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14/10/2008 Hundreds flee wildfires near L.A.
Two huge wildfires driven by strong Santa Ana winds threatened neighborhoods near Los Angeles on Monday, forcing frantic evacuations ...


13/10/2008 S.F., Marin firefighters battling Angel Island fire
More than 250 firefighters helped corral a wildfire on an island in San Francisco Bay Monday.


13/10/2008 2008 tornado season could blow away records
The 2008 tornado season is on track to set a record for the number of tornadoes in the USA, according to National Weather Service ...


13/10/2008 Norbert weakens to tropical depression over Mexico
Norbert dissipated into a tropical depression over the northern mountains of mainland Mexico on Sunday, after ripping off roofs ...


13/10/2008 Tropical Storm Nana expected to weaken
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Nana is disorganized and is expected to weaken to a tropical depression ...


12/10/2008 Snowstorm hits the West
The first storm of the snow season brought winter-like conditions to much of Wyoming on Saturday, slowing travel in some areas ...


12/10/2008 Hundreds battle wildfire in California's Napa Valley
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-growing wildfire that is threatening homes and wineries in California's Napa Valley.


12/10/2008 Norbert makes landfall on Mexico's Baja peninsula
Scores of people fled flooded homes Saturday as Hurricane Norbert lashed Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula with torrential ...


09/10/2008 Study: Calif. wildfires increased ozone pollution
An outbreak of wildfires in California last year worsened smog pollution in rural areas and caused levels to spike above federal ...


10/10/2008 Animals struggling to cope with climate change warmth
While the most significant harm from climate change so far has been in the polar regions, tropical plants and animals may face ...






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13/10/2008 Q: When a hurricane is a specific distance from shore, why is the expected time of landfall so changeable?
A: A distance specified by the National Hurricane Center is not necessarily the distance of the hurricane from the eventual point of landfall. The "cone of uncertainty" in a forecast track can encompass a large area and changes to the track can drastically affect the distance to shore. If the storm slows down or speeds up, this can also change the time the storm takes to make landfall. In the case of Hurricane Ike, the...
13/10/2008 Santa Anas fan flames in Southern California; Rain on the Plains;
Santa Ana winds raise red flags in Southern California -- Red flag fire warnings are widespread across Southern California. Long-term drought conditions, low relative humidity, and sustained offshore winds from 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 60-70 mph will result in critical fire weather conditions, with the greatest threat coming this evening into the overnight hours. Critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist through early Wednesday, though offshore winds will weaken as Tuesday...
12/10/2008 A burning question: How are resources deployed to fight wildfires?
I came across an interesting article about how decisions are made by the Los Angeles Fire Department to pre-deploy resources during times of high wildfire hazard. Certainly this is a timely issue as the first significant Santa Ana event of the season is underway and is expected to last through at least Tuesday morning. In order to pinpoint locations at greatest risk for wildfires, the LAFD matches fuel moisture readings (the drier the vegetation, the...
12/10/2008 Q: How can snow fall when the temperature is above freezing?
A: In order for snow to reach the ground, ideally the entire air column from surface to cloud base would be below freezing. However, such is not always the case. As I'm sure you’ve experienced, snow can and does fall when surface temperatures are above freezing. The general forecast rule of thumb is to look at temperatures at around 5,000 feet. If the temperature at that level and at levels higher in the atmosphere is...
12/10/2008 Heard of "carbon sinks?" What about "mercury sinks?"
Perhaps you are familiar with the term, "carbon sink," which often comes up in climate change/global warming debates, particularly when discussing whether oceans and forests are a source for carbon in the atmosphere or a storehouse for carbon. Well, this post has nothing to do with the global warming debate. In fact it is about cold spots -- cold spots that I'd like to call "mercury sinks." Reader Trent McCotter, who keeps a careful eye...
12/10/2008 Snow continues in Rockies; Santa Ana winds whip up in California
Wicked weather in the West -- Most of the active weather today will be west of the Mississippi. The storm that has brought snow to the Rockies will spread into the Plains today. While snow will be heaviest in the higher terrain of the northern Rockies, accumulations will continue from northern Utah through eastern Idaho, much of Wyoming and Montana, as well as the western Dakotas. An additional foot of snow will be possible for...
10/10/2008 Weekend forecast: Wild, wild West
Wild, wild West -- Most of the weather action this weekend will be across the western half of the USA (left, click to enlarge). A large storm system in the interior Northwest will dump rain and snow on parts of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana later today and into Saturday. A couple of feet of snow is possible in higher elevations. The rain and snow will spread into the northern Plains on Saturday. Chilly temperatures are...
09/10/2008 Trouble in the tropical Pacific; Winter storm for the West
Norbert and Odile -- Hurricane Norbert is a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. The storm could still strengthen to Category 4 status over the next 24 hours. After that, the storm is expected to weaken as it heads for Baja California, but is still forecast to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday as a Category 2 storm. Norbert will weaken rapidly as it moves into mainland Mexico. Tropical Storm...
08/10/2008 Nerdy Norbert, a winter forecast, and Ike's damage revealed
Wednesday potpourri: The nerdy name Norbert doesn't strike fear into my heart, despite the fact the hurricane is packing 125 mph winds as it bears down on the Mexican coast. Here's some other storm names on this year's list that aren't too scary either: Nana, Teddy and Wilfred in the Atlantic, and Winnie in the Pacific. --- AccuWeather released its winter forecast today, and its good news for the West and bad news for the...
08/10/2008 Q: How can you determine if there will be dew overnight?
A: The same conditions that can create fog can also result in dew formation. Clear skies and light winds allow surface temperatures to drop rapidly during the overnight hours. If the air temperature cools to the dew point temperature you can get fog. You can also get dew or, if the dew point temperature is below freezing, frost. Usually for areas away from water, a limiting factor is available moisture. The amount of water vapor...




