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Response 415 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Apr 24, 2000 (14:42) * 1 lines
More seriously, Wolfie's home town got pasted with 2-4-inch hail stones yesterday and was a near-miss for a Tornado. I wish she would check in and let us know how she fared. It looked really scary. Guess Texas got some of it, as well, but I do not know anyone in that part of Texas...
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 416 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Apr 24, 2000 (23:22) * 1 lines
She did while Spring was frozen. She is fine (aren't you?!) *hugs*
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Response 417 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Apr 25, 2000 (01:32) * 32 lines
While we wait for Wolfie's pix of the black menacing clouds here's some weather news from Ginny's neck of the woods:
Flattening of Radar Antenna Delays Boston Flights
BOSTON (Reuters) - Flight delays and cancellations plagued Boston's Logan
Airport on Sunday after the flattening, apparently by high winds, of a radar
antenna that handled incoming flights, aviation officials said.
A replacement antenna was loaded onto an Air Force C-17 in Oklahoma City
and was expected to arrive at Logan on Sunday, replacing the antenna
knocked over on Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Installing and testing the new antenna were expected to take as long as four
days, snarling plans for travelers returning from April school vacations, airport
officials said. Logan is the nation's ninth busiest airport.
Planes were landing at the rate of about 22 to 28 an hour on Sunday,
compared with an average of 35 to 40 in inclement weather and more than 60
in clear weather, officials said. New England has been soaked by rain in
recent days.
About 210 flights were canceled on Saturday, with 130 others canceled on
Sunday by early afternoon, officials said. Some airlines were diverting flights
to airports in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Providence, Rhode Island.
US Airways Group Inc (U.N) and its US Airways Express and MetroJet
subsidiaries announced late on Sunday that they were canceling selected
flights out of Boston on Monday to minimize the effect of the continuing
outage of the radar system.
US Airways Express regional flights, operated by Allegheny Airlines, Colgan
Air and CommutAir under the US Airways Express brand, were canceled until
5 p.m. (2100 GMT), while Mesa Airlines, another US Airways Express carrier,
would operate a single morning flight from Boston to Washington-Dulles.
US Airways said it was also canceling 10 departures and arrivals at Boston to
and from Baltimore; Charlotte, North Carolina; Buffalo and Atlanta. But US
Airways Shuttle would fly a normal schedule on Monday, servicing airports in
Boston, New York and Washington.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 418 of 987: (sprin5) * Tue, Apr 25, 2000 (08:10) * 1 lines
Looking for a wolfie check in and update!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 419 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Apr 25, 2000 (13:01) * 1 lines
I think it will not till after work this afternoon...
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Response 420 of 987: anne hale (ommin) * Sun, Apr 30, 2000 (06:00) * 1 lines
Sorry I did not reply to your query Terry but have been unindated with relatives over the Easter Period. The weather here in Perth, Western Australia is still very strange - Friday we had winter gales unheard of in April, and it has been wet and horrible ever since. Our bad weather usually occurs between late May and early August - I suppose it must be the La nina effect? Do any of you think so.
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Response 421 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sun, Apr 30, 2000 (06:05) * 1 lines
Hi Anne, we've had really strange weather in the southern England recently too. In the recent week or so we've had snow, large hailstones, Rain, rain and more rain, and bright enough sunshine to go out in shorts!
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Response 422 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Apr 30, 2000 (13:40) * 1 lines
Probably, Anne, but theories are just that. subject to chance to the newest thought on the subject. Do we really know?! Hawaii is still pretty much Hawaii
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Response 423 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, May 1, 2000 (00:21) * 9 lines
NASA Science News for May 1, 2000M
One year ago this week killer tornadoes raged across Oklahoma.
Now, NASA scientists are figuring out how to predict such storms
using lightning data from Earth-orbit.
FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast01may_1m.htm
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Response 424 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, May 1, 2000 (02:00) * 11 lines
Space Weather News for May 1, 2000
A coronal mass ejection (CME) from a small sunspot group was recorded
by the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory on April 30, 2000. If
material from the eruption is heading toward Earth, as animations
of the CME suggest, then the shock wave will probably arrive
late on May 2nd or sometime on May 3rd. Forecasters estimate a
30% chance of active geomagnetic conditions at middle-latitudes
on May 3, 2000.
For more information, please visit http://www.spaceweather.com
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Response 425 of 987: geospring (sprin5) * Mon, May 1, 2000 (08:24) * 1 lines
We're getting heavy thunderstorms and lightning this morning, it's been going on since at least 3 am, I unplugged all my systems at one point.
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Response 426 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, May 1, 2000 (12:24) * 2 lines
I am glad you did unplugged. I trust you also disconnected your antennas from your rigs. A solid-soldered interior is NOT a good thing for a boat anchor!
Guess when it is done tearing up Texas, that storm system will be heading for Wolfie. You guys, be careful, please! None of you are expendable.
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Response 427 of 987: geospring (sprin5) * Mon, May 1, 2000 (14:26) * 1 lines
I didn't but everything survived.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 428 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, May 1, 2000 (14:50) * 1 lines
Good to know. Thanks! The Hams here disconnect the antenna and throw it out the window as far away from the house as they can do easily and in a hurry through a window. Lightning can jump gaps, but you know that!
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Response 429 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Tue, May 2, 2000 (16:06) * 32 lines
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20000502/sc/science_tsunamis_1.html
Tuesday May 2 4:45 PM ET
Tsunamis Seen Possible Along U.S. East Coast
By Patrick Rizzo
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tsunamis, the sometimes devastating tidal waves produced by undersea earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides, are not normally the kind of geologic activity people on the U.S. eastern seaboard worry about.
But newly-discovered cracks in the continental shelf off the Mid-Atlantic may change that.
Researchers writing in the May issue of the journal Geology said that cracks in the continental shelf off Virginia and North Carolina, if geologically active, could produce landslides that may trigger a tsunami along the heavily populated coast in those states and the lower Chesapeake Bay.
A tsunami could generate two to 20 foot (.06 to 6.1 meter) high waves, equivalent to the storm surge of category three to four, or extensive to extreme, hurricanes.
Hurricane Andrew, a category four storm that hit Florida in 1992, caused over $25 billion in damage, the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. In 1998 two strong earthquakes caused a series of tsunamis to hit the north coast of Papua New Guinea, killing 2,500 people.
The researchers, Neal Driscoll of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, Jeffrey Weissel of Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and John Goff of the University of Texas at Austin, discovered the cracks after examining National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration maps of the continental shelf.
Weissel said when he first saw the data, the escarpments ''looked like they could be the headwalls of future large scale submarine landslides.''
He said that he and his colleagues would be leaving from Woods Hole Saturday morning to look for signs of whether the cracks, shaped like a series of tilted roof shingles, are active and likely to trigger a landslide in the future.
``We need to understand whether these crack-like features are active or recently active, in which case we should be concerned,'' Weissel said in a telephone interview.
If they are active and a large chunk of the escarpment were to slump into the deep water off the continental shelf, it would push huge volumes of seawater ahead of it.
Water along the coast would rush in to take its place and the water would then rush back toward land, possibly causing massive flooding in low-lying towns along the coast.
``You could expect a tsunami hitting the coast ... about 20 minutes after the slide,'' Weissel said.
The last major tsunami to strike the Eastern Seaboard was in 1929, when an earthquake triggered a landslide and a tidal wave that killed 51 people on the Grand Banks along the Newfoundland coast.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 430 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, May 2, 2000 (16:58) * 1 lines
Thanks, Maggie. I was hoping you would put this in here where others might see it linked with News. Lotsa relatives there and Autumn lives in the area. This is just an IF scenario...it is not necessarily going to happen. Stay tuned!
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Response 431 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, May 2, 2000 (23:20) * 3 lines
Last week, while the rest of her state and neighboring Texas was getting hammererd by huge hailstones and tornadoes, Wolfie took this image of the distant storm. These cloud formations are known as mamatocumulous... Splendid job and thanks!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 432 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Wed, May 3, 2000 (03:24) * 1 lines
Oh wow! that's a fantastic photo Wolfie!
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Response 433 of 987: geospring (sprin5) * Wed, May 3, 2000 (04:14) * 1 lines
What a spectacular, mind blowing picture! I'm going to print it on glos
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 434 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, May 3, 2000 (12:18) * 1 lines
I can send you the original which is quite large if you would like to have it to work with.
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Response 435 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, May 3, 2000 (13:19) * 19 lines
These GOES satellites are the ones I use to get some of the updating weather maps of the USA
To: Geostationary Satellite Server Users:
NASA Press Release: "The fourth in a series of five of the most
sophisticated weather spacecraft ever built, soared into space
this morning at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,
Fla. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
(GOES)-L spacecraft was carried in space aboard aLockheed Martin Atlas IIA
rocket. Twenty-seven minutes later,
the spacecraft separated from the Centaur stage. At approximately 4:22
a.m., controllers successfully deployed the
outer panel of the solar array, making the spacecraft power positive and
allowing the batteries to charge".
GOES-L will be called GOES-11. More info will be at
http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov and
http://pao.gsfc.nasa.gov/gsfc/earth/goesl/goesl.htm.
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Response 436 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, May 18, 2000 (00:08) * 12 lines
To Be or Not to Be, La Nina?
NASA Science News for May 18, 2000
Just last month, scientists were predicting that current La
Niña conditions would persist, but now data from Earth-orbiting
satellites show that it may be on the decline. Is it too soon
to revise the 2000 hurricane forecast? FULL STORY at
http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast18may_1m.htm
To Be or Not to Be, La Niña?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 437 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, May 27, 2000 (21:06) * 35 lines
Hurricane season is back. Bookmark this url - it beats wading through the entire topic to get to this excellent map Looks like Arleta has disappeared: http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/read/Geo/14.69
Unplug your computers Terry!
Forecast For Austin, Tx
400 Pm Cdt Sat May 27 2000
.Tonight...Mostly Cloudy With A 50 Percent Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms...Some Possibly Severe Later Tonight. Lows In The
Middle 70S. Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Mph.
.Sunday...Cloudy Morning With A 30 Percent Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms. Partly Cloudy Afternoon. Highs In The Lower 90S.
Variable Winds 5 To 10 Mph.
.Sunday Night...Mostly Clear. Lows In The Lower 70S.
.Memorial Day...Mostly Sunny And Hot. Highs In The Middle 90S.
.Extended Forecast...
.Tuesday Through Thursday...Some Brief Early Morning Clouds...
Otherwise Mostly Clear And Hot. Lows In The 70S. Highs In The
Middle 90S To Near 100.
Special weather statement
734 Pm Cdt Sat May 27 2000
...Thunderstorms Moving Across Northern Hill Country This Evening...
A Line Of Strong Thunderstorms Will Move Across The Northern Hill
Country This Evening. Some Of These Storms May Become Severe And
Capable Of Producing Very Heavy Rain...Deadly Lightning...Strong
Damaging Winds...And Large Hail.
Campers And Persons In The Outdoors Should Take Precautions For The
Storms Later This Evening By Securing Loose Objects...And Having
Safe Shelter Available. Boaters Should Be Ready To Seek Safe Harbor
And Tie Boats Down Securely.
Most Lightning Fatalities And Injuries Occur In Open Fields Or Under
Trees. If Outdoors...Seek Shelter In A Sturdy Building Or Car. Do
Not Take Shelter In Small Sheds...Under Isolated Trees...Or In
Convertible Automobiles.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 438 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, May 27, 2000 (21:48) * 51 lines
For Lance - no wonder I have not heard from him...
Forecast For NC
937 Pm Edt Sat May 27 2000
... Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 2 Am...
.Tonight...Showers And Thunderstorms Likely. Some Storms May Be
Severe With Damaging Winds And Large Hail. Low In The Mid 60S.
Southwest Wind Near 10 Mph. Chance Of Rain 60 Percent.
.Sunday... Showers And Thunderstorms. High 75 To 80. West Wind
Around 10 Mph. Chance Of Rain 80 Percent.
.Sunday Night...Showers And Thunderstorms Likely. Low In The Upper
50S. Chance Of Rain 60 Percent.
***If I am lucky I might hear from him for my Birthday but not before, I fear...
For Wolfie who is also unplugged, I hope:
LA
911 Pm Cdt Sat May 27 2000
...Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 100 Am Cdt Sunday...
.Tonight...Cloudy With Showers And Thunderstorms Likely. Some Storms
Possibly Severe. Locally Heavy Rain Possible. Low Near 70. Southwest
Wind Near 10 Mph. Chance Of Rain 70 Percent.
.Sunday...Mostly Cloudy In The Morning With A Chance Of Showers And
Thunderstorms. Mostly Sunny During The Afternoon. High Near 90.
West Wind 5 To 10 Mph Becoming North Near 10 Mph. Chance Of Rain 30
Percent.
Severe thunderstorm warning
909 Pm Cdt Sat May 27 2000
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning For...
Bossier Parish In Louisiana
Caddo Parish In Louisiana
* Until 1000 Pm Cdt
* At 909 Pm Cdt...The Shreveport National Weather Service Doppler
Radar Indicated A Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Developing Over The
Area...Moving East At 30 Mph.
This Thunderstorm Will Produce Large Hail And Strong Damaging Winds.
Do Not Remain Outside...This Is A Dangerous Weather Situation.
Repeating...The National Weather Service Has Issued A Severe
Thunderstorm Warning For...
Xxxxx Parish In Louisiana
Xxxxx Parish In Louisiana
Until 1000 Pm Cdt.
Special weather statement
822 Pm Cdt Sat May 27 2000
Thunderstorms Are Rapidly Forming
This Evening. At 820 Pm...Thunderstorms Were Over Northwest
Shreveport And Northern Caddo Parish...Moving Northeast At 30 Mph.
A Thunderstorm Outflow Boundary Moving Southwest Out Of Southwest
Arkansas...
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Response 439 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, May 27, 2000 (23:29) * 10 lines
Lance checked in with me this evening:
Our problem sprang up unexpected on Thursday and caught the weather weenies totally by surprise. No hail, 1/3 to 1/2 inch of rain, but winds!!!!
Clocked at 82 MPH here in Burlington!
Trees, lines, everything possible. Signs gone, and they blocked the Interstate for hours with downed lines. I sat and watched it blow thru. We are fine, just a couple of downed branches for us. Neighbors on each side lost trees.
Our weenies caught it with about an hour's warning. Didn't do me any good. I slept in until shortly before. I sat down and saw the warning on TV that it was about ten miles away and coming. Got all of one minute of TV when the power went off.
They don't want too much power going too quickly into use and the phone lines getting jammed. You are the only one I'm letting know about this tonight.
Take care and I'll write again when I can.
Thank goodness...I hope Wolfie checks in when she can...
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Response 440 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 5, 2000 (20:37) * 1 lines
Terry, where are the fatalities in Texas due to flooding? Houston area? Please, not in Austin!!!
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Response 441 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Tue, Jun 6, 2000 (04:12) * 1 lines
What flooding and fatalities? Not heard about this - or from friends in the area.
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Response 442 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Tue, Jun 6, 2000 (18:09) * 1 lines
No, we haven't had any flooding lately. I've been pretty isolated from news sources the last 2-3 weeks, buried in work.
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Response 443 of 987: (sprin5) * Tue, Jun 6, 2000 (18:11) * 1 lines
At least no flooding in the Austin area. It's been pretty dry and hot. Only tinges of rain here and there.
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Response 444 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 6, 2000 (22:39) * 1 lines
I seem to rememeber it as being in "the Houston Area" which is far to the south of Austin. Still, I worry!
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Response 445 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 8, 2000 (20:11) * 1 lines
GO OUTSIDE AND LOOK AT THE AURORA TONIGHT!!!
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Response 446 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jun 9, 2000 (11:25) * 17 lines
June 8-9 Aurora Update
Space Weather News for June 8-9, 2000
Geomagnetic disturbances are finally subsiding after an interplanetary
shock wave struck Earth's magnetosphere around 930 UT on June 8. The event
triggered intense aurora over sparsely-inhabited regions of northern Asia
and the Pacific. However, by nightfall over North America conditions had
quieted. There is still a chance for isolated auroral substorms that might
be visible tonight (June 8-9) at middle latitudes.
The next opportunity for viewing aurora borealis may arrive as soon as June
10, when another solar wind disturbance is expected to reach Earth. For
more information and updates please visit http://www.spaceweather.com
SpaceWeather.com
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 447 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (02:21) * 1 lines
(Oh drat!!! I was too busy and fogot to look - but there was heavy cloud cover when I looked earlier)
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Response 448 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (07:20) * 2 lines
Austin's been getting some flooding and it's been raining solid for the last day or two. And no end in sight. What a change!
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Response 449 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (14:10) * 1 lines
Is there no moderation in Texas? Your droughts are bigger, your floods deeper...and now there are people I truly care about and am now worried - REALLY worried! Wish there was some way to know if "they" are ok...
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Response 450 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (14:20) * 1 lines
No one saw the aurora that I am in contact with...Pennsylvania was under clouds, Mike fed the mosquitoes for naught, and England had clouds....*sigh* And, I am way too far south...
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Response 451 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (23:24) * 25 lines
Listening to the flood reports on Terry's main page... They did not mention Cedar or Quail creek...does anyone else live near a creek that I should worry about?
Forecast For Austin, Tx - 911 Pm Cdt Sat Jun 10 2000
...Flash Flood Watch In Effect Tonight...
.Tonight...Cloudy With A 50 Percent Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms...Locally Heavy Rainfall And Flooding Possible. Lows
In The Lower 70S. Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Mph.
.Sunday...Continued Cloudy With A 60 Percent Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms...Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible. Highs In The Mid
80S. Southeast Winds 10 To 15 Mph.
.Sunday Night...Cloudy With A 40 Percent Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms. Lows In The Lower 70S.
.Monday...Mostly Cloudy...Becoming Partly Cloudy During The
Afternoon. A 30 Percent Chance Of Showers Or Thunderstorms.
Highs In The Upper 80S.
.Extended Forecast...
.Monday Night...Partly Cloudy. Lows Near 70.
.Tuesday...Mostly Cloudy With A Slight Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms. Highs In The 90S.
.Wednesday And Thursday...Mostly Cloudy With A Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms. Lows In The 70S. Highs Near 90.
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Response 452 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (09:29) * 2 lines
Lots of rain in the forecast, esp. Monday.
Well, all week really.
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Response 453 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (14:01) * 1 lines
Looks like the worst of it has gone through Dallas from what the Wx Channel is showing. Is it Very flat in central Texas or is there a impervious layer under the soil as there is in Arizona? Whatever, your 7 inches it way more than baked hard ground can absorb so quickly! Everything up on tables and lashed down!
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Response 454 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (08:14) * 1 lines
The rain's let up. It's been pretty mild the last couple of days.
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Response 455 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (18:42) * 11 lines
From my son who lives there:
From: San Francisco Office of Emergency Services
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has notified the City of San
Francisco that PG&E will begin involuntary curtailment of electrical
service to portions of San Francisco. These outages are necessary to
prevent collapse of the electrical power grid. Parts of San Francisco
are expected to be without power for at least an hour to an hour and
a half.
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Response 456 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (18:44) * 37 lines
More from Iki:
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
345 PM PDT WED JUN 14 2000
CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-
...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED AN EXCESSIVE HEAT
ADVISORY FOR TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...
A STRONG RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE OVER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COMBINED
WITH BREEZY NORTH WINDS IS PRODUCING WELL ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES
IN PARTS OF THE CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA. AS A RESULT AN EXCESSIVE
HEAT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED. THIS IS DEFINED AS TWO OR MORE DAYS
WHERE DAYTIME HIGHS EXCEED 105 FAHRENHEIT AND OVERNIGHT LOWS ARE 80
OR GREATER.
LOWS IN THE MIDDLE TO UPPER 80S WERE COMMON ACROSS THE DELTA THIS
MORNING. HIGHS TODAY WILL TOP OUT WELL ABOVE 105 AT MANY LOCATIONS
...AND LOWS TONIGHT ARE ONCE AGAIN EXPECTED TO ONLY COOL INTO THE
UPPER 70S AND 80S. ON THURSDAY...THE MERCURY WILL ONCE AGAIN SOAR
ABOVE 105 IN MANY AREAS OF THE DELTA. SLIGHTLY COOLER TEMPERATURES
ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY WITH LOWS IN THE 70S AND
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S TO AROUND 103. GREATER COOLING IS EXPECTED
OVER THE WEEKEND AS MARINE AIR MOVES INLAND.
AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT...ESPECIALLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND USE SUNBLOCK WHEN OUTDOORS. ALSO IT IS
ADVISED TO CHECK ON THOSE SENSITIVE TO HEAT...SUCH AS THE ELDERLY...
CHILDREN...AND PETS. TUNE TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR VISIT THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEB SITE FOR THE LATEST FORECAST PERTAINING
TO THIS HEAT WAVE.
THE INTERNET SITE IS
HTTP://WEATHER.NOAA.GOV/SACRAMENTO. BE SURE TO USE LOWER CASE.
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Response 457 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (09:23) * 1 lines
does this have anything to do with the sun's acting up here lately?
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Response 458 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (14:03) * 2 lines
No... Not directly... and not yet. They are still figuring out the dynamics of weather systems but seems to be La Nina this time....which is sort of nebulous
at best. Will post some information when I find a clear explanation....
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Response 459 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (19:38) * 1 lines
(i couldn't think of what the sun has been up too besides shining brightly, *grin* the SOLAR WIND)
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Response 460 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (21:27) * 5 lines
Check the sunspots with this amazing little updating image:
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Response 461 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (10:15) * 1 lines
One of the days this past week, it was reported that San Francisco reached a temperature of 103 degrees F. That is extremely unsual. San Francisco is noted for having a very temperate climate, being not very cold in winter or hot in summer. The penninsula it sits on is said to keep "air conditioned" as it were.
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Response 462 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (12:25) * 1 lines
Yes, Indeed. A few posts back are two reports for my son who lives there. It was actually 109°F (42.7° C) and that is not fit for human consumption. Rolling brown-outs are the order of the day. It is gonna be a bad fire season.
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Response 463 of 987: anne hale (ommin) * Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (04:18) * 1 lines
and the U.K. this morning was complaining about a heatwave all of 27c. or about just over 80f. Well San Francisco is experiencing Western Australian temps. In the summer we often have over 42c. but strangely this year we didn't exceed 40degrees c. once. It must be terrible over there. I hope they don't have awful forest fires - but the ground will be tinder dry won't it.
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Response 464 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (16:30) * 1 lines
You can bet this will be a very active fire season with it being so hot and so dry this early in the year.
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Response 465 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (21:09) * 1 lines
i believe fire in colorado is under control now since the weather has taken a turn toward cool. someone correct me if i'm wrong (but be nice about it *grin*)
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Response 466 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (23:53) * 1 lines
From what I head on the Weather Channel the Colorado fire was mostly contained and just about out. The wildfires are now in New Mexico.
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Response 467 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (08:34) * 1 lines
UK heatwave hit 35C yesterday. Hottest day for 40 years Supposed to be 32C today. And we forgot to take the fan away with us .....!
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Response 468 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (16:41) * 1 lines
Don't be tempted to acquire an all-over tan; your skin and mine was never intended to be exposed to such radiation and is ill equipped to deal with the resultant damage.
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Response 469 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (16:49) * 1 lines
My father was of French and Scotch/Irish ancestry, and he never got a tan. He got freckles, he got sunburn. He even claimed to have once bought this product called Man Tan, (no kidding), which he said turned him orange. My maternal grandfather was Greek-Cypriot and had blond hair. I have slightly olive skin and I do get sunburn in really obvious places, like my nose.
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Response 470 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (17:20) * 2 lines
Your Dad and I share much in common genetically. Though eschange the french for English and you have it. We do not tan either. I can remember ManTan. The funniest part of that was the orange palms it gave you...not the usual color!
My son, of the same general heritage as mine with some Teutonic thrown in had blond hair (which has since darkened to brown from being not in Hawaii and in an office), green eyes and a perpetual tan - born that way actually - from who knows where. Maybe a travelling salesman of the swarthy kind visited my ancestress some where way back???
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Response 471 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (05:19) * 1 lines
No problems with tans, we all have perpetual tans and never burn - more like David I spose (and I have green eyes!), unlike the rest of either of our families. All the men in my family have reddish hair from our Scots inheritance with fairish complexions, don't know where I dropped in from!
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Response 472 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (12:57) * 1 lines
The Gypsies??!!
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Response 473 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (16:58) * 2 lines
Weeelll, there was a rumour ....
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Response 474 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (17:29) * 1 lines
*grin* There are some of those waaaaaay back in all of our ancestries if we'd only admit it. I am sure my Viking ancestors were not all that choosy where they left their DNA...
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Response 475 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (19:02) * 11 lines
Why are so many umbrellas black?
When umbrellas first came into greater use during the 18th
century, they were made of oil-soaked cotton cloth that was
stretched over a whalebone. The purpose of the oil was to make
the cotton cloth water proof, but it also gave the cloth a
black-looking color. While this type of umbrella was very
waterproof, it wasn't very durable. Soon, newer and better
umbrellas were made, and since the color black was associated
with effective waterproofing, most of the newer models were
dyed black.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 476 of 987: anne hale (ommin) * Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (21:48) * 1 lines
Mini Tornado just outside Melbourne today. There was significant damage.
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Response 477 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (21:52) * 1 lines
Was it a waterspout which came ashore or a real tornado? Amazing! Thanks, Anne
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Response 478 of 987: anne hale (ommin) * Sat, Jun 24, 2000 (03:48) * 1 lines
It was a genuine tornado - so much so the Victorian Government are paying out $750 per household and some $500odd per week in compensation.
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Response 479 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 24, 2000 (18:17) * 1 lines
Amazing. Is this unusual for Sydney? I do not recall hearing of one before this one you reported. Thanks!
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Response 480 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 29, 2000 (17:42) * 24 lines
THE GO TEAM (from weather.com)
In September 1998, Hurricane Georges rampaged across 17 Caribbean islands. The storm killed over 500 people, flooded out roads and bridges, and tore apart thousands of houses.
In its wake, the number of homeless was staggering - more than 100,000 in the
Dominican Republic alone, with thousands more in Haiti, Puerto Rico, and St. Kitts. Those who lost everything to Georges urgently needed food, clean water and medical supplies, which were often slow to arrive.
A new international response team sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) plans to provide much more rapid relief following a hurricane strike.
The GO (Ground Operations) Team, made up of disaster response professionals from Miami-Dade Urban Search and Rescue and USAID, is set up to deploy immediately. While typical response to a disaster can take as long as 72 hours, GO is on the move within 12 hours, airlifting emergency supplies such as plastic sheeting, water, blankets and hygiene kits.
"From now on these GO Teams, with pre-packaged supplies, will allow us to
provide assistance almost immediately," said USAID administrator J. Brady Anderson.
The teams are able to arrive on the scene so quickly because of the preparation that goes on ahead of time, says Ruben D. Almaguer, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's division chief of special operations. Almaguer has a team of 300 specially
trained urban search and rescue task force members, 50 of whom have also been trained as part of USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) in humanitarian relief.
Even before hurricane season (which runs from June 1 to November 30) began, the GO Team was in full operation, readying a stockpile of supply kits, which are stored in two warehouses at Homestead Air Reserve Base. When a request is made, the team quickly loads the kits onto commercial or military aircraft and is on their way to the country in need.
Almaguer says that beyond the satisfaction of helping those in need, the program is also useful to his department.
"The benefit of it is the value of having county personnel responding all over the world, getting a lot of training, a lot of experience which will better allow us to handle our own disasters," he says.
The GO Team's ultimate goal is to train small islands to better respond to their own needs. But, he says, making them completely self-sufficient is still far in
the future.
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Response 481 of 987: anne hale (ommin) * Sat, Jul 1, 2000 (04:32) * 1 lines
Destructive storm in Western Australia including a tornado in Fremantle some 13 miles south of Perth, much damage. One person killed in Safety Bay some 20 miles south of Perth during severe thunderstorm. Destuctive winds still blowing and heavy rain, hail and sleet. Most unusual - okay we get winter storms but this is something else.
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Response 482 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 1, 2000 (13:20) * 1 lines
Has anyone done a study of recorded weather history for your area? This past 12 months have sounded more stormy and extreme than any I have ever heard of before. Hang in there, Dear. Cannot lose you!
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Response 483 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 1, 2000 (15:17) * 5 lines
Time to post the updating severe weather map again
http://www.weather.com/
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Response 484 of 987: (sprin5) * Sat, Jul 1, 2000 (16:11) * 1 lines
Bill Hecke, the Channel 42 Meteorologist, came by and looked in to renting tyhe Cedar Creek house. He's a true weatherman and nearly full blooded Indian to boot. Nice guy.
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Response 485 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 1, 2000 (16:26) * 7 lines
We need him in Geo!!! Yay, Terry!!!
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Response 486 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 3, 2000 (22:04) * 12 lines
Just in time for the 2000 Cape Verde season, a
resident in central Florida has came up with an idea to
break up hurricanes by dropping Soil Moist, a substance
used by gardners to soak up moisture from the
surrounding ground and keeping it near plants, into the
storms. Soil Moist can absorb 250 times its weight in
water-sounds similar to soak up used to absorb oil. The idea
is that dropping massive amounts of the absorber
into the storms would caus them to fall harmlessly
into the ocean. The govt is seriously considering the
idea.
(from the Hurricane Team)
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Response 487 of 987: anne hale (ommin) * Wed, Jul 5, 2000 (21:35) * 1 lines
'HEATWAVES' In Abadan - Iran - the temperature has risen to 53c. over the last four days. Drinking water has been cut off and caused riots in the town. In Italy one of the green lungs of Rome is burning and Italy is suffering Heatwave contions.
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Response 488 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 7, 2000 (00:27) * 26 lines
Typhoon Kirogi is heading for Japan, after taking
the lives of at least 12 people in the Philippines.
It is expected to brush the country, near Tokyo,
this weekend.
Flooding and mudslides triggered
by Kirogi's torrential rains are blamed for many of
the deaths.
The heavy rainfall worsened as a
tropical depression, now Tropical Storm Kai-tak, also
soaked the Philippines this week. That storm is forecast
to grow to Category 4 hurricane strength and is
forecast to make landfall near Shantou, in eastern China,
this weekend.
The rains forced more than
16,000 families to flee their homes as floodwaters
across the northern island of Luzon climbed to 10 feet.
Now, residents of Tokyo are on alert, as Kirogi is
expected to strike there Saturday morning. Kirogi weakened
during the last 24 hours, and was packing winds of 97
mph at 8 a.m. EDT Thursday.
Courtesy of
Weather.com
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Response 489 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 7, 2000 (00:29) * 2 lines
I heard a friend in Tehran that it was 108° when he was talking with me last evening my time (they are 14 hours ahead of us) No rain in sight for months.
It must be stiffling! Thanks for reminding me, Anne!
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Response 490 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 7, 2000 (16:48) * 11 lines
Typhoons force 400,000 to evacuate
In the Kanto Plain, winds have been running at
about 40-60 kph sustained (10 minute average) with the
pressure down to 976 hPa in Tokyo. Lowest pressure along
the coast I saw was 974 hPa and winds of 77 kph so we
are probably seeing 60-80kph winds along the coast.
Heavy rain showers are occurring throughout the area
and gusts are probably approaching 100 kph in the
Tokyo area and exceeding 100 kph along the
coast.
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Response 491 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 7, 2000 (21:53) * 10 lines
As if the flooding from heavy rains and tidal
flooding which have killed 27 people on Luzon so far
weren't enough... A tornado struck San Fernando La Union
on the 7th damaging a number of homes. A rain
induced secondary explosion in the Sacobia pyroclastic
deposit zone of Mt. Pinatubo caused a muddy rain and
moderate ashfall on the former Clark AB and surrounding
towns. Fortunately, so far lahars have been minimal.
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Response 492 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jul 9, 2000 (18:24) * 5 lines
Help Plant A Tree With Just A Click
One click a day. It'free.
http://www.webreleaf.com/
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Response 493 of 987: anne hale (ommin) * Thu, Jul 13, 2000 (20:26) * 1 lines
Tornado in Perth Western Australia yesterday. The suburb Thornlie was hit by a tornado yesterday morning - early. Although there is much damage no one was hurt. Another bad wind day is forecast for later today. Hopefully less destructive.
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Response 494 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 14, 2000 (01:17) * 21 lines
Pacific Lunar Eclipse
NASA Science News for July 14, 2000
This weekend the Moon, the Sun and the Earth will
align for the longest total lunar eclipse in 140
years. The best places to see the event are in
and around the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii
and Australia. Observers along the west coast of
North America will be able to see a partial
eclipse just before the Moon sets on Sunday
morning. During totality skywatchers may also be
able to spot the asteroid 4 Vesta, which
coincidentally makes a rare appearance as a
naked-eye object during the days around the
eclipse.
FULL STORY at
http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast14jul_1m.htm?list
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Response 495 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 15, 2000 (14:32) * 79 lines
Saturday July 15, 9:19 AM
Tornado kills 7, injures 79 in Alberta, Canada
MONTREAL (Reuters) - A tornado obliterated a popular mobile home
campground near Red Deer, Alberta, Canada on Friday evening, killing
seven people and injuring 79 as it flipped dozens of trailers in its
path, authorities said.
"We're at seven fatalities and the number of injured is now 79 and
may rise some more," Jim Squire, a public information officer for the
county of Red Deer, told Reuters early on Saturday morning.
Squire said rescue and medical crews continued to work into the early
morning hours at the Green Acres campground site at the edge of Pine
Lake, about 36 miles (60 km) southeast of Red Deer. The tornado
destroyed 400 trailer camp sites in the campground.
In addition to the dead and injured, 325 people had been evacuated to
a nearby community centre and college in Red Deer, he said.
Squire added that county officials were beginning to obtain
information on the scope and severity of injuries inflicted when the
funnel cloud touched down mid-evening on Friday.
The twister ripped through the camp ground, flipping trailers,
tossing cars and uprooting trees. Although some victims escaped with
small cuts and bruises, others suffered broken limbs and gouges from
flying debris.
"Some of the injuries are life threatening," he said.
Crews were continuing their search of the campground as rescue
personnel reported finding trailers stacked one on top of the other,
Squire said. The tornado also blew several trailers into the lake.
WATER SEARCH HALTED
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cpl. Patrick Webb told Reuters that
divers had searched trailers found in the water, but had to halt
their efforts because of darkness. The lake search was to resume at
daylight.
Webb said people were frantically calling the police and other
authorities hoping to learn whether friends and family had been
caught in the tornado.
One problem, however, was that authorities did not know how many
people had checked into the campground or how many others had been
headed there for the weekend. That made it difficult to determine the
number of missing, he said.
Louise Martin, producer for RD-TV, said the television station's
video footage from the scene showed injured victims sitting amid the
wreckage of the campground.
"It's like a war zone, mobile homes and cars upside down, people
walking around covered in blood or sitting down wrapped in blankets,"
she said.
The Green Acres campground was a permanent summer recreation area
used by vacationers, including many families with children. A
baseball tournament had been planned for this weekend, Martin said.
Television pictures on the CTV network showed a substantial amount of
debris strewn by the lakeside where many trailers had been parked. A
nearby house was in ruins and several cars and trailers were upended.
The injured were being taken to hospitals in Red Deer and the nearby
community of Three Hills. At least two energy companies had provided
disaster relief crews to assist the rescue effort.
Rescue crews were called in from surrounding communities, including
the cities of Calgary and Edmonton. Citizens from neighbouring
communities and farms also rushed in to help, but some had to be
turned back because of the crush of vehicles and personnel.
Red Deer County's Squire said Ralph Klein, premier of the western
Canadian province, was headed to the campground.
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Response 496 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 15, 2000 (16:35) * 23 lines
An Extreme Geomagnetic Storm is Underway
Space Weather News for July 15, 2000
A powerful shock wave from the fast-moving July 14th coronal mass ejection
has arrived in the neighborhood of Earth. An extreme geomagnetic storm
was underway at 1900 UT (3:00 p.m. EDT) on July 15th. If conditions
persist as they are now, aurora could be visible at middle (and possibly
even equatorial) latitudes. The best time to view aurora is usually near
local midnight. In this case, sky watchers are advised to look for aurora
as soon as night falls. For more information and updates please visit
http://www.spaceweather.com
Readers are invited to send pictures of tonight's aurora and the July 16,
2000, total lunar eclipse (visible across the Pacific Ocean) as an email
attachment to phillips@spacescience.com for possible posting on
spaceweather.com and/or spacescience.com.
For more information about the lunar eclipse:
Pacific Lunar Eclipse
http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast14jul_1m.htm
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Response 497 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 29, 2000 (23:32) * 3 lines
For those checking the progress of Daniel (once hurricane and not tropical storm)
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Response 498 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 31, 2000 (21:38) * 2 lines
have been ordered offline by our civil defense leaders. Storm intensifying.
check in in the morning...wish me luck.
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Response 499 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 2, 2000 (20:16) * 29 lines
This from California from whence I just returned:
The Independent System Operators (ISO) may declare a Stage 3
electrical power emergency for State of California. During a Stage 3
power emergency electrical power around the state would be shut off
for a period of time and then restored. Areas of San Francisco may
be affected by the blackout. During a Stage 3 alert, the blackout could
last from one to two hours. California ISO declared a Stage 1 at
11 a.m., and a Stage 2 at Noon. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. has
directed all City agencies to take immediate steps to reduce their
electrical power use and is requesting help from the public to minimize
the effect of this possible outage. City services report the following
developments in association with apossible blackout:- Fire and Police
expect no disruption in 911 service or emergency dispatching
capabilities.- MUNI anticipates minimal loss in service - The
Department of Parking and Traffic has dispatched parking control
officers to major intersections that might be affected - Department
of Public Health reports hospitals affected by the blackout will run
on emergency generator power and that they do not anticipate any
disruption in service - Recreation and Parks Department expects
that some of their facilities will be affected by the blackout Citizens
should expect traffic delays and difficulty with the evening commute,
as traffic signals may be affected. PG&E may interrupt power to the
following areas:The Van Ness Avenue Corridor Fisherman's Wharf
North Beach Chinatown/Portions of the Financial District Portions of
Civic Center Upper Market:Portions of the Haight and Inner Sunset
Portions of the Richmond DistrictPortions of the Outer Sunset District
For further information contact: Kent Paxton, San Francisco Office of
Emergency Services 415-558-2790.
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Response 500 of 987: Lucille Oftedahl (alyeska) * Wed, Aug 2, 2000 (23:21) * 1 lines
There is a disturbance off the coast of Africa tonight. The same place that spawned Andrew. Those that start there are always so much worse than the ones that form in the Caribbean. the one that they were watching off Cuba seems to have disappeared.
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Response 501 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 2, 2000 (23:57) * 1 lines
This is true, Lucie! There are several good updating weather maps in this topic though some are back a way and should be bookmarked for reference (even by me - or especially by me!) We will be watching it closely. You are in a very vulnerable place! *Hugs* and warm thoughts go out to you!
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Response 502 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Aug 18, 2000 (23:04) * 34 lines
Where a dear freind lives:
* TORNADO WARNING FOR... ALAMANCE COUNTY IN NORTH CAROLINA
* UNTIL 500 PM EDT
* AT 423 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 3 MILES SOUTH OF ALAMANCE...OR ABOUT 7 MILES SOUTH OF
BURLINGTON...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 45 MPH.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
15 PM EDT FRI AUG 18 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RALEIGH HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
ALAMANCE COUNTY IN NORTH CAROLINA
* UNTIL 445 PM EDT
* AT 415 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM 4 MILES SOUTH OF ELON COLLEGE...OR ABOUT 5
MILES SOUTHWEST OF BURLINGTON...MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.
* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL PASS SOUTH OF BURLINGTON
AND NEAR ALAMANCE AT 420 PM.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH YOU SHOULD PREPARE
FOR DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH...LARGE HAIL...AND DEADLY
LIGHTNING. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...PREFERABLY
INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING BUT AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
LAT...LON 3614 7952 3605 7956 3601 7957 3589 7928 3606 7927
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Response 503 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Aug 20, 2000 (00:16) * 3 lines
Heard from my friend and he is well and safe but the storms were fierce and dangerous. I waas delighted to hear that he was well.
Nothing else in the world is happenig except that my ISP did not work most of the day and kept me from my usual posts. Sorry!
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Response 504 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (21:13) * 6 lines
Maggie reports:
We had SNOW in Humberside (N England) today. 4-6 inches!!! and hail, and a tornado off the coast of scotland.
I asked her if this was usual for August in England. She said, definitly not. May, maybe but never August!
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Response 505 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (21:15) * 1 lines
Meanwhile we are enduring squalls from the remains of Hurricane Hector and are pretty tired of the sogginess of it all.
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Response 506 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 22, 2000 (20:14) * 13 lines
From Puerto Rico via Yahoo club: Hurrican Team
At 7:30pm WEare on tropical storm warning we expect a lot of rain
tonite but not wind.We expect everything will go back to normal tomorrow.The
public schools have classes tomorrow and the majority of the people is
working.The authorities have problems with the surfers that are
practicing this sport today.They had to rescue a surfer in Ocean Park,a sector
in San Juan).The damage is minimal.One death reported in Guaynabo when
a man was removing his antenna in his roof and fell off andd died
instantly.The eye just passed north of our island we were saved by the
majority of the rain and wind was in the north of the system.
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Response 507 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Aug 24, 2000 (18:51) * 1 lines
I'd heard that Debby had been downgraded to a tropical storm and might even be downgraded further to a tropical depression.
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Response 508 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 24, 2000 (19:24) * 1 lines
Yup but the gulf states have such a high water tables and the land is so flat that runoff from tropical deluges can lead serious flooding. That is the problem now. That, and whatever storm surges are left...
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Response 509 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Aug 24, 2000 (19:34) * 1 lines
That's true. The storm category is largely determined by wind velocity, but when the winds slow the rain is still left. That's how hurricanes disipate, by raining themselves out.
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Response 510 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 24, 2000 (19:37) * 2 lines
Yup, and without the wind to move it, it just hangs arund and hangs and hangs...
we are still getting wet from Hector's remnants. That does not bode well for those states bordering the Gulf.
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Response 511 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Aug 25, 2000 (13:01) * 57 lines
Oh dear, now I know people in India and worry about them:
Helicopters Rescue Marooned in India Floods; Toll 93
HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - Helicopters plucked people
from flooded apartments in the inundated south Indian city of
Hyderabad Friday as the number of people killed by the heaviest
rains in more than 40 years rose to 93.
More than 35,000 people had been affected by the floods in
Hyderabad and thousands of homes have been destroyed, said the
chief minister of Andhra Pradesh state, Chandrababu Naidu.
Hyderabad, the state's capital, which has been trying to
become the new center of India's booming software industry, was
among the worst-affected areas after it was hit by the heaviest
rains in more than four decades, officials said.
Hundreds of people, including some marooned in city
apartments, were being evacuated by air force helicopters and
boats were also deployed to rescue stranded people, officials
said.
More than 20 localities in the city remained heavily
water-logged although there has been no fresh rain since
Thursday morning, they said.
Hyderabad Meteorological Center Director C.V.V. Bhadram
said the rains this week were the heaviest in history, with the
city receiving around one third of its normal annual rains in
just 24 hours to Thursday morning.
Officials said more than 10,000 houses were flooded,
forcing residents to flee to the roof-tops to escape the raging
waters.
``We sent away our sons and daughters-in-law and the kids to
the first floor as soon as waters entered into our house soon
after midnight Wednesday,'' said Mohammed Barkatullah, a
resident in one of the worst-affected areas.
Several complained that their food items had been washed
away and drinking water contaminated by the flooding.
``We have nothing to eat or drink. The food packets dropped
by the helicopters missed the target. Please rescue us
somehow,'' another resident Sajid told chief minister Naidu on a
cellular phone.
Officials said rescue efforts would become more effective
with the waters receding as there had been no rains since
Thursday and more areas were now accessible.
The floods in the south followed catastrophic monsoon
season flooding in north and northeast India, Bhutan, Nepal and
Bangladesh in which about 300 were feared killed and millions
left homeless.
DROUGHT IN NEIGHBORING STATE
But in the eastern state of Orissa, which borders Andhra
Pradesh, authorities are battling drought.
Half of Orissa's 30 districts were faced with a grim
situation because of the shortage of rain, the state's revenue
minister Biswabhushan Harichandan said.
State officials said 500 water pumps were being rushed to
the worst-affected districts.
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Response 512 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (18:13) * 16 lines
UP AND AWAY: Visitors watch the twister off Llandudno
Twisted out of another sunny Bank Holiday
by Sarah 0'Grady
IT WAS your average British bank holiday - rain, plummeting temperatures and...tornadoes.
A "twister" was spotted spinning off the North Wales coast yesterday afternoon.
John Reay watched it for 20 minutes by the West Shore at Llandudno with hundreds of astonished holidaymakers. "It was really spectacular and lasted a long time," he said. "It was followed by an almighty downpour. It was several hundred feet high and amazing."
Another tornado levelled two marquees in Scarbor- ough, trapping a local show organiser inside.
Margaret Pitts, who escaped uninjured, said: "Fortunately the marquee poles missed me and I was able to crawl my way out after being trapped for a time. It was scary and I was extremely lucky."
Rain also hit rail travel. Flooding at Granthouse in Berwickshire blocked the East Coast main line, causing trains from Scotland to the south of England to be diverted via the west coast.
But the weather failed to dampen spirits when up to a million revellers flocked to west London for the final and busiest day of the two-day Notting Hill Carnival.
There were 57 arrests on Sunday, a slight increase on last year. Most were for drunken behaviour and public order offences.Today's forecast is for further showers across the country. However, Northern Ireland can expect a largely dry day.
© Express Newspapers, 2000
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Response 513 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Sep 3, 2000 (15:16) * 0 lines
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 514 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 11, 2000 (17:43) * 13 lines
What Lies Beneath A Hurricane
NASA Science News for September 11, 2000
Two NASA satellites can see things beneath the
cloud tops of hurricanes that have been hidden
from traditional weather satellites. The new data
are helping scientists understand and predict
dangerous storms.
FULL STORY at
http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast11sep_1.htm?list
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 515 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Fri, Sep 15, 2000 (06:07) * 29 lines
Thursday September 14 2:44 PM ET
Tropical Storm Florence Weakens But Eyes Bermuda
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20000914/ts/weather_florence_dc_8.html
MIAMI (Reuters) - Bermuda was placed under a storm alert on Thursday as Tropical Storm Florence hovered and lost steam in the Atlantic Ocean several hundred miles from the British colony.
The weather service of Bermuda issued a tropical storm watch for the islands, alerting residents to possible storm conditions within 36 hours.
At 2 p.m. EDT, the center of Florence was about 540 miles west-southwest of Bermuda near latitude 29.3 north and longitude 73.1 west, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (news - web sites).
Its top winds were measured at about 50 mph, down from 60 mph earlier Thursday. Florence was a hurricane with 75 mph winds on Wednesday.
The storm was drifting to the southeast and was expected to begin heading east in the next 12-24 hours.
Three cruise ships and a pair of cargo ships that had been scheduled to sail from Bermuda on Friday moved their departures up by a day to steer clear of the storm, which was expected to skirt the island late on Friday.
``After 6 p.m. this evening, the Bermuda ports will be empty,'' harbor radio officer Joe Pagnam said by telephone from St. George. ``The ships that normally sail tomorrow -- a couple of cruise ships and a couple of cargo ships -- are sailing today.''
The storm was not expected to have a major impact on Bermuda, where homes, resort cottages and hotels are built to withstand much stronger wind and rains than a tropical storm can kick up.
``We're just keeping a close watch, (but) it's not even a threat to us,'' said Annmarie Malcolm, manager at the Cambridge Beaches resort along Somerset Long Bay on the island's west end.
The Bermuda Reservations Service and several hotel managers reported no calls from tourists canceling plans to visit the island in the coming days.
The National Hurricane Center also warned that Florence was stirring up dangerous surf and rip tides along parts of the southeastern U.S. coast, particularly in North Carolina. Rip tides kicked up by Florence were blamed for at least two deaths on North Carolina beaches on Tuesday.
U.S. hurricane forecasters also were watching a tropical depression -- the forerunner of a tropical storm -- that formed along the coast of the Yucatan peninsula. It had winds of about 30 mph.
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Response 516 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sat, Sep 16, 2000 (12:03) * 35 lines
Saturday September 16 10:31 AM ET
Florence Skirts Bermuda; Gordon Threatens Gulf
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/htx/nm/20000916/ts/weather_storms_dc_3.html
By Jenny Miller
MIAMI (Reuters) - Parts of Florida's west coast were on a hurricane alert on Saturday as Tropical Storm Gordon trekked through the Gulf of Mexico while another big storm skirted Bermuda and headed out safely into the Atlantic Ocean.
Gordon was moving at 60 mph and was expected to become a hurricane sometime on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
``Heavy rain can be expected on the Florida coast and people in the watch area should be making preparations,'' said NHC meteorologist Eric Blake.
A hurricane watch was in effect along Florida's Gulf Coast from Bonita Beach north to the Suwanee River.
At 8 a.m. EDT, the storm's center was about 310 miles west-southwest of Key West, Florida, near latitude 23.7 north, longitude 86.6 west. The storm was moving north-northeast near 9 mph.
Sections of western Cuba were doused with 7-10 inches of rain from the developing storm, and 2-5 inches of rain were forecast for south Florida and the Keys. The storm was packing maximum sustained winds near 60 mph, with tropical storm force winds extending up to 105 miles from its center.
Residents along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana were advised to keep track of Gordon's progress through the weekend. The storm could make landfall by late on Sunday or early on Monday, depending on its track through the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters said.
Meanwhile, the other big mid-September storm, Hurricane Florence, brushed past Bermuda with gale-force winds that did not appear to have caused serious damage on the storm-hardened resort in the mid-Atlantic.
``I think the worst has past,'' Bermuda Weather Service meteorologist Declan O'Connell said shortly after driving to work in St. George on the island's east end.
``There was nothing more than light branches down, maybe some palm fronds.''
At 8 a.m. EDT Florence was centered about 125 miles north of Bermuda and was racing to the northeast and out into the open Atlantic at 25 mph with maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph. It only dumped about half an inch of rain on the islands as it passed by overnight.
Forecasters were also watching the 12th tropical depression of the season, a poorly organized system expected to become a tropical storm later on Saturday. Tropical storm watches were raised for Antigua, Anguilla, Barbuda, Montserrat, Nevis and St. Kitts, and remained in effect for St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius.
Tropical storm warnings could be raised for portions of the Leeward Islands later in the day as it moved west.
The tropical depression was centered about 395 miles east of Guadeloupe in the Leeward Islands, with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph and higher gusts.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 517 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sun, Sep 17, 2000 (04:06) * 45 lines
Sunday September 17, 9:18 AM(UK)
Gordon becomes hurricane, targets Florida coast
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/000917/80/ajjjp.html
By Angus MacSwan
MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Gordon churned toward Florida on Saturday, prompting a hurricane warning along the state's Gulf coast, and forecasters predicted it could hit land sometime late on Sunday or early Monday.
Gordon reached hurricane strength on Saturday afternoon while ploughing through the Gulf of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) and higher gusts, according to the U.S. National Weather Service. Gordon previously had been classified as a tropical storm.
Authorities called for a voluntary evacuation along parts of Florida's western coastline and urged residents to make preparations for Gordon's arrival, as forecasters said the hurricane could make landfall somewhere between Tampa and Tallahassee.
Meanwhile, the other big mid-September storm, Florence, weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm over the Atlantic on Saturday night after brushing past Bermuda with gale-force winds that did not appear to have caused serious damage on the storm-hardened resort.
Rains from Gordon already have caused death and mayhem in Guatemala, where 19 people were killed and more than 50 hurt over the past two days. Hundreds of people in the Central American country have fled their homes for fear of landslides or flooding.
Hurricane or tropical storm warnings were in effect along Florida's Gulf Coast from Bonita Beach to Apalachicola -- around 400 miles (650 km) of coastline -- and communities as far west as Alabama were advised to keep an eye on the storm.
A forecaster at the National Hurricane Centre in Miami said that if Gordon stayed on its present track it was likely to spare towns and cities and lurch ashore at a thinly populated area. "Right now it looks like it will land in north Florida on the West Coast somewhere between Tampa Bay and the 'Big Bend' south of Tallahassee," National Hurricane Centre specialist Stacy Stewart said.
"We're zooming in on a remotely populated area." he said, adding that the storm could still deviate from that course. If Gordon stayed on course it was expected to hit on Monday morning although as of late Sunday night landfall was still a possibility, Stewart said. Although a minimal hurricane, Gordon is packing lots of rain, forecasters added.
GORDON IS STRENGTHENING
Gordon was picking up strength as it moved to the northeast. At 10 p.m. EDT (3 a.m. BST on Sunday), the storm's centre was located about 235 miles (375 km) southwest of Tampa and 275 miles (440 km) south of Apalachicola, near latitude 25.7 north, longitude 85.3 west. The storm was moving northeast at about 12 mph (19 kph). Communities along the coast were bracing for the storm. "We have our emergency operations centre open and operating, and issued a voluntary evacuation at 5 p.m. to citizens who don't feel comfortable staying in homes along the coastal areas," said Karen Windon, public safety director for Manatee County. "We always encourage people to reinforce their homes. It's easier to do it before the winds start blowing."
Sections of western Cuba were doused with seven to 10 inches (17 to 25 cms) of rain from Gordon and two to five inches (five to 12 cms) of rain were forecast for south Florida and the Keys.
Gordon already has lashed Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and the Guatemalan coast with heavy rains. Mexico's National Weather Service said on Saturday another 3 inches (7 cm) was forecast in some parts of the south, with wind gusts of up to 66 mph (110 kph) expected. The storm forced authorities to shut the port of Campeche on the Yucatan peninsula to all shipping, according to the transport ministry. As of earlier on Saturday, Mexico's main oil ports were unaffected by the storm.
In Guatemala, two days of pounding rains left 19 dead and 50 injured, with hundreds more forced from their homes over fears of flooding, cave-ins and landslides, authorities said.
FLORENCE HEADS OUT TO SEA
Forecasters said Florence weakened after brushing past Bermuda, where local weather officials said the effects of the storm appeared light. "I think the worst has past," Bermuda Weather Service meteorologist Declan O'Connell said shortly after driving to work in St. George on the island's east end. "There was nothing more than light branches down, maybe some palm fronds," said Bermuda Weather Service meteorologist Declan O'Connell.
The storm packed sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) and was on a course that would take it near eastern Newfoundland on Sunday afternoon.
A tropical storm in the Pacific, meanwhile, moved closer to the Mexican coast on Saturday, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency in the northwestern state of Baja California. Tropical Storm Miriam was centred 125 miles (200 km) southeast of Cabo San Lucas on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula late on Saturday. It was moving northwest at six mph (9 kph) and was expected to make a gradual turn west-northwest in the next 24 hours, bringing it near the southern Baja peninsula. Miriam was packing winds of up to 45 mph (75 kph) and brought heavy rains to Baja California Sur and the northern state of Sinaloa on Saturday.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 518 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (22:26) * 1 lines
I heard this morning form Pennsylvania concerning the remnants of Gordon. It was supposed to stay along the coast, but central Pennsylvania got some really heavy rain from this system.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 519 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (22:49) * 70 lines
California Heatwave
http://www.mercurycenter.com/premium/local/docs/power20.htm
Published Wednesday, September 20, 2000, in the San Jose Mercury News
Gradual cooling is expected for the rest of the week
CONSERVATION AND WEATHER LUCK HELP THE STATE AVOID BLACKOUTS, BUT BAY AREA HEAT RECORDS FALL FOR SECOND DAY
BY GLENNDA CHUI AND STEVE JOHNSON
Mercury News
California appears to have dodged the danger of rolling blackouts -- at least for now -- despite record temperatures across the Bay Area for the second day in a row Tuesday.
Cooling through the rest of the week should diminish the immediate threat of the lights going out.
Although the people who control California's sprawling power grid had predicted that electricity use would rise on Tuesday, possibly triggering blackouts, it didn't happen; in fact, power use declined.
Conservation had something to do with it, according to the Independent System Operator, which manages most of the state's power grid. But the biggest factor was that the weather statewide was not quite as hot as expected, especially in Southern California.
Temperatures in Los Angeles were five to 10 degrees cooler than anticipated, leading to a drop in energy use of about 1,900 megawatts. That's enough to power about 1.9 million homes.
``What's making the difference is the weather,'' said ISO spokeswoman Stephanie McCorkle. ``Now, tomorrow it could be a whole different story.''
However, for the time being, state energy experts said they expect power usage to remain level today. ``It should get better'' for the rest of the week, McCorkle said.
The heat set records Tuesday in San Jose, at 99 degrees; Gilroy, at 101; Redwood City, 98; and Oakland, 96.
Downtown San Francisco reached 86 degrees; the record is 93.
Forecasters expect cooler temperatures today, with San Jose reaching a projected high of 94, Santa Cruz 74 and San Francisco 77, as a sea breeze continues to push cool marine air over the land. And Thursday should see a dramatic cooling to seasonally normal temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
The threat of blackouts has worsened this year because the demand for electricity has increased dramatically but construction of new power plants has lagged. With increasing frequency, demand for power has come close to outstripping supply.
Although the danger of blackouts appears to have eased this week, state energy officials warn that California will struggle until new power plants are built.
The threat of outages has led to growing angst among Silicon Valley companies.
``There were several companies that feel that they've dodged the bullet so far,'' said Justin Bradley, director of environmental programs for the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group. ``It's like a game of roulette.''
He said several large firms, including Sun Microsystems Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., 3Com Corp. and Intel Corp., have been meeting to discuss the challenges presented by the state's continuing power shortages and the cost of conserving power.
Some companies, including Solectron Corp., a major contract manufacturer of circuit boards, don't have backup generators to protect them if the power goes out.
Companies are hard-pressed to calculate exactly how much damage a blackout causes. But Sun Microsystems has estimated that a blackout costs ``up to $1 million per minute,'' says Larry Owens, division manager of customer services for Silicon Valley Power, the utility that manages power for many large Santa Clara County companies.
Chuck Mulloy, spokesman for Intel, says that if one of its fabrication plants shuts down ``it could cost millions, depending on the circumstances.''
The Independent System Operator declared a Stage 2 electricity emergency Monday, reflecting the fact that more than 95 percent of the power generated in California was being used. During a Stage 2 alert, some businesses are urged to go on backup power.
On Tuesday, however, the ISO only had to declare a Stage 1 alert, meaning that 93 percent of available power was in use. In such cases, consumers are urged to conserve electricity.
If a Stage 3 alert had been issued, utilities would have temporarily cut power to groups of customers according to prearranged plans.
Helping to ease the situation Tuesday, some power plants that had been shut down for routine maintenance earlier in the week were able to reopen, increasing the available power by about 500 megawatts, McCorkle said.
The ability of the ISO to deal with these recurring emergencies varies from moment to moment, said Kellan Fluckiger, the ISO's chief operating officer. ``Every day is dynamic and different, and it's a mess,'' he said. But, he added, the agency has become better in recent months at finding sources of power to pump into the grid.
California generates about 75 percent of the electricity it uses. It imports the rest -- mostly from the Pacific Northwest, funneled into the state along high-voltage lines that can carry nearly 7,000 megawatts.
With 17 Stage 2 alerts issued so far this year, Fluckiger said, the stress on ISO officials is acute. ``To have this level of crisis every day,'' he said, ``trying to desperately avoid Stage 3, it's clearly a difficult thing for folks.''
Schools remained open. Teachers and students at San Jose's Leland High School were among those sweating out the heat wave. Although a school bond has brought new air conditioning to many San Jose schools, Leland is not yet among them.
To help wilting students and teachers, some classes were held in the library, where the air conditioning was cranking.
At area nursing homes, workers urged elderly patients to drink extra fluids and stay inside.
At San Jose and other area city halls, employees were urged to conserve energy by turning off lights in kitchens, utility rooms and work areas not being used and by turning off computers, printers and other appliances not in use.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 520 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Sep 21, 2000 (00:25) * 1 lines
Yes, my son sent me the weather bureau warning and a friend in high school there had marching band practice for 2 hours in 110°F (43.3°C) sun on a football field! That is down right dangerous!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 521 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Sep 21, 2000 (15:16) * 13 lines
La Niña's Ghost
NASA Science News for September 15, 2000
La Niña has faded away, but will weather
patterns change? Some scientists expect the
Pacific Decadal Oscillation to pick up where La
Niña left off.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast15sep_1.htm?list
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 522 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Sep 21, 2000 (17:57) * 1 lines
About the heavy rains in Central Pennsylvania, I spoke to my Mom and she said that the remnants of Gordon really were torrential.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 523 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Sep 22, 2000 (00:38) * 1 lines
Bet they are monitoring the flood gauges on the Susquehanna River.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 524 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Sat, Sep 23, 2000 (10:12) * 1 lines
No doubt.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 525 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Sep 23, 2000 (22:49) * 1 lines
Was going to mention something about going out with a guy from Johnstown while at Penn State. He seemed determined to practice his swimming every time we went out. Extra points for you if you can guess his favorite stroke...
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 526 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Tue, Sep 26, 2000 (17:01) * 1 lines
Oh, let's see, was it the breast-stroke?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 527 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Sep 28, 2000 (01:15) * 1 lines
You knew that guy, too??!! *lol*
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 528 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Sep 28, 2000 (16:21) * 1 lines
I think it might have been his son, a family trait, it might be said.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 529 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Sep 30, 2000 (20:12) * 52 lines
From: Meteorologist1
Subject:
Hurricane Keith Discussion #9 - 5pm/est [Yahoo! Clubs:
The Hurricane Team]
HURRICANE KEITH DISCUSSION NUMBER 9
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
5 PM EDT SAT SEP 30 2000
KEITH IS BECOMING A LARGE AND DANGEROUS HURRICANE. DATA FROM A
RECONNAISSANCE PLANE INDICATE THAT KEITH IS STRENGTHENING. THE MINIMUM PRESSURE
DROPPED TO 970 MB...FLIGHT-LEVEL WINDS AT 850 MB
REACHED 98 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHWEST AND DVORAK T-NUMBERS... OBJECTIVES
AND SUBJECTIVE ARE INCREASING. ALTHOUGH 98 KNOTS AT FLIGHT LEVEL
CORRESPOND TO 80 KNOTS AT THE SURFACE....THE INITIAL INTENSITY HAS BEEN SET
AT 85 KNOTS ASSUMING THAT SOME STRENGTHENING HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE
PLANE SAMPLED THE AREA OF MAXIMUM WINDS AND AS SUGGESTED BY OBJECTIVE
T-NUMBERS.
THE HURRICANE IS OVER A TREMENDOUS RESERVOIR OF WARM WATER OR LARGE
HEAT CONTENT AND THE UPPER-LEVEL WINDS SEEM IDEAL FOR STRENGTHENING AT
THIS TIME. THE EFFECT OF LAND IS THE ONLY APPARENT INHIBITOR FACTOR. IN
ADDITION...EVERY AVAILABLE INTENSITY GUIDANCE INTENSIFIES KEITH.
THEREFORE...FURTHER STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST ALTHOUGH MANY TIMES...INTENSITY
FORECAST TURN OUT TO BE WRONG ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.
KEITH HAS BEEN MOVING VERY LITTLE... AND SO FAR...THIS HAS BEEN AN
OUTSTANDING JOB DONE BY THE GFDL AND THE NCEP GLOBAL MODEL. IN FACT...THE
GFDL SUGGESTED A SMALL LOOP AND THE HURRICANE APPEARS TO BE DOING SO AT
THIS TIME. TRACK GUIDANCE INCLUDING GLOBAL MODELS... WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF NOGAPS AND ITS DERIVED GFDL WHICH TAKES KEITH
WESTWARD...SUGGEST THAT THE HURRICANE SHOULD BEGIN TO MOVE SLOWLY
TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST OVER THE EASTERN PORTION OF YUCATAN OR THE
YUCATAN CHANNEL AND THEN INTO THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO. LATEST LONG RANGE
GFDL MODEL RUN MAKES KEITH AN EVEN STRONGER HURRICANE IN THE GULF OF
MEXICO.
THE VESSEL C6YC JUST WEST OF THE EYE OF KEITH REPORTED NORTHWEST WINDS
OF 60 KNOTS.
FORECASTER AVILA
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INITIAL 30/2100Z 18.0N 86.8W 85 KTS
12HR VT 01/0600Z 18.4N 87.0W 95 KTS
24HR VT 01/1800Z 19.5N 87.2W 105 KTS
36HR VT 02/0600Z 20.3N 87.4W 105 KTS...INLAND
48HR VT 02/1800Z 21.0N 87.5W 75 KTS...INLAND
72HR VT 03/1800Z 23.0N 88.0W 85 KTS
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 530 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Sep 30, 2000 (20:27) * 24 lines
*** Hurricane Keith ***
Keith is now a category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of
100mph. It is nearly stationary off the east coast of the Yucatan
Peninsula. Its minimum pressure is sitting at around 966mb. Keith has a very
well defined eye and eye wall. It is bringing some heavy rain to parts of
the Yucatan Peninsula. Hurricane warnings are posted for a good chunk
of the coast on the peninsula. There is no external systems to influence
Keith's movement, so it is hard to track where Keith will be going.
Right now the forecast calls for Keith to landfall on the northeastern
part of the peninsula as a category 3 hurricane and drift north-northwest
into the Gulf of Mexico. The whole U.S. Gulf Coast needs to monitor the
storm as it enters the gulf in 60-72 hours. If there are any
significant changes to the storm's movement, it will be posted at the club.
*** Tropical Storm Joyce ***
Joyce is now bearly a tropical storm and moving west. It is expected to
enter the Carribean Sea and slowly intensify over the next couple of
days. More later on this storm.
*** Hurricane Isaac ***
Isaac's winds are down to 75mph and is quickly moving to the northeast.
No threat to land.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 531 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 2, 2000 (16:50) * 55 lines
Subject: ARLB040 Hurricane Watch Net Activated for Hurricane Keith
Organization: American Radio Relay League
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 16:25:05 EDT
Hurricane Watch Net Activated for Hurricane Keith
ARRL Bulletin 40
From ARRL Headquarters
October 2, 2000
Hurricane Watch Net Activated for Hurricane Keith
The Hurricane Watch Net and W4EHW at the National Hurricane Center
activated on 14.325 MHz over the weekend to monitor Hurricane Keith.
Right now, the storm remains stalled along the coast of Belize in
Central America with 80 MPH winds and is weakening slowly.
Reminiscent of Hurricane Mitch last year, the storm is dumping a lot
of rain on the region.
The National Weather Service is advising those in the northwestern
Caribbean and southern Gulf of Mexico to monitor the storm's
progress. Hurricane Keith could be downgraded to a tropical storm by
later today if it remains in place, but Hurricane Watch Net Manager
Jerry Herman, N3BDW, says the National Hurricane Center has been
relying on Amateur Radio field reports indicating the storm still
retains hurricane-force winds.
The Hurricane Watch Net activated September 30 at 1700 UTC to
collect reports via Amateur Radio for the National Hurricane Center.
Operators at the center gather the reports via W4EHW at the Center.
''Reports from Belize indicate extensive damage from wind and
flooding,'' Herman said October 2. ''Since the storm is sitting almost
stationary, I expect the full extent of the damage is not yet known
but that it will be catastrophic.'' He said the Net already has
gotten reports of homes and businesses destroyed.
Assistant Amateur Radio Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4JR, at the
National Hurricane Center, reports the Center continues to hear from
amateurs in Belize and Mexico.
Herman said the Net is attempting, whenever possible, to take
advantage of bilingual amateurs.
The Salvation Army Tactical Emergency Radio Network--SATERN--has
activated on 14.265 MHz to handle health-and-welfare requests and to
assist with relief operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Keith.
A Health and Welfare Network also will use the Web site
http://www.go.to/satern. This will provide a common area for Health
and Welfare information that all can use through the internet.
A VHF and a 40-meter net have been active in Mexico.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 532 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Oct 8, 2000 (18:40) * 7 lines
For a VPC... A Very Special Canadian:
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 533 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Oct 8, 2000 (18:50) * 4 lines
This may allso be helpful...I hope the upper one updates...
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 534 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Oct 8, 2000 (19:12) * 0 lines
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Response 535 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (17:42) * 24 lines
Severe Weather Statement - Contra Costa, CA Oct
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
258 PM PDT TUE OCT 10 2000
...FUNNEL CLOUD REPORTED NEAR ISLETON IN LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS...
AT 258 PM A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS EXTENDED FROM NEAR ANTIOCH
NORTHWARD TO NEAR WALNUT GROVE. THIS LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS HAS
PRODUCED AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT OF A FUNNEL CLOUD. THE STORMS ARE
ALSO PRODUCING HEAVY RAINFALL...LIGHTNING...STRONG WINDS AND
POSSIBLE HAIL.
THE STORMS APPEAR TO BE WEAKENING AND SHOULD BE MOVING OUT OF THE
AREA BY 400 PM.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 536 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (01:31) * 1 lines
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Response 537 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (01:34) * 5 lines
Sorry, but I had to move that one updating North American weather map. The Canadian Flag was far too distracting.
The above maps are from http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
The Canadian Weather map DOES update. Yes!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 538 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (01:35) * 1 lines
So does the Temperature map for Canada! Again, thank you, John!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 539 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (01:47) * 1 lines
How about Mali???? (Has anyone looked at my postings in Travel or cultures???)
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 540 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (12:58) * 25 lines
Thursday October 12, 6:40 PM
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/001012/4/am3ux.html
Worst floods in decades bring chaos to the south
Much of southern England is in chaos after heavy rain caused the worst flooding in decades.
Millions of pounds worth of damage was caused to homes and businesses as flood waters deluged property, blocked main roads and disrupted and in some cases halted rail services.
Lifeboat crews were drafted in to rescue stranded residents and workers in Uckfield, East Sussex, after 6ins of rainfall in just 12 hours left the town virtually under water.
A shopkeeper in the town was swept away by fast flowing floods earlier in the morning. Twenty minutes later he was spotted in the River Uck desperately clinging on to the bank, cold and shivering.
He was pulled to safety by coastguards and then airlifted to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath where his condition is described as stable.
In the town centre, cars once parked neatly on a garage forecourt lay scattered close to the railway station. A 400-unit industrial estate and around 30 shops were completely flooded.
Residents from low-lying areas of the historic town of Lewes were also evacuated as the River Ouse threatened to burst its banks. RNLI lifeboat crews are making regular trips to carry stranded home owners to safety.
More than 20 staff at the brewery were also carried to safety. None were injured when a wall collapsed inside. A health centre, the magistrates court, supermarkets including Tesco and Safeway and hundreds of shops and homes are under several feet of water.
The police said they will be working hand-in-hand with the Environment Agency and the fire brigade in a bid to minimise problems caused by the flooding. The whole town is without electricity.
The Environment Agency issued Severe Flood Warnings, which alert of imminent threat to life and property, for 10 rivers in Sussex and Kent. By 4pm, the agency had issued 42 flood warnings, advising that flooding is expected, across the country from Devon to Yorkshire and Shropshire to Kent.
Sussex Police urged all drivers to stay at home as main roads, including the A21, A22, A26, A27, A227 and A272, were flooded. Weather forecasters from the Met Office warned that there was more rain to come in south east England during the evening but added that showers would ease on Friday.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 541 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Fri, Oct 13, 2000 (05:30) * 60 lines
Latest update:Hundreds flee floods in southern England
By Mark Herlihy
LONDON (Reuters) - Large areas of southern England were on full-scale flood alert on Friday after heavy rains raised river levels, swamped towns and forced hundreds of people to flee their homes.
"We are saying there is an imminent threat to life and property," an Environment Agency spokesman told Reuters late on Thursday.
Some insurance experts said Britain could be facing its biggest bill for a natural disaster. The bill could run to four billion pounds, Jeffrey Salmon, of Salmon Assessors, was quoted as saying by the BBC.
Officials estimated that several hundred people had left their homes after rivers broke their banks and flooded towns, villages and roads in the counties of Sussex, Kent and Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.
Some unconfirmed reports said the figure for the number of homeless could run into thousands.
Helicopters and lifeboats were rushed in to help rescue people stranded by the floods caused by several days of heavy rain.
A man in East Sussex was swept away by floodwaters outside a supermarket and was carried downstream clinging to a door. He was plucked from the water and airlifted to hospital by a coastguard helicopter.
SEVERE FLOOD WARNINGS
"We have currently 16 severe flood warnings in effect -- all in East Sussex and in Kent," the Environment Agency spokesman said.
"We have a total of 40 flood warnings, which means people in those areas should prepare now, and 89 flood watches currently in force across the south, southwest, midlands, central and eastern England."
The Environment Agency said it expected the severe flood warnings in Kent and East Sussex to remain in place for the next few days.
"Even though the rain has been easing off, the rivers are at very high levels. It will take a long time to return to normal," the spokesman said.
Kent police said on Thursday they had started to evacuate whole villages because of the rising waters.
A spokesman said emergency centres had been set up in the affected areas.
"The number of people evacuated from their homes is in the hundreds," he said.
A Sussex police spokesman said: "The general situation in the south is very bad and every road in the area is affected. "We are warning people not to drive if they don't have to."
Sussex police said about 200 people had been evacuated from their homes in the county, mainly from the town of Lewes.
Rail services from London to the English south coast have been disrupted by the weather and some stretches of line have been closed. "There are some delays in the region, where parts of the track are under as much as four feet (1.3 metres) of water," said a spokeswoman for railway network operator Railtrack.
Police in northern England plan to resume a search on Friday for a teenage girl swept away by a fast- flowing river. North Yorkshire police recovered the body of 14-year-old Rochelle Cauvet on Wednesday and have widened their hunt for her friend Hannah Black, 13. The pair were swept away by the swollen waters of the Stainforth Beck river while on a school walking trip along its banks.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 542 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Oct 13, 2000 (13:47) * 1 lines
...and I thought we had a lot of rain... At least our ground is so porous that it runs straight through seldom flooding anywhere for very long and only in minor ways. Maggie, please be careful...and all those on that very special Island...
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 543 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Oct 17, 2000 (21:16) * 9 lines
*** Hurricane Michael ***
Michael has intensified quickly over the last 12 hours. Now it has
winds of 75mph, moving slowly north. Michael is expected to pick up speed
and head northeast. There is a slight chance for the hurricane to brush
the island of Bermuda. The hurricane force winds only extend out about
25 miles from the center. Most of the hurricane force winds are on the
northeast side of the storm. Pressure are down into the 980s mb.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 544 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (19:08) * 9 lines
Earth's Fidgeting Climate
NASA Science News for October 20, 2000
Is human activity warming the Earth or do recent signs of climate change signal natural variations? In this feature article, scientists discuss the vexing ambiguities of our planet's complex and unwieldy climate.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast20oct_1.htm?list89800
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 545 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (00:57) * 0 lines
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 546 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (00:58) * 2 lines
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 547 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (13:39) * 45 lines
If this is what we got earlier, you are gonna need water-wings! Good Luck, Texas!
BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
400 AM CDT SAT OCT 21 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A FLASH
FLOOD WATCH EFFECTIVE THROUGH TONIGHT FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GILLESPIE...MEDINA...GONZALES...KENDALL...WILSON...
REAL...BASTROP...BLANCO...TRAVIS...KERR...BEXAR...HAYS...
DIMMIT...LAVACA...DEWITT...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...
MAVERICK...BANDERA...LEE...LLANO...EDWARDS...KINNEY...
GUADALUPE...FRIO...UVALDE...CALDWELL...ZAVALA...FAYETTE...VAL
VERDE AND KARNES
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH INCLUDES ALL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND THE
HILL COUNTRY. ABUNDANT LOW-LEVEL MOISTURE AND UPPER LEVEL MOISTURE
FROM THE PACIFIC WILL PERSIST ACROSS MUCH OF THE HILL COUNTRY AND
SOUTH CENTRAL THIS WEEKEND. A SERIES OF UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES
WILL MOVE FROM NORTHERN MEXICO ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE INTO PORTIONS OF
THE EDWARDS PLATEAU AND TEXAS HILL COUNTRY TODAY AND TONIGHT. THESE
DISTURBANCES WILL BE THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM FOR THUNDERSTORM
DEVELOPMENT...SOME OF WHICH COULD PRODUCE LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AND
FLASH FLOODING. SINCE THE GROUND HAS BECOME NEARLY SATURATED FROM
PREVIOUS RAINS...AND THESE NEW STORMS WILL "TRAIN" ACROSS THE SAME
AREAS PRODUCING HEAVY AMOUNTS OF RAIN...FLOODING IS LIKELY. TOTALS
WILL AVERAGE BETWEEN 2 AND 4 INCHES...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS OF
4 TO 6 INCHES POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
IN ADDITION...A RIVER FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THIS MORNING
FOR THE RIO GRANDE RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES ABOVE LAKE AMISTAD...THE
PECOS RIVER FROM SHEFFIELD TO THE RIO GRANDE...AND THE DEVILS RIVER
NEAR JUNO TO LAKE AMISTAD.
NO IMMEDIATE END IS IN SIGHT FOR THIS WET WEATHER PATTERN. IT
APPEARS THE UPPER AIR DISTURBANCE TO THE WEST WILL KEEP RAIN CHANCES
HIGH INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK AT LEAST. THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH MAY NEED
TO BE EXTENDED BEYOND TONIGHT.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT FLASH FLOODING IS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE
WATCH AREA. PEOPLE IN THE WATCH AREA ARE ADVISED TO CHECK
PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS...KEEP INFORMED...AND BE READY FOR QUICK
ACTION IF FLASH FLOODING THREATENS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 548 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (18:46) * 7 lines
Houston Hurricane Evacuation Plan
(1) Hispanics take I-10 west to San Antonio
(2) Yankees take I-45 north to Oklahoma
(3) Cajuns take I-10 east to Lafayette
(4) Aggies take the 610 Loop
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 549 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Oct 22, 2000 (23:56) * 26 lines
My son just sent this - he reported gusts up to 36 MPH on his wind gauge!
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
930 PM PDT SUN OCT 22 2000
...GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS HAVE BEGUN TO GRADUALLY WEAKEN OVER MOST OF
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THIS TREND WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT...
HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE GREAT BASIN WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE NORTH TO
EAST WINDS OVERNIGHT. THE WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE THIS
EVENING WITHIN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY...HOWEVER LOCAL STRONG WIND
GUSTS WILL PERSIST OVERNIGHT IN THE SIERRA NEVADA AND PARTS OF THE
COASTAL RANGE. THE GUSTY WINDS IN THE SIERRA AND ALONG THE COASTAL
RANGE WILL DECREASE MONDAY MORNING.
SOME WIND REPORTS AS OF 9 PM...
HELL HOLE / 5249 FT ..33 WITH GUSTS TO 61 MPH (PLACER COUNTY)
BALD MTN / 4600 FT ..18 WITH GUSTS TO 42 MPH (EL DORADO COUNTY)
KNOXVILLE CRK / 2550 FT ..24 WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH (LAKE COUNTY)
HAWKEYE / 2000 FT ..37 WITH GUSTS TO 71 MPH (SONOMA COUNTY)
SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL..20 WITH GUSTS TO 28 MPH
SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE......18 WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH
VACAVILLE.................20 WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH
FAIRFIELD.................22 WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 550 of 987: (sprin5) * Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (08:26) * 1 lines
Wow, 71 mph winds in Sonomo County. Wonder where hawkeye station is located?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 551 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (11:36) * 163 lines
Published Monday, October 23, 2000
Wind, fires cut power Outages affect 80,000 across the Bay Area
Raging winds and dry weather merged into a violent force
this weekend, knocking out power and igniting brush fires from Lake
County to San Jose and in the Oakland hills on the
nine-year anniversary of a blaze that killed 25 people on those same
slopes.
In Contra Costa County, crews scrambled Sunday to put out
blazes that erupted from Bay Point to Port Costa to Orinda. PG&E
crews also worked throughout the day to restore power to
about 80,000 customers in the Bay Area.
No local damage or injuries were reported, although flames
destroyed a hillside house in San Jose.
The high winds forced the postponement of the passage of
four of the world's biggest cranes underneath the Golden Gate
Bridge and the Bay Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The ship
carrying the cranes pulled anchor and headed south -- nearly to
Santa Barbara -- to try to get out of the winds, said
Harold Jones, a spokesman for the port.
The Oakland hills fire erupted when a eucalyptus tree fell
onto power lines at 11:32 a.m. on Clarewood Drive, knocking down
power lines and sparking the flames.
The fire quickly moved east along land belonging to the
Mountain View Cemetery and burned 10 acres before it was
contained, said Oakland Fire Department Capt. Vicky
Evans-Robinson. It was expected to take all of Sunday to completely
knock out the flames, she said.
Two small planes from the California Department of
Forestry dumped retardant on the three-alarm fire while 150 firefighters
fought it from the ground, she said. No one was evacuated.
Adrienne Kohler, who rents a house on Truitt Street, said
she lost her home in the Oct. 21, 1991, fire and was ready to
evacuate when she saw smoke.
"I packed the car a lot faster than the first time,"
Kohler said as she stood outside with her 6-year-old daughter, Haley, watching
the billows of black smoke above the Mountain View
Cemetery.
Although the fire did not spread as the 1991 blaze did,
authorities were worried enough to open up the Alameda County
Emergency Operations Center.
Kohler said after the fire started, "the power kept
flickering in and out and all of a sudden, we heard a loud pop."
She said fire department officials came by and told her
everything was OK. "I've heard that before and I didn't have a house
later."
Only hours earlier, a San Jose hillside fire, one of at
least five in the city Sunday, burned 25 acres. It was started about 1 a.m.
when a power line fell into a pine tree on top of a hill
in eastern San Jose. Winds gusting to 45 mph pushed the flames toward
homes.
People living in the area near Penitencia Creek Road were
forced to make split-second decisions about whether to flee or stay
and fight the fast-moving flames in the dark.
Joseph Gallo, a retired English teacher from Foothill
Community College, chose to fight. Seventeen years ago, a mudslide
destroyed his house in the same hills. Neighbors saw that
Gallo's roof was on fire and ran over to help him spray it with garden
hoses, but Gallo's single-story ranch house was gutted,
destroying two pickup trucks and his Model A.
Thirty-six people were evacuated, some of whom gathered at
a temporary shelter at a nearby middle school.
The fire still smoldered into the late afternoon, and fire
Capt. Mark Mooney said officials were concerned that the gusty wind
could re-ignite lingering hot spots.
Late Saturday, a fire erupted in Lake County and quickly
engulfed 3,000 acres by Sunday morning, thanks to the high-speed
winds. About 1,000 firefighters -- some from the Contra
Costa County Fire Protection District -- worked through the weekend to
control the blaze. By Sunday, the fire was only 10 percent
contained, with full containment not expected until Tuesday.
Houses were threatened in Lake County, but only four rural
structures were reported damaged.
In the East Bay, the weekend was capped off by a string of
small fires and downed trees.
One grass fire ignited a hillside near Cal State Hayward,
and 6 acres burned in another grass fire at Wildcat Canyon and
Inspiration Point in Orinda.
Early Sunday morning, about 100 firefighters battled a
blaze on Evora Road in Bay Point that was caused by electrical wires
"swinging in an arc," said Contra Costa fire Capt. Dave
George.
"A shower of sparks occurred (between the wires) and
rained down," George said.
In Port Costa, a grass fire that raged for most of Sunday
afternoon was under "shaky containment" by early evening, said Lt.
Dean Colombo of the Crockett-Carquinez fire department.
The fire, which went to three alarms, burned more than 100 acres
about half a mile outside town along McEwen Road, Colombo
said.
No one was injured in the fire, which began around 1:45
p.m. and at one time threatened a ranch and a ranch house off
McEwen Road.
"We'll have crews out there all night," Colombo said.
As of Sunday afternoon, fire officials did not know the
cause of the fire. A California Department of Forestry plane dropped fire
retardant, while two forestry department helicopters
scooped water from the Carquinez Strait and dropped it on the fire.
Firefighters from the Rodeo-Hercules, Contra Costa County
and East Bay Regional Park District fire departments also assisted.
The fire sent smoke wafting across the Franklin Canyon
Golf Course along Highway 4 outside Hercules.
"We could smell it inside the pro shop," said Sung Kwon,
an employee. "It lasted a long time. At one point it looked like there
was fog all over the golf course."
Acrid as it was, the smoke apparently did not prompt
anyone to leave the course.
"No one came in for a rain check or anything," Kwon said.
"I'm sure they all kept playing. They just kept going."
In San Ramon, firefighters battled a roof and attic fire
that caused $200,000 in damage to a house on the 2700 block of
Sherbear Drive. Battalion Chief Mike Brown said the wind
helped spread the fire across the roof, although he did not know if the
wind played a role in starting the fire. The cause is
under investigation. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which burned
the roof and caused some smoke and water damage inside the
house.
On Mount Diablo, winds carried embers from a fire pit
being used by campers to nearby grass, where flames charred about 2
acres, said San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
Battalion Chief Mike Brown.
In Danville, the police blocked off all lanes of Diablo
Road on either side of the city's 60-foot-tall valley oak tree for most of the
day. Arborists recently discovered decay in the tree's
roots.
Town Manager Joe Calabrigo said the street was closed
about midnight. He said that while a few branches had fallen, and no
one had been injured, he wanted to err on the side of
caution.
"It was just the prudent thing to do," Calabrigo said. "We
want to make sure nobody is injured."
Felled trees, downed lines and snapped utility poles
caused scattered power outages all over the Bay Area, but the East Bay
was hit hardest. There, some 64,000 customers, including
20,000 in Concord alone, lost power at some time or other during the
period of high winds, according to Maureen Bogues, PG&E
spokeswoman.
Other Contra Costa communities that suffered outages
included Antioch, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and
San Ramon, Bogues said.
In Alameda County, most of the outages were in the
Dublin-Livermore-Pleasanton area and in the Fremont area. Berkeley
suffered scattered outages as well. Lights were out for
about 12,000 customers in Berkeley and Oakland.
In San Jose and Peninsula communities to the north, some
12,000 customers lost power, Bogues said. Bay Areawide, more
than 80,000 customers were without power for a time, she
said.
By 8 p.m. Sunday, some 3,500 East Bay customers were still
in the dark, Bogues said.
The strongest gust of wind ripped through Las Trampas
Regional Wilderness on Sunday at 92 mph, according to the National
Weather Service. Such powerful gales were created by two
key ingredients: cold air in the Great Basin and a low-pressure
system in Southern California, say weather officials.
But there's little chance of rain for this week's
forecast, which would help subdue any smoldering fires, said Jim Carrol,
meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
"It doesn't look like we're going to see any wet weather
soon," he said.
Staff writers Ethan Rarick, Yvonne Condes, Tom Lochner and
San Jose Mercury News and Associated Press contributed to this
story.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 552 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (11:38) * 1 lines
My son says the weather is exciting and is sending these accounts. I'lll check with him about there the hawkeye station is. I know I have seen an internet map of them and will post either it or the URL for it as soon as I find it. THAT is scary weather!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 553 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (12:25) * 39 lines
While California endures hell, Texas has the high water. How's it going, Austinites???
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1030 AM CDT MON OCT 23 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS EXPANDED
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH ISSUED EARLIER THIS MORNING AND EXTENDED THE
WATCH THROUGH TONIGHT. THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT
THROUGH TONIGHT FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GILLESPIE...MEDINA...KENDALL...WILSON...BASTROP...
BLANCO...TRAVIS...KERR...BEXAR...HAYS...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...
ATASCOSA...BANDERA...LEE...LLANO...GUADALUPE...FRIO...REAL...
CALDWELL...AND UVALDE...VAL VERDE...EDWARDS...KINNEY...
MAVERICK...ZAVALA AND DIMMIT
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH INCLUDES MOST ALL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND
THE HILL COUNTRY AND NOW INCLUDES THE WESTERN PLATEAU AREA. ABUNDANT
LOW-LEVEL MOISTURE AND UPPER LEVEL MOISTURE FROM THE PACIFIC WILL
STREAM ACROSS MUCH OF THE HILL COUNTRY AND SOUTH CENTRAL TODAY AND
TONIGHT. SEVERAL UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES OVER MEXICO WILL TRAVERSE
OVER THE AREA LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT. THE GROUND HAS BECOME NEARLY
SATURATED FROM PREVIOUS RAINS OVER THE WEEKEND AND THIS MORNING...
AND THESE NEW STORMS WILL TRAIN ACROSS THE SAME AREAS PRODUCING
LOCALLY HEAVY AMOUNTS OF RAIN AND FLOODING. ADDITIONAL HEAVIER
TOTALS WILL AVERAGE BETWEEN 1 AND 3 INCHES...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES POSSIBLE THROUGH TONIGHT.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT FLASH FLOODING IS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE
WATCH AREA. PEOPLE IN THE WATCH AREA ARE ADVISED TO CHECK
PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS...KEEP INFORMED...AND BE READY FOR QUICK
ACTION IF FLASH FLOODING THREATENS.
MOTORISTS SHOULD ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR THE LATE AFTERNOON COMMUTE AS
SOME ROADS WILL BE BARRICADED AND TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW. PARENTS
SHOULD KEEP CHILDREN INDOORS AND AWAY FROM DRAINAGE DITCHES...STREAMS
AND CREEKS. BANKS WILL BE SOFT...UNSTABLE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 554 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (16:11) * 1 lines
Flash flood watches continue - was just notified that they have been extended.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 555 of 987: (sprin5) * Tue, Oct 24, 2000 (07:55) * 3 lines
It's pretty dry today so far, yesterday wasn't that bad. I'm in Bastrop and Travis counties. I wonder if this is extended today?
No rain in the forecast today, just clouds and 82 degrees. Rain forecast for Wedsday and Thursday with low 80s and high 70s. I'm still going swimming every day, the water temperature's staying at a constant 70 pretty much.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 556 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Oct 24, 2000 (22:51) * 2 lines
I just got notice that it was extended until further notice - 323 PM CDT TUE OCT 24 2000
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 557 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Oct 29, 2000 (22:19) * 67 lines
This is frightening. So many of those special and dear to me live here:
Gales Batter Southern England And France, One Dead
LONDON (Reuters) - Gales and heavy rain have battered
southern England and northern France, killing one person,
endangering shipping, raising the specter of flooding, and
leaving thousands without electricity.
Police in Surrey, south of London, said one person died on
Sunday and two had been seriously injured when their car was
hit by a tree.
Earlier the Meteorological Office had told people in
southern England, Wales and parts of Scotland to prepare for
heavy rain and damaging winds.
"In the coming 24 hours, the southern part of England and
Wales are expecting very windy weather with gusts of 70 to 80
mph," a national forecaster said. "Gusts of 90 mph would be
possible on exposed parts."
Also in Surrey, a train collided with a tree that had
fallen onto the line near Guildford. Another train hit a tree
in Worcestershire. Transport police said no one had been
injured.
Britain's Environment Agency said it expected storms to
rage through the night and warned there could be serious
flooding on Monday.
The agency said up to 40 millimeters of rain was expected
overnight and that rivers in southern England and Wales might
burst their banks.
Storms also left thousands of homes in southern England
without electricity, one power company said.
Southern Electric said some 8,000 customers had been cut
off in the late afternoon, after winds of 90 mph brought trees
down, cutting through power lines.
"We've been hit fairly hard all over our area and we're
expecting a hard night," Southern Electric spokesman Bob Major
told Reuters.
Sunday's severe weather comes as families in the southern
English seaside resort of Bognor Regis were cleaning up after a
tornado that struck on Saturday, injuring five people as it
ripped roofs from hundreds of houses and overturned cars and
caravans.
STORMS HIT NORTHERN FRANCE, SHIPPING ENDANGERED
Severe storms were also battering Northern France and the
French Meteorological Office recommended "the greatest
prudence" in coastal areas.
Inhabitants along France's northern coastline were told to
expect winds of up to 85 mph while the Paris area could see
gusts of 60 to 75 mph. Twenty to 23 foot waves were forecast
for the Gironde estuary in southwestern France.
The BBC said the six crew of a Norwegian cargo vessel that
was being towed to Liverpool had abandoned ship off Scotland in
force 10 to 12 gales and been winched onto a rescue helicopter.
The 1,600-ton Elektron was continuing its journey to
Liverpool under tow from a Russian tug, the BBC said. The ship
was refloated on Friday night after spending 12 days aground
off St Kilda, an island west of Scotland.
In the early hours of Sunday two ships had also been
troubled by the weather on the French side of the Channel. One
was towed back to harbor and a small oil tanker that had been
stranded in heavy seas near Boulogne managed to push clear of
the coast and head toward Britain on Sunday afternoon.
Gale force winds at London's Heathrow Airport forced a
Dubai-bound Emirates plane carrying 376 passengers to return to
the airport, after the rear of the plane hit the runway on
take-off, the Daily Telegraph said.
Northern France experienced hurricane strength winds in a
storm last December. The French Meteorological Office said it
did not expect the approaching storm to be as intense.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 558 of 987: MarkG (MarkG) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (02:34) * 1 lines
Weather has continued all night long - am not expecting many people into work on time.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 559 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (11:55) * 3 lines
A friend who works in London finally got to work from the suburbs at 1:30pm since the rail lines and electricity were down. He had time to replant the bushes uprooted and blocking the entry to his home, and other things which needed doing immediatley. All were safe bue the downed trees were plentiful!
Thanks Mark! Happy you checked in safe and sound. How is your garden???
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 560 of 987: MarkG (MarkG) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (13:11) * 1 lines
Have no garden :-(
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 561 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (16:53) * 3 lines
*Hugs* Mark...neither does anyone else in Britain at this stage of the year and after that gale. May I set aside part of mine for you and think of you as I pluck slugs from it, feed the mosquitoes, remove unwanted over-night-appearing sword ferns and begonias? My roses are worse than none here but I have leaves on everything else the size of those salvers in the Tower Of London Jewel Vaults.
Rose beds are nice...especially in Britain. I wish you a garden. Enghishmen just do not seem complete without one...! I'd even weed an infernal rock garden for you! Now, that's devotion!!!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 562 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (17:52) * 0 lines
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 563 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (17:55) * 5 lines
This image will not post but it is excellent for Europe:
http://www.intellicast.com/LocalWeather/World/Satellite/Europe/
This image will not cpost either, but it is amazing for the entire world!
http://www.intellicast.com/LocalWeather/World/Satellite/World/
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 564 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (20:13) * 6 lines
from http://www.weathersite.com/
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 565 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (20:17) * 1 lines
If they do not update they are gone. Map projection is distorted but you can see the patterns of the weather which hit Britain...and the storm over the Rockies. As for us, we are under those mid-Pacific clouds, as usual!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 566 of 987: MarkG (MarkG) * Wed, Nov 1, 2000 (09:03) * 1 lines
Storms due to return to the UK tonight - but still no sign of bad weather outdoors.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 567 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 1, 2000 (11:47) * 40 lines
Oh Mark, Please take care! You too, Steven!
Austinites are gonna get another flood...
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1015 AM CST WED NOV 1 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A FLASH
FLOOD WATCH EFFECTIVE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT FOR PEOPLE IN
THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GONZALES...WILSON...BASTROP...TRAVIS...BEXAR...HAYS...
LAVACA...DEWITT...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...LEE...GUADALUPE...
CALDWELL...FAYETTE AND KARNES
THE WATCH IS GENERALLY ALONG AND EAST OF AN INTERSTATE 35 LINE FROM
SOUTH OF SAN ANTONIO TO NORTH OF AUSTIN...AND INCLUDES AUSTIN AND
SAN ANTONIO. A SLOW MOVING COLD FRONT APPROACHING FROM THE WEST WILL
MOVE VERY SLOWLY ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS THIS AFTERNOON AND
PROVIDE A FOCUS FOR HEAVY RAINS TONIGHT. MOIST TROPICAL AIR WILL
FEED INTO THE COLD FRONT...RESULTING IN SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. THE COMBINATION OF STORMS TRAINING ALONG THE SLOW
MOVING FRONT AND A GROUND THAT IS NEARLY SATURATED...WILL RESULT IN
THE THREAT OF HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING.
WIDESPREAD RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE EXPECTED ACROSS
THE WATCH AREA WITH LOCALLY HEAVY AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES
POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT. IT APPEARS THE CHANCES OF RAIN AND HEAVY RAIN
WILL REMAIN HIGH AND MAY PERSIST FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AS SOUTH
TEXAS POTENTIALLY GETS LOCKED INTO A VERY WET WEATHER PATTERN.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT FLASH FLOODING IS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE
WATCH AREA. PEOPLE IN THE WATCH AREA ARE ADVISED TO CHECK
PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS...KEEP INFORMED...AND BE READY FOR QUICK
ACTION IF FLASH FLOODING THREATENS.
STAY TUNED TO LOCAL OR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS...COMMERCIAL OR
NOAA WEATHER RADIO STATIONS OR OTHER MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS ON
THIS FLASH FLOOD THREAT.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 568 of 987: (sprin5) * Wed, Nov 1, 2000 (18:47) * 5 lines
It's biting at our heels, nothing yet, scheduled a concrete pour tomorrrow (sidewalks), trying to get the garage roof on also. Nothing but rain, rain, rain an d more rain in the forecast.
I'm going to settle down, eat dinner while watching the last two nights opening skits on Leno via tivo, and wait for the raindrops.
I'll stay tuned. thanks for the heads up Marci.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 569 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 1, 2000 (21:02) * 38 lines
Happy to be of help. Humidity is good for curing concrete, but floods you do NOT need! Your forecast:
Txz173-191/194-208-012200-
Bastrop-Caldwell-Hays-Lee-Travis-Williamson-
Including The Cities Of...Austin...Bastrop...Georgetown...Giddings...
Lockhart...San Marcos
1039 Am Cst Wed Nov 1 2000
...Flash Flood Watch In Effect Through Tonight...
.This Afternoon...Mostly Cloudy With A 60 Percent Chance Of Showers
Or Thunderstorms...A Few Possibly Severe With Heavy Rain.
Highs In The Lower 80S. South Winds 10 To 15 Mph...Stronger And
Gusty In Thunderstorms.
.Tonight...Mostly Cloudy With A 70 Percent Chance Of Showers Or
Thunderstorms...Heavy Rainfall And Flooding Possible. Lows In The
Lower 60S. Winds Becoming Northwest 10 To 15 Mph.
.Thursday...Mostly Cloudy With A 40 Percent Chance Of Rain Or
Thunderstorms. Highs In The Lower 70S. Northeast Winds Near 10 Mph.
.Extended Forecast...
.Thursday Night And Friday...Cloudy With Rain Or Thunderstorms
Likely. Lows In The Lower 60S. Highs Near 70.
.Saturday Through Monday...Mostly Cloudy With A Chance Of Rain
Or Thunderstorms. Lows Near 60. Highs Around 70.
.Tuesday...Partly Cloudy. Lows In The 50S. Highs In The 70S.
Extended Forecast...
.Thursday Night...Increasing Clouds West And North. Mostly Cloudy
With A Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms South And East. Lows In
The 50S.
.Friday Through Sunday...Mostly Cloudy With A Chance Of Showers And
Thunderstorms. Highs In The 60S. Lows In The 50S.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 570 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 1, 2000 (22:53) * 2 lines
The first thunder of the winter season heard just a few minutes ago in Hilo.
That means it is snowing on the mountains!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 571 of 987: (sprin5) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (07:46) * 1 lines
Still no rain to speak of, that 5 inches never came last night, whew! There's still hope for my concrete pour (sidewalks) today. Hoping to get the roof on the garage and those sidewalks around the pool and house poured before the heavy stuff comes.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 572 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (12:33) * 31 lines
We had 20 inches of rain overnight, many thunder-and-lightning strikes so close that they seemed simultaneous. Did not sleep much. One area above us got 5 inches of rain an hour! Power is on and off.
450 AM HST THU NOV 2 2000
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...HILO PUNA AND KAU AREAS BIG ISLAND
* UNTIL 750 AM HST THURSDAY
* AT 450 AM HST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR SHOWS
PERSISTENT RGENERATING THUNDERSTORM CELLS OVER THE HILO PUNA
AND KAU.
* THUNDERSTORMS WITH EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN
THE HILO PUNA AND KAU.
A FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUS FLOODING IS ALREADY
OCCURRING. TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY AND
CONTINUE PRECAUTIONS UNTIL THE THREAT AND WARNING ARE OVER.
HILO IS STILL RECEIVING ITS HEAVIEST RAINFALL EVER IN 24 HOURS
OF OVER 24 INCHES SO FAR. THE HEAVY THUNDERSHOWERS ARE STATIONARY
APPEARING ANCHORED TO THEIR LOCATIONS. THESE CELLS ARE EXPECTED TO
WEAKEN LATER THIS MORNING.
MOTORISTS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING
WATER...MANY FLASH FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR WHEN MOTORISTS TRY CROSSING
FLOODED ROADWAYS. ESCAPE RISING WATER BY CLIMBING DIRECTLY TO HIGHER
GROUND. NEVER TRY TO OUTRUN A FLOOD EITHER ON FOOT OR IN YOUR
VEHICLE. DO NOT CAMP NEAR STREAMS OR OTHER AREAS SUBJECT TO FLOODING.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL TV OR RADIO FOR FURTHER
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INFORMATION.
MATSUDA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 573 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (12:39) * 40 lines
Worst Floods for 50 Years Drench Britain
BEWDLEY (Reuters) - Britain's worst floods in more than 50
years forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes on
Thursday as the rain kept falling and meteorologists warned
worse was yet to come.
The Environment Agency said initial estimates suggested
that about 3,000 properties had already been flooded.
It warned river levels had yet to peak.
"There is no light at the end of tunnel. We are expecting
rain to continue for at least the next few days," said a
spokesman for the Meteorological Office.
Prime Minister Tony Blair visited some of the towns worst
affected by the floods, including Bewdley, Shrewsbury in
central England and York, in northern England.
Dressed in a long raincoat and rubber boots, he surveyed
Bewdley from the main bridge over the River Severn.
He was confronted by activists trying to save a local
hospital from closure. After being constantly heckled by them,
he finally turned and said "I've got the message."
Evacuations of homes were ordered from Yorkshire in the
north to Kent in the south.
Severe flood warnings were issued for 14 areas in England
and Wales. Rivers in Yorkshire and the river Severn in south
west England were the main concerns. The Severn river had
already swollen to 10 times its normal level.
In Yorkshire the Environment Agency, the official body that
deals with natural disasters, said water levels on two rivers
were continuing to rise.
Residents of three villages in the area were preparing to
evacuate their homes for the second time in 18 months. Last
year Malton, Norton and Stamford Bridge were hit by floods that
caused 20 million pounds ($29 million) of damage.
The agency said up to four centimeters of rain was expected
to fall on the region on Thursday.
People in more than 10,000 homes in Dover, on the south
coast of England, were told to boil their water after bacteria
was found in the supply as a result of the flooding.
Folkestone and Dover Water Services warned they could be
forced to introduce water rationing to conserve supplies if the
flooding continued.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 574 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (13:00) * 32 lines
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HILO HI
730 AM HST THU NOV 2 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... HAWAII...
INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES OF...VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
* UNTIL 815 AM HST
* AT 730 AM HST...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR
INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM JUST TO THE WEST OF KILAUEA CRATER
* THIS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM IS EXPECTED TO BE NEAR VOLCANOES NATIONAL
PARK FOR THE NEXT 30 TO 45 MINUTES
PERSONS IN OR CLOSE TO THE WARNED AREA...TAKE SHELTER IN BASEMENTS OR
STURDY STRUCTURES.
PERSONS ON SOUTH HAWAII SHOULD MOVE TO SHELTER AND BE READY FOR STRONG
GUSTY WINDS...VERY HEAVY RAIN...LIGHTNING AND POSSIBLE HAIL. A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM MAY GIVE RISE TO A TORNADO.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM...TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY. MOVE TO A
BASEMENT OR AN INTERIOR ROOM AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
DO NOT USE YOUR CAR UNTIL THE DANGER HAS PASSED. IF YOU ARE IN
YOUR CAR...LEAVE YOUR CAR AND GO TO A STRONG BUILDING. IF CAUGHT
IN THE OPEN...LIE FACE DOWN IN A DITCH OR FLAT ON THE GROUND
WITH WITH YOUR HANDS OVER YOUR HEAD. BE AWARE THAT HEAVY RAINFALL
MAY GIVE RISE TO FLASH FLOODING.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL TV OR RADIO FOR FURTHER
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INFORMATION.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 575 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (14:41) * 1 lines
The entire island is involved om this storm comingup from the south. In Kona, on the other side of the island, a tree collapsed on a restauranrt full of people. One has died so far in Hilo when his truck flipped over. Power outages common so I keep my candles lit in votive holders just in case...
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 576 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (17:32) * 24 lines
To give you some idea how bad it is, this is the current update for the Kilauea Volcano:
0550 November 2, 2000
There is no update this morning, because exceptionally
heavy rain makes it too dangerous to venture onto the dark
roadways. At your observer's home in Hilo, a rain gage re-
corded more than 20 inches (50 cm) between 1945 last night
and 0405 this morning, and the water still cometh down as
this is written. Lightning and thunder serve as garnish for
the storm. During the day yesterday, more than 5 inches
(12.5 cm) of rain fell near HVO, and it now totals 16 inches
(40 cm) since yesterday morning and is still rising. At
Pu`u `O`o the total since yesterday morning is higher; more
than 18 inches (45 cm). All tiltmeters are showing de-
flections because of the added mass of water to the ground.
This is one whale of a storm.
Volcanic tremor near Pu`u `O`o is at a moderate level.
Earthquake activity is low across the island. The tilt at
Kilauea summit is rather flat (actually continuing the
long-term slow deflation underway since the eruption began
in 1983), as it is near Pu`u `O`o and everywhere else along
the east rift zone.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 577 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (18:28) * 7 lines
Good News for Bastrop!
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR BASTROP AND TRAVIS COUNTIES
HAS EXPIRED...AT 400 PM CST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR INDICATED THE STORMS
THAT PROMPTED THE WARNING NO LONGER POSE A THREAT AND THE WARNING HAS
BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 578 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (18:55) * 49 lines
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
With local flooding, rain, winds and storm activity occurring
around the island, here are some last minute pointers to
consider in emergency preparedness:
East Hawaii has severe damage and West Hawaii is expected to
experience more heavy rains in the very near future. Flooding
is impacting the roads - Various roads are closed around the
island - Stay off the roads - Flooding occurring around the
island.
- Locate your battery operated radios and flashlights now -
don't wait until dark.
- Listen to the radio for Weather Service and Civil Defense
Warnings & Advisories.
- Use the telephone only for emergency purposes.
- Don't go sightseeing.
- Unplug unnecessary appliances.
Most people have plenty of food in their refrigerators and
pantries to last a couple of days - stay at home, you already
have enough food - don't worry about food.
If power goes out - use your refrigerator and freezer
sparingly - eat perishables first, then pantry/canned goods.
If wind and rain continue we should expect the possibility of
prolonged power, water and telephone outages. Use a battery
operated radio to get weather updates.
Start to collect water NOW - two needs:
1. Drinking water - start to collect and store in clean
containers - NOW.
2. If water goes out, your toilets won't work - put empty
garbage cans under your gutter drain pipes to collect
water to use to flush the toilets.
Remain Calm - once the storm passes, we will work together to
get things back to normal. Red Cross volunteers are standing
by to help. If you need to be evacuated follow the evacuation
advisories.
Reminders: Stay at home - Use telephones for emergencies only -
Listen to the Radio - Prepare while it is still light, power is
on, water is on and things are relatively normal.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 579 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (19:09) * 16 lines
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
634 PM CST THU NOV 2 2000
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH HAS EXPIRED...
...A TORNADO WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7PM FOR COMAL BLANCO AND HAYS
COUNTIES...
DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUES TO INDICATE A TORNADIC THUNDERSTORM IN
SOUTHERN MOST HAYS COUNTY MOVING EAST TOWARD WIMBERLY.
NO REPORTS OF SEVERE WEATHER HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AT THIS TIME.
ALTHOUGH REPORTS OF PEA TO MARBLE SIZE HAIL WERE REPORTED IN
KENDALL COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF OTTINE AND KERRVILLE.
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE OVER MOST
OF THE AREA THROUGH THE NIGHT. GUSTY WINDS...DEADLY LIGHTNING...
HEAVY RAINS AND HAIL CAN BE EXPECTED.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 580 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (21:26) * 21 lines
Austinites you are not out of the woods yet...
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
816 PM CST THU NOV 2 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
BASTROP COUNTY
LEE COUNTY
GUADALUPE COUNTY
CALDWELL COUNTY
* UNTIL MIDNIGHT
* AT 816 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED VERY HEAVY
RAIN BETWEEN SEGUIN AND NEW BRAUNFELS...MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST
AT 20 MPH.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 581 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 2, 2000 (23:21) * 1 lines
The above has been extended until 5 AM CST Friday.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 582 of 987: (sprin5) * Fri, Nov 3, 2000 (06:58) * 1 lines
We got the heavy rains! But we got the sidewalk poured just before they came, so it should have an interesting mottled pattern when it finishes setting up. It rained hard, probably about 4 inches. And today it has settled down, but like you say, we still in the woods.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 583 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 3, 2000 (11:56) * 16 lines
It will be textured and a non-skid surface which will not be unpleasing. We had that happen to us one time, too. Four inches? That's a heavy dew, here!
National Weather Summary - Morning Edition
Friday, November, 2000
Hawaiian Deluge Ends
Heavy tropical rains finally taper across the
Hawaiian Islands.
Over thirty inches of rain has fallen across
Hawaii
over the last several days. A persistent flow
of
tropical moisture is finally diminishing, but
not
before causing flash-flooding, mud slides, and
hundreds of thousands dollars worth of damage.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 584 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 3, 2000 (11:57) * 17 lines
Cover your sidewalk, Terry! This just in:
BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
523 AM CST FRI NOV 3 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS EXTENDED THE
FLASH FLOOD WATCH...NOW EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR
PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GILLESPIE...MEDINA...GONZALES...KENDALL...WILSON...
REAL...BASTROP...BLANCO...TRAVIS...KERR...BEXAR...HAYS...
LAVACA...DEWITT...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...BANDERA...
LEE...LLANO...EDWARDS...KINNEY...GUADALUPE...FRIO...UVALDE...
CALDWELL...FAYETTE...VAL VERDE AND KARNES
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 585 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 3, 2000 (12:48) * 8 lines
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1143 AM CST FRI NOV 3 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
BASTROP COUNTY
* UNTIL 245 PM CST
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 586 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 3, 2000 (16:17) * 19 lines
RIVER FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
354 PM CST FRI NOV 03 2000
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING RIVERS: COLORADO RIVER.
FOR THE COLORADO RIVER, INCLUDING BASTROP, MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
BF FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG STG DAY TIME 6 PM MIDNIGHT 6 AM
COLORADO RIVER
BASTROP 14 25 12.01 FRI 2 PM 13 15 18
FOR THE COLORADO RIVER AT BASTROP, THE LATEST STAGE IS 12.01 FEET AT
12 PM FRIDAY. THE RIVER WILL CREST BETWEEN 18 AND 19 FEET LATE
TONIGHT.
AT 18 FEET RIVER FLOW EXCEEDS BANKFULL INTO THE LOWEST AREAS OF THE
FLOOD PLAIN.
ADDITIONAL RAINFALL TONIGHT WILL CHANGE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 587 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 3, 2000 (18:38) * 31 lines
You are not out of the woods yet. Please be careful!
A NEARLY STATIONARY COLD FRONT HAS STALLED OVER THE HILL COUNTRY.
TROPICAL AIR WAS FEEDING INTO SOUTH TEXAS AT THE LOWER LEVELS WHILE
MOIST AIR FROM THE PACIFIC WAS STREAMING INTO TX ACROSS MEXICO.
UPPER LEVEL ENERGY IS ALSO PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LIFT THAT IS HELPING
TO PRODUCE NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THIS MORNING. THE
UPPER STEERING WINDS WILL ALLOW FOR THE TRAINING OF THE SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. SINCE THE SOILS ARE ALREADY SATURATED...THIS WILL
RESULT IN THE THREAT OF SIGNIFICANT FLOODING.
WIDESPREAD RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES HAVE FALLEN ACROSS MOST
OF THE WATCH AREA WITH SEVERAL AREAS RECEIVING 4 TO 6 INCHES
OVERNIGHT. ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINS OF 2 TO 5 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE
TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WITH SATURATED GROUNDS...SOME
AREAS WILL BECOME FLOODED WITH ONLY AN INCH OF RAIN IN AN HOURS TIME.
THE CHANCES FOR RAIN AND HEAVY RAIN WILL REMAIN HIGH AND MAY PERSIST
THROUGH THE WEEKEND AS SOUTH TEXAS GETS LOCKED INTO A VERY WET
WEATHER PATTERN.
SEVERAL RIVERS IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS ARE ALREADY OUT OF BANKS...AND
ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINS COULD RESULT IN A VERY SERIOUS FLOODING
SITUATION.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT FLASH FLOODING IS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE
WATCH AREA. PEOPLE IN THE WATCH AREA ARE ADVISED TO CHECK
PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS...KEEP INFORMED...AND BE READY FOR QUICK
ACTION IF FLASH FLOODING THREATENS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 588 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 4, 2000 (13:49) * 45 lines
OH NO...NOT AGAIN!!!
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
915 PM HST FRI NOV 3 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...THE PUNA DISTRICT OF EASTERN HAWAII
INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES OF...PAHOA...KEHENA...KALAPANA AND
KAPAAHU
* UNTIL 1215 AM HST SATURDAY
* AT 915 PM HST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR
INDICATED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ALONG AND INLAND FROM
THE COAST FROM CAPE KUMUKAHI TO APUA POINT
* THUNDERSTORMS WITH EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ARE ALREADY OCCURRING IN]
THE PUNA AND VOLCANOES AREA.
FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN NORMALLY DRY STREAMBEDS DURING THE
NEXT TWO HOURS. PERSONS IN LOW-LYING OR FLOOD PRONE AREAS SHOULD
MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.
A FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUS FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR
ALREADY OCCURRING. TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND
PROPERTY AND CONTINUE PRECAUTIONS UNTIL THE THREAT AND THE WARNING
ARE OVER.
MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR FLOODING AND SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO
CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING WATER...MANY FLASH FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR
WHEN MOTORISTS TRY CROSSING FLOODED ROADWAYS. ESCAPE RISING WATER
BY CLIMBING DIRECTLY TO HIGHER GROUND. NEVER TRY TO OUTRUN A
FLOOD EITHER ON FOOT OR IN YOUR VEHICLE. DO NOT CAMP NEAR STREAMS
OR OTHER AREAS SUBJECT TO FLOODING.
THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE DANGEROUS LIGHTNING. LIGHTING IS A LEADING
KILLER AND PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID BEING STRUCK BY
LIGHTING. STAY OUT FROM UNDER TALL TREES AND AWAY FROM THE OCEAN
AND BEACHES IF LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING. DO NOT TOUCH OR REMAIN
CLOSE TO METAL POLES OR FENCES.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL TV OR RADIO FOR FURTHER
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INFORMATION.
FARRELL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 589 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 4, 2000 (13:52) * 11 lines
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
NORTH AND EAST HAWAII
INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES OF...LEEWARD AND WINDWARD KOHALA.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS EXTENDED THE FLASH
FLOOD WATCH... NOW EFFECTIVE UNTIL 830 PM HST SATURDAY EVENING...
FOR PERSONS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...
ON MAUI...AND THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 590 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 4, 2000 (13:55) * 3 lines
The warnings are showing up in my inbox faster than I can read them. More now on the mountains!!!
http://www.intellicast.com/LocalWeather/World/UnitedStates/Southwest/Hawaii/Hilo/BaseReflectivityLoop/
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 591 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 4, 2000 (21:08) * 53 lines
HILO -- In addition to $20 million in damage to Big Island bridges, roads, homes and businesses, this
week's flooding could mean snarled traffic and isolated communities for a month.
Mayor Stephen Yamashiro and Gov. Ben Cayetano have declared a state of emergency for the entire
island. The governor also declared Maui a disaster area and said officials from state Civil Defense and
Federal Emergency Management Administration will make assessments on the Big Island to determine
if federal funds will be made available.
Yamashiro put initial damage estimates at $10.5 million to private property and $8.4 million to public
facilities. He added that the total will likely rise to $20 million.
Civil Defense Deputy Bruce Butts said 77 businesses and as many as 300 homes were damaged.
At Pahala in the Kau District, two bridges on the Hawaii Belt Road were severely damaged, he said.
Traffic can now go only to Kona.
Kapapala Ranch owner Gordon Cran said remote Wood Valley is also isolated from Pahala by a
bridge washout. Cran bulldozed a temporary road across his land so residents can get to the highway.
In Hilo, a culvert underneath Komohana Street washed away. "This is really major," Butts said.
Repairs in both Hilo and Kau could take a month, he said.
Kamehameha Avenue, still covered with slick mud, remained closed yesterday but might open today,
he said.
A flood control project done in 1996-97 deliberately dumps flooding onto Kamehameha Avenue.
Yamashiro said extending the project to the bay would have required two more bridges with no
federal money to pay for them.
With Kamehameha and Komohana closed, traffic in the downtown Hilo area turned
bumper-to-bumper yesterday, moving at a crawl.
Yamashiro said he was happy that it was moving at all.
Some lose food, art collections
He said several more flood control project are planned, but they may cost $15 million each.
In his downtown Hilo office attached to the Hawaiian Arts T-shirt store, artist Regie Koyama had his
mind on a smaller sum: $90. That's the value of just one of his art books that was destroyed when 27
inches of water flowed into his office.
Koyama had been collecting books, art clippings and other objects to help in designing T-shirts and
other art for 35 years. Much of it was destroyed.
An inlet to an underground drain is right outside his doorway. He said the owner of his building tried to
control the flooding with sandbags. When the street was filled with two feet of water, it came into the
shop anyway.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 592 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 4, 2000 (23:08) * 31 lines
..and you thought you had a bad day...
From Bizarre News:
I am a news junkie. I am so twisted, C-Span is on my remote
memory. I ran across a story last week and have been waiting
for CNN, MSNBC, or other networks to make mention of this
frightening story. There is a village in India called Gauhati
that had suffered through the worst summer drought in their
recorded history. Crops were devastated.
Villagers had an idea. They decided to hire a rainmaker to
perform a ritual designed to break the devastating grip of
the drought. After performing his duty, the skies opened and
a downpour ensued. It rained...and rained...and rained some
more. For 10 days, straight, rain pounded the area. Floods
washed away half of the village.
Now this might sound bizarre, but the story takes an even
more tragic and bizarre turn from here. On the tenth day of
the flood, angry villagers attacked the "Rainmaker" and
killed him for causing the disaster. Within hours of the
killing the rain suddenly stopped.
The final chapter of this story ends with the police. They
made no arrests in the murder because they said that villagers
were simply protecting their personal property from the
ravages of an evil "Rainmaker." Now I ask every single one of
you; isn't this newsworthy? Well, I can say that Bizarre News
picks up where the other news organizations leave off.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 593 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 5, 2000 (13:38) * 41 lines
Wehave a brilliantly sunny day...finally! Texas is still getting rain:
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
455 AM CST SUN NOV 5 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS EXTENDED THE
FLASH FLOOD WATCH...NOW EFFECTIVE THROUGH TONIGHT FOR PEOPLE IN THE
FOLLOWING COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GILLESPIE...MEDINA...GONZALES...KENDALL...WILSON...
REAL...BASTROP...BLANCO...TRAVIS...KERR...BEXAR...HAYS...
LAVACA...DEWITT...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...BANDERA...
LEE...LLANO...EDWARDS...KINNEY...GUADALUPE...FRIO...UVALDE...
CALDWELL...FAYETTE...VAL VERDE AND KARNES
THIS WATCH COVERS MUCH OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND ALL OF THE HILL
COUNTRY AND INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN...SAN ANTONIO...DEL RIO
AND KERRVILLE.
A STRONG UPPER LEVEL STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS TEXAS TONIGHT.
AT THE SURFACE A STALLED OUT FRONTAL BOUNDARY WILL LIFT NORTH AS A
WARM FRONT TODAY WITH NUMEROUS STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
DEVELOPING ALONG THE FRONT. THEN...AS THE UPPER LEVEL STORM SYSTEM
MOVES ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT...A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE WEST TO EAST
ACROSS THE HILL COUNTRY AND SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS.
STRONGER THUNDERSTORMS TODAY AND TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
RAINFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. RAINFALL TOTALS TODAY
THROUGH TONIGHT WILL LIKELY BE IN THE 1 TO 2 INCH RANGE OVER A LARGE
AREA...WITH ISOLATED 3 TO 5 INCH AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. SOILS REMAIN
FULLY SATURATED FROM RECENT HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING...SO FLASH
FLOODING RAINS WILL BE POSSIBLE ALONG BOTH THE WARM FRONT AND THE
COLD FRONT. IN MANY PORTIONS OF THE WATCH AREA...IT MAY TAKE AN INCH
OR LESS OF RAINFALL IN AN HOURS TIME TO PRODUCE FLASH FLOODING.
SEVERAL RIVERS IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS REMAIN SWOLLEN...AND ADDITIONAL
HEAVY RAINS WILL LIKELY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL RIVER FLOODING. A
BRIEF BREAK IN THE RAINS IS EXPECTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY. HOWEVER...
ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM WILL THREATEN TO BRING ANOTHER POTENTIALLY
HEAVY RAIN EVENT ON WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 594 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 5, 2000 (20:52) * 35 lines
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
834 PM CST SUN NOV 5 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
GONZALES COUNTY
BASTROP COUNTY
LAVACA COUNTY
DEWITT COUNTY
LEE COUNTY
CALDWELL COUNTY
FAYETTE COUNTY
* UNTIL 1 AM CST
* AT 834 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LARGE
AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY MOVING EASTWARD INTO
THE AREA. RAIN ALSO WAS INCREASING FROM THE SOUTH. DUE TO THE
SATURATED SOIL THIS HEAVY RAIN WILL PRODUCE RAPID FLOODING OF
LOWLYING AREAS AND ROADWAYS AND CAUSE STREAMS TO SWELL OUT OF THEIR
BANKS.
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE
ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO
CROSS SAFELY. VEHICLES CAUGHT IN RISING WATER SHOULD BE ABANDONED
QUICKLY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.
ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE
DANGERS OF FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS. IF FLASH FLOODING IS OBSERVED
ACT QUICKLY. MOVE UP TO HIGHER GROUND TO ESCAPE FLOOD WATERS. DO
NOT STAY IN AREAS SUBJECT TO FLOODING WHEN WATER BEGINS RISING.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 595 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 5, 2000 (21:01) * 20 lines
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
848 PM CST SUN NOV 5 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN TEXAS...
BASTROP COUNTY
* UNTIL 945 PM CST
* AT 848 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM 6 MILES SOUTH OF ROSANKY...OR ABOUT 13 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF SMITHVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 65 MPH.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 596 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 5, 2000 (21:04) * 1 lines
A thunderstorm moving at 65 MPH?! That is 105 kph??
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 597 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 5, 2000 (21:32) * 20 lines
aha!!!
848 PM CST SUN NOV 5 2000
...CORRECT THUNDERSTORM SPEED...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN TEXAS...
BASTROP COUNTY
* UNTIL 945 PM CST
* AT 848 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM 6 MILES SOUTH OF ROSANKY...OR ABOUT 13 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF SMITHVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.
LAT...LON 3009 9761 2983 9733 3006 9708 3026 9712
3039 9737 3021 9747
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 598 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 5, 2000 (21:33) * 6 lines
THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR BASTROP COUNTY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 945 CST. AT 915 PM...THE THUNDERSTORM WAS NEAR MCDADE MOVING
EAST AT 25 MPH. THE THUNDERSTORM HAS A HISTORY OF PRODUCING DAMAGING
WINDS. REMAIN IN A SECURE SHELTER UNTIL THE THREAT ENDS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 599 of 987: (sprin5) * Mon, Nov 6, 2000 (07:41) * 1 lines
It was a pretty heavy storm last night, I had to fish a chair out of the pool this morning. And the Directv dish was nearly blanked out for periods due to the heavy clouds and rain. Hopefully, it will be clear today so Duane can finish the garage roof.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 600 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Nov 6, 2000 (12:10) * 1 lines
I'll continue to post the storm alerts as soon as they arrive in my email. I know about fishing stuff out of odd places. One of our trash cans ended up in the "moat" around the property. We have no idea how it got out of the garage!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 601 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Nov 7, 2000 (15:51) * 18 lines
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
300 PM CST TUE NOV 7 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A FLASH
FLOOD WATCH FOR TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING
COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GILLESPIE...MEDINA...GONZALES...KENDALL...WILSON...
REAL...BASTROP...BLANCO...TRAVIS...KERR...BEXAR...HAYS...
LAVACA...DEWITT...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...BANDERA...
LEE...LLANO...GUADALUPE...FRIO...UVALDE...CALDWELL...FAYETTE AND KARNES
THE METROPOLITAN AREAS OF AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO ARE INCLUDED IN THE
FLASH FLOOD WATCH AREA.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 602 of 987: (sprin5) * Wed, Nov 8, 2000 (07:28) * 1 lines
It rained hard last night but I was still able to get by the low water crossing this morning and make it in to Austin.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 603 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 8, 2000 (13:23) * 39 lines
more bad news for you....
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
448 AM CST WED NOV 8 2000
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...MEDINA...GONZALES...KENDALL...WILSON...
BASTROP...BLANCO...TRAVIS...BEXAR...HAYS...
LAVACA...DEWITT...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...
LEE...GUADALUPE...FRIO....
CALDWELL...FAYETTE AND KARNES
THIS WATCH COVERS MUCH OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND THE EASTERN HILL
COUNTRY AND INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN...SAN ANTONIO...HONDO AND
LA GRANGE.
A STRONG UPPER LEVEL STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS TEXAS
TODAY. AHEAD OF IT...WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE WITH A MIX OF SLEET ACROSS THE HILL
COUNTRY. THE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE NORTHEAST
AT 40 MPH WHILE THE STORM SYSTEM SHIFTS EAST AT 30 MPH. ADDITIONAL
RAINFALL OF 1 TO 2 INCHES IN THE WATCH AREA IS POSSIBLE TODAY.
SOILS REMAIN FULLY SATURATED FROM RECENT HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING...
SO FLASH FLOODING RAINS WILL BE POSSIBLE. IN MANY PORTIONS OF THE
WATCH AREA...IT MAY TAKE AN INCH OR LESS OF RAINFALL IN AN HOURS TIME
TO PRODUCE FLASH FLOODING.
SEVERAL RIVERS IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS REMAIN SWOLLEN...AND ADDITIONAL
HEAVY RAINS WILL LIKELY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL RIVER FLOODING. A
BRIEF BREAK IN THE RAINS IS EXPECTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY. HOWEVER...
ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM WILL THREATEN TO BRING ANOTHER POTENTIALLY
HEAVY RAIN EVENT ON WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 604 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 8, 2000 (13:26) * 1 lines
Our entire island-county of Hawaii has been declared a disaster area, so at least we will see some federal funds (and the bureaucrats who come with them) to help rebuild our infrastructure. It takes hours to just get from one side of Hilo to the other!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 605 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 11, 2000 (13:07) * 6 lines
Storm damage in Hilo: Where I was standing was under water just a few hours previous to taking this photo.
This is the baseball field. What those brown things are in the grass are huge boulders washed over? under? the chain link fence in the outfield.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 606 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 11, 2000 (13:18) * 3 lines
Why are the images so bad? The first one was taken at midday. It WAS that dark!!! That is a drop of about 8 feet (2.4 M). Fortunately, just when the water is at house entry level it crosses the road and flows into drainage over there.
The second picture was a foggy lens of which the photographer was unaware. What you cannot see is the chain-link fencing to the right. Mashed flat on the ground by the force of the water. Amazing!!!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 607 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (11:53) * 19 lines
Winter (whatever that is) has hit California:
*** STATE WEATHER WARNINGS ***
CAZ017...019-121700-
SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-
NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY-
...FROST ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING...
TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL DROP INTO THE UPPER 20S TO MIDDLE 30S
ACROSS THE REGION. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN AT OR BELOW
FREEZING FOR SEVERAL HOURS LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING FOR MOST
OF THE AREA. PLANTS THAT ARE SENSITIVE TO FROST SHOULD BE PROTECTED
AND ACCOMMODATIONS MADE FOR PETS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD WARM ABOVE
FREEZING BY 8 AM SUNDAY MORNING.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 608 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (13:42) * 18 lines
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
* TORNADO WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN TEXAS...
BASTROP COUNTY
FAYETTE COUNTY
* UNTIL 210 PM CST
* AT 107 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG SIGNS THAT A TORNADO IS DEVELOPING 7 MILES
WEST OF ROSANKY...OR ABOUT 12 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BASTROP...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH.
* THE TORNADO PRODUCING STORM IS EXPECTED TO BE...
2 MILES SOUTHEAST OF BASTROP AT 130 PM CST
OVER CIRCLE D-KC ESTATES AT 145 PM CST
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 609 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (13:44) * 9 lines
...TORNADO WARNING FOR CALDWELL COUNTY UNTIL 200 PM...
...TORNADO WARNING FOR BASTROP AND FAYETTE COUNTIES UNTIL 210 PM...
AT 124 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
POSSIBLE TORNADO 15 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NIEDERWALD...OR 7 MILES EAST
OF LOCKHART...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 610 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (14:44) * 8 lines
* AT 218 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG ROTATION THAT MAY PRODUCE A TORNADO AT ANY
TIME 7 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ROSANKY...OR ABOUT 16 MILES SOUTHWEST
OF SMITHVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH. A SECOND THUNDERSTORM
WITH A POSSIBLE TORNADO WAS LOCATED OVER BASTROP...MOVING IN THE
SAME SPEED AND DIRECTION.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 611 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (15:05) * 18 lines
...A TORNADO WARNING IS IN EFFECT TIL 3 PM CST FOR FAYETTE COUNTY...
...A TORNADO WARNING IS IN EFFECT TIL 330 PM CST FOR HAYS COUNTY...
...A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT TIL 7 PM CST...
DOPPLER RADAR WAS INDICATING TORNADOES OVER HAYS AND FAYETTE
COUNTIES AT 250 PM CST.
OVER HAYS COUNTY...THE TORNADO WAS BETWEEN SAN MARCOS AND
WIMBERLEY...ABOUT 10 MILES WEST OF SAN MARCOS...MOVING EAST AT 30
MPH. PERSONS IN SAN MARCOS NEED TO BE ALERT AND READY TO TAKE SHELTER
IMMEDIATELY AS THE TORNADO WILL BE IN THE SAN MARCOS VICINITY IN JUST
A FEW MINUTES.
OTHER TORNADOES WERE INDICATED JUST NORTHEAST OF CISTERN AND IN
THE WINCHESTER WARDA AREAS OF FAYETTE COUNTY. TAKE COVER
IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE IN THESE AREAS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 612 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (15:10) * 1 lines
Please Texas, Take cover and report back when you can!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 613 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (15:41) * 18 lines
Ther alerts are coming in as fast as I can post them
...TORNADO WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR GONZALES...LAVACA...FAYETTE
AND CALDWELL COUNTIES TIL 4 PM CST...
...A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT TIL 7 PM CST...
DOPPLER RADAR WAS INDICATING TORNADIC STORMS JUST SOUTH OF LA GRANGE
IN FAYETTE COUNTY AND BETWEEN SHINER AND MOULTON OVER LAVACA COUNTY
AT 330 PM CST. ALSO A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM BETWEEN LOCKHART AND
MENDOZA IN CALDWELL COUNTY APPEARS TO HAVE SOME ROTATION. THESE
STORMS APPEAR TO BE MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH. A WALL CLOUD HAS JUST
BEEN REPORTED TO THE WEATHER OFFICE JUST SOUTH OF LAGRANGE AT 325 PM
CST.
IF YOU ARE IN THESE AREAS....TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY..
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 614 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (16:12) * 36 lines
342 PM CST SUN NOV 12 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN TEXAS...
BASTROP COUNTY
* UNTIL 445 PM CST
* AT 342 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG SIGNS THAT A TORNADO IS DEVELOPING 10
MILES SOUTHWEST OF CEDAR CREEK...OR ABOUT 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF
LOCKHART...MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.
* THE TORNADO PRODUCING STORM IS EXPECTED TO BE...
7 MILES SOUTH OF CEDAR CREEK AT 350 PM CST
5 MILES NORTH OF ROSANKY AT 410 PM CST
7 MILES SOUTH OF BASTROP AT 415 PM CST
OVER SMITHVILLE AT 430 PM CST
IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE...SEEK SHELTER IN A NEARBY REINFORCED
BUILDING. AS A LAST RESORT...SEEK SHELTER IN A CULVERT...DITCH OR LOW
SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 615 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (13:43) * 23 lines
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
930 AM HST TUE NOV 14 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD
WATCH EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1000 PM HST FOR PERSONS IN THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS...
ON HAWAII...ALL AREAS
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING. FLOODING IS NOT IMMINENT... BUT PERSONS
ON HAWAII SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS NOW TO PROTECT PROPERTY
AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAIN IS OBSERVED OR A
FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED.
MOISTURE MOVING INTO THE BIG ISLAND FROM THE EAST IS COMBINING WITH
AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE DUE TO COLDER AIR ALOFT TO PRODUCE HEAVY
SHOWERS. THESE WILL LIKELY CONTINUE OVER THE NORTH AND EAST PORTIONS
OF HAWAII...AND AFTERNOON HEATING COULD SET OFF LOCALLY HEAVY
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER OTHER SECTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THUS THE WATCH AREA INCLUDES THE ENTIRE
COUNTY OF HAWAII.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 616 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (13:59) * 1 lines
Move over, Mt Waialeale, we gotta be the wettest place on earth. I never saw rain this hard for this long...
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 617 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (15:03) * 3 lines
Three more flood warnings have come in in the last few moments. Check the loop for the weather patterns;
http://www.intellicast.com/LocalWeather/World/UnitedStates/Southwest/Hawaii/Hilo/BaseReflectivityLoop/
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 618 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 16, 2000 (11:48) * 13 lines
WINTER WEATHER WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
1115 PM HST WED NOV 15 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1000 AM HST THURSDAY FOR THE SUMMITS
AND UPPER SLOPES OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA.
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS...
INCLUDING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES...SNOW...SLEET AND STRONG
WINDS...ARE POSSIBLE...BUT NOT IMMIMENT ATOP MAUNA KEA AND
MAUNA LOA. PERSONS ATOP THESE SUMMITS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR THE ONSET OF HAZARDOUS WINTERLIKE
CONDITIONS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 619 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 16, 2000 (11:57) * 23 lines
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD
WATCH EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1000 AM HST THURSDAY FOR PERSONS IN THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS...
IN NORTH AND EAST HAWAII
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING. FLOODING IS NOT IMMINENT... BUT PERSONS
ON NORTH AND EAST HAWAII SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS NOW TO
PROTECT PROPERTY AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAIN
IS OBSERVED OR A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED.
HEAVY RAINS HAVE BEEN OCCURRING ON NORTH AND EAST HAWAII...
ESPECIALLY IN THE HILO AND PUNA DISTRICTS. SOME STREAMS ARE REPORTED
HIGH AND SOME OVER THEIR BANKS AND SOME ROADS ARE REPORTED WITH
WATER OVER THE ROAD SURFACES.
SATELLITE AND RADAR INDICATE THAT MORE HEAVY SHOWERS ARE MOVING INTO
THE BIG ISLAND FROM THE EAST AND WILL BRING HEAVY SHOWERS AND
POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS TO THAT AREA OVERNIGHT. WITH THE GROUND
ALREADY SATURATED...AND ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL WILL LIKELY CAUSE
FLASH FLOODING CONDITIONS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 620 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Sat, Nov 18, 2000 (12:09) * 1 lines
Hope you're staying as dry as possible. The boulders on the baseball field along with the flattened chain link fence do not make a reassuring picture.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 621 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 18, 2000 (15:09) * 35 lines
Yup, I am fine and joining those wondering what do do about removing all those huge boulders on the outfield without tearing up the turf.
Meanwhile for someone I care deeply about:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
335 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2000
...ACCUMULATING SNOW LIKELY ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS...
.ABUNDANT MOISTURE WILL STREAM NORTH FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO
TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A STRONG UPPER LEVEL
JET STREAM. SURFACE LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE NORTHEAST FROM THE GULF
COAST TO THE GEORGIA COASTAL WATERS BY SUNDAY. THESE WEATHER
FEATURES WILL COMBINE WITH THE UNSEASONABLY COLD AIRMASS CURRENTLY
IN PLACE TO CAUSE SNOW TO FALL TONIGHT AND SUNDAY.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR THE MEDIA FOR THE LATEST
INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS WINTER WEATHER SITUATION.
GAZ010-017-NCZ051053-058-059-062065-SCZ001003-190321-
CORRECTED
BUNCOMBE NC-GRAHAM NC-GREENVILLE MOUNTAINS SC-HABERSHAM GA-
HAYWOOD NC-HENDERSON NC-MACON NC-NORTHERN JACKSON NC-
OCONEE MOUNTAINS SC-PICKENS MOUNTAINS SC-RABUN GA-
SOUTHERN JACKSON NC-SWAIN NC-TRANSYLVANIA NC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CLAYTON GA...CLARKESVILLE GA...
CHEROKEE NC...WAYNESVILLE NC...ASHEVILLE NC...SYLVA NC...
FRANKLIN NC...BREVARD NC...HENDERSONVILLE NC
335 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2000
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY...
SNOW WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY...SNOW
MAY MIX WITH RAIN AT TIMES IN SOME SOUTHERN VALLEYS. AN INCH OR TWO
OF SNOW ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE BY DAYBREAK...WITH TOTAL
ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES POSSIBLE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
The Almighty is gonna get tired of hearing for me as winter progresses.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 622 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 18, 2000 (21:57) * 30 lines
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
959 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2000
...ACCUMULATING SNOW LIKELY ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS...
.UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A STRONG UPPER LEVEL JET STREAM...ABUNDANT
MOISTURE WILL STREAM NORTH FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO OVERNIGHT AND
SUNDAY. SURFACE LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE NORTHEAST FROM THE GULF COAST
TO THE GEORGIA COASTAL WATERS BY SUNDAY. THESE WEATHER FEATURES WILL
COMBINE WITH THE UNSEASONABLY COLD AIRMASS CURRENTLY IN PLACE TO
CAUSE SNOW TO FALL LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA OUTLET FOR
THE LATEST INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS WINTER WEATHER SITUATION.
GAZ010-017-NCZ051053-058-059-062065-SCZ001003-190936-
BUNCOMBE NC-GRAHAM NC-GREENVILLE MOUNTAINS SC-HABERSHAM GA-
HAYWOOD NC-HENDERSON NC-MACON NC-NORTHERN JACKSON NC-
OCONEE MOUNTAINS SC-PICKENS MOUNTAINS SC-RABUN GA-
SOUTHERN JACKSON NC-SWAIN NC-TRANSYLVANIA NC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CLAYTON GA...CLARKESVILLE GA...
CHEROKEE NC...WAYNESVILLE NC...ASHEVILLE NC...SYLVA NC...
FRANKLIN NC...BREVARD NC...HENDERSONVILLE NC
959 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2000
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY...
SNOW WILL DEVELOP LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY...SNOW
MAY MIX WITH RAIN AT TIMES IN SOME SOUTHERN VALLEYS. AN INCH OF SNOW
ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE BY DAYBREAK...WITH TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 2
TO 3 INCHES POSSIBLE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 623 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 19, 2000 (11:08) * 4 lines
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 624 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 22, 2000 (21:08) * 28 lines
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
354 PM CST WED NOV 22 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A FLASH
FLOOD WATCH EFFECTIVE FOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND THURSDAY EVENING
FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
GONZALES...BASTROP...TRAVIS...HAYS...LAVACA...DEWITT...
WILLIAMSON...LEE...CALDWELL AND FAYETTE
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT FLASH FLOODING IS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE
WATCH AREA. PEOPLE IN THE WATCH AREA ARE ADVISED TO CHECK
PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS...KEEP INFORMED...AND BE READY FOR QUICK
ACTION IF FLASH FLOODING THREATENS.
A STRONG UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL INTERACT WITH A DEVELOPING
SURFACE LOW TO TRIGGER SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DURING THE DAY
THURSDAY. A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL LIKELY DEVELOP WHICH COULD
PRODUCE RAINFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR.
WITH SOILS STILL SATURATED FROM PREVIOUS RAINS...THE RAINFALL WILL
RUN OFF CAUSING FLOODING OF LOW WATER CROSSINGS AND SMALL STREAMS.
THE WEATHER SYSTEM WILL TRACK ACROSS DURING THE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. WINDY CONDITIONS WILL FOLLOW THE PASSAGE OF A COLD FRONT
THURSDAY NIGHT. LIGHT RAIN AND CONTINUE BREEZY WEATHER ARE IN STORE
FOR FRIDAY.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 625 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 23, 2000 (12:31) * 25 lines
Despite the threat of floods, Happy Thanksgiving to Austin...
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
358 AM CST THU NOV 23 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS
ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING
COUNTIES:
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GONZALES...WILSON...BASTROP...TRAVIS...BEXAR...
HAYS...LAVACA...DEWITT...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...LEE...
GUADALUPE...CALDWELL...FAYETTE AND KARNES
THE WATCH COVERS THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS ALONG
AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 35...THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN...SAN
ANTONIO AND LA GRANGE.
LIGHT RAIN WILL CONTINUE FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS WITH A FEW
THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING THIS AFTERNOON. A STRONG UPPER LEVEL STORM
SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS TEXAS LATER TODAY...TRIGGERING THUNDERSTORMS
AND HEAVY RAIN TONIGHT. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES ARE
POSSIBLE WITH ISOLATED AMOUNTS UP TO 4 INCHES IN STRONGER STORMS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 626 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 23, 2000 (21:53) * 43 lines
...TORNADO WARNING FOR DIMMIT AND ZAVALA COUNTIES EXPIRED
AT 930 PM CST...
...TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 1 AM CST FRIDAY FOR PARTS CENTRAL TEXAS
AND EAST PART OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR FRIO COUNTY UNTIL 10 PM...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR TRAVIS...WILLIAMSON...BASTROP...
CALDWELL AND GUADALUPE COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR HAYS...COMAL...BEXAR AND MEDINA COUNTIES
UNTIL 1130 PM...
TORNADO WARNING FOR DIMMIT AND ZAVALA COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED.
A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR TRAVIS...WILLIAMSON...
BASTROP...CALDWELL...GUADALUPE...HAYS...COMAL...BEXAR AND MEDINA
COUNTIES. IN THESE COUNTIES...HEAVY RAIN...SOME HAIL...GUSTY WINDS
AND DEADLY LIGHTNING THE NEXT FEW HOURS WILL CAUSE SOME FLOODING AT
LOW WATER CROSSINGS.
A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST FOR LLANO...BURNET...
WILLIAMSON...LEE...GILLESPIE...BLANCO...KENDALL...TRAVIS...BASTROP...
FAYETTE...COMAL...HAYS...GUADALUPE...CALDWELL...GONZALES...
AND LAVACA COUNTIES. THIS INCLUDES THE AUSTIN METRO AREA.
OCCASIONAL RAIN WITH SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THE NEXT FEW
HOURS OVER PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS...PLUS
THE HILL COUNTRY THE NEXT FEW HOURS. SOME OF THE
THUNDERSTORMS COULD BECOME SEVERE...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES COULD
FORM.
STRONG GUSTY WINDS...FREQUENT DEADLY LIGHTNING...SOME HAIL AND
LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN ARE POSSIBLE WITH THE STRONGER STORMS.
SOME FLOODING AT LOW WATER CROSSINGS OR OTHER LOW LYING AREAS IS
POSSIBLE WHERE LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN FALLS. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH
CONTINUES THROUGH TONIGHT OVER SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS ALONG AND EAST OF
I35.
ON FRIDAY...A WINDY DAY IS EXPECTED...WITH DAYTIME HIGHS IN THE 60S
AND NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH...DIMINISHING LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON
TO FRIDAY EVENING.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 627 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Nov 27, 2000 (16:28) * 31 lines
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
925 PM CST THU NOV 23 2000
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
BASTROP COUNTY (Terry and Geo's instigator are both in Bastrop county)
TRAVIS COUNTY
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
GUADALUPE COUNTY
CALDWELL COUNTY
* UNTIL 1200 AM CST
* AT 925 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICTED BANDS OF
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS FROM LAGO VISTA TO GEORGETOWN AND FROM SEGUIN
TO NEAR BASTROP MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH. SOME THUNDERSTORMS WERE
PRODUCING HOURLY RAINFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. THESE
RAINS WILL PRODUCE FLOODING OF URBAN AREAS...LOW WATER CROSSINGS AND
SMALL STREAMS.
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE
ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS
SAFELY. VEHICLES CAUGHT IN RISING WATER SHOULD BE ABANDONED QUICKLY.
MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.
LAT...LON 2962 9814 2957 9783 3008 9730 3067 9744
3083 9785 3033 9798 2998 9768
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 628 of 987: (sprin5) * Tue, Nov 28, 2000 (08:31) * 1 lines
Wow, and it's such a nice pleasant day today. That front's done gone I think.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 629 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Nov 28, 2000 (23:38) * 1 lines
Thank goodness! It has been a pretty bad couple of weeks for you guys!!! Thanks for checking in!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 630 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Mon, Dec 11, 2000 (17:18) * 1 lines
well, parts of texas, arkansas, louisiana, and oklahoma are in for some nasty weather. we're currently under a winter storm watch and the temp here has dropped 20 degrees since i went to work this morning! (it's 40)
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 631 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Dec 11, 2000 (17:34) * 1 lines
Hmmmmmm... wonder why my weather alerts are not arriving? Bad weather??? Take care you guys!!!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 632 of 987: Karen (KarenR) * Mon, Dec 11, 2000 (18:13) * 2 lines
we're currently under a winter storm watch
Ha! We've been in the winter storm all day and it doesn't show any signs of easing up. How many times can one shovel in a given day? :-(
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 633 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (09:49) * 1 lines
our ice and snow is supposed to arrive late this afternoon and tonight....
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 634 of 987: (sprin5) * Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (10:36) * 3 lines
We're waiting for a big ice storm, I'm going to check the http://www.kvue.com site for Doppler radar to see when it will hit.
I just bought 20 gallons of reserve spring water, just in case the well goes out due to power outages.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 635 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (19:34) * 1 lines
thankfully our power lines are buried! but, we have lost power before. it's early for us to have weather like this!! thanks for the link to doppler radar.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 636 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Wed, Dec 13, 2000 (11:15) * 1 lines
The ice storm is subsiding, at least for now, but the branches are hanging low around Austin.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 637 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Wed, Dec 13, 2000 (14:27) * 3 lines
yeah, we were sent home from work. lots and lots of tree limbs down and now the sun is coming out. but, a low of 28 overnight so those roads are gonna freeze.
be careful out there, esp. those not used to this type of weather!!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 638 of 987: (sprin5) * Wed, Dec 13, 2000 (14:40) * 1 lines
It's bright and sunny outside now! What a change.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 639 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Dec 17, 2000 (03:46) * 1 lines
Happy me and envious, too. Sam old same old here. Looks and feels like June!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 640 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Dec 23, 2000 (17:30) * 2 lines
Anyone want to help me flock the lawn???
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 641 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (05:38) * 1 lines
You're doing this?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 642 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (16:50) * 63 lines
No, I didn't but had flapole garlanded illuminated with tiny lights!!!
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
423 PM CST TUE DEC 26 2000
BANDERA-BASTROP-BEXAR-BLANCO-BURNET-CALDWELL-COMAL-EDWARDS-GILLESPIE-
GUADALUPE-HAYS-KENDALL-KERR-KINNEY-LEE-LLANO-MEDINA-REAL-TRAVIS-
UVALDE-VAL VERDE-WILLIAMSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AUSTIN...BANDERA...BASTROP...BOERNE...
BRACKETTVILLE...BURNET...DEL RIO...FREDERICKSBURG...GEORGETOWN...
GIDDINGS...HONDO...JOHNSON CITY...KERRVILLE...LEAKEY...LLANO...
LOCKHART...NEW BRAUNFELS...ROCKSPRINGS...SAN ANTONIO...SAN MARCOS...
SEGUIN...UVALDE
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HILL COUNTRY AND ADJACENT AREAS OF
SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND ADJACENT AREAS
OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS FOR TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. THE ADVISORY AREA
IS ALONG AND NORTHWEST OF A DEL RIO TO SAN ANTONIO TO GIDDINGS LINE.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR LIGHT
WINTER-TYPE PRECIPITATION TO OCCUR. IN THIS INSTANCE...THE BEST
CHANCE IS FOR A MIX OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN...SLEET AND SNOW TONIGHT
AND WEDNESDAY.
PERSONS IN THE ADVISORY AREA SHOULD CHECK PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS
AT ONCE...REMAIN INFORMED OF THE LATEST WEATHER FORECAST AND
ADVISORY...AND BE PREPARED TO SAFEGUARD LIFE AND PROPERTY IF WINTER
WEATHER IS OBSERVED. NOW IS THE TIME FOR ADVANCE PLANNING...TONIGHT
OR WEDNESDAY COULD BE TOO LATE.
COLD ARCTIC AIR CONTINUES TO INFILTRATE SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND THE
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AS SURFACE LOW PRESSURE MOVES INTO THE UPPER TEXAS
COAST. MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE MOISTURE HAS MOVED EAST OF THE AREA
IN ADVANCE OF THE SURFACE LOW. HOWEVER...SOME MOISTURE REMAINS. THE
COLD AIR AND REMAINING MOISTURE WILL COMBINE WITH AN UPPER-LEVEL LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO PRODUCE A MIX OF LIGHT RAIN...FREEZING RAIN...
SLEET AND SLOW. MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF ICE AND SNOW ARE POSSIBLE
ACROSS THE HILL COUNTRY AND ADJACENT AREAS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TONIGHT
AND WEDNESDAY. THE ICE AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE MAINLY ON EXPOSED
SURFACES SUCH AS TREES AND POWER LINES...AND BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT...CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIALS SHOULD MONITOR LATER
FORECASTS AND BULLETINS...OR CONTACT THE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR
LOCALE.
WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS BY TUNING TO
NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTING ON FREQUENCIES RANGING BETWEEN
162.400 AND 162.550 MHZ. THE INTERNET ADDRESS FOR TEXAS WEATHER
SERVICE OFFICES IS HTTP://WWW.SRH.NOAA.GOV. TEXAS ROAD INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE AT 1-800-452-9292. WEATHER INFORMATION IN CENTRAL AND
SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY DIALING 830-609-2029 OR 830-
606-3617.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 643 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (22:08) * 67 lines
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
945 PM CST TUE DEC 26 2000
BANDERA-BASTROP-BEXAR-BLANCO-BURNET-CALDWELL-COMAL-EDWARDS-GILLESPIE-
GUADALUPE-HAYS-KENDALL-KERR-KINNEY-LEE-LLANO-MEDINA-REAL-TRAVIS-
UVALDE-VAL VERDE-WILLIAMSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AUSTIN...BANDERA...BASTROP...BOERNE...
BRACKETTVILLE...BURNET...DEL RIO...FREDERICKSBURG...GEORGETOWN...
GIDDINGS...HONDO...JOHNSON CITY...KERRVILLE...LEAKEY...LLANO...
LOCKHART...NEW BRAUNFELS...ROCKSPRINGS...SAN ANTONIO...SAN MARCOS...
SEGUIN...UVALDE
...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND
ADJACENT AREAS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY AND
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES...BANDERA...BASTROP...BEXAR...
BLANCO...BURNET...CALDWELL...COMAL...EDWARDS...GILLESPIE...
GUADALUPE...HAYS...KENDALL...KERR...KINNEY...LEE...LLANO...MEDINA...
REAL...TRAVIS...UVALDE...VAL VERDE...WILLIAMSON...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR LIGHT
WINTER-TYPE PRECIPITATION TO OCCUR. IN THIS INSTANCE...THE BEST
CHANCE IS FOR A MIX OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN...SLEET AND SNOW TONIGHT
AND WEDNESDAY.
DRIVING CONDITIONS ACROSS THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND ADJACENT
COUNTIES ALONG THE ESCARPMENT ARE DANGEROUS AND TRAVEL IS NOT
ADVISED. ACCUMULATION OF SLEET...ICE AND SNOW IS POSSIBLE OVER HILL
COUNTRY ROAD TONIGHT AND INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
COLD ARCTIC AIR CONTINUES TO MOVES INTO AND ACROSS THE TEXAS HILL
COUNTRY AND SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AS A SURFACE LOW PRESSURE CENTERED
OVER LUBBOCK TEXAS MOVES SLOWLY NORTHEAST. THE COLD ARCTIC AIR MOVING
OVER THE REGION WILL INTERACT WITH THE MOISTURE FROM THE GULF TO
PRODUCE LIGHT RAIN MIXED WITH FREEZING RAIN...SLEET AND SNOW.
PERSONS IN THE ADVISORY AREA SHOULD CHECK WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
REQUIREMENTS. REMAIN INFORMED OF THE LATEST WEATHER FORECAST AND
ADVISORY...AND BE PREPARED TO SAFEGUARD LIFE AND PROPERTY.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT...CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIALS SHOULD MONITOR
FORECASTS AND BULLETINS.
WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS BY TUNING TO
NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTING ON FREQUENCIES RANGING BETWEEN
162.400 AND 162.550 MHZ. THE INTERNET ADDRESS FOR TEXAS WEATHER
SERVICE OFFICES IS HTTP://WWW.SRH.NOAA.GOV. TEXAS ROAD INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE AT 1-800-452-9292. WEATHER INFORMATION IN CENTRAL AND
SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY DIALING 830-609-2029 OR 830-
606-3617.
ADVERSE WINTER WEATHER EXTENDS INTO NORTH AND WEST TEXAS.
MOTORISTS AND TRAVELERS SHOULD CHECK WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE INTO THESE AREAS OF THE STATE. TRAVEL AND HIGHWAY
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS DUE TO ICE AND SNOW
ACCUMULATION. IN ADDITION...AIRLINE TRAVEL MAY BE DELAYED OR
INTERRUPTED AT SOME AIR TERMINALS AND MAJOR HUBS...SO BE SURE TO
CHECK BEFOREHAND WITH YOUR AIRLINE OR TRAVEL AGENT.
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS OR BULLETINS WILL BE ISSUED PERIODICALLY TO
KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE VERY LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION. THIS
INFORMATION WILL BE BROADCAST OVER LOCAL RADIO...TV...CABLE TV
STATIONS AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO. LISTEN FOR THESE BROADCASTS...AND
HEED THEIR ADVICE!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 644 of 987: (sprin5) * Wed, Dec 27, 2000 (04:08) * 1 lines
Yep, I went to the hockey game last night (Ice Bats won) and saw impending signs of a freeze on the roads as I traversed the back roads to Cedar Creek from the Expo Center. It will be interesting to see what the roads are like in the morning.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 645 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 27, 2000 (14:11) * 66 lines
Ice Bats?!!!
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
445 AM CST WED DEC 27 2000
BANDERA-BASTROP-BEXAR-BLANCO-BURNET-CALDWELL-COMAL-EDWARDS-GILLESPIE-
GUADALUPE-HAYS-KENDALL-KERR-KINNEY-LEE-LLANO-MEDINA-REAL-TRAVIS-
UVALDE-VAL VERDE-WILLIAMSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AUSTIN...BANDERA...BASTROP...BOERNE...
BRACKETTVILLE...BURNET...DEL RIO...FREDERICKSBURG...GEORGETOWN...
GIDDINGS...HONDO...JOHNSON CITY...KERRVILLE...LEAKEY...LLANO...
LOCKHART...NEW BRAUNFELS...ROCKSPRINGS...SAN ANTONIO...SAN MARCOS...
SEGUIN...UVALDE
...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND
ADJACENT AREAS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS TODAY...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY CONTINUES TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING
COUNTIES...BANDERA...BASTROP...BEXAR...BLANCO...BURNET...CALDWELL...
COMAL...EDWARDS...GILLESPIE...GUADALUPE...HAYS...KENDALL...KERR...
KINNEY...LEE...LLANO...MEDINA...REAL...TRAVIS...UVALDE...
VAL VERDE...AND WILLIAMSON.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR LIGHT
WINTER-TYPE PRECIPITATION TO OCCUR IN THE COLD WEATHER TODAY. IN
THIS INSTANCE...THE BEST CHANCE IS FOR A MIX OF RAIN OR LIGHT
FREEZING RAIN WITH SLEET AND SNOW FOR TODAY. IN ADDITION...DAYTIME
HIGHS WILL BE IN THE 30S ACROSS THE HILL COUNTRY TO 40S OVER THE
WARMEST PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS...SOME 20 TO 25 DEGREES BELOW
NORMAL. FINALLY...COLD NORTHWEST WIND AT 10 TO 20 MPH TODAY WILL
KEEP THE WIND CHILL INDEX BETWEEN 5 AND 30. AS A RESULT...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL CONTINUE TODAY.
DRIVING CONDITIONS ACROSS THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND ADJACENT
COUNTIES ALONG THE ESCARPMENT COULD POSSIBLY BECOME DANGEROUS.
TRAVEL WILL BE MORE HAZARDOUS THAN USUAL. PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS
ARE EXPECTED TO BE MOSTLY LIGHT. A MIX OF SLEET...FREEZING RAIN AND
SNOW IS POSSIBLE OVER NORTHERN PARTS OF THE ADVISORY AREA...WHILE
MOSTLY A MIX OF RAIN OR FREEZING RAIN WITH SLEET AND A FEW SNOW
FLURRIES...IS POSSIBLE OVER THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE ADVISORY AREA.
MAINLY ALONG AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM JUST NORTH OF DEL RIO TO JUST
NORTH OF SAN ANTONIO TO NEAR THE AUSTIN AREA TO TAYLOR IN WILLIAMSON
COUNTY...LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS OF SLEET...ICE AND SNOW COULD FORM ON
ELEVATED ROADS...BRIDGES AND OVERPASSESES...WHERE TEMPERATURES BE
BELOW FREEZING PART OF THIS MORNING. FROM DEL RIO TO SAN ANTONIO TO
BASTROP AND GIDDINGS IN LEE COUNTRY...PATCHY ACCUMULATIONS OF SLEET
OR FREEZING RAIN...MIXED WITH RAIN...COULD FORM ON
BRIDGES...OVERPASSES AND EXPOSED OBJECTS. TEMPERATURES WILL FALL
CLOSE TO OR REMAIN SLIGHTLY ABOVE FREEZING...THEN RISE SLIGHTLY
LATER THIS MORNING.
TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FREEZING OVER NORTHERN PARTS
OF THE ADVISORY AREA BY LATE MORNING TO NOON. OVER SOUTHERN PARTS
OF THE ADVISORY AREA...TEMPERATURES WILL BE NEAR TO SLIGTLY ABOVE
FREEZING...THEN RISE BY LATE MORNING.
DRIER CONDITIONS WILL SWEEP THROUGH THE ADVISORY AREA LATER TODAY
AND TONIGHT...DIMINISHING AND FINALLY ENDING THE CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION. OVERNIGHT LOWS ARE EXPECTED NEAR TO BELOW FREEZING
TONIGHT...THEN RISING TO MOSTLY 50S THURSDAY...UNDER SUNNY SKIES.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 646 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 27, 2000 (14:13) * 17 lines
945 AM CST WED DEC 27 2000
...THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND
ADJACENT AREAS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS IS CANCELLED...
VERY LITTLE PRECIPITATION IS CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED ACROSS THE
HILL COUNTRY AND SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS. AN UPPER LOW CURRENTLY OVER
WESTERN TEXAS WILL PRODUCE A FEW RAIN...SLEET OR SNOW SHOWERS ACROSS
THE AREA AS IT MOVES THROUGH TEXAS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.
HOWEVER...AMOUNTS WILL BE VERY LIGHT AND NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS
ACROSS THE AREA.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 647 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 28, 2000 (23:24) * 27 lines
More Travel Chaos Expected As UK Freeze Goes On Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000
LONDON (Reuters) - Bitterly cold and icy weather is expected
to cause more travel chaos on Friday as Britain endures its
worst winter for six years.
Police and motoring organizations told Britons to stay at home
unless their travel was necessary.
They warned that driving conditions would remain treacherous
with black ice on many roads after overnight temperatures
plummeted to minus 14F.
The Meteorological Office said the arctic conditions would
continue throughout Friday, with the maximum temperature
expected to be just 2C 36F.
A spokesman for AA Roadwatch said its message to drivers
had been "try and enjoy the rest of Christmas and don't go out
unless it's absolutely necessary."
Heavy snowfall of up to 6 inches fell across most of the UK on
Thursday causing severe disruption to air travel with flights in
and out of many airports canceled.
The Met Office said it was the most widespread snowfall to hit
the country since February 1994.
More snow showers are forecast for coastal regions on Friday
with another very cold night in store and a severe frost in
places.
The freezing weather was set to continue over the weekend,
the Met Office said.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 648 of 987: (sprin5) * Fri, Dec 29, 2000 (10:35) * 3 lines
I wonder if Mike is in the UK or US? (Mike Griggs). Who else on Spring is in the UK?
I wonder how Aishling Hall and Ann Whittle are doing? I hope they're ok!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 649 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Dec 31, 2000 (19:41) * 1 lines
And it's New Year's Eve and NW Louisiana has snow!!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 650 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Mon, Jan 1, 2001 (03:51) * 1 lines
I heard that on the way home from a New Years eve party. My friend Mickey said he wished he were in Shreveport.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 651 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Mon, Jan 1, 2001 (12:17) * 1 lines
we got about 2 inches. the roads are pretty good now but earlier today, it was rather slick out. we usually don't get snow until late jan/feb!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 652 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 1, 2001 (17:22) * 1 lines
Shreveport' sgame was amazing. Wish I could have made snow angels all over the field. Talk about a boring half time show... It was lovely to watch, but I was rooting for the team who almost won...*sigh*
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 653 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Tue, Jan 9, 2001 (18:04) * 3 lines
Sorry that your team didn't win, Marcia. Too bad the half time show didn't feature people making snow angels on the field.
On the subject of college football, I'm sorry that Penn State had such a dismal season. Maybe next year, Marcia?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 654 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 10, 2001 (22:53) * 1 lines
Thanks! Yup! Wait'll next year, as they say!!! I like that idea for half time - would have been seasonal and pretty, too!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 655 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Jan 11, 2001 (17:13) * 1 lines
In front of a Chinese restaurant just outside of Pittsburgh some of the employees made snow pandas, instead of snowmen. They even colored some of the snow black so that the life-size giant pandas looked very life-like. People would stop and take pictures of, or have their pictures taken with the snow pandas, while they lasted.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 656 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 12, 2001 (13:38) * 1 lines
How cute!!! I love that idea! Next snowfall we get I'm gonna do that, too!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 657 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 12, 2001 (15:10) * 56 lines
California where there is now power and plenty of cold:
LOCAL STORM REPORT...ADDITIONAL REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - HANFORD CA
1030 AM PST THU JAN 11 2001
TIME(PST) .....CITY LOCATION..... STATE ...EVENT/REMARKS...
....COUNTY LOCATION....
0700 AM AGNEW PASS 9450' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 MARIPOSA 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 39 INCHES
0700 AM MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 MADERA 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 30-36 INCHES
0700 AM UPPER BURNT CORRAL 9700' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 MADERA 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 33 INCHES
0700 AM OSTRANDER LAKE 8200' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 MARIPOSA 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 20 INCHES
0700 AM HUME LAKE CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 FRESNO 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 17 INCHES
0700 AM GIN FLAT 7050' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 MARIPOSA 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 16 INCHES
0700 AM TUOLUMNE MEADOWS CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 YOSEMITE NAT'L PARK 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 22 INCHES
0700 AM BIG MEADOWS 7600' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 TULARE 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 22 INCHES
0700 AM TUNNEL GUARD STATION 8950' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 TULARE 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 20 INCHES
0700 AM CHAGOOPA PLATEAU 10300' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 TULARE 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 20 INCHES
0700 AM MITCHELL MEADOW 10375' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 TULARE 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 20 INCHES
0700 AM BENCH MEADOWS 7650' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 TULARE 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 17 INCHES
0700 AM QUAKING ASPEN 7200' CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 TULARE 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 12 INCHES
0700 AM FISH CAMP CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 MARIPOSA 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 12 INCHES
0800 AM TEHACHAPI CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 KERN 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 6 INCHES
0900 AM FRAZIER PARK CA HEAVY SNOW
01/11/01 KERN 24 HOUR TOTAL OF 9 INCHES
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 658 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jan 25, 2001 (14:57) * 59 lines
Coral Reef Exposes Worst El Ninos Ever Are Now
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An ancient coral reef in Papua New Guinea
has let scientists check up on the history of El Nino and suggest the
weather pattern, blamed for droughts, floods and storms, has never
been stronger than it is now.
Other experts said their findings show that El Nino, which can disrupt
weather around the world, is probably unpredictable and affected by
subtle changes in climate -- bad news for people trying to forecast El
Nino influences.
The international team of scientists was able to track El Nino going
back 130,000 years by reading annual bands in the fossilized coral
much like scientists read the annual bands in sawn-off tree trunks.
Coral reef terraces in the Huon Peninsula of Papua New Guinea lie in
the north coast of the island in an area particularly affected by the El
Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a pattern of weather and currents
named after the Christ child by Pacific fishermen who noticed it around
Christmas time.
Corals are small animals that build themselves a hard skeleton and
live in colonies that eventually form reefs. As they slowly grow, they
build into their skeletons a record of the current sea surface
temperature and salinity.
Geological forces are pushing the ancient coral upwards to where it can
be seen and sampled.
"This situation makes it possible to sample corals which grew during
periods when climatic boundary conditions were substantially different
to those today," the researchers wrote in their paper, published on
Friday in the journal Science.
They traced oxygen isotopes in the coral. Isotopes, or chemical
variants, can be detected using special equipment.
"The samples indicated that El Nino was never more intense than the
events of the last hundred years," David Lea, a professor of geological
sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara who helped write
the study, said in a statement.
"Over the last 100 years we have very accurate records of El Nino, with
1982-83 and 1997-98 being the largest events on record."
Lea said global warming may be to blame but this is not certain from
his team's study.
"Of course, everyone wants to know if the intensity of these large
events is somehow related to global warming. Our data suggest that
the behavior of the tropical Pacific over the last 100 years is atypical,
but it does not pinpoint which factors modulate El Nino," he said.
But Julia Cole of the University of Arizona, who studies El Nino and
ancient climate patterns, said the study fits in with other studies that
show background climate change -- whether caused by people or other
forces -- can affect El Nino.
"Their data show really clearly that in the early part of the 20th century,
before you had global warming, you still had very strong El Ninos," Cole
said in a telephone interview.
"From their data alone you cannot blame warming. But ... what that
suggests is that background climate change in the future, whatever the
cause, is also likely to have an influence on El Nino. We can't assume
that El Nino will keep on ticking along in the same way that it has."
And that is a frightening thought for weather experts and government
officials who would like to be able to anticipate and prepare for weather
chaos wrought by El Ninos.
Centuries ago El Nino occurred every two to 15 years, but recent
research shows the pattern has become more frequent. It is blamed
for causing much of the $89 billion in weather-related damage in 1998.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 659 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 8, 2001 (21:45) * 13 lines
...A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM HST FRIDAY FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS...
THE ATMOSPHERE WILL BE MOIST AND UNSTABLE OVER THE NEXT 12 HOURS AND
HEAVY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ON ALL THE ISLANDS.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING. FLOODING IS NOT IMMINENT...BUT PERSONS
ON KAUAI...OAHU...MAUI...MOLOKAI...LANAI...AND HAWAII SHOULD TAKE
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS NOW TO PROTECT PROPERTY AND BE PREPARED TO
TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAIN IS OBSERVED OR A FLASH FLOOD WARNING
IS ISSUED.
http://www.intellicast.com/LocalWeather/World/UnitedStates/Southwest/Hawaii/Hilo/BaseReflectivityLoop/
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Response 660 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 8, 2001 (22:02) * 11 lines
And, in Sunny California:
.TONIGHT...INCREASING CLOUDS WITH A CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN TOWARD
MORNING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. WIND BECOMING SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST 5 TO
10 MPH.
.FRIDAY...SHOWERS...SOME POSSIBLY HEAVY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S TO
AROUND 50. SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...OCCASIONAL SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 40. LIGHT WIND.
.SATURDAY...SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S TO AROUND 50.
LIGHT WIND.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 661 of 987: (sprin5) * Fri, Feb 9, 2001 (10:33) * 1 lines
Is this going to affect your local area, Marci?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 662 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Feb 11, 2001 (22:18) * 25 lines
yup!!!
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
4 PM HST SUN FEB 11 2000
...SNOW AND ICE CONTINUING OVER THE SUMMIT AREAS OF MAUNA KEA AND
MAUNA LOA...
.TRAVEL TO THE BIG ISLAND SUMMIT AREAS SHOULD BE DONE WITH CAUTION
OR POSTPONED. DRIVING MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND THE THREAT OF FROSTBITE
EXISTS.
HIZ004-007-008-131400-
BIG ISLAND-
4 AM HST SUN FEB 11 2000
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA
LOA SUMMIT AREAS...
ALTHO SNOWS ON THE SUMMIT AREAS MAY HAVE TEMPORARILY LIGHTENED
THERE ARE MORE CLOUDS MOVING OVER THE BIG ISLAND TONIGHT. THE
POTENTIAL FOR CONTINUED SNOW WILL LAST FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 663 of 987: (sprin5) * Mon, Feb 12, 2001 (10:22) * 1 lines
How is this progressing?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 664 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Feb 12, 2001 (12:57) * 16 lines
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
4 AM HST MON FEB 12 2000
BIG ISLAND-
4 AM HST SUN FEB 11 2000
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE MAUNA KEA AND
MAUNA LOA SUMMIT AREAS...
SNOW CONTINUES TO FALL AT TIMES ON THE SUMMIT AREAS OF THE BIG
ISLAND. THE SUMMITS ARE SNOW COVERED AND TRAVEL TO THE SUMMIT
AREAS SHOULD BE DONE WITH CAUTION OR POSTPONED. DRIVING MAY BE
HAZARDOUS AND THE THREAT OF FROSTBITE EXISTS. THE POTENTIAL FOR
CONTINUED SNOW WILL LAST FOR THE NEXT 12 TO 18 HOURS.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 665 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Feb 12, 2001 (13:01) * 1 lines
Unfortunately, the mountains are under heave grey clouds and the Mauna Loa Webcam is not working, so we will have to wait to see. I will dash out with the digital and take pictures as soon as there is anything to see! To the guys in the Piedmont, take it easy this morning, same for you in Toronto commute. Poor Chicago should have gone into hibernation for the duration! More on San Francisco as it becomes available.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 666 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Feb 12, 2001 (13:04) * 30 lines
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO CA
834 AM PST MON FEB 12 2001
...HEAVY SNOW WARNING FOR THE AREA ABOVE 1OOO FEET IN THE SAN
FRANCISCO AND MONTEREY BAY AREAS HILLS TODAY...
...CONTINUE THE SNOW ADVISORY FOR THE HILLS ABOVE 300 FEET IN THE
SAN FRANCISCO AND MONTEREY BAY AREAS FOR MONDAY...
COLD...MOIST UNSTABLE AIR REMAINS OVER THE SAN FRANCISCO AND
MONTEREY BAY AREAS...AND WIDESPREAD SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE TODAY
SNOW LEVELS ARE AT AROUND 500 FEET THIS MORNING. ACCUMULATIONS
OF 2 TO 5 ADDITIONAL INCHES OF SNOW ARE POSSIBLE TODAY. SNOW...ICE
PELLETS...OR SMALL HAIL MAY BRIEFLY FALL AT EVEN LOWER ELEVATIONS IN
HEAVIER SHOWERS. SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE ALONG SKYLINE BOULEVARD IN SAN
MATEO COUNTY...IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE EAST BAY HILLS...AND
POSSIBLY AS LOW AS THE SUMMIT OF HIGHWAY 17 BETWEEN SAN JOSE AND
SANTA CRUZ. SUMMIT INCLUDING MOUNT TAMALPAIS
...MOUNT DIABLO...AND MOUNT HAMILTON COULD GET AN ADDITIONAL 5 TO 8
INCHES OF SNOW TODAY. BY MONDAY MORNING SNOW HAD PILED UP TO A DEPTH
OF 8 INCHES AT HWY 17 SUMMIT IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS CLOSING
THIS AND OTHER ROADS. 25 INCHES OF TOTAL SNOW WITH DRIFTS TO 6 FEET
AT LICK OBSERVATORY ON THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT HAMILTON...ABOUT 4200 FEET
ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
MOTORISTS TRAVELING IN THE HILLS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO AND MONTEREY
BAY AREAS AND THE CENTRAL COASTAL RANGES TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING
MAY ENCOUNTER ICY OR SLUSHY ROADWAYS AND SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION.
ADDITIONAL SNOW MAY FALL IN THE SOUTHERN HILLS MONDAY NIGHT.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 667 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Feb 13, 2001 (12:42) * 83 lines
From San Francisco Bay Area:
A cold coastal storm dumped several inches of snow Monday
on parts of the Bay Area, closing highways and giving some
residents their first chance to make snowmen in more than
a decade.
Flakes fell as low as 300 feet, said Accu-Weather
meteorologist Scott Homan.
Although Homan said such a storm occurs every five to 10
years, some East Bay residents say it's been longer since they had seen
so much snow.
In the San Antonio Valley, a community about 30 miles
southeast of Livermore, residents were coping with the third day of power
outages brought on by weekend snow storms.
"This is probably the worst (winter) since I've been up
here for 16 years," said George McGowan, chief of the San Antone Valley
Volunteer Fire Department.
More than 7,300 Alameda and Contra Costa County homes and
businesses lost power throughout the day Monday -- 3,300 of
them in San Ramon and Dublin. Another 6,000 lost power in
the Santa Cruz mountains, where residents were among the
hardest-hit.
A pool of cold air inside an eastbound storm system was
responsible for the unusual weather, which dumped half an inch of snow
on Orinda mid-morning, Homan said.
"With the precipitation falling, it drags the cold air
down with it," he said.
Meteorologists expect the sun to peek out today, but more
rain is expected by Sunday.
Along with the snow, Orinda also received two inches of
rain within a 24-hour period, said Diana Henderson, a forecaster for the
National Weather Service.
City officials closed steep, winding El Toyonal late in
the morning because of unsafe conditions caused by "slushy-type ice," said
police Sgt. Dan Quirk.
East Bay Regional Park District police closed Lomas
Cantadas on Monday morning after two cars slid off the ice-slick road and got
stuck in the snow, said Regional Park Fire Lt. Tim August.
The road connects El Toyonal with Grizzly Peak Boulevard near the
southern entrance to Tilden Park.
"They had to abandon their cars," August said. Park police
in 4-wheel-drive vehicles fetched the occupants. No one was injured.
August said in his 21 years on the job he had never seen
anything like the two inches of snow on Grizzly Peak Road.
Residents in other Bay Area cities, including those in the
Oakland and San Francisco hills, woke up to a thin blanket of snow
Monday morning.
Many went out to enjoy the rare weather, tossing snowballs
and constructing carrot-nosed snowmen. Others marveled at the sights
from indoors.
"There were little kids out there with their mouths open
trying to catch a snowflake," said Victoria Purdy, who watched from the
window of the Orinda Community Center.
"I was thinking, 'Awesome. This is a rarity. This is a
gift from God,'" she said.
More than 2 feet of snow fell on Mount Hamilton, east of
San Jose. Mount Tamalpais in Marin County was covered, too.
Snow forced rangers to close Mt. Diablo State Park on
Monday. Forecasters estimated that the 3,850-foot peak received more than
10 inches.
The snow made driving in the park dangerous, supervising
ranger Dave Matthews said. On Sunday, several thousand snow lovers
clogged the 14 miles of road to the summit, forcing
officials to close the gates.
"Yesterday there was 6 to 10 inches at the top and there's
more today," he said.
"We'll open it as soon as we can, once the sun comes out
and the snow starts melting," Matthews said.
In the South Bay, icy roads and fallen trees Monday
morning forced the Highway Patrol to close the northern half of Highway 35
in San Mateo County and Highways 17 and 9 in the Santa
Cruz mountains.
Around Lake Tahoe, part of a state highway remained closed
Monday, but officials lifted travel restrictions on Interstate 80 as the
storm that dumped as much as 6 feet of snow on the Sierra
moved east.
At Lake Tahoe, chains or snow tires remained mandatory
through most of the day Monday on the Mount Rose Highway and other
main highways around the lake.
Employees at Kirkwood Ski Resort said they had nearly 3
feet of new snow over the past 24 hours and estimated a three-day storm
of total of about 6 feet.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 668 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Feb 13, 2001 (12:45) * 14 lines
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
4 AM HST TUE FEB 13 2001
BIG ISLAND-
...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE MAUNA KEA AND
MAUNA LOA SUMMIT AREAS...
THE ROAD TO THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA REMAINS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE
TO HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN THE SNOW ABOVE THE 12 THOUSAND
FOOT ELEVATION. TRAVEL TO THE SUMMIT AREA SHOULD BE POSTPONED UNTIL
THE ROAD IS OPENED.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 669 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Wed, Feb 14, 2001 (14:16) * 1 lines
What does the word Mauna mean?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 670 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 22, 2001 (17:43) * 17 lines
Two days ago it was tornado warnings: Don't want my son visiting Oz!!!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SACRAMENTO HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
SOUTH CENTRAL TEHAMA COUNTY IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
* UNTIL 235 PM PST
* AT 205 PM PST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR SEVERE
THUNDERSTORMS EXTENDING FROM RED BLUFF SOUTH TO ABOUT 5 MILES
WEST OF CORNING...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 15 MPH.
* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
I-5 AT 210 PM PST
CORNING AT 220 PM PST
LOS MOLINOS AT 220 PM PST
DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL ARE LIKELY. GO INSIDE A STURDY
BUILDING AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 671 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 22, 2001 (18:01) * 5 lines
In Hawaiian, Mauna = Mountain
Mauna Loa = Long Mountain
Mauna Kea = White mountain (snow on the summit in winter)
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 672 of 987: (sprin5) * Sun, Mar 4, 2001 (08:31) * 1 lines
What happened to CBS prediction for a 50 year storm on the East Coast? Is this warning still out?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 673 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Mar 4, 2001 (14:16) * 76 lines
Northeast Readies For Snowstorm
By ROGER PETTERSON
Authorities in the Northeast readied salt trucks and imposed emergency
regulations Sunday in anticipation of a powerful winter storm that could
paralyze the region with more than a foot of snow.
Winter storm watches were in effect from Virginia beginning Sunday and
extending into Wednesday for the New England states, the National
Weather Service said.
``I wouldn't have travel plans,'' said NWS forecaster Mike Evans. ``If this
thing pans out, it may be practically impossible to go anywhere.''
A weather system that was spreading rain and thunderstorms across the
Gulf Coast states on Saturday was headed for the North Carolina coast,
where it could turn into a major nor'easter on Sunday, the weather service
said.
Forecasters expected the storm to intensify and bring up to 2 feet of snow
across southeastern Pennsylvania where more than 60,000 tons of salt
and 400 trucks were on standby Sunday.
Philadelphia officials declared a snow emergency beginning at 3 p.m.,
barring residents from parking on snow emergency routes. In nearby
Malvern, police declared a snow emergency to go into effect at noon.
``The crews are resting up because once they start, they won't stop until
the snow subsides,'' said spokesman Charles Metzger.
Hardware store owner Art D'Armiento in North Brunswick, N.J., ran out of
snow shovels Saturday morning and picked up another shipment, but 15
minutes later he was sold out again.
``People were fighting over them,'' he said.
Lightning from one of the system's thunderstorms apparently caused a
fire that killed five people early Saturday in Montgomery, Ala., a city fire
inspector said.
Heavy rain was falling in Georgia when a National Guard plane crashed
early Saturday, killing all 21 people on board.
``In the way it's evolving and predictions of how it's coming together, we
haven't seen anything like this since 1966,'' said Louis W. Uccellini,
director of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction at the
Commerce Department in Washington. That January storm was blamed
for 165 deaths along the East Coast.
``I'm sick of it,'' said Stanley Kitten Hayward, 63, in the packed Home
Depot store in Philadelphia. ``I want to go south.''
At Karns Quality Foods in Cumberland County, Pa., milk cartons were
being hauled off the shelves so quickly on Saturday that workers could
barely keep up.
``There hasn't been a break yet,'' Jeff Haft, 15, said as he and co-worker
Grant Lawrence, 16, restocked the milk shelves. ``And when we get done
with this, the eggs are empty, so we've got to restock them. It's a vicious
cycle.''
New Jersey authorities were most concerned about high wind causing
coastal flooding and started urging voluntary evacuations, warning that
barrier islands could be cut off from the mainland. A weather service
bulletin Saturday warned residents to take such precautions.
``I'm trying to figure out whether I should take my kids off the island or
leave them here,'' said Julie Oldham, the Long Beach Island shelter
coordinator. ``It'll be an adventure, that's for sure.''
The New York State Emergency Management Office was on alert and
other state agencies had been notified, said emergency management
spokesman Dennis Michalski.
``Everyone is standing by to see which direction it goes,'' said Dean
Pagani, spokesman for Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland.
On the Net:
Weather Service warnings:
http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/nationalwarnings.html
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Response 674 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Mon, Mar 5, 2001 (13:12) * 1 lines
I guess this afternoon they get the big hit. Meanwhile, sunny and mild here in Austin.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 675 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Mar 5, 2001 (13:45) * 1 lines
I saw that the entire middle of the US was having a lovely Monday, as are we. The East and West coasts are having problems and, and it is gonna be fun to watch them on the weather channel "interviewing individual snowflakes" to keep up interest (thanks for that quote from Neil.)
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Response 676 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Tue, Mar 6, 2001 (08:47) * 2 lines
Still mild and sunny here and the worst is yet to come on the East Coast.
According to NPR this morning.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 677 of 987: (sprin5) * Tue, Mar 6, 2001 (10:56) * 8 lines
On the West Coast, there is a low spinning off California dragging up a
whole bunch of rain from the tropics into Mexico.
And for a good view of the Northeaster, see
http://www.intellicast.com/LocalWeather/World/UnitedStates/Radar/
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Response 678 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Mar 6, 2001 (12:03) * 1 lines
Thanks for posting that. Just what I was hunting for. We didn't get any snow from that storm, either. I am so disappointed... =)
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Response 679 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Mar 26, 2001 (21:28) * 3 lines
Take a look a this link - it is truly amazing!
http://tlc.discovery.com/tlcpages/tornado/fujita.html
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Response 680 of 987: What's happenin' in the news? (sprin5) * Tue, Mar 27, 2001 (08:09) * 1 lines
That is a pretty amazing, well done graphic.
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Response 681 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Mar 30, 2001 (23:39) * 1 lines
Yup it is - can imagine how intricate the programming was for that!!! No, perhaps I can only begin to imagine!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 682 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, May 4, 2001 (07:06) * 58 lines
USGS scientists, in partnership with NASA, Develop New Extreme-Storm
Hazards Map
USGS scientists, with their partners in NASA, using data gathered by a
high-tech, airplane mounted NASA laser, have developed a new map showing
critical elevations of the south Atlantic coast that indicate relative
vulnerabilities of the coast to storm surge overtopping and inundation by
hurricanes and extreme storms. They have also developed a new scale that
categorizes expected coastal change (erosion and accretion) that occurs
during storms.
The new data used in the map will help local emergency management and
natural resource officials prepare for storms.
The map and scale, which were unveiled in April at the National Hurricane
Conference in Washington, D.C., are now available on the web at:
http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/mappingchange/ The map color-codes
segments of shoreline most vulnerable to overtopping by wave runup for a
storm of the same intensity hitting the coast at approximately mean tide
level. The dark red areas are more likely to be overtopped. The magnitude
of coastal change that occurs during a storm is related to how high on the
beach wave runup reaches relative to the elevation of the beach and dunes.
The data were acquired with NASA's Airborne Topographic Mapper, or ATM, and
have far better accuracy and data density than data presently available
from traditional topographic maps.
"Our ultimate goal is to provide sound, scientific information on where
hazardous areas occur along the coast so that better decisions can be made
on how far back new structures should be set from eroding shorelines," said
USGS Coastal Geologist Abby Sallenger, one of the map's creators. "Accurate
measurements of coastal topography are important to understanding coastal
vulnerability to storms. This map is a first step. The map would have been
nearly impossible to put together using data from traditional means of
beach surveying."
As the aircraft flies along the coast, a laser altimeter scans a several
hundred meter swath of the earth's surface acquiring an estimate of ground
elevation every few square meters. USGS and NASA scientists measure change
by comparing pre-storm to post-storm data. Traditional USGS topographic
maps do not have sufficient resolution to be useful for comparing coastal
elevations. Airborne scanning laser surveys are providing unprecedented
data to investigate the magnitude and causes of coastal changes that occur
during severe storms.
In the future, similar maps will be made for the Gulf of Mexico and
Northeast US coastlines, said Sallenger.
The USGS serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information to:
describe and
understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural
disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and
enhance and protect our quality of life.
* * * USGS * * *
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Response 683 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, May 11, 2001 (11:47) * 44 lines
Yahoo! News Bulletins: Weather - Fri 11 2001 5:00 PM ET
May. 11: Midwest & Southern Thunderstorms
Tonight's Weather in the West: A large upper level ridge of high pressure remains in place across much of the region, and this ridge continues to produce abundant sunshine and dry over Oregon, California and Nevada.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/may_11_midwest_southern_thunderstorms_1.html
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May. 12: Midwest To Dry Out
Saturday's Weather in the West: High pressure will remain positioned over the Rocky Mountain area today, and the moisture overriding this high will produce a threat of isolated showers and thunderstorms from New Mexico north into Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/may_12_midwest_to_dry_out_1.html
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May. 11: More Midwest/Florida Rains
Today's Weather in the West: A large upper level ridge of high pressure has settled in over the Intermountain West, and that means you can expect abundant sunshine across Washington, Idaho, Oregon and south into California, Nevada and Arizona.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/may_11_more_midwest_florida_rains_1.html
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May. 12: A Damp N.E. And South
Saturday's Weather in the West: High pressure will remain positioned over the Rocky Mountains today, but moisture will continue to push through resulting in a threat of isolated showers and thunderstorm activity from New Mexico north into Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/may_12_a_damp_n_e_and_south_1.html
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Ask the Weather Guru: Lightning Bugs Me?
Hi Guru: Ever since I can remember, I've been scared of thunderstorms! I know there is a lot to be afraid of, but still people try to tell me that I'm nutty!
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/ask_the_weather_guru_lightning_bugs_me__1.html
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Weather Records: Some Uppers
Record Highs for Thursday, May 10:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/weather_records_some_uppers_1.html
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This Day in Weather History: 1953. Waco.
On May 11th, 1953 - Waco, Texas, was suddenly hit by one of the deadliest tornadoes in the state's history.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/this_day_in_weather_history_1953_waco__1.html
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Weather Pros: A Serious Snow Job
If you didn't know: those puffy feather-like flakes of snow that seem to float down to earth are actually little pieces of ice which contain an endless variety of hexagoninal (six-sided) crystals.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010511/we/weather_pros_a_serious_snow_job_1.html
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May. 10: Missouri River Fraying Nerves
Tonight's Weather in the West: Low pressure over Eastern Wisconsin is continuing to cover parts of the region with thick clouds, which is producing a few tenths of an inch of rain across Wisconsin as well as over Eastern Montana.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010510/we/may_10_missouri_river_fraying_nerves_1.html
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May. 11: More Midwest/Southern Rain
Friday's Weather in the West: The northern states of the region will see more sunshine today, as high pressure builds into the Northern Plains, its effects will be seen as far west as Idaho.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010510/we/may_11_more_midwest_southern_rain_1.html
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Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 684 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, May 25, 2001 (05:26) * 6 lines
Hi
For 7 days now the weather map for New Zealand has shown southerly after southerly lining up to paste the southern quarter (Otago, Southland, South Canterbury, Fiordland and the West Coast)with snow. On each of those seven days
sleet and hail along with isolated thunderstorms have been forecast for Christchurch. None of it has hit. But it is FREEZING. A chilly southwesterly blows across the country and although it is clear it is 6.C. Usually in May it is 13 or 14.C still. Now I got a weather forecast saying to expect rain, hail and thunder on Saturday night. Will it hit or miss?
Rob
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Response 685 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, May 25, 2001 (13:52) * 3 lines
Gadzooks, how soon we forget! You are heading into winter, and now I will worry about you on the icy roads. Taks care - I am glad you found your updating weather map somewhere in here. A devotee (he actually sent me the match ball from a cricket game in England!) checks his out almost daily here. It is easy enough to bookmark and hit the stop loading button as soon as yours is on your monitor.
Take care, Rob; you are not repaceable!
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Response 686 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Wed, May 30, 2001 (05:57) * 8 lines
Hi
It is not even the end of May and winter is already upon us in New Zealand. It started last week in Southland and systematically worked it's way up the country. It was only 7.C today which is more like July. It was absolutely freezing last night -2.C which is what it usually is after a July southerly. The days are fortunately not going to get much shorter though it is a nuisance nonetheless. OH FOR A BEAUTIFUL NORTHWESTER. To warm up my lands. When the weather is crap here it is beautiful on the West Coast. When it is crap there it is usually good here. Crap for them means a westerly bringing rain of the sea. While crap for us is a southerly straight of the Antarctic. Glorious for them is when we have southerly. The Southern Alps cause a fohn effect and it is sunny and calm there. Glorious for us is a gentle northwesterly 25-30.C in summer or 10-17.C in winter. A southerly usually follows. Good weather for both is when a high pressure going nowhere in a rush is parked overhead, and bad for both is a tropica
depression - we all get wet.
Christchurch's heaviest rain comes from the south or south east. All thunderstorms with the exception of a couple come from the same direction. I think the most well organised storm systems (ones with distinctive features like gustfront)come from the southeast - certainly the most recent powerful storms (last November)originated as a towering mass of VERY BLACK cloud from that quarter.
New Zealand weather is benign in contrast with continental America. The largest hail we get is golf-ball size. Wall clouds (associated with tornado producing storms)are fortunately unheard of here - long may that remain the case.
Rob
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Response 687 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, May 30, 2001 (13:40) * 4 lines
Updating weather map for New Zealand from http://www.weather.com
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Response 688 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, May 30, 2001 (13:44) * 5 lines
The cloud temperature that go with the above map - sorry, I should have checked it!
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Response 689 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, May 30, 2001 (13:50) * 3 lines
cold is at the left and warm is at the right and gradiations are between. I'll get my act together one of these days and post the entire thing all on one message!
We have warm Christmas here and I am more or less used to it (though the urge to flock the yard does hit about that time every year.) Snow for the July 4th (Independence Day) picnics is quite another thing. I cannot imagine a world inverted since I have only ever lived in the Northern Latitudes. No Dickensian Christmas scenery for you, Rob, I guess - unless you head for the South Island glaciers.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 690 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Wed, Jun 6, 2001 (06:12) * 7 lines
Hi
Cold weather warning for New Zealand. A cold front is moving up from the Southern Ocean dragging snow and sleet. It is expected to hit Southland tonight and drop snow on Queenstown and down to 400 metres in Southland, 500 metres in Otago and 700 metres in Canterbury. A cold showery southerly flow is in tow.
I cannot imagine a winter in a snowy setting. I can only imagine a 27.C day with a gentle northwester blowing on the plains and the spectacular Northwest arch on the NW horizon. Nothing wintry about Canterbury in summertime, especially in a northwesterly.
Rob
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 691 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 6, 2001 (14:27) * 3 lines
Bookmarking http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/read/Geo/14.687 so I can check daily on your weather. I see that you are going to have some seriously cold bit of weather coming through.
Texas has the first tropical storm of the season, and Honolulu had flooding yesterday adn we still have our drought
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Response 692 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Jun 6, 2001 (18:29) * 1 lines
Yeah I heard Galveston was expecting some pretty heavy stuff.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 693 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 6, 2001 (19:21) * 54 lines
The US Weather 6 June 2001 - D-Day
Jun. 6: Midwest Tornadoes/Southern Flooding
Tonight's Weather in the West: Fair weather persists over the West, easing the day into a calm and mild night with mostly clear skies, although a few clouds will filter in over the northern states.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/jun_6_midwest_tornadoes_southern_flooding_1.html
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Jun. 7: Big Damp Down South
Thursday's Weather in the West: A few showers are possible over the Pacific Northwest today, primarily in the morning. Otherwise, fair weather will maintain its hold on the region, allowing for mostly sunny skies.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/jun_7_big_damp_down_south_1.html
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Weather Records: High, Brownsville!
Record Highs for Wednesday, June 6:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/weather_records_high_brownsville__1.html
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Jun. 6: Gulf States Still Dealing With "Allison"
Today's Weather in the West: A couple of weak disturbances are moving along the U.S./Canadian border, from Northeastern Washington to North Dakota, and they are creating a few scattered showers in these areas, especially over Northern Montana.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/jun_6_gulf_states_still_dealing_with_allison__1.html
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Jun. 7: "Allison" Still In Charge Down South
Thursday's Weather in the West: A couple of areas are possible targets for scattered showers today, and one area will be across the northern counties of Washington and Idaho.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/jun_7_allison_still_in_charge_down_south_1.html
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Jun. 6: "Allison" Lands Near Houston
The Gulf of Mexico: Tropical Storm "Allison," the first tropical system for the 2001 Atlantic Hurricane Season, quickly weakened to a tropical depression during Wednesday morning, after making landfall east of Houston around Midnight.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/jun_6_allison_lands_near_houston_1.html
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Ask the Weather Guru: What Puts Pressure On The Gradient?
Hello Guru: How does the wind cause pressure gradients? Thanks, Jim Kleinbard.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/ask_the_weather_guru_what_puts_pressure_on_the_gradient__1.html
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This Day in Weather History: 1894. D-Day For Portland.
On June 6th, 1894 - Portland, Oregon, suffered its worst flood in recorded history, and in fact, one of the worst floods in American history.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/this_day_in_weather_history_1894_d-day_for_portland__1.html
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Weather Pros: I'll Have A Double?
If you didn't know: even though they are rare, "double" rainbows can and have been observed in nature.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010606/we/weather_pros_i_ll_have_a_double__1.html
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Jun. 5: "Allison" Hammers Gulf States
Tonight's Weather in the West: A weak trough of low pressure over the Northwestern states will continue to produce variably cloudy skies and sporadic showers this evening, with the only measurable rainfall occurring over the coastal areas and the higher elevations.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010605/we/jun_5_allison_hammers_gulf_states_1.html
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Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 694 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 6, 2001 (19:24) * 1 lines
Double rainbows are rare? Not here they aren't. I've seen triples too. And, the moonbows I have mentioned before. Mike, you got that rain y'll been needing in Loozyana (Louisiana for those of us not native to the area)
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 695 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Jun 7, 2001 (08:59) * 1 lines
We're supposed to get a little rain tonight, maybe. Allison may touch us just a tad.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 696 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 7, 2001 (21:32) * 40 lines
Jun. 7: Gulf State Flood Warnings Up
Tonight's Weather in the West: Severe afternoon thunderstorms continue to roll across Eastern Colorado, and normal daytime heating is expected to keep producing the same results there and over New Mexico as well.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/jun_7_gulf_state_flood_warnings_up_1.html
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Jun. 8: More Gulf Coast Rain
Friday's Weather in the West: You can expect some morning showers to roll in across the Pacific Northwest today, but they will be followed by afternoon clearing.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/jun_8_more_gulf_coast_rain_1.html
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Weather Records: Brownsville Times, Too!
Record highs for Thursday, June 7:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/weather_records_brownsville_times_too__1.html
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Jun. 7: East Texas/South Still Wet Today
Today's Weather in the West: With abundant high pressure across the West, you can expect a day of abundant sunshine throughout the region.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/jun_7_east_texas_south_still_wet_today_1.html
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Jun. 8: Texas & South Get It Again
Friday's Weather in the West: A Pacific cold front pushing east across Northern/Central California and Northern Nevada, will bring in slightly cooler air to this area today.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/jun_8_texas_south_get_it_again_1.html
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Jun. 7: Heavy U.S./Brazilian Rain
The United States: The remnants of Tropical Storm "Allison" is causing heavy rainfall across Eastern Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, with some locations in Eastern Texas have received as much as 12 inches of rain.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/jun_7_heavy_u_s_brazilian_rain_1.html
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Ask the Weather Guru: A "Smiling" Rainbow?
Hello Guru: While on a trip through Kansas, both my husband and I saw an inverted rainbow. We even stopped the car and got out to look at it. I would like information about this unusual event. Thank You, Alice Cash.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/ask_the_weather_guru_a_smiling_rainbow__1.html
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Weather Records: The High Country
Record Highs for Wednesday, June 6:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/weather_records_the_high_country_1.html
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This Day in Weather History: 1972. The Siege Of Richmond.
On June 7th, 1972 - the city of Richmond, Virginia, found itself in a dilemma residents discovered they hadn't faced since 1771!
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/this_day_in_weather_history_1972_the_siege_of_richmond__1.html
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Weather Pros: Avalanche Central?
If you didn't know: the state in our union that suffers the greatest yearly loss of life due to avalanches, unfortunately, is Colorado.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010607/we/weather_pros_avalanche_central__1.html
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Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 697 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 10, 2001 (16:32) * 2 lines
Lousiana and Houston, TX is under water. I heard from a friend near New Orleans that he was shooting snakes and treading water. They needed rain, but this is clearly way too much!
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Response 698 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Jun 10, 2001 (18:33) * 1 lines
And we haven't had much rain at all here in Austin.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 699 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 10, 2001 (19:15) * 2 lines
You could use it, if I recall correcty. I think Houston got the whole state's worth at once! I really don't like the thought of having to shoot snakes... when does one sleep?!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 700 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (07:12) * 10 lines
Hi
New Zealand came away from the last southerly lightly. But VERY HEAVY FROSTS and BLACK ICE shut most schools in Dunedin today plus caused dozens of crashes -and chains were useless - cars simply went for a slide and there was at LEAST one 10 car pile up - no casualties unless you count cars.
It is only June 11 but we are getting stuff usually reserved for JULY. Long hard winter ahead.
We think our eldest cat Maski is dead. She was 16 going 17 in July but has arthritis in her hips and some sort of sickness. She went missing on Friday night after we put her out for the night because she never showed up at all on Saturday or most of Sunday. Came in on Sunday afternoon in a howling southerly, dribbling from the mouth and promptly went to sleep on the couch. Dad put my cat Misty out and Maski went with her for no apparent reason. Has not been seen since.
Exams looming on June 20,21 and 23 - will mean less activity here and more in my room. Am confident I will pass all.
Rob
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 701 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (14:34) * 5 lines
My biggest and most supportive hugs for you for both the loss of your cat Maski and for your exams. I KNEW you were a cat person! I am, as well. Poor dear. I hope it is warm and pleasant wherever she is now. That was a ripe old age for your Maski.
Black ice is the most lethal sort and there is nothing you can do when you hit it except to go along for the ride and stear in the direction of the car's movement. I am listening to RNZI (11.725MHz at the moment). It make me feel a little closer to you. I am also listening carefully to the accent and wondering how you sound!
Please stay safe and warm! I am beaming my most sunny, optimistic and warm enveloping hugs to you. You will do well - you are not any ordinary man, and we will keep your interests on the net up and thriving as you study.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 702 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (15:30) * 42 lines
Yahoo! News Bulletins: Weather Mon 11 2001 5:00 AM ET
June 10: Gulf Rain
Tonight's Weather in the South: The heaviest rains in the U.S. are concentrated near the Gulf Coast from Eastern Louisiana to Northern Florida.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010610/we/june_10_gulf_rain_1.html
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June 11: Western Extremes
Monday's Weather in the West: Washington's Cascade Mountains could get snow; Tucson could hit 110 degrees.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010610/we/june_11_western_extremes_1.html
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June 10: Southern Storm
Today's Weather in the South: Plenty of rain is falling on the Gulf Coast today.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010610/we/june_10_southern_storm_1.html
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June 11: Upper Midwest Rain
Tomorrow's Weather in the Midwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan got rain on Sunday. They get more on Monday.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010610/we/june_11_upper_midwest_rain_1.html
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June 10: Continental Crud
Europe: A frontal boundary extends through Northern Italy, with several disturbances running along it.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010610/we/june_10_continental_crud_1.html
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June 9: Texas Trouble
Tonight's Weather in the Midwest: The remnants of Tropical Storm Allison continue to pump moisture across Southeast Texas.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010609/we/june_9_texas_trouble_1.html
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June 10: When It Rains, It Pours
Sunday's Weather in the South: For months, drought-parched Louisiana has been hoping for rain. Now, they're hoping it will stop.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010609/we/june_10_when_it_rains_it_pours_1.html
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June 9: Drowning in Houston
Today's Weather in the Midwest: The rains just keep falling on Eastern Texas. Basements, streets, roads and farms are under water.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010609/we/june_9_drowning_in_houston_1.html
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June 10: Sunny California
Tomorrow's Weather in the West: High pressure develops over the Four Corners region, producing sunny skies and light winds from California east to Colorado and south into Arizona and New Mexico.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010609/we/june_10_sunny_california_1.html
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Weather Records: Intermountain Heat
Record Highs for Friday, June 8: Pocatello, Idaho reached 91, eclipsing the 1996 record by 1 degree Coalville, Utah, reached 93, breaking the 91-degree mark set in 1996 Logan, Utah managed 90, breaking the 1977 record of 89 Lander, Wyoming climbed to 88, breaking last year's 87-degree mark
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010609/we/weather_records_intermountain_heat_1.html
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 703 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (15:34) * 15 lines
From ARRL Headquarters - June 11, 2001
COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY DECLARED
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 97.401 OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS [47 C.F.R. PART 97] A GENERAL
COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY IS DECLARED TO EXIST IN THE TEXAS AND
LOUISIANA AREAS, REQUIRING THE PROTECTION OF AMATEUR EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION FREQUENCIES. AMATEURS ARE REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM
USING 7285 (DAYTIME), AND 3873 (NIGHT TIME) PLUS OR MINUS 3 KHZ
UNLESS THEY ARE TAKING PART IN THE HANDLING OF EMERGENCY TRAFFIC.
THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL RESCINDED.
ARLAN K VAN DOORN, SENIOR ADVISOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
BUREAU, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 704 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (16:16) * 64 lines
More from Holly Nowell, on the scene:
Monday morning. Water is receding. Death toll stands at 17. 13,000
people are in shelters. The damage is assessed at around 1 billion. Two
main hospitals (Herman & St. Lukes) evacuated and patients were
transferred to hospitals still having power or flown to hospitals all
over Texas. Blood supply is terribly low. Herman lost its entire supply
when the water came in too fast to the basement storage to do anything
but remove personnel. The rest of the hospitals are crippled with only
a few of their buildings with power and all patients being moved into
them. Only emergency operations are taking place - all other planned
medical procedures are cancelled. Most of the downtown area has water
in the basements and is closed while they are being pumped out and
since that's where the generators are, the high rise office buildings
have no power. Most of the courthouses, the downtown post office, the
county jail and the University of Houston, Downtown, is out. Alley
Theatre has lost all their offices, their props, their costumes and
their lower small theatre. Jones Hall & Wortham Center has their
offices and the ballet practice rooms and prop rooms and the costume
storage in their basements and that's under water. Compaq Center where
the basketball teams play: the wooden basketball court floated 4 feet
off its base and is now being cut up and removed because the wood is
too warped to play on and the basement and parking garage and first
floor are being pumped out. There are some 10,000 homes estimated
(preliminary) to have been damaged or destroyed. Still some 15,000 or
so without power. All summer schools and colleges are closed. All city
and county government offices are closed except for essential
personnel. The airports re-opened yesterday and is still working on the
backlog of flights.
And here I am having been in an area that did not flood high and dry
all weekend and I'm back up at the office and I see nothing but
sunshine and it's a normal day back at work. It feels wierd.
I was amazed too. I mean, geez, Houston, swamp, the whole reason we
don't have cellars in houses. But I think it's mainly because
generators and such are pretty large and heavy pieces of equipment.
Whatever, it turned out not to be a good idea. I believe that most of
the flooding in downtown was due to the bayou that runs the other side
of it having had one of the walls break into the tunnel system which
connects most of the basements of downtown. Not to mention the fact the
bayou was full to overflowing and that's where the water goes to drain
out of downtown so...
I heard on the news that the cars in the garage from the Friday night
performance still haven't been cleared. THey're still pumping water
out. That was earlier this morning though. I haven't been watching the
news up here at work although I did walk through the lunchroom and see
the vid of the Herman Hospital damage. Wow.
Here are some URLs for photos of the flood:
http://www.dallasnews.com/slideshow/0609flood/1.html
http://www.txcn.com/texasnews/390057_TXCN_ww_SaturdayPictures.html
http://www.ocay.com/allison/
Great pics. I especially like the before and after.
To read the news reports:
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/topstory/937327
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 705 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (16:39) * 1 lines
Thanks, Terry. What a mess! I watched several news sources on the TV this morning. Louisiana is not muich better off. I wonder if they will ever find some of the missing with all those gators hanging around waiting for an easy meal. Which brings me to the new topic I created about disaster preparedness. I think we'd best think of assembling a "take it with me" kit for evacuations.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 706 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (19:28) * 9 lines
Hi
With Maski gone (she did not show for breakfast), the senior cat of the house is
Monty, Craigs cat. She is a grey, white multi-coloured bundle and very stubborn when you want to claim your chair. Has rough'n'tumbles with Misty and is the property guardian (she gets into 99% of all fights where our cats are participants).
Saw PEARL HARBOUR last night. It was pretty good and I give it 7/10. It broke even with Tora! Tora! Tora! though the latter won hands down when it dealt with the geopolitics and time constraints. Good special effects, good music, and a reasonable storyline mean I will not call a winner of the two. The Geopolitics
was won by Tora! Tora! Tora! because it showed HOW the diplomatic negotiations were handled, the events that led to the negotiation AND their ultimate aftermath. Furthermore it shows the mistakes made by BOTH the Americans AND the Japanese. The Japanese did not bomb hospitals - they had not the ammunition - improperly fused anti-aircraft shells caused the damage in Honolulu. And in any case Admiral Nagumo had his orders - cripple the fleet and installations and get out. Finally 3 hours is a long time to be sitting and it was the absolute upper limit of how long I will sit through a movie. But don't let that detract too much from the movie overall - it was good.
Rob
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 707 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (20:05) * 1 lines
Ok, points well taken. I was busy looking around the backgournd. I gather you did not notice the brown haze band at the horizon on the aerial shots of Pearl Harbor. That is Kilauea's fumes from that vog cloud I posted on your WorldVolcanology Club. Not your ordinary smog!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 708 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (20:15) * 3 lines
My son has a theory that if aliens ever wanted to take over the world they would come as cats. His followed him home from the mail boxes, apparenlty a stray. Nowm the cat rules the house and everone does flips to entertain him. He eats precisely what he wants to eat. When he wants to eat it, but he is a most self-contained cat who has never needed to learn to meow. He sort of warbles at the humming birds outside the window. Very odd cat - and totally enchanting.
Yours sound to be a fiesty lot, Rob. Ours has gotten into a territorial fight on occasion, and for her diminutive size she manages to leave only the fur of the invading cat on the gound in the morning. And a trophy rat for us, sans head.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 709 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (20:23) * 1 lines
Did you visit The Arizona Memorial when you were in Hawaii in 1992. Rob? There is a lot of very interesting information there and more coming to light daily about the invasion and who did what to whom and who knew what and when. Local news specials gave details I had nver heard before and footage I did not know existed. I will not fight this war over again, but living out here give one a unique perspective one does not get from a distance.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 710 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 11, 2001 (22:59) * 40 lines
Jun. 11: Upper Midwest/South/New England: Wet.
Tonight's Weather in the West: The current shower activity will continue across the Northern Cascades and Northern Rockies this evening, as a cool Pacific trough progresses inland over the Pacific Northwest.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_11_upper_midwest_south_new_england_wet__1.html
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Jun. 12: Upper West Snow/Southern Rain
Tuesday's Weather in the West: Normal daytime heating will likely trigger some shower and thunderstorm activity over the Northern Rockies today, as a cold Pacific disturbance moves farther inland.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_12_upper_west_snow_southern_rain_1.html
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Weather Records: Some Got It Hot
Record Highs for Sunday, June 10:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/weather_records_some_got_it_hot_1.html
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Jun. 11: Southern U.S. Gets More Rain
Today's Weather in the West: A Pacific trough of low pressure is producing rain showers across Northwestern Oregon and Western Washington, with some snow showers over the much higher mountain elevations of Western Washington.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_11_southern_u_s_gets_more_rain_1.html
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Jun. 12: More Deep South Damp
Tuesday's Weather in the West: A swath of moisture will move eastward today as a trough of low pressure over Washington state does the same, and then strengthens into a low pressure system.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_12_more_deep_south_damp_1.html
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Jun. 11: Southeast Asia Rains Supreme
Vietnam: The relentless rain continues across Vietnam and the rest of Southeast Asia, as tropical moisture continues to flow through from the Pacific.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_11_southeast_asia_rains_supreme_1.html
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Ask the Weather Guru: Santa Ana Winds Rip Guru?
Question to Guru FROM Guru: You messed up on the Santa Ana Winds article last week and the emails of criticism were not only accurate, but some added that you weren't JUST wrong, but "arrogant." What do you have to say for yourself? Signed, Angry and Disappointed.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/ask_the_weather_guru_santa_ana_winds_rip_guru__1.html
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Weather Records: The Cowboy Way
Record Highs for Sunday, June 10:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/weather_records_the_cowboy_way_1.html
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This Day in Weather History: 1842. The Late Comer.
On June 11th, 1842 - New England and the remainder of the country was doubtless looking forward to the arrival of summer, but it definitely got postponed for New England today.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/this_day_in_weather_history_1842_the_late_comer__1.html
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Weather Pros: Are We Feeling Unstable?
If you didn't know: the weather terms "stable" and "unstable" in regard to an air mass, refers to the "temperature" of the air, from the ground up, and the vertical movement of air THROUGH the air mass.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/weather_pros_are_we_feeling_unstable__1.html
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 711 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 12, 2001 (13:37) * 43 lines
Texas, Louisiana Hams Wade in to Help in Allison's Wake
Amateur Radio operators in Texas and Louisiana continue to provide
emergency communication for flood-stricken areas. Flood waters
generated over the weekend by Tropical Storm Allison are receding.
The flooding has claimed more than a dozen lives.
An FCC-declared general communications emergency requires amateurs
to refrain from using 7285 kHz during the day and 3873 kHz after
dark, plus or minus 3 kHz, unless they are taking part in the
handling of emergency traffic. The order remains effective until
rescinded. Hams also were active on VHF and UHF providing emergency
communication and helping to coordinate relief activities.
In Texas, telephone service was lost in most of downtown area of
Houston, including the medical center. Bruce Paige, KK5DO, in
Houston, said hospitals not only were without telephone service but
water and power, as basements containing emergency generators
flooded. At one point, he said, ham radio was a communication
mainstay for the city.
Hams were stationed at local Houston Fire Department stations on
Saturday when the department lost its dispatching system. Hams were
helping to direct emergency calls for service to the station
best-equipped to handle the call.
Hams also were linking local Red Cross shelters housing those
displaced by the flooding to Red Cross headquarters, as well as
emergency operations centers. Some 10,000 people were in shelters.
Amateur Radio also continue to handle health-and-welfare messages
from the affected area to the outside.
ARRL South Texas Section Manager Ray Taylor, N5NAV, said radio
amateurs were helping Southwestern Bell employees to communicate
with each other as they reinstalled a telephone trunk line in
Houston that was shut down because of the flooding.
In Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish EC Karl R. Sandstrom, K5MAN,
reports that ARES and RACES were activated June 7 to assist the Red
Cross in the Baton Rouge area following upwards of two feet of rain
during the weekend.
The Red Cross opened two shelters in Baton Rouge and one in Denham
Springs, both staffed by local hams. The national American Red Cross
on Saturday established a command center to coordinate activities in
East Baton Rouge Parish. Shelters were expected to remain open this
week.
The Salvation Army Team Emergency Network's Jerry Jennison, N5OKQ,
reported that SATERN operators were providing communication for five
primary Salvation Army service locations in Houston.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 712 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 12, 2001 (15:21) * 31 lines
Yahoo! News Bulletins: Weather
Tue 12 2001 5:00 AM ET
Jun. 11: Upper Midwest/South/New England: Wet.
Tonight's Weather in the West: The current shower activity will continue across the Northern Cascades and Northern Rockies this evening, as a cool Pacific trough progresses inland over the Pacific Northwest.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_11_upper_midwest_south_new_england_wet__1.html
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Jun. 12: Upper West Snow/Southern Rain
Tuesday's Weather in the West: Normal daytime heating will likely trigger some shower and thunderstorm activity over the Northern Rockies today, as a cold Pacific disturbance moves farther inland.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_12_upper_west_snow_southern_rain_1.html
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Weather Records: Some Got It Hot
Record Highs for Sunday, June 10:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/weather_records_some_got_it_hot_1.html
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Jun. 11: Southern U.S. Gets More Rain
Today's Weather in the West: A Pacific trough of low pressure is producing rain showers across Northwestern Oregon and Western Washington, with some snow showers over the much higher mountain elevations of Western Washington.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_11_southern_u_s_gets_more_rain_1.html
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Jun. 12: More Deep South Damp
Tuesday's Weather in the West: A swath of moisture will move eastward today as a trough of low pressure over Washington state does the same, and then strengthens into a low pressure system.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_12_more_deep_south_damp_1.html
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Jun. 11: Southeast Asia Rains Supreme
Vietnam: The relentless rain continues across Vietnam and the rest of Southeast Asia, as tropical moisture continues to flow through from the Pacific.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/jun_11_southeast_asia_rains_supreme_1.html
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Ask the Weather Guru: Santa Ana Winds Rip Guru?
Question to Guru FROM Guru: You messed up on the Santa Ana Winds article last week and the emails of criticism were not only accurate, but some added that you weren't JUST wrong, but "arrogant." What do you have to say for yourself? Signed, Angry and Disappointed.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/wni/20010611/we/ask_the_weather_guru_santa_ana_winds_rip_guru__1.html
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 713 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Jun 12, 2001 (19:42) * 1 lines
The headlines say rain in the South, the articles under them talk about rain in the West?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 714 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 12, 2001 (22:34) * 1 lines
Guess I will not use Yahoo's weather bulletins anymore... Oh well, it looked like a great service. They seriosuly need to get their act together at Yahoo.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 715 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Jun 14, 2001 (19:45) * 3 lines
I know New Orleans really is below sea-level, but having to tread water and shoot snakes! Yikes! I guy I used to work with grew up in New Orleans. He said that they had alligators in their back yard. They weren't really a problem if you left them alone. When it rained heavily and the yard flooded, they got snakes in the back yard. They could be a problem. Another problem was the nutria rats which got inside the walls of their house one year. A plus though came from the plant kingdom. His father grew orchids as a hobby and in New Orleans they always bloomed.
Terry are you doing okay there in Houston. You haven't had to get onto the roof of your car or sit up in a tree to avoid rising water? Has there been much property damage near you?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 716 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Jun 14, 2001 (19:49) * 1 lines
Don't Wolfie and her family live in New Orleans? Are they okay?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 717 of 987: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Jun 14, 2001 (19:52) * 3 lines
Rob, I'm sorry to hear about your cat Maski. As Marcia noted hopefully she's someplace warm and dry where she can prowl and nap to her heart's content. That is if there is a Cat Heaven.
Marcia, your son my have something with theory of aliens successfully taking over the Earth by posing as cats. I think that cats may really be aliens and they may well rule the world.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 718 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 14, 2001 (20:37) * 3 lines
Cats certainly rule the households over which the command attention!
*HUGS* for Maski... Given to Rob, of course! I'd make her a lei of catnip if it grew here!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 719 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 28, 2001 (21:18) * 13 lines
El Niño Repellent?
NASA Science News for June 28, 2001
New satellite images of the Pacific Ocean hint that El Niño will not
return this winter. Instead, La Niña-like weather patterns will persist
thanks to a "Pacific Decadal Oscillation" that might also repel strong El
Niños.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast28jun_1.htm?list89800
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Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 720 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Jun 29, 2001 (05:38) * 1 lines
What's a Pacific Decadal Oscillation, marci. Would you mind giving us the executive summary?
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 721 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jun 29, 2001 (13:03) * 21 lines
Something that occurs once every ten years (once a decade). Odd about scientists and their ways of putting things.
part of an article found on the link below:
Yi Chao, an oceanographer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,
California, and colleagues Michael Ghil and James McWilliams of the University of California, Los Angeles, found evidence of the PDO's two-part structure in a study of the past 92-year record of sea-surface temperatures in the North and South Pacific.
The results of their study appear in the Aug. 1, 2000, issue of Geophysical Research Letters.
If El Niño is a brief sonata, then the Pacific Decadal Oscillation is a much larger symphony.
"The El Niño is well defined," said Chao. "We know when it is born, can see its rise and fall, and measure its strength. We can forecast its consequences. But the PDO is larger, longer and more difficult to visualize. An explanation might be that it isn't just one thing. It's potentially two big events going on."
In their study, Chao and colleagues found large-scale temperature oscillations
taking place in the Pacific basin approximately every 15 to 20 years. "While we are only talking about a one-to-two degree centigrade difference in sea-surface
temperature, we are talking about a huge area. This temperature difference has a big impact on the climate of North America."
The change in location of cold and warm water in the Pacific alters the path of the jet stream, the conveyor belt for storms across the continent. Chao's study supports and expands the previous studies by University of Washington researchers that gave a name to the phenomenon only five years ago.
Even more... http://www.iphc.washington.edu/Staff/hare/html/pdo/pdopress.html
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 722 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jun 29, 2001 (13:08) * 1 lines
What is amounts to is that it is cyclical and there is nothing we can do about it. Global warming, I suspect, will also be found to be such a case, as well. We have had minmi-ice ages in the last few hundred years. We are not quite as all-mighty as we think we are. We just ruin everything we touch for a short while. Nature will claim them back, and in time, very little will be left to show that we were even here.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 723 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jul 8, 2001 (17:45) * 26 lines
We are back to severe weather affecting people who mean a great deal to me. Now if only I could get them for New Zealand... *;)
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
631 PM EDT SUN JUL 8 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
SOUTHERN BUNCOMBE COUNTY IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
* UNTIL 700 PM EDT
* AT 631 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR INDICATED A LINE OF
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS FROM 11 MILES EAST OF
ASHEVILLE TO 12 MILES EAST OF WAYNESVILLE...MOVING SOUTH AT 50 MPH.
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
AVERY CREEK AT 635 PM EDT
PEOPLE IN THE PATH OF THIS LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD BE
ALERT FOR LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. FREQUENT LIGHTNING AND
LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN CAN OCCUR WITH ANY THUNDERSTORM.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 724 of 987: Lucille Oftedahl (alyeska) * Sun, Jul 8, 2001 (19:35) * 7 lines
I wonder if those were the ones that passed through Ill. Ind. and Tn earlier today.
I had to shut my pc down and unplug it again this afternoon when a thunderstorm with lightening passes through again.
12 people were struck by lightening jus this past week here, but they call Florida the lightening capital of the U.S.
What a change from Alaska where you never see lightening or hear thunder.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 725 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 9, 2001 (21:08) * 1 lines
Lucie, they had to be the same front-related storms. Louisvill, Kentucky was getting them and will continue through this evening and tomorrow. Hawaii very seldom gets lightning since the storm clouds don't get the chance to build to great altitudes. However, when we do get them, we know it is snowing on the mountians. My sister encountered the same experience in the Alps - on a tram trip to the top of one peak or another. She announced to the terrified other passengers that her sister told her it meant it was snowing on top where they were going. Sure enough! When they broke though to sunlight, the top of the mountain was sparkling in the sunlight. She got a round of applause!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 726 of 987: Lucille Oftedahl (alyeska) * Mon, Jul 9, 2001 (22:41) * 3 lines
Things are getting stranger and stranger.
Tornadoes in Death Valley. This is unknown.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 727 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Jul 10, 2001 (00:59) * 1 lines
I was in the bookstore in Vancouver today. Blackberry Books at Granville Island and I saw a book by Art Bell and Whitley Streiber called the Coming Super STorm or something. About how we're building up to the real storm of the century.
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 728 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Tue, Jul 10, 2001 (02:45) * 12 lines
Hi
Just when you were hoping I was about to report a change in weather patterns for New Zealand for the better, mum tells me there is a southerly (translated = snow, rain)approaching and that snow is forecast for Southland today and snow for inland Canterbury tomorrow - oh yay. Just what I really wanted to know *sarcasm*. Just give us back the cool easterlies with it's damn sea fog and it will feel more like good ol' Christchurch once more.
Sun, sun, go away. Come back another day - sing the farmers
Sun, sun, go away. Come back another day - sing the skiers
Sun, sun, go away. Come back another day - sing Contact Energy.
Rain, rain, come again soon - sing the farmers.
Rain, rain, come again soon - sing Contact Energy.
Snow, snow, come again now - sing the skiers.
Rob
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 729 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jul 10, 2001 (16:46) * 6 lines
Rob, I know those songs. Sun sun and more sun is the theme on all the other islands who rely on beach tourism for their revenue. Then, they have to ration water to the residents because they have a drought and want to pipe it over from
Hilo's watershed to their wasteful head-buried-in-sand inhabitants. I think it will never change. Today is cool and overcast - just the way Hilo is supposed to be. Too much sun is depressing and hot!
Terry, Art Bell and Whitley Streiber have been crying wolf for as long as they have known one another. Of course we will have truly monumental storms just as we will have an earth-obliterating eruption at Yellowstone and life will cease to exist here. But that might just happen after the cockroaches inherit what little we did not destroy!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 730 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Sun, Jul 15, 2001 (04:08) * 5 lines
Hi
Marcia, can you check the WEATHER map of New Zealand please? There is something wrong with it. A low pressure system is in the Tasman Sea at the moment and I checked the map image you put up for NZ. The image is not updating because I am fairly certain it was on our weather map last night on television. This is more severe than you think. Thunderstorms are forecast across much of the North Island and heavy rain warnings are in force for some places. Snow is predicted down to about 300 metres in Southland and 500 metres in Canterbury. The REAL winter may be about to hit with a vengeance.
Rob
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 731 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (02:27) * 5 lines
Hi
Here is a progress report on the depression that is tracking across the Tasman Sea. The depression is spawning thunderstorms and heavy rain as it slowly track east. The heavy rain is caught up in a couple fronts associated with the depression and some big falls are expected tonight including in Canterbury where 10-60 millimetres of rain is forecast. Thunderstorms hit Auckland today and more are expected tonight and tomorrow. Snow is expected for the mountains and foothills.
Rob
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 732 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (16:07) * 7 lines
Thanks for the alert, Rob. Will check it immediately and repost it if necessary.
NEW ZEALAND WEATHER SATELLITE
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Response 733 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (16:15) * 2 lines
That above New Zealand updating Satellite Weatehr Map is from
http://weather.yahoo.com/graphics/satellite/New_Zealand.html I shall bookmark it so I do not have to scroll through all the weather maps of the world to discover Rob's. Do take care, Dear! The world needs you to be a geologist, and there are so many volcanoes to see!
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Response 734 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (21:08) * 1 lines
That map does up date but it appears offline at the moment. I will search out another satellite image source so we can have a backup for New Zealand. Rob, I remember about the Supernova. Something like that is the stuff of precious memories. In any case, may I send you some tropical heat to ward off the wintry blasts you have heading your way? I have two fans on and really would enjoy sharing the wamth. Off I go to hunt up another satellite image for you.
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Response 735 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (21:11) * 0 lines
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Response 736 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (21:20) * 5 lines
From http://www.elec.uow.edu.au/weather/NZC.JPG
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Response 737 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (21:24) * 1 lines
Rob, the only other ones available are the Met Services ones and they do not update. I guess they do not wish us to share their knowledge. I hope these help you. I will be watching and working overtime sending you warm vibes.
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Response 738 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Jul 16, 2001 (22:36) * 1 lines
Can we invite Knut to join our discussion?
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Response 739 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jul 17, 2001 (19:40) * 1 lines
Most assuredly - who is Knut and a welcome to him complete with leis and hugs from warm sunny Hawaii. Aloha Knut! Where are you from and if I have not gotten an updating weather map for you, I shall chase one down for you.
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Response 740 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Jul 17, 2001 (20:08) * 1 lines
I was referring to the Knut in the post above, I don't know him actually. But he sounds knowledgeable.
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Response 741 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jul 17, 2001 (23:55) * 1 lines
Terry, I read back to post 700 over a month ago and could find no reference to Knut Please contact us if you are willing to share your weather with us. You need not be Knut. Everyone out there is welcome, and just about everyone has weather!
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Response 742 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Wed, Jul 18, 2001 (04:04) * 8 lines
Hi
Thank god I don't live in the continental 48 states. It looked like half the
United States was under a thunderstorm warning of one form or another when I sent this. New Zealand is fine now, the wind having gone southerly after three days of easterlies and rain. But snow is expected in the mountains and that damned northwesterly never came, so the warmer temperatures I was hoping would cheer me up never came. Auckland had thunderstorms for 2 consecutive days and the big chill continues in Alexandra (Otago)where no sun has been seen for most of the month and the trees all have ice a centimetre thick or more on them.
Although we have now had getting close to 190mm of rain to date this year, it is only about half of the norm for the year up to now. Never fear, La Nina is fading and normal patterns involving more rain and hopefully warmer weather should resume soon.
That's the bad news. The good news is there is no more bad news.
Rob
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Response 743 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jul 18, 2001 (14:49) * 1 lines
Please find attached to this and other pertinent places, warm tropical soft air to protect you from the wintry blasts. I am delighted you dodged the bullet with this last threat, and snow on the mountains is very beautiful here. May it remain up there and not threaten your safety. The US Mainland does look perilously likely to have thunder storms, and as the fronts move eastward, it appears no one will be spared. Out of such situations come tornadoes. I much prefer a nice friendly lava flow.
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Response 744 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Thu, Jul 19, 2001 (03:50) * 6 lines
Hi all
More bad news (or possibly good news). A moist southeasterly airstream is forecast for Canterbury and some heavy rain is expected for parts of the province. This time in August last year the main road and railway through Canterbury was cut in four places by flooding, one town was surrounded by floodwaters, and farms were inundated as rivers overflowed. The reason - a moist southeasterly airstream had dragged 240mm of rain of the Pacific and dumped it across inland Canterbury.
This year however we have had a drought, so it is possible that the rivers may be able to contain it. Or they may not, in which case, I will let you know the outcome.
Rob
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Response 745 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Jul 19, 2001 (09:05) * 1 lines
Good luck on that one Rob, brace yourself!
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Response 746 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jul 19, 2001 (13:28) * 1 lines
Rob! Be safe. Another thing to be concerned about. You, like I, live between Hell and High Water - either option is worrisome. Let us hope you emerge untouched. I will be glued to Radio New Zealand International for the duration!
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Response 747 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 20, 2001 (00:11) * 3 lines
If you want to see how appalling it has been and is going to be in New Zealand, check out their Hazard map. Rob, take care. I will hold you in my heart tonight!
http://www.gns.cri.nz/hazardwatch/latest/
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Response 748 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Jul 20, 2001 (04:09) * 9 lines
Hi all
The GNS website updates once weekly, so that is the hazards for the last 7 days.
For current problems listen to my reports.
More thunderstorms hit the far North (Northland/Auckland)today and 60mm of rain has fallen in some parts of the South Island. Place to be at the moment is the West Coast, usually rainy, but basking in sunshine and okay temperatures at the moment while we get the crappy weather. Southeasterlies with rain and possible snow forecast for the duration of the weekend. How blimmin' marvellous - not.
Rob
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Response 749 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 20, 2001 (15:04) * 3 lines
I can imagine you all catching flu from that mixed weather.
I did note that the map updates but did not post it since it often is difficult to get them to update when they are also clickable such as the GNS map is. We will rely on your updating us either here or on hydrohazards. I noted you had a a landslip (landslide for teh US readers.) We have many of them as soon as it gets to raining heavily for a prolonged period. That is when it is fun to listen to the radio scanner. We get the crappy sunshine in Hilo when Kona (the other side of the island) gets our usual windward showers and we all hide and complain - on both sides of the island!
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Response 750 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 20, 2001 (21:26) * 5 lines
For those of you in Europe, with the Ionian Peninsula foreground, this one is for you:
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Response 751 of 987: horrible horace (horrible) * Sat, Jul 21, 2001 (05:00) * 1 lines
Lovely clear weather,but look at poor Ireland.What ? you cant see us? Thats because of all the bloody cloud
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Response 752 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 21, 2001 (18:40) * 1 lines
Just about all of Europe is lovely and clear except for the Emerald Isle. It wuld be called the citrine island if you did not get all that rain! Besides, you have some to go to come close to our average rainfall. *Sigh* But, I live in a rain forest... (and Yes, I know Italy is the boot in the center foreground with Scicily at its tip. Crete is west of them and just south of the Greek Mainland in this image.)
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Response 753 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Tue, Jul 24, 2001 (03:09) * 5 lines
Hi all
Avalanches have occurred on three alpine skifields in the South Island and North Island in the last 48 hours. The avalanches were triggered by near record breaking snowfalls at the weekend being triggered by influxes of skiers. At Mount Hutt 1000 tons of snow poured across the access road to a depth of 8 metres leaving the skifield closed until today. At Craigieburn skifield two avalanches buried a couple skiers who were rescued and on Mount Ruapehu in the North Island and at Taranaki skifield on Mount Taranaki there has been dynamiting of loose snow to remove the danger to the skiers on those fields.
Rob
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Response 754 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jul 24, 2001 (15:17) * 1 lines
I as about to ask you if you use snow cannons as they do here in the US to get the avalanche-prone areas safely stabilized. I see now, that you have. I'd ask you to go make snow angels for me (I REALLY do miss snow) but not in such hazardous places. Please.
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Response 755 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jul 27, 2001 (20:09) * 10 lines
Current Status
Tropical Storm Dalila Continues Northwest
away from Coast
Typhoon Kong-Rey South-Southeast of
Tokyo, Japan
Tropical Storm Toraji Over Philippine Sea
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Response 756 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Aug 5, 2001 (15:27) * 20 lines
Hurricane Watch Net Activates As Barry Approaches Gulf Coast
The Hurricane Watch Net activated at 1800z (2 PM Eastern Daylight
Time) Sunday, August 5, 2001, as Tropical Storm Barry strengthened
in the Gulf of Mexico. Barry is expected to make landfall as a
hurricane along the Florida Panhandle Monday morning, according to
the National Weather Service.
On 14.325 MHz, the Hurricane Watch Net gathers real-time weather
information that is relayed via National Hurricane Center station
W4EHW to hurricane forecasters. The National Weather Service
requested the activation as Barry, which had been drifting
erratically in the Gulf, dramatically strengthened and turned
northward this morning.
Hurricane Warnings have been posted along the Florida Gulf Coast
from Pascagoula, Mississippi, to the mouth of the Ochlockonee River
in Florida. The net will accept reports from in or near the affected
region, according to Hurricane Watch Net Manager Jerry Herman,
N3BDW.
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Response 757 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 16, 2001 (13:35) * 13 lines
Into the Storm
While most people are trying to avoid the perils of this year's
hurricanes, scientists will soon be flying right into them. The daring
researchers and their robotic assistants aim to understand these mighty
storms from the inside out. The new data could help forecasters predict
hurricanes better than before -- saving property and even lives.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast16aug_1.htm?list89800
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Response 758 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Aug 26, 2001 (16:55) * 28 lines
FLASH FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI \
800 AM HST SUN AUG 26 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD
WATCH EFFECTIVE UNTIL 800 PM HST FOR PERSONS IN THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS...
ALL OF THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING. FLOODING IS NOT IMMINENT... BUT
PERSONS ON THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS NOW TO PROTECT PROPERTY AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE QUICK
ACTION IF HEAVY RAIN IS OBSERVED OR A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED.
A TROPICAL DISTURBANCE IS CENTERED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHEAST OF THE
BIG ISLAND THIS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING MOVING WEST NORTHWEST ABOUT 15
MPH. THE CENTER IS FORECAST TO MOVE JUST SOUTH OF SOUTH POINT THIS
AFTERNOON. THE DISTURBANCE IS SURROUNDED BY TROPICAL MOISTURE THAT
COULD GET DRAWN IN OVER THE BIG ISLAND DURING THE DAYTIME HEATING
AND CAUSE HEAVY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER LAND DURING THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS. ISOLATED FLOODING RAIN SHOWERS IS
THEREFORE A DISTINCT POSSIBILITY.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL TV OR RADIO FOR FURTHER
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INFORMATION.
ROSENDAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU
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Response 759 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Aug 26, 2001 (20:15) * 1 lines
How do the skies look, Marci?
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Response 760 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Aug 26, 2001 (20:54) * 3 lines
Our skies are fairly densely overcast but the rain is no heavier than ususal. I wonder if the system stalled or if our mountains have pushed it north of us. As soon as they cancel the warning we will get our deluge. It never fails!
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalWide.asp?loc=phto&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=NEXRADimagery&product=BaseReflectivityLoop&prodnav=none
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Response 761 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Aug 27, 2001 (07:07) * 1 lines
Keep us posted, what's a good webcam to use to check out the Hawaiian skies?
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Response 762 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 27, 2001 (14:45) * 6 lines
This is for downtown Hilo - the camera takes several different shots depending on which way they aim it at the particular time, so you can see much
http://www.tsunami.org/hilobaycam.htm
When Mauna Loa Observatory gets their webcams back online I will let you know their URL, as well. All is dry and only partly cloudy today. Our highest mountains sent the storm south of the islands, and the flood watches were cancelled by 6 PM.
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Response 763 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 27, 2001 (16:42) * 39 lines
Terry, it's your turn! Be safe!
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
340 PM CDT MON AUG 27 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH
FOR ALL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND THE HILL COUNTRY EFFECTIVE THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GILLESPIE...MEDINA...GONZALES...KENDALL...WILSON...
REAL...BASTROP...BLANCO...TRAVIS...KERR...BEXAR...HAYS...
LAVACA...DEWITT...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...BANDERA...
LEE...LLANO...GUADALUPE...FRIO...UVALDE...CALDWELL...ZAVALA...
DIMMIT...FAYETTE AND KARNES
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT FLASH FLOODING IS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE
WATCH AREA. PEOPLE IN THE WATCH AREA ARE ADVISED TO CHECK
PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS...KEEP INFORMED...AND BE READY FOR QUICK
ACTION IF FLASH FLOODING THREATENS.
A DEEP FLOW OF VERY MOIST UNSTABLE AIR FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO AND A
NEARLY STATIONARY LOW ALOFT OVER WEST TEXAS WILL COMBINE TO PRODUCE
THE THREAT OF HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. IN
SOME AREAS...THE SOIL IS APPROACHING SATURATION AND THE ADDITIONAL
HEAVY RAIN WILL BE QUICK TO RUNOFF. SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL LIKELY PRODUCE ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF
2 TO 4 INCHES WITH ISOLATED TOTALS OF 4 TO 6 INCHES OR MORE
POSSIBLE THROUGH TUESDAY.
THE WATCH MAY NEED TO BE EXTENDED BEYOND TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
FOR TUESDAY NIGHT AND/OR WEDNESDAY...SINCE THIS LATE AUGUST WEATHER
PATTERN WILL BE SLOW TO CHANGE.
BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE
DANGERS OF FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS. IF FLASH FLOODING IS OBSERVED...
ACT QUICKLY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND TO ESCAPE FLOOD WATERS. DO
NOT STAY IN AREAS SUBJECT TO FLOODING WHEN WATER BEGINS RISING.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS
CONCERNING THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FLASH FLOOD THREAT.
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Response 764 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 28, 2001 (15:35) * 12 lines
Still under flash flooding watch Austin. Now we know how Terry keeps Spring flowing!
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
310 PM CDT TUE AUG 28 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO HAS EXTENDED AND
SLIGHTLY RECONFIGURED THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
AND THE HILL COUNTRY. THE WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 400 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND INCLUDES THIS CITIES OF AUSTIN...SAN ANTONIO
AND KERRVILLE.
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Response 765 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Aug 28, 2001 (19:37) * 1 lines
Yeah, nothing major though. I can't get used to these dark clouds and low temperatures (79 today).
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Response 766 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 28, 2001 (20:54) * 1 lines
Get out the brandy snifters. It sounds cold and cruel... Anything for an excuse. Thanks for checking in!
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Response 767 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Aug 29, 2001 (10:35) * 1 lines
Another grey day today.
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Response 768 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 29, 2001 (13:25) * 10 lines
I figured you were in for more seriously overcast weather... see below
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
415 AM CDT WED AUG 29 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO HAS EXTENDED THE
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND THE HILL COUNTRY
THROUGH 400 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE WATCH INCLUDES THE CITIES OF
AUSTIN...SAN ANTONIO AND KERRVILLE.
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Response 769 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 29, 2001 (16:07) * 20 lines
I have received 3 more of these . I guess most of Texas is in for a drenching!
It does not look all that great for Lousiana, either. Take care, Wolfie! Terry! and Spring!
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
315 PM CDT WED AUG 29 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO HAS EXTENDED THE
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE WATCH IS GENERALLY ALONG AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 35.
THE WATCH INCLUDES THE SAN ANTONIO AND AUSTIN METROPOLITAN AREAS.
THE WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL ABOUT 1000 PM CDT THIS WEDNESDAY
EVENING.
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES...
ATASCOSA...BASTROP...BEXAR...CALDWELL...COMAL...DEWITT...FAYETTE...
GONZALES...GUADALUPE...HAYS...KARNES...LAVACA...LEE...TRAVIS...
WILLIAMSON AND WILSON.
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Response 770 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Aug 29, 2001 (20:58) * 1 lines
Nice night, I have the windows open in the living room at Cedar Creek. The breeze is wafting through and I'm enjoying no a/c, just ceiling fans.
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Response 771 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 29, 2001 (21:29) * 1 lines
What is a/c ??!! Oh yes, that power-hungry beast the rest of the world needs in summer. We have tradewinds! Enjoy it. Don't you wish you could bottle it for a long hot day in the future? I know the feeling! I am glad you are out of the worst of the rain!
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Response 772 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Aug 29, 2001 (21:58) * 1 lines
I love this breeze blowing through my living room.
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Response 773 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 30, 2001 (16:24) * 45 lines
They are very nice! That is one of the reasons Hawaii is Paradise. We get them as normal weather patterns! I see you had better not take your waders off yet.
FLOOD AND FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
330 PM CDT THU AUG 30 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A FLASH
FLOOD WATCH FOR MOST OF THE HILL COUNTRY AND SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS.
THE WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES...
ATASCOSA...BANDERA...BASTROP...BEXAR...BLANCO...BURNET...CALDWELL...
COMAL...DEWITT...FAYETTE...FRIO...GILLESPIE...GONZALES...GUADALUPE...
HAYS...KARNES...KENDALL...KERR...LAVACA...LEE...LLANO...MEDINA...
TRAVIS...WILLIAMSON AND WILSON.
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAIN CONTINUE TO DEVELOP
AND TRAIN ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS. DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE WAS
FEEDING INTO SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND THE HILL COUNTRY AS AN UPPER
AIR DISTURBANCE APPROACHED FROM WEST TEXAS. THEREFORE THE WATCH HAS
BEEN EXPANDED WESTWARD DUE TO THE THREAT OF ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORM
DEVELOPMENT TO THE WEST THAT WILL TRACK ACROSS THE HILL COUNTRY
LATER TONIGHT AND PRODUCE HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING.
DEPENDING ON THE SPEED AND TRACK OF THE UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE...
SOME IMPROVEMENT IS POSSIBLE FROM THE WEST FRIDAY AFTERNOON HOWEVER
VERY HEAVY RAINS WILL CONTINUE TO THE EAST OF THE DISTURBANCE.
ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES ARE VERY LIKELY WITH LOCALLY
HIGHER AMOUNTS OF 4 TO 6 INCHES OR MORE POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.
RISES ARE FORECAST ON THE GUADALUPE BELOW SEGUIN...CIBOLO CREEK
BELOW SELMA...AND THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER BELOW ELMENDORF. STREAMS
AND CREEKS...ESPECIALLY IN AND AROUND BEXAR AND GUADALUPE COUNTIES
WILL BE VERY SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING IF ALREADY NOT IN FLOOD.
PEOPLE IN THE WATCH AREA SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF HEAVY
RAINFALL AND AVOID LOW LYING AREAS. KEEP CHILDREN INDOORS AND FAR
AWAY FROM CREEK BANKS WHICH HAVE BECOME SOFT AND UNSTABLE.
CHECK YOUR PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS AND BE READY TO ACT QUICKLY IF
FLASH FLOODING IS OBSERVED OR A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED.
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Response 774 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Aug 30, 2001 (16:27) * 1 lines
It's been very rainy today. I had to drive to lunch only two blocks away. Bastrop and Travis are my counties.
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Response 775 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 30, 2001 (16:34) * 1 lines
Yup, and those are the ones for which I asked for alerts, along with a few special other ones. I wonder how the hurricane forming off Baja California is doing. It is supposedly heading this way, too.
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Response 776 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Aug 31, 2001 (04:00) * 8 lines
Hi all
Last week we had something unusual for New Zealand - thunderstorm forecasts were issued for most of the North Island while we had a low pressure overhead. So it came to be that Wangani, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Rotorua, Tauranga, Auckland, Whangarei and most places inbetween EXCEPT for the Napier/Hastings and Gisborne urban areas, had thunderstorms last Friday.
You ask what was driving all that thunderstorm activity? A low pressure system in the Tasman Sea that had big heavy cumulonimbus clouds rolling of the sea.
The eastern part of the South Island, Napier/Hastings and Gisborne were all spared because of their location on the sheltered side of the mountain ranges, or in the case of the eastern South Island too far south to be in the line of fire.
Rob
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Response 777 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Aug 31, 2001 (04:06) * 8 lines
Hi all
Winter officially ends tomorrow - WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
But just because it OFFICIALLY ends tomorrow DOES NOT MEAN that it actually HAS.
Winter here usually continues until the start of October and then there is a transition period where insane things happen. This is the period when the weather can be drop dead glorious at 3.PM with a gentle northwester and a high of 23.C and then half an hour later hailing as a thunderstorm goes through. I therefore caution you if you say "Oh, New Zealand's winter just ended".
Rob
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Response 778 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Aug 31, 2001 (14:32) * 3 lines
Alas, prcession of the equinoxes or some sort of time error over the millenia has set the seasons off slightly. I am delighted you were not illuminated by a diving spark which can make all that sandy hair black in a slpit second. Please be safe! Do you ever get snow from your thunder storms?
Don't pack away the woolies quite yet. It always tempts the weather gods to dump huge amonts of snow and storms on our heads for being so arrogant as to try to out guess them. But, Happily, the end of winter heralds the imminent state of cricket season. I can hardly wait!
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Response 779 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Sat, Sep 1, 2001 (05:38) * 7 lines
Hi all
Thunderstorms and very heavy rain in Northland today. State Highways 1 and 16 closed by flooding and slips, while thunderstorms hit Kaitaia and the far north just after 4.PM. Still raining heavily in Northland at the moment and downpours also spilling into Auckland.
Muggy and humid in Christchurch today with a moist easterly airstream. It looked like it should have thundered but all we got was drizzle. More of the same forecast tomorrow - OH YAY!!!!!! Not.
Rob
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Response 780 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Sep 1, 2001 (12:45) * 1 lines
Clearing up here today. Sunny. Finally a reprieve from the heavy rains.
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Response 781 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Sep 1, 2001 (13:02) * 3 lines
I still have storm warnings for Texas! I hope you are right, Terry.
Rob, it sounds like you need a good book and a good snuggle in that dreary weather. Trying to be a little too much like England. Several days of dreariness gets bothersome. I'll send you some sunshine immediately. The brightness is hurting our Hilo eyes. We are not used to this!
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Response 782 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Sep 1, 2001 (16:31) * 1 lines
It's "iffy" right now, the skies are darkening as we approach kickoff.
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Response 783 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Sep 2, 2001 (14:13) * 1 lines
You blew them away. I watched the game. Penn State was also blown away on our home field, 33-7 to Miami Hurricanes. I wonder how far from the bottom of the list we are now? Texas should have maintained its grip on a position in the top 5 of college football. Wait'll next year (as I said last year.) Your flood warnings have stopped coming in and your weather map looks good.
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Response 784 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 3, 2001 (21:07) * 20 lines
Now you are paying for it again. Here is more rain!
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
845 PM CDT MON SEP 3 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO HAS ISSUED A
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND ADJACENT AREAS OF THE
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY THROUGH TUESDAY.
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COMAL...GILLESPIE...MEDINA...GONZALES...KENDALL...WILSON...
REAL...BASTROP...BLANCO...TRAVIS...KERR...BEXAR...HAYS...
LAVACA...DEWITT...BURNET...WILLIAMSON...ATASCOSA...BANDERA...
LEE...LLANO...GUADALUPE...FRIO...UVALDE...CALDWELL...ZAVALA...
DIMMIT...FAYETTE AND KARNES
THE AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN AREAS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WATCH AREA.
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Response 785 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Sep 3, 2001 (21:43) * 1 lines
Well at least we had a sunny, nice spell over Labor Day.
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Response 786 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 3, 2001 (23:19) * 1 lines
Nice of it to hold off till the picnics were over. Only one shark bite, too but that one killed the guy it bit!
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Response 787 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Sep 5, 2001 (17:48) * 1 lines
About 10 flood warnings for Texas showed up in my email this morning. Can you tread water, Terry?! Be safe!
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Response 788 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Sep 6, 2001 (08:17) * 1 lines
The low water crossing by my house was pretty high last night, it settled down by this morning.
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Response 789 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Sep 6, 2001 (18:33) * 1 lines
It seems to be moving east of you... I am still getting more flood warnings, but I think you are out of the worst of it. It was scary about the tornado touching down in Dallas yesterday. I trust you are safe?!
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Response 790 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Sep 6, 2001 (22:28) * 1 lines
Oh, yeah, it's a quiet uneventful, calm night tonight.
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Response 791 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Sep 7, 2001 (14:16) * 1 lines
When you get clear skies again, go out and watch iridium flares. I am still waiting for my first, but my ex resported seeing one last night and was amazed at how bright it was!
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Response 792 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 10, 2001 (16:46) * 28 lines
Hurricane Watch Net activates for Erin
The Hurricane Watch Net and operators at W4EHW at the National
Hurricane Center in Miami activated for 11 hours over the weekend to
keep an eye on Hurricane Erin. The storm, now considered a major
hurricane, continues to move away from Bermuda, which had been
threatened this weekend.
The Hurricane Watch Net and W4EHW activated September 9 at 1100 UTC
and terminated operations at 2200 UTC after the storm had passed
east of Bermuda with no significant impact.
W4EHW Assistant Amateur Radio Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4JR
reports that W4EHW received many live surface reports from Bermuda.
W4EHW operated on the Hurricane Watch Net frequency of 14.325 MHz as
well as on the Bermuda Emergency Net frequency 14.275 MHz. Ripoll
and the Hurricane Watch Net's Mike Pilgrim, K5MP, reported that up
to a half dozen Bermuda hams provided storm data, including measured
weather surface reports and visual observations of the surf.
As of this morning, the storm--with maximum sustained winds of 120
MPH--was in the Atlantic--some 585 miles south of Yarmouth, Nova
Scotia, and moving north-northwest at around 10 MPH. Forecasters say
the storm poses only a small risk to land and give it a less than 10
percent chance of coming within 65 miles of the Eastern US Seaboard
or Maritime Canada. A gradual turn to the north was expected.
Tropical storm-force winds extend some 175 miles from the storm's
center.
The Hurricane Watch Net http://www.hwn.org activates 14.325 MHz
whenever a hurricane is within 300 miles of projected landfall or
becomes a serious threat to a populated area.
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Response 793 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Sep 12, 2001 (09:38) * 8 lines
http://weather.noaa.gov/radar/latest/DS.p20-r/si.kokx.shtml
which is the weather satellite photo of the East Coast yesterday. Remember
that a dark red in a weather photo is usually associated with major
hurricane or other such catastrophe -- the clouds over New York are all
caused by the smoke/dust over the WTC -- similar to the scale of cloud
over major volcanic eruptions.
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Response 794 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Sep 12, 2001 (18:15) * 1 lines
Terry, it looked exactly like a Pyroclastic flow eating Manhattan. Like some special effects from Hollywood's latest disaster movie. Still in my mind indelibly is that shot of masses of people leaving Mahattan Island during the evacuation. Orderly and measured calm determination. I was most inpressed!
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Response 795 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Sep 16, 2001 (19:55) * 5 lines
For John the weather satellite for Greece. His daughter is marrying next Saturday and they need lots of sunny weather. I hope this updates...
http://weather.oneclick.gr/satellite/greece_view.go
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Response 796 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 17, 2001 (18:10) * 0 lines
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Response 797 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 17, 2001 (18:11) * 5 lines
http://www.euroweather.net/go.php?url=http://forecast.uoa.gr/
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Response 798 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 17, 2001 (18:47) * 1 lines
The above map does not update... to to the site and check it out for Greek weather and forecasts.
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Response 799 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Sep 22, 2001 (00:56) * 1 lines
Rob and New Zealand is in for some bad weather that threatens to cancel his geology field trip tomorrow. Good luck, Rob! I'd tell you myself but I have to reload ICQ to allow me access. I defragged my computer during dinner and managed to do something it did not like. Keep us posted, please!!! *Hugs* and fingers crossed for you!
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Response 800 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Sep 28, 2001 (03:37) * 5 lines
Hi all
I got up this morning and it was cool with a gentle easterly wind blowing, cloudy and overcast with drizzle. The previous 3 days it was 21.C - 25.C and moderate northwesterly - warm and glorious. However the rain we so desperately need to stave off a third year of drought is not coming and if we don't get some soon the drought conditions of the last 2 years will return very quickly.
Rob
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Response 801 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Sep 28, 2001 (17:14) * 24 lines
I suppose Rain Dances are out of the question as is picking Lehua blossoms. It works for various Native Americans and Hawaiians. I noted the hazard reports are out again. I wonder(as do you and your father amongst many others) about long range weather forecasts for New Zealand. I keep my eyes open for anything that might be of help.
The latest Hazardwatch is now online:
http://www.hazardwatch.co.nz
Four vacancies at GNS , three of them new as of today.
http://www.gns.cri.nz/news/vacancies/index.html
Marine Geology Scientist
Strategic Analyst
Photo librarian (fixed term)
Volcanic Fluid Geochemist
Some new content on the Stephenson's Probe pages,
http://www.gns.cri.nz/earthact/probe/index.html
with existing current site installation details, and brochure available to
download in Jpeg format.
http://www.gns.cri.nz/earthact/probe/probeinfo.html
http://www.gns.cri.nz/help/photolib/
http://www.gns.cri.nz/news/
http://www.gns.cri.nz/products/
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Response 802 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Oct 10, 2001 (20:22) * 1 lines
A tornado touch-down in Springfield, MO was just resported by a friend. She is well but it is terrifying and something I have never experienced. Oklahoma is under tornade seige, too, today. Be safe!!!
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Response 803 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Oct 10, 2001 (20:28) * 3 lines
Rob and New Zealand is squishing with much-needed rain.
Marcia lives in a rain forest. We are soggy all of the time!
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Response 804 of 987: Lucille Oftedahl (alyeska) * Wed, Oct 10, 2001 (21:14) * 1 lines
Florida dodged the bullet on the last two hurricanes. Beliez unfortunately did not.
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Response 805 of 987: Lucille Oftedahl (alyeska) * Wed, Oct 10, 2001 (21:15) * 1 lines
A high sitting over us pushed everything south.
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Response 806 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Oct 12, 2001 (06:00) * 24 lines
Hi all
One year ago today (October 12, 2000)Canterbury was hammered by a powerful storm system. The weather forecasts said the worse would pass by 9.AM and that there would be some heavy showers in tow. It did not sound all that bad and we went to bed thinking it would be winters dying gasp.
But approaching from the south was something that would prove to be much more than winds gusting up to 75 kmh and heavy showers. It was with some concern that weather watchers noted powerful cumulus clouds, many with hail lining up on the front of the depression. Behind it strong winds were driving massive clouds packed with heavy rain.
As dawn broke wind were gusting up to 100kmh an hour as the first shrubs started being battered. Rain blasted and plastered the windows and stung peoples faces. At 9AM I got up for my Geology lecture, Mum had just come in from clearing up the drive way which was littered with branches and debris blasted from the trees. She drove me down to University with difficulty. The wind was so strong blasting across Wairakei road that the car was being pushed toward the traffic island and I could not see out the window because the heavy rain plastered the windshield. It was 9.AM and the storm was only just arriving.
In Geology the wind was so strong that combined with the rain it often disrupted the lecture sounding more like a hurricane. We finished the lecture at 11.AM instead of 10.50AM. The carnage was becoming apparent as a branch had been ripped of the big gum tree outside the bookstore just minutes before and the quickest route to the Student Union building was off limits. As I passed through the carpark I noticed most of it was under a centimetre of water or more. I spent the next 2 hours in the Student Union building sheltering from the storm while watching a bunch of idiots play a stupid relay game where they would down as much as they could of a jug of beer, then race across the lawn jump or swim the flood swollen Avon River up the bush clad bank, across the road and tag a person waiting near a cottage on the rise, who would race back, tank himself up and tag the last person on the team who tanked himself up. It looked fun and they obviously thought it was, but in hindsight with the worst storm in 40 years i
progress I thought it was the height of stupidity. By now trees were coming down all over the university and Christchurch as a combination of rain and wind pounded the city with a ferocity usually reserved for hurricanes. Winds at this stage were gusting at between 120-160kmh and rainfall was about 6mm an hour in Christchurch.
Across city things were getting progressively worse. The Heathcote River was out of its banks and into several houses carrying a flow usually reserved for the Waimakariri River!! A bunch of school girls from Cashmere High who had been
at home for lunch was stranded when their car was crushed by a falling tree.
On Banks Peninsula things were dynamite. A WHOLE PLANTATION of pinus radiata was left looking like the Mount St Helens devastation zone where winds had exceeded for a brief period 200kmh and where rainfall exceeded 200mm - 3 months rain in a day!!! Porritt Park Hockey facilities and the Avonside Rowing Club were underwater. At Purau Bay in Lyttleton Harbour, the local stream (usually never more than 2 metres wide)became a 30 metre wide torrent carrying a garage, trees, and a rubbish bin (most of which ended up in the garden of my Uncle Bruce's bach (holiday home). Winds exceeding 200kmh had done roofing damage to most properties in the area and dozens of yachts were sunk when a marina was completely destroyed by wind and wave damage driven by a southerly blasting down
the harbour.
When I got home at 5PM it was the only thing on the local radio and local TV stations, and was the lead article for most of the segment before the first ad break on the 6PM television news. The following day the full extent of the damage became known.
Hundreds of mature trees had been wrenched out of rain-soaked soil and toppled over and some of these were on perfectly flat ground. At least a dozen houses suffered flood damage. Several more suffered slip damage and 2 were condemned (unsafe to live in - demolition material). The Christchurch City Council damage bill alone exceeded $20 million, and the public bill was probably close to $20 million as well, for property losses, damage and so on. 230mm of rain had fallen on the Peninsula and 50mm on Christchurch. The Avon and Heathcote rivers both overflowed and coastal roads around the Estuary were closed by flooding.
Wind speeds topped 200kmh on several occasion on Banks Peninsula and ranged between 120-160kmh on the plains around Christchurch. Even 4 months later the damage was obvious to the casual observer in central Christchurch and in outlying areas. Two shopping malls were closed and a third was on the brink of closing because the rain was so heavy the roof and drainage could not cope.
Rob
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Response 807 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Oct 12, 2001 (13:24) * 9 lines
Thanks and *hugs* for your survival of that frightning storm, Rob. Is it still raining there? I guess flood control will wait till the first masssive loss of life. It seems to work that way in our world.
I heard from a lady in Missouri that her town had a tornado touch down ast night. One side of her street had been demolished and the other side untouched. I cannot imagine what a terror that must be! Happily, no one was hurt.
Hurricane Iris has destroyed a lot of the infrastructure of Belize. They suffered damaging hurricanes last year, also. I wonder if those exclusive little private island resorts will continue to rebuild yearly. I have not seen my contact there online since before the category 4 hurricane came ashore.
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Response 808 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Oct 12, 2001 (13:26) * 1 lines
I have been though many hurricanes on the Atlantic sea coast, but my most memorable was crossing the George Washington Bridge in New York City. The road bed more resembled a hammock with us riding in it than a solid suspension bridge.
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Response 809 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Sat, Oct 20, 2001 (06:23) * 7 lines
Hi all
Marcia: Hugs for your survival of that frightning storm Rob.
Rob: That storm was a year ago and we still have not decided what to do with the marina in Lyttleton Harbour, even though locals insisted on making it an election issue this year for the local body elections just past. I often wonder what it takes to get politicians to listen to people, as we had record low turn outs in the voting (46-56%). However their central government counter parts are no better at listening which unbelievably sad because ideology is dominating common sense instead of vice versa.
Rob
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Response 810 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Oct 20, 2001 (21:42) * 2 lines
Rob, that is so sad about your elections, but I cannot expect any better considering that this paradise also has blinders on and only speak of the issues
which concern the public health and safety during elections. No matter who we elect, it is soon back to "business as ususal." My sympathies! Hindsight is always useful but seldom inforced unless the politicians have personally suffered losses. We had a dangerous intersection where many cars crashed. Its traffic signal was not funded until a legislator's daughter was badly injured in a traffic incident there. *sigh*
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Response 811 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Oct 24, 2001 (17:51) * 30 lines
From Neil... and http://www.theweathernetwork.com/alerts/
Special weather statement for Southern Ontario
Special weather statement WOCN13 CWTO 240833
ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA. REGIONAL CENTRE TORONTO ONTARIO.
4.33 AM EDT WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2001.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT CONTINUED FOR..
SOUTHERN ONTARIO.
..ACTIVE WEATHER COMING TO THE DISTRICTS..
A POWERFUL FALL STORM WILL DEVELOP AND MOVE INTO NORTHERN ONTARIO
LATER TODAY.
FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO THIS IS LIKELY TO MEAN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
HEAVY AT TIMES..MAINLY THIS EVENING. MORE IMPORTANTLY..IT IS LIKELY
TO MEAN VERY STRONG WINDS. FIRST..THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A COLD FRONT
THIS EVENING WILL HAVE POTENTIAL FOR PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS AND
POSSIBLY EVEN TORNADOES ESPECIALLY OVER SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO.
STRONG SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT ALSO ARE EXPECTED TO GIVE
BLUSTERY CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS TO THE REGIONS AND
COULD REQUIRE WINDS WARNINGS FOR TONIGHT AND THURSDAY.
MUCH COLDER AIR COMBINED WITH THE WINDS THURSDAY COULD ALSO RESULT IN
HEAVY SHOWERS OF RAIN AND SNOW TO THE LEE OF LAKE HURON AND GEORGIAN
BAY.
LISTEN FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE
FOUND BY CONSULTING THE LATEST PUBLIC FORECAST. THE NEXT PUBLIC
FORECAST WILL BE ISSUED BY 5 AM.
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Response 812 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Oct 24, 2001 (18:38) * 0 lines
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Response 813 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Oct 24, 2001 (22:32) * 3 lines
Hilo has been undergoing terrific Thunderstorms all day. Tropical inundations of rain have fallen, and our cat is not too happy about all the heavenly noise being made. I think I will get off the computer again for the duration.
Snow is falling on Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea!!!
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Response 814 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Oct 25, 2001 (16:25) * 5 lines
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... NORTH AND EAST HAWAII INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES OF...HILO. * UNTIL 625 PM HST * AT 325 PM HST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THUNDERSTORMS AND HEAVY SHOWERS CONTINUING OVER THE CITY OF HILO AND AREAS IMMEDIATELY UPSLOPE.
* THUNDERSTORMS WITH EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL BE NEAR HILO..
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Response 815 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Oct 30, 2001 (14:41) * 27 lines
Canada Finds New Way to Measure Wind Chill
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian researchers have unveiled a new way to
test how cold the weather really feels, using human guinea pigs rather
than vials of water to measure the potentially deadly wind chill index.
A new wind chill index, launched on Tuesday by Defense Minister Art
Eggleton, is based on trials on human subjects carried out defense
ministry experts and weather specialists.
The old system measured how quickly a vial of water froze at different
temperatures and wind speeds, but without taking account of how the
human body reacted to cold weather.
"I am proud of the expertise of our defense specialists and their
significant contribution to helping improve living conditions for all
Canadians," Defense Minister Art Eggleton said in a statement, noting
that the military would be among the winners.
"Accurate wind chill assessment will make certain our soldiers are
properly protected from potential cold-weather injuries," he added.
The government said the standard way of measuring wind chill
over-estimated the impact by as much as 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wind chill plays a large role in the death of around 80 Canadians a year
from over-exposure to the cold, and it also causes countless frostbite
injuries.
The new index was launched simultaneously in both Canada and the
United States, which provided part of the funding for the research.
The new findings show that exposed skin can freeze in less than two
minutes at a wind chill index of minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Response 816 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Thu, Nov 1, 2001 (04:06) * 7 lines
Hi all
A bad thunderstorm spawned a tornado in Auckland last night and caused considerable damage to property. Greg Johnson is lucky to be alive after a tornado uprooted a tree and drove it through his fence and a second came down on the roof. Winds gusted up to 150kmh and were accompanied by very heavy rain as the storm passed through the city. NOTE THE LAST SENTENCE!!!
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,993833a10,FF.html
Rob
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Response 817 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Thu, Nov 1, 2001 (04:09) * 5 lines
Me again
That tornado was the second to hit in the last month and more ominous is the southward trend of tornadoes. The first one roared through a town in Northland and now our biggest city gets clobbered at 12.30AM. I hope there is no trend being started because otherwise I think the central North Island is next.
Rob
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Response 818 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Nov 1, 2001 (13:48) * 1 lines
I guess there is not much you can do but dig in and all squeeze into the family bathtub. Do you have basements in NZ? We don't so if a tornado were to come here, I cannot imagine where we would go other than to my sunken bathtub away from the window. How does one prepare for this sort of disaster? No matter where you stash things, the wind will take it away. I have never considered this problem. Since you are actively stowing things for earthquake preparedness, what do you do for tornadoes? Please be safe! We need you!
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Response 819 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 2, 2001 (15:15) * 7 lines
Finally a good satellite weather map and forecasting service for Grrece:
For John who worries about such things, this will be buried by later posts. I bookmark my weather map posts, but I am sure not that many people access my udating weather maps. I will delete them as soon as I hear from any of the services whose maps I post.
http://www.hnms.gr/english/greek_satmap.html
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Response 820 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 2, 2001 (15:18) * 4 lines
A fairly exhaustive list of meterological sites on the net:
http://web.bham.ac.uk/jxw788/weathernew.htm
I am still looking for an English version of the one I posted on Geo 1. I think it is John' secret site, unless he is much better at this than I am (YES! He is!)
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Response 821 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Nov 2, 2001 (23:08) * 5 lines
Hi all
More tornadoes. More thunderstorms and a bad bout of heavy rain in the Tararua Range north of Wellington. The Tararuas had 190mm of rain in 24 hours to 6.AM yesterday. Whakatane had a tornado visit a town nearby and there were thunderstorms on the central plateau. Another tornado may have hit farmland because someone saw a thunderstorm with a rotating base but did the wise thing and fled and therefore cannot confirm the tornado idea. And while all this is happening yet another wintry blast has hit the South Island with steady rain and snow that is not expected to settle forecast for tonight. OH YAY!!!!!!!! (sarcasm NOTE the sarcasm).
Rob
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Response 822 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Nov 3, 2001 (15:24) * 3 lines
Oh Rob!!! Just when you are at the maximum need for spring you get such appalling weather. Just when I thought your only difficulty was volcanoes and earthquakes, you spring another "gift" from Mother Nature. Your sarcasm was noted straight away. It echoes my sentiments. Can you fit the telly in the bathroom as you try to hang onto something solid? You never did say where you go when weather this destructive threatens.
John reports his part of Greece is in an early wintry blast that sent snow levels down to 500 meter level (1640 feet if my converter is accurate)on Mount Pilion. 7° C (44° F)temperatures too, lower down, where people live. That is cold! Water freezes at 55°F (12.7° C) in Hawaii.
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Response 823 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Sun, Nov 4, 2001 (02:24) * 10 lines
Hi all
Do you want the good news or the bad news?? Tough luck you are getting both.
The GOOD news is that I am on holiday for the rest of the year and Freedom tastes as good as good beer (Canterbury Draught, Speights, DB Draught, Monteiths). Woohoo!!!!!
Now, here is the bad news and it is NOT GOOD AT ALL!!! The second tornado I was REAL and it touched down just outside a town in the Bay of Plenty. Damage has been done but reports are still coming in so I cannot tell you the full extent of the destruction. Makes me wonder what Canterbury is in for if we have a thunderstorm season this year. I love thunderstorms but I think I will skip the twister unless it is on farmland miles from anyone.
We have no place to bunker down because we never get that sort of weather here, though I imagine I would shelter in the bath and if it was really bad and of course assuming I had time I suppose the secret entrance under the house (basements nonexistent in New Zealand)in Mum and Dads wardrobe (move the shoes about and you find a segment of carpeted board which doubles as a door as well as the floor).
Canterbury and Christchurch have more problems with southerly blasts dumping snow or delivering 1-in-40-year storms than we do with thunderstorms spawning tornadoes. I am not personally aware of any storm dropping a tornado in Canterbury. Besides it is unheard of for practically all of New Zealand to have TWO tornadoes in a year let alone 4 in two weeks. Sure we have thunderstorms and that some of them are quite powerful but 99% of the time it is more of a spectacle than a hazard.
Rob
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Response 824 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 4, 2001 (13:07) * 4 lines
*Sigh* We Never get weather like this. Famous last words, I fear! We don't either, but I am getting into my sunken tiled sarphagous-sized tub in the bath. Never mind that glass doors were put on it expressly against my wishes, but there it is. Shards of glass and no way to drag a mattress over me when/if it becomes necessary. We have had minor damage due to waterspouts coming ashore, but our thunderstorms only send torrents and terror into Hilo and sleet and snow up higher on the mountains. In one rare instance, we got hail in Hilo, too.
Does New Zealand create her own storm systems or do you get them hatched from elsewhere?
John, how goes winter's early arrival in Greece? Great thunderstorms were hung up on the mountains last I looked, and were intensifying. Be safe!
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Response 825 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 4, 2001 (13:09) * 3 lines
Happy Holidays, Rob! Kick back and enjoy. Your earned it. I'll try to find you earlier tonight if I can. No joy last night. I am sure my ICQ has serious problems. I only hear from people I don't even know!
*Hugs* John. I hope you are feeling better!
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Response 826 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Nov 4, 2001 (13:26) * 9 lines
This might prove to be interesting.
AFGHANISTAN SATELLITE
http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/satelliteworld/index_large.html
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Response 827 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Nov 5, 2001 (15:08) * 4 lines
The above map and bar are color-coded from left to right cold to colder cloud temperatures, as are all of the updating weather maps like this I have posted.
Any reports from Hurricane Michelle? I have hear from Barbara that it will miss her. Lucie? Moon? How are you doing? Please check in either here or email me.
I seem to remember Moon is secure in her well-constructed home, but it is still a worry. Be Safe!
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Response 828 of 987: Moon Dreams (Moon) * Mon, Nov 5, 2001 (18:27) * 1 lines
Hi Marcia! We got very lucky in Miami, Michelle went to the Bahamas instead. Schools were cancelled today along with garbage pickup, etc. We were expecting much more than rain which is what we got. Hugs!
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Response 829 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Nov 5, 2001 (20:57) * 2 lines
Moon, I suspect you will be growing fins and gills like we are about now. There is a very wet weather system stuck on our mountains. The people are not thrilled but, my tree-dwelling orchids are very happy, indeed. There is always an upside of bad weather. Your trash might be removed with the can attached! I'm delighted that you dodged another one. Last year you rode out far too many!
*Hugs* Thanks for checking in. I worry about all of you out there!
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Response 830 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Nov 26, 2001 (13:29) * 1 lines
Hilo is experiencing Thunder Storms, so may be offline today to protect both my computer and my life. I think changing Geo's appearance during such chances of power surges might be highly hazardous. The upside of this strong weather is that we are getting snow on the mountain. A White Christmas, perhaps?!
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Response 831 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Nov 26, 2001 (14:23) * 0 lines
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Response 832 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Nov 27, 2001 (14:43) * 13 lines
FLASH FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI 845 AM HST TUE NOV 27 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... EAST AND SOUTH HAWAII INCLUDING THE KAU...PUNA...SOUTH AND NORTH HILO DISTRICTS * UNTIL 1145 AM HST * AT 845 AM HST...SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES A NORTH-SOUTH LINE OF HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND AND MOVING TO THE NORTH.
ALTHOUGH FLASH FLOODING IS NOT YET OCCURRING...IT IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR DURING THE NEXT THREE HOURS. PERSONS IN LOW-LYING OR FLOOD PRONE AREAS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.
A FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUS FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR ALREADY OCCURRING. TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY AND CONTINUE PRECAUTIONS UNTIL THE THREAT AND THE WARNING ARE OVER.
MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR FLOODING AND SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING WATER...MANY FLASH FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR WHEN MOTORISTS TRY TO CROSS FLOODED ROADWAYS. ESCAPE RISING WATER BY CLIMBING DIRECTLY TO HIGHER GROUND. NEVER TRY TO OUTRUN A FLOOD EITHER ON FOOT OR IN YOUR VEHICLE. DO NOT CAMP NEAR STREAMS OR OTHER AREAS SUBJECT TO FLOODING.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL TV OR RADIO FOR FURTHER NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INFORMATION. CRAIG NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU
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Response 833 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Nov 27, 2001 (20:28) * 1 lines
The Southern Tip of Hawaii, is it on high ground? How does Diamond Head fit in to this picture?
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Response 834 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 28, 2001 (13:35) * 8 lines
http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/hmap.shtml
Diamond Head is east of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. I am on the eastern-most island in the Hawaiian chain. The southern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii (my island) is one of the oldest parts of the island and is relatively flat (see Ka Lae = south point on the above map) However, the storms whihc come up from the south dump a lot of rain and the belt road around the island has many low places in it in that area.
Check for our current weather pattern. It has imroved greatly since yesterday!
http://www.intellicast.com/WeatherImages/BaseReflectivityLoop/basereflectivityloop.wsi;hwa;BaseReflectivityLoop;gif;basereflectivityloop.gif
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Response 835 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Dec 2, 2001 (20:22) * 22 lines
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
125 PM PST SUN DEC 2 2001
...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 600
PM PST FOR THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY...
THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE SACRAMENTO METRO AREA...REDDING...RED
BLUFF...CHICO...MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY...AND VACAVILLE. A TORNADO
WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR BRIEF TORNADOS TO
POSSIBLY DEVELOP.
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE DEVELOPING ACROSS THE REGION
THIS AFTERNOON. THE MAIN THREAT WILL BE DANGEROUS LIGHTNING AND
SMALL HAIL...HOWEVER...ISOLATED TORNADOS WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE. THE
RISK FOR THUNDERSTORMS IS EXPECTED TO QUICKLY DIMINISH AFTER SUNSET.
RESIDENTS LIVING IN THIS AREA ARE ADVISED TO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO
THE WEATHER FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE AFTERNOON. IF A TORNADO IS
SIGHTED...CALL YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHICH WILL RELAY
IT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
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Response 836 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Dec 9, 2001 (21:30) * 6 lines
Winter has come to Greece though not to the US Mainland:
Weather forecast: Overcast, rainy in most parts of the country Monday
09/12/2001 15:39:23
The weather will be overcast and rainy in most parts of the country on Monday, with cloud and drizzle in Thessaly, the eastern mainland, Evia, the Peloponese, the Cyclades and Crete and snowfall in the mountainous regions. The rest of the country will be overcast. Winds will be moderate, easterly-northeasterly, turning to storm-force at sea with local gales. Temperatures will range from -5 to 5 C in the north, -1 to 9 C in the rest of the mainland, and 5-11 C on the islands. Athens will be overcast with drizzle in the north of the prefecture and light snow on Mt. Parnitha, and temperatures of 4-7C, but 2-3 degrees lower in the north. Thessaloniki will be slightly overcast, with temperatures from 0 to 5 C.
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Response 837 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Dec 10, 2001 (17:18) * 31 lines
Alerts like the one below do not cause worry here. Rather, it is a reason to get the surfboard waxed and enjoy the waves.
Severe Weather Alert from the National Weather Service
HIGH SURF ADVISORY NUMBER 19 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
HONOLULU HI 830 AM HST MON DEC 10 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CONTINUED THE...
* HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR... EAST FACING SHORES OF ALL
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
* EFFECTIVE TODAY AND TUESDAY.
* SURF ALONG EAST FACING SHORES WILL BE 5 TO 10 FEET AND
ROUGH FOR A FEW MORE DAYS.
STRONG TRADE WINDS EAST OF THE ISLANDS ARE GENERATING
THE EAST SWELL. THESE TRADE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
INCREASE EVEN FURTHER OVER THE AREA EAST OF THE ISLANDS
DURING NEXT FEW DAYS. THUS THE SURF WILL LIKELY ALSO
INCREASE AND COME CLOSE TO THE WARNING LEVELS FOR EAST
SHORE SURF WHICH IS 15 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
BEACH GOERS ALONG THE AFFECTED SHORES SHOULD STAY OUT
OF THE WATER AND WELL AWAY FROM THE SHORE BREAK DUE TO
HAZARDOUS WAVE ACTION AND RIP CURRENTS.
FORECAST SURF HEIGHTS ARE ESTIMATES OF THE HEIGHT OF THE
FACE OR FRONT OF WAVES. THIS MAY BE UP TO TWICE THE SURF
HEIGHTS TRADITIONALLY REPORTED IN HAWAII.
THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED AT 830 PM HST MONDAY OR
SOONER IF NECESSARY.
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Response 838 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Dec 10, 2001 (19:43) * 1 lines
Surf's up! Time to dust off the old surfboard Marci, and catch a few waves.
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Response 839 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Dec 10, 2001 (20:27) * 1 lines
I'll be appearing on the Hilo webcam hanging ten. (Sounds good, doesn't it!)
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Response 840 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (13:36) * 30 lines
*SIGH*
And, you thought it didn't snow in Hawaii...
COLD & WET WEATHER HEADING FOR BIG ISLAND VOLCANO SUMMITS
A COLD CORE UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE CIRCULATION WITH SNOW & HAIL
WILL LIKELY AFFECT BIG ISLAND SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA ON
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY.
HIZ004-007-008-120800-
NORTH & EAST HAWAII...WEST HAWAII...SOUTH HAWAII-
10 AM HST TUE DEC 11 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH EFFECTIVE AT 10 AM HST FOR THE SUMMITS & UPPER SLOPES
OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA.
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS...
INCLUDING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES...SNOW...SLEET & STRONG
WINDS...ARE POSSIBLE...BUT NOT IMMIMENT ATOP MAUNA KEA AND
MAUNA LOA. PERSONS ATOP THESE SUMMITS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR THE ONSET OF HAZARDOUS WINTERLIKE
CONDITIONS.
TRAVEL TO THE SUMMIT AREAS TODAY & TONIGHT SHOULD NOT BE AFFECTED
BY THE APPROACHING INCLEMENT WEATHER...HOWEVER CAUTION IS ADVISED
FOR DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS ON WED & THUR INTO
FRIDAY.
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Response 841 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (21:03) * 1 lines
Uh oh, trade that surfboard in on a sled.
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Response 842 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (21:07) * 5 lines
One of the joys of living in Hawaii is you can use a surfboard and a sheet of roofing iron for a sled on snow (or go skiing) the same day! Been there and done that!
Alerts and warnings out here tend to make people go toward the danger instead of keeping them away. That is, all except for tsunami warnings. Enough had died in Hilo to take them any other way but most seriously!
*waxing both surfboard and sheet metal sled*
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Response 843 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (21:08) * 1 lines
or a snowboard!!
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Response 844 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (21:17) * 3 lines
True! Snowboarding is a bit hazardous. The snow is on cinder cones with very sharp non-skid ejecta. When you get a really good run going you tend to slide off the snow and onto the cinders, stopping abruptly and tearing holes in what you are wearing. Sitting down is much safer than standing up in this situation.
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Response 845 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (21:18) * 26 lines
WEATHER ALERT HI - Hawaii County
..WINDS INCREASING OVER MUCH OF THE MAUI & THE BIG ISLAND...
STRONG WINDS PARTICULARLY THROUGH THE ALENUIHAHA CHANNEL & AREAS
OF MAUI & BIG ISLAND BORDERING THE CHANNEL.
HIZ003-004-007-008-121500-
500 PM HST TUE DEC 11 2001
MAUI-NORTH & EAST HAWAII-WEST HAWAII-SOUTH HAWAII-
..WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 500 AM HST WED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS...
MAUI...NORTH HAWAII...WEST HAWAII...SOUTH HAWAII
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH ARE ALREADY
OCCURRING IN PORTIONS OF THE AFFECTED AREA. PERSONS IN THESE
AREAS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT PROPERTY.
TIE DOWN LOOSE OBJECTS OR MOVE THEM TO A SHELTERED LOCATION.
WINDS OF 60 MPH HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THE KAWAIHAE AREA & THE
KOHALA DISTRICT OF THE BIG ISLAND. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO REPORTED
THROUGHOUT THE KAU DISTRICT & THE SOUTH POINT AREA. LIKEWISE WINDS
IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF MAUI ARE PICKING UP WITH SOME GUSTS THERE
LIKELY NEAR 50 MPH.
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Response 846 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (21:20) * 3 lines
I guess above high wind warning means I should get out my wind-surfer, too.
FYI, there is a total calm in Hilo currently. I will monitor public works to to find out what is happening on the other side of the island.
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Response 847 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (21:24) * 1 lines
I need to have the roof on the house replaced, but I would rather nature not rip it off in high winds...
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Response 848 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (22:42) * 27 lines
COLD & WET WEATHER HEADING FOR BIG ISLAND VOLCANO SUMMITS
A COLD CORE UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE CIRCULATION WITH SNOW & HAIL
WILL LIKELY AFFECT BIG ISLAND SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA ON
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY.
HIZ004-007-008-120800-
NORTH & EAST HAWAII-WEST HAWAII-SOUTH HAWAII-
615 PM HST TUE DEC 11 2001
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH
EFFECTIVE AT 10 AM HST FOR THE SUMMITS & UPPER SLOPES OF MAUNA KEA
AND MAUNA LOA.
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS...
INCLUDING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES...SNOW...SLEET & STRONG
WINDS...ARE POSSIBLE...BUT NOT IMMIMENT ATOP MAUNA KEA & MAUNA
LOA. PERSONS ATOP THESE SUMMITS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS IN
PREPARATION FOR THE ONSET OF HAZARDOUS WINTERLIKE CONDITIONS.
TRAVEL TO THE SUMMIT AREAS TODAY & TONIGHT SHOULD NOT BE AFFECTED
BY THE APPROACHING INCLEMENT WEATHER...HOWEVER CAUTION IS ADVISED
FOR DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS ON WED & THUR INTO
FRIDAY.
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Response 849 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Dec 12, 2001 (04:49) * 1 lines
Great bowling weather.
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Response 850 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 12, 2001 (14:16) * 13 lines
Bowling?! It rained so hard last night it kept waking me up. This was issued this morning:
ON MAUI...NORTH & EAST HAWAII...WEST HAWAII...SOUTH HAWAII
HEAVY SHOWERS & THUNDERSTORMS ASSOCIATED WITH AN UPPER LOW ARE
DEVELOPING EAST OF THE BIG ISLAND & ARE EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE BIG
ISLAND & MAUI TODAY.
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY RAINFALL
AND FLOODING. FLOODING IS NOT IMMINENT... BUT PERSONS ON MAUI...
NORTH & EAST HAWAII...WEST HAWAII...SOUTH HAWAII SHOULD TAKE
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS NOW TO PROTECT PROPERTY & BE PREPARED TO
TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAIN IS OBSERVED OR A WARNING IS ISSUED.
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Response 851 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 12, 2001 (15:09) * 13 lines
Definitely Bowling or other indoor warm sports. A good snuggle by a fireplace might also be good! Consider the following:
A WINTER STORM WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED AT 10 AM FOR THE SUMMITS
OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA ON THE BIG ISLAND
WINDS HAVE STRENGTHENED OVER MAUNA KEA & HAS RECENTLY GUSTED UP
TO 90 MPH. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE DANGEROUSLY STRONG THRU
TOMORROW. THE UPPER LOW WILL ALSO BRING HEAVY SNOWFALL LATER
TONIGHT. TRAVEL TO THE BIG ISLAND SUMMIT AREAS ARE NOW CONSIDERED
HAZARDOUS & SHOULD BE POSTPONED.
THIS SITUATION WILL BE CLOSELY MONITORED & SPECIAL STATEMENTS WILL
BE ISSUED AS NEEDED.
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Response 852 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 12, 2001 (17:05) * 30 lines
No to be outdone, my son aklso has snow:
RAINSNOW AND WIND FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THURSDAY NIGHT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
300 PM PST WED DEC 12 2001
...RAIN...SNOW AND WIND FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
FRIDAY...
A STRONG PACIFIC FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BE MOVE THROUGH NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING. THIS STORM WILL BRING
PRECIPITATION ACROSS THE REGION LATE THURSDAY AND INTO FRIDAY. THE
HEAVIEST AND MOST WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION WILL OCCUR THURSDAY NIGHT.
THIS SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM ONE HALF
INCH TO LOCALLY OVER ONE INCH THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY. GREATER AMOUNTS
ARE LIKELY OVER THE FOOTHILLS.
WINDS ARE FORECAST TO REACH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS OVER 40 MPH
POSSIBLE THURSDAY NIGHT. THE WIND WILL SHIFT TO A SOUTHWEST OR
WESTERLY DIRECTION ON FRIDAY AND REMAIN LOCALLY GUSTY.
WINTER STORM WATCHES HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR THE HIGHER TERRAIN.
SNOW LEVELS WITH THIS SYSTEM WILL REMAIN ABOVE THE FOOTHILL LEVEL
THROUGH MOST OF THE STORM...HOWEVER COLD AIR BEHIND THE STORM MAY
BRING SOME LIGHT SNOWFALL DOWN TO AROUND THE 2500 FOOT ELEVATION
ON FRIDAY.
WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/SACRAMENTO (USE ALL IN LOWER CASE.)
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Response 853 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 12, 2001 (21:10) * 5 lines
Snow in Hawaii? See the webcam:
http://www.jach.hawaii.edu/JAClocal/cgi-bin/jcmtvid/
Weather conditions: TEMP -3.24 °C WIND 67.30 ° at 53.69 mph HUMIDITY 100.00 %
PRESSURE 623.15 mbar
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Response 854 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 12, 2001 (21:22) * 0 lines
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Response 855 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 13, 2001 (15:19) * 58 lines
The storm now involves the entire state:
..STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE STATEWIDE WITH SUMMIT SNOWS ON THE BIG
ISLAND...
AN UPPER LOW LOCATED SWOF THE BIG ISLAND WILL CONTINUE TO
BRING STRONG GUSTY WINDS & INCLEMENT WEATHER TO THE STATE TODAY
AND FRIDAY.
AT THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA LOA & MAUNA KEA...THE COMBINATION OF WINDS
AND SNOW WILL BE DANGEROUS TO LIFE & PROPERTY. MOUNT HALEAKALA
WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS & HEAVY RAINS. TRAVEL TO ALL THE
SUMMIT AREAS IS DANGEROUS & SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
ELSEWHERE...AT THE LOWER ELEVATIONS...CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE UNTIL THE WINDS SUBSIDE. CAUTIONS IS ALSO
ADVISED FOR MOTORISTS TO AVOID DOWNED BRANCHES...POWER LINES...AND
OTHER DEBRIS ON THE ROADS.
AN UPDATED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED AT 4 PM THUR OR SOONER IF
NECESSARY. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL TV OR RADIO FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.
HIZ004-007-008-140200-
NORTH & EAST HAWAII-WEST HAWAII-SOUTH HAWAII-
330 AM HST THU DEC 13 2001
..WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH FRI FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA
AND MAUNA LOA...
..WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRI FOR THE OTHER AREAS OF THE BIG
ISLAND INCLUDING ALL LOWER ELEVATION COMMUNITIES...
AT THE LOWER ELEVATIONS...TRADE WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY. WINDS WILL BE EVEN STRONGER AT
HIGHER ELEVATIONS. AT THE SUMMITS...WIND SPEEDS OF 60 TO 80 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO 100 MPH WILL CONTINUE. IN ADDITION...THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA
LOA & MAUNA KEA CAN EXPECT FREQUENT THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY SNOW
AND ICE ABOVE 12000 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY...AND TEMPERATURES IN THE
MID 20S.
$$
HIZ003-140200-
MAUI-
330 AM HST THU DEC 13 2001
..HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 4 PM HST FRI FOR THE SUMMIT OF
HALEAKALA...
..WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRI ELSEWHERE...
WINDS AT THE SUMMIT OF HALEAKALA WILL CONTINUE IN THE 50 TO 70 MPH
RANGE...WITH HIGHER GUSTS...THROUGH TONIGHT & POSSIBLY THROUGH
PART OF FRIDAY. ELSEWHERE...TRADE WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY.
$$
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Response 856 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 13, 2001 (15:20) * 11 lines
THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAII...AND MAUI.
SHOWERS HAVE BEEN FREQUENT & INTENSE BUT OF SHORT DURATION AT ANY
ONE POINT ACROSS BIG ISLAND & MAUI DURING THE NIGHT. RAINFALL
AMOUNTS IN THE 6 HOURS UP TO 2 AM HAVE BEEN MOSTLY LESS THAN AN INCH
OVER THE WINDWARD SIDES OF THE TWO ISLANDS WHILE LEEWARD SLOPES HAVE
RECEIVED ONLY LIGHT AMOUNTS. LARGE CLUSTERS OF HEAVY SHOWERS ARE
HOWEVER INDICATED BY RADAR & SATELLITE IMMEDIATELY UPWIND OF THE
ISLANDS. THE FLOOD WATCH IS THEREFORE CONTINUED.
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Response 857 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Thu, Dec 13, 2001 (19:56) * 1 lines
wait, is it snowing in the mountains or is it on the ground? this is weird!!!
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Response 858 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 13, 2001 (23:37) * 1 lines
It is snowing on the ground from 10,000 feet level to the top of the mountain, which is nearly 14,000 feet high. And the air is very cool in Hilo tonight.
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Response 859 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 13, 2001 (23:44) * 7 lines
STRONG WINDS ALL ISLANDS WITH BLIZZARDS ON BIG ISLAND SUMMITS
THE COMBINATION OF AN UPPER LOW & A STRONG HIGH HAS RESULTED IN
VERY STRONG TRADE WINDS AS WELL AS SNOW & BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
ATOP MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA. BOTH THE LOW & HIGH ARE EXPECTED
TO BEGIN WEAKENING...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS SHOULD END SATURDAY.
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Response 860 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Dec 15, 2001 (21:55) * 3 lines
For those of you who wonder why John has not updated his local seismic signals, he is snowbound in Beautiful Thessaly (Pronounced As: thesl ) - or Magnesia - more specifically. Snow? Aegean Sea? Indeed so, and lots of it. Power and phone lines down. Be patient, as I shall try to be.
Be Safe, John! I send you warm tropical thoughts to keep you from freezing!
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Response 861 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Sun, Dec 16, 2001 (16:53) * 9 lines
Hi all
New Zealand's Spring knows no moderation - we had tornadoes, floods, thunderstorms and above average rainfall. Yet it was one of the warmer Springs on record.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1043237a1934,FF.html
Rob
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Response 862 of 987: John Tsatsaragos (tsatsvol) * Wed, Dec 19, 2001 (00:39) * 9 lines
Thank you for your warm tropical waves Marcia. We need them.
The snow stopped falls. Álso the sky is already unclouded. This created conditions excessive cold for our own usual weather. We have –6 Celsius degrees this morning and everything is frozen. All Thessaly but also the bigger part of Greece are one immense skating-ground. It appears that these extreme conditions will kill the citrus trees, maybe the olive trees and not only.
Many Greek areas have temperature under –15 Celsius degrees.
My telephone line continues having powerful noise. I cannot be connected in the network for this reason. It appears that the restitution of damage will take certain days more.
John
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Response 863 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Wed, Dec 19, 2001 (21:18) * 3 lines
john, is it rare to have snow in greece (aside from the mountains)?
i'm worried that marcia is snowed in too!
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Response 864 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 19, 2001 (22:17) * 5 lines
Marcia just felt too sick to turn on the computer for a few days. I didn't realize how much I would miss you!
Wolfie, I am at the tropical elevation of the island. It only snows above 10,000 foot-level in Hawaii (occasionally it will get down to the 9,000 foot level and that is amazing to see. Moonlight on the snowy mountain peaks is also beautiful.
Ok... where did John put his snowflake? I LOVE snowflakes.
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Response 865 of 987: Maggie (sociolingo) * Thu, Dec 20, 2001 (02:29) * 1 lines
Hugs! Hope you're feeling better now.
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Response 866 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 20, 2001 (18:44) * 15 lines
Thanks! Feeling much better, and after two days of nothing looking edible, I feel hungry enough to eat anything even remotely considered food. There goes m pretty figure...*sigh*
Back to weather and Snow in Hawaii: The first image was taken about 3 hours ago from my side yard looking at distant Mauna Kea. That white stuff is snow! If I had a telephoto lens (my next acquisition for a digital camera)...
This is molten lava on Mt AEtna thanks to Neil
The last is the most remarkable photo of snow on three of the 5 volcanoes making up the Island of Hawaii: Hualalai, Mauna Loa and Mauna Loa.
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Response 867 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 20, 2001 (18:46) * 6 lines
try that last one again: The last is the most remarkable photo of snow on three of the 5 volcanoes making up the Island of Hawaii: Hualalai, Mauna Loa
and Mauna Loa.
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Response 868 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Thu, Dec 20, 2001 (20:59) * 1 lines
wow!
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Response 869 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Dec 21, 2001 (15:07) * 15 lines
Poor sunny Greece is feet-deep in snow: John reports ice storms have taken his power, and it appears that more is on the way. Be safe! We need you!
Weather Forecast: Scattered cloud and rain on Friday
21/12/2001 10:45:44
Cloud is forecast throughout the country on Friday early in the day with snow
and rain later in the day. Winds southerly, moderate. In the north, temperatures
will range from -14C to 5C; on the rest of the mainland from -9C to 9C; and in
the islands from 2C to 13C. Cloudy in Athens with showers later in the day and
temperatures between 1C and 10C. Showers in Thessaloniki, with
temperatures from -4C to 3C.
http://www.hri.org/news/greek/apeen/last/last.html
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Response 870 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Dec 23, 2001 (14:48) * 6 lines
The reason for Snow in The Mediterranean area and most of Europe:
more: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=6262
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Response 871 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Dec 23, 2001 (23:06) * 11 lines
Weather for Greece:
Showers are forecast for most of the country on Monday, Christmas Eve, with
snow falling in the mountainous regions and parts of northern Greece. Southerly
winds, strong to gale force intensity, on the seas – turning northerly as the day
progresses. Temperatures between -3C to 8C in the north; 0C to 14C in the Ionian
and the rest of the mainland; 5C to 17C on the islands.
Cloudy in Athens, 6C to 14C. Rain and a possibility of snow for Thessaloniki, 0C
to 7C.
http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 872 of 987: John Tsatsaragos (tsatsvol) * Thu, Dec 27, 2001 (01:46) * 4 lines
Thank you for your postings Marcia.
You help us as usually do. Our bad weather it has created many problems in Greece and specially in Thessaly. Many houses are still without water because water tubes and water gauges are broken. Also many central heating systems do not work yet. It was the first time in my life that we had temperatures lower than 10 Celsius degrees.
John
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Response 873 of 987: John Tsatsaragos (tsatsvol) * Thu, Dec 27, 2001 (01:48) * 4 lines
I am sorry
I mean lower than -10 Celcius Degrees
John
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Response 874 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 27, 2001 (14:19) * 5 lines
-10° Celsius?! I did not know it got that cold in Thessaly! We have images of golden Greeks in the sun on your glorious beaches in our minds, I think. But, who thought it would snow in Hawaii?! Broken frozen water pipes is not unfamiliar to me. When I lived in the mountains of West Virginia, it was a common thing to happen. My heart goes out to those who suffer from this rare cold weather.
I took comparison photos of Mauna Kea and the snow on the top to compare it with the our normal clear tradewind weather. Note the difference the volcano fumes make. I will resize them and post them in a post on Geo 2
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Response 875 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 27, 2001 (22:24) * 10 lines
Weather Forecast for Greece: Snow and rain on Friday
27/12/2001 18:05:34
Rain and snow is forecast throughout the country on Friday. Winds northerly,
northwesterly, moderate to strong and in some areas they will reach gale force.
In the north, temperatures will range from -5C to 4C; on the rest of the
mainland from 2C to 11C; and in the islands from 10C to 15C. Rain in Athens
with snow in local high elevations and temperatures between 8C and 11C. Sleet
and snow in Thessaloniki, with temperatures from -1C to 4C.
The price Greece will be paying for their White Christmas is loss of young branches of their precious olive trees - perhaps worse! Pipes frozen and broken. People in traffic accidents - they are broken, also. I never had frozen olives before. I always thought they were harvested in the autumn. I have much to learn.
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Response 876 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Dec 28, 2001 (04:02) * 5 lines
Hi all
Yesterday and today I have been rocked by thunderstorms of reasonable length and strength. Jetstream activity contributed to maybe 5 thunderstorms visible from our place today including one that rolled in about 4.PM and dropped a brief heavy shower to a spectacular light and sound display. The 4.PM event was the biggest and longest lasting storm and the only one on the rain radar to cover Christchurch as it tracked northeast. It is clear and cool now so I suspect that it will be a bit before anymore thunderstorms pop up anywhere.
Rob
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Response 877 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Dec 28, 2001 (04:08) * 8 lines
Me again
Here is the address for the weather radars:
http://oneweather.nzoom.com/satellites.html - blue indicates light rain, green moderate rain, yellow heavy rain, red very heavy rain, and purple possible hail.
Rob
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Response 878 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Dec 28, 2001 (15:24) * 3 lines
Rob, Please continue to post your amazing weather in Floods etc - Geo 46. I post so many diverse weather alerts here, your's would get lost. I find your weather fasicnating and wish for you to concentrate on putting it where you have done.
BTW, I'm watching the Rugby year in review. Amazing !
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Response 879 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Dec 28, 2001 (17:43) * 61 lines
New scale ranks winter storms
Until now, winter storms have been left
out of the categorizing and ranking that tornadoes get with the Fujita
Scale and hurricanes with the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
"We always knew with tornadoes and hurricanes there were scales
that you could use to assess how big is big and to give them some
kind of relative measure. We wanted to do the same thing with snow
storms, but the problem was much different," explained Paul Kocin,
winter weather expert at The Weather Channel.
Kocin and colleague Louis Uccellini, the director of the National Centers
for Environmental Prediction, developed the new Northeast Snowstorm
Impact Scale.
Much like the Fujita Scale, the Northeast Snowstorm Impact Scale will
measure a storm's wrath after it has passed. In contrast, the
Saffir-Simpson scale ranks a hurricane's intensity from its origin to the
time that it loses tropical characteristics, even if the hurricane never
makes landfall.
Storm categories of the Saffir-Simpson and Fujita scales are based on
wind speed and damage done by winds, respectively. But, when it
comes to ranking strength of snowstorms, there is more to consider,
says Kocin.
"Snowstorms are a different kind of beast. The problem with
snowstorms is that there are a number of factors that go into impact
on people: snow depth, temps, length of storm, whether it's a wet
snow or a dry snow. That gets very complicated," explained Kocin.
"We wanted to use something that was simple and straight-forward."
Kocin and Uccellini decided to base their new scale on three things: the
geographical size of the area that received snow, how much snow fell
and how many people were affected. The three factors are considered
together and on a sliding basis, meaning one storm could rank low on
the scale if its snowfall was great but the population of the affected
area was small. Meantime, another storm with relatively low snowfall
could rank high on the scale if the affected population was large.
The scale ranks storms by five levels: 1 for significant storms; 2 for
major storms; 3 for severe storms; 4 for paralyzing storms; and 5 for
the century's worst storms
Kocin says he and Uccellini used some of the most severe snowstorms
to strike the United States to develop the scale. They ranked some of
the top 30 storms, including the blizzard that hit New York with a foot
of snow on December 30, 2000. The storm dumped a foot of snow in
New York City. It hit a smaller geographic area with a lighter
population, so the storm ranked 2 on the scale.
Two of the storms to hit the scale's highest rating of 5 are the 1993
March Superstorm and the January 1996 Blizzard. Both struck heavily
populated, expansive regions with heavy snow.
While the scale provides new analysis of winter's worst weather, it
does have some limitations.
"The scale is a way of assessing snowstorms in one part of the country
- the Northeast. And at the present stage, it cannot be used to
determine impact of storms in other parts of the country, such as
Midwestern storms or even lake effect snows," said Kocin.
The Northeast Snowstorm Impact Scale is currently in its testing
phase. Kocin says he and Uccellini may expand the scale to cover other
parts of the country in the future.
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/topstories/homeandgarden/home/011221xhomxsnowscale.html
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Response 880 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Dec 29, 2001 (17:36) * 5 lines
Updating Weather Map for GreeceWeather
from http://www.agn.gr/info/newsroom.htm
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Response 881 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Dec 29, 2001 (17:39) * 3 lines
The country of Greece is not all that easy to make out in the above post, but it is the only one I have found with current temperatures and wind.
John, please consider Geo topic 37 for the olive tree discussion. That is where I have posted pictures and other things about trees...!
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Response 882 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sat, Dec 29, 2001 (21:49) * 3 lines
yes and don't forget the garden conference--you can blab all day about your particular plant habitats!
so it's not my monitor making it so i can't see greece! (have a new one anyway since this one is definitely going out)
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Response 883 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Dec 29, 2001 (23:33) * 5 lines
Ok!! Get a good one and make certain you get one of those filters for over it. I need one desperately on this monitor - it hurt amy eyes after many hours. My old screen filter went with my old monitor, which was smaller.
Yes! Please go to the garden conference. Wolfie and I will make you feel right at home! Olive trees also grow in that conference.
*Hugs* Wolfie for bring up the shell and other topics. I see lots of great stuff in Garden. As soon as my plants recover from the drought and fume assault, I will post more picture. Our plants have huge leaves, and my anthuriums are blooming beautifully!
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Response 884 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Sun, Dec 30, 2001 (15:36) * 8 lines
Hi all
For three days Canterbury reverberated to the rumble of thunder and the crack of lightning in a fireworks extravaganza that will not be forgotten quickly. On Thursday afternoon rising scud formed a battle line of storm clouds south of my place and about 5.30 there was a short thunderstorm in the vicinity of the Selwyn river. It did not last long and cleared up quickly, but not before dropping marble sized hail on farmland. On Friday the day started of well enough but by 1.PM the four corners of the sky were pockmarked with forming cumulonimbus clouds and at 2.30 I spotted cloud to cloud lightning jumping between two storms in the vicinity of Kaiapoi. I watched that storm for about an hour before debating with myself the merits of whether to go into town or not, and watch for storms from there. That proved to be an inspired move for rolling in from the southwest was a large storm. I got a burger from a takeaway shop and went into Cathedral Square to watch the storm. It was awesome and the pyrotechnics were v
ry good. The same storm bombed Mayfield in South Canterbury with cherry size hail and caused surface flooding in a couple small towns. That was the final of five storms visible from our place on Friday and easily the biggest on day two of the three day epic.
Saturday dawned bright and clear without a hint of the trouble that would follow later, and so Dad and Mum went for a long walk in glorious sunshine. No clouds in sight. Until...... until 10.AM when small cumulus began appearing. No problem. At a distance they appeared quite harmless and that stage they would have been. But about 11.30AM the clouds began to merge and before long were forming a distinct battle line. At 1.PM while I was at work all hell broke loose. A storm with a gust front was rolling in and air to ground lightning was clearly visible. Thunder rocked, rumbled and rolled through the clouds, as panicky children started running helter skelter. It was the best storm in ages.
Rob
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Response 885 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Dec 30, 2001 (19:27) * 1 lines
that's funny, rob!
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Response 886 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Dec 30, 2001 (23:07) * 1 lines
We get sudden storms here that way, too. However the satellites usually pick it up before it hits. Now, if only I would make it a practice to look at the satellite images...*sigh*
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Response 887 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 1, 2002 (20:29) * 6 lines
Greece Weather Forecast: Snow and rain on Wednesday
01/01/2002 15:52:02
Rain and snow is forecast for most parts of the country on Wednesday, while later in the day conditions will improve. Winds northerly, moderate to gale force. In the north, temperatures will range from -12C to 1C; on the rest of the mainland from -6C to 6C; and in the islands from 4C to 9C. Rain and snow in Athens with temperatures between -1C to 5C. Cloudy in Thessaloniki, with temperatures from -8C to 1C, and snow in the higher elevations of the city.
*Sigh* I will make blankets for the olive trees. They die in this freezing weather.
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Response 888 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Wed, Jan 2, 2002 (18:34) * 5 lines
Hi all
We had another thunderstorm last night and this one was a rarity because you seldom get northwesterly thunderstorms drifting on to the Canterbury Plains. It started just before midnight and although the lightning and thunder were far apart, the flashes that were visible were absolutely MAGNIFICENT, and the whole sky would just light up before a deep bass rumble that could actually be felt if you were sitting was heard.
Rob
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Response 889 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 2, 2002 (19:27) * 1 lines
Have you seen purple lightning? The bolts are white but the entire lit=up universe is a lovely light plum purple. Unhappily it happens when the storm is just about on your roof-top and I like it a bit farther away. Lightning is beautiful and truly the embodiment of "awesome".
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Response 890 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Wed, Jan 2, 2002 (21:23) * 1 lines
I like to watch it spiderweb across the sky (don't really care for the "right in my backyard" experience--too scary!!) which probably explains why i haven't seen purple lightning--i'm too busy hiding!!
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Response 891 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 2, 2002 (23:22) * 1 lines
Wolfie, I don't blame you but the scientist in me and myson got the better of us. One storm we watched hit the hill right behind us just a few meters away. That bolt shorted out the ceiling lights, and blew a hole in the heating coil of our water heater andalso melted a plug-in clock-radio. That was ear-splitting, and I never want to come that close to immortality, again!
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Response 892 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 2, 2002 (23:26) * 5 lines
For Greece:
http://www.ana.gr/
Cloudy throughout the country on Thursday, with rain and snow in the north later in the day. Winds northerly, moderate to gale force. In the north, temperatures will range from -10C to -1C; on the rest of the mainland from -6C to 5C; and in the islands from -1C to 7C. Rain and snow in Athens with temperatures between -1C to 5C. Same in Thessaloniki, with temperatures from -5C to -1C.
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Response 893 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Thu, Jan 3, 2002 (04:46) * 5 lines
Hi all
Marcia, you seen purple lightning too?? We saw it in Australia in 1996, and Dad saw some last night when the storm was in progress. Fair distance off but the thunder must have been horrendously loud near the centre and it was plenty loud enough here to cause some concern. The deep bass rumble would have been appropriate for Mars - Bringer of War.
Rob
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Response 894 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Thu, Jan 3, 2002 (20:54) * 7 lines
Hi all
Please VISIT "Floods and other hydro hazards" because you are missing out on a great and grand story of floods, thunderstorms and rain storms. To catch the saga of the Canterbury and West Coast floods, thunderstorms and rainstorms, you should see the articles I am churning out. The story is a week old now but the tales of spectacular storms, floods and pyrotechnics continue to come.
Rob
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Response 895 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 4, 2002 (12:58) * 3 lines
I'm going to Geo 46 to read how you are washing into the sea.
Purple lightning was so amazing I don't remembe being afraid, but I do remember it being very LOUD! It was so outstanding that I'll be content with memories of the event.
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Response 896 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 4, 2002 (18:48) * 13 lines
[1]METEOROLOