm-idUSKBN0UC0PD20151231?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNewsAt least 28 people have died in the U.S. Midwest's extreme weather since the weekend, mostly from driving into flooded areas after storms dropped up to 12 inches (30 cm) of rain, officials said. The days of downpours have pushed the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries to record highs or levels....Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:26:00 +0100reutersenreuters-9c73484898e379f356cbdbf1ed32a27dNaturalDisasters40.828738 -87.58473738.6389 -90.34240.792419 -124.146540.105089 -94.00617412.9748 77.587734.0222 -118.24440.411701 -90.83587640.039931 -74.97029348.7369 -111.96109836.1416 -86.818540.46159 -92.16475719.3395004253507 -99.627266840977639.450642 -91.05478736.190571 -89.66143843.411991 -106.27200341.8265 -87.641336.68275 -121.79083337.21083 -89.4532431.554701 -91.39398220151231232600http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/12/31/world/science-health-world/extreme-global-weather-driven-strongest-ever-el-nino-human-induced-climate-change-experts/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29PARIS – Deadly extreme weather on at least five continents is driven in large part by a record-breaking El Nino, but climate change is a likely booster too, experts said Monday. The 2015-16 El Nino, they added, is the strongest ever measured. “It is probably the most powerful in the last 100 years,”....Thu, 31 Dec 2015 03:20:00 +0100japantimesenjapantimes-e5f98aade9676f2f0ecff4643171c9e0ClimateChangeFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentNaturalDisastersEcology-25.3051 -57.621919.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776-34.8941 -56.067531.4943738356216 -99.360041181702948.8521 2.34899-34.6654 -58.40969.02274 38.7468-35.3499 149.04220151231032000http://www.wort.lu/en/international/el-nino-creates-single-most-powerful-hurricane-on-record-record-el-nino-climate-change-drive-extreme-weather-568380e40da165c55dc5056aAcross south and southeast Asia, monsoon rains essential for life-sustaining crops have been limited, while drought in eastern Africa means millions will require food aid, especially in Ethiopia, according to Oxfam. "The role of El Nino on much of what we are seeing around the planet is obvious,"....Wed, 30 Dec 2015 08:16:00 +0100WortLuxembourg-enenWortLuxembourg-en-73c8a85835a12d33240381fc7b872ed0UNbodiesClimateChangeFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentNaturalDisastersEcology51.107722 -0.14278132.55238 -102.02570319.3395004253507 -99.627266840977646.20153 6.166666749.6326822866963 6.076065233247459.02274 38.746820151230081600http://www.sunherald.com/latest-news/article55992470.htmlLONG BEACH -- The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus hosted a panel discussion Thursday about the Pulitzer Prize, journalism's most prestigious award. The discussion was part of a national initiative by the Pulitzer Board to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the award. The Mississippi Humanities Council organized the panel.Fri, 22 Jan 2016 06:26:00 +0100sunheraldensunherald-a9bfc9fa7c88f4cf4709c2e21a219cbdNaturalDisasters38.9051 -77.016230.372021 -89.07905932.35273 -90.87789220160122062600http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-31/severe-weather-lashes-australia/7127910Severe weather fronts are lashing several regions of Australia, with a man dying after being swept away by floodwaters in Queensland and a "mini-tornado" destroying several homes in New South Wales. Key points: Man killed in floodwaters near Bundaberg, QLD; Homes destroyed amid strong winds at....Sun, 31 Jan 2016 03:56:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-7732e34983bc482a093def1520c60d96NaturalDisasters-24.873671 152.349304-35.3499 149.042-35.259861 149.444901-33.8916 151.242-12.433 130.842-20.310921 118.60530120160131035600http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/world/295398/man-killed,-homes-destroyed-in-aus-storms"It's quite unusual to see this sort of pattern develop right across that broad section of states," BoM meteorologist Craig Burke said. "It is unlikely we would see the same extent again like what we have seen in the past few days. "This was a unique weather set up." Tropical #CycloneStan at 10am WST.Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:57:00 +0100rnzienrnzi-b050b5071a0c1874e3c0cb798c99d325NaturalDisasters-24.873671 152.349304-35.3499 149.042-35.259861 149.444901-33.8916 151.242-12.433 130.842-20.310921 118.60530120160131155700