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15/09/2008 Severe Storms Ravage Cuba Leaving People Homeless
Storm ravaged Cubans were filmed as they stood amidst the rubble of their thrice ravaged homes.
10/07/2008 Construction Consultant In Florida Advices Client On What To Do To Prepare For Hurricanes
As hurricane season approaches Richard Charbonneau offers advice.
03/02/2008 Search Engine Launches Weather Resource
The Weather resource on SpivO is now live. SpivO Weather is the first channel to be launched in almost two weeks.
02/02/2008 Loudouncountyweather.com Provides Local Weather Information For Residents In Loudoun County, Virginia
Now residents of Loudoun County, Virginia have a local source for weather information and forecasts - LoudounCountyWeather.com.
15/01/2008 Mirrormatemitts – Car Mirror Covers Make Mysterious Television Debut
New Multipurpose -Bag- Featured on Philadelphia's 10! Variety Show
09/01/2008 Networking Event And Charity Fundraiser Hailed As A Success For Local Business
Translation can help to avoid barriers.
29/10/2007 AccuWeather.com Forecasts Mostly Favorable For Fiendish Halloween Festivities
AccuWeather.com predicts quiet weather for most of the country on Halloween Wednesday.
05/09/2007 New Mobile Service For Hurricane Evacuation Information!
One of many problems people can face in the event of a natural disaster is lack of communication and information. With electricity lost and phone lines down, you’re most likely to get your information on a radio. This information is very general in nature and may or may not concern you.
25/05/2007 Wildfire Preparedness - Another Helpful Article Released By Infoquest
Wildfires across the nation are taking center stage in the nightly news. How much do you know about wildfire preparedness above and beyond simple landscaping tips and having a “72 hour kit?” This article will fill in the blanks.
08/03/2007 Time To Start Your Organic Tomato Seeds
With this great spring weather we start craving fresh backyard tomatoes. But, is it time to plant our organic tomato seeds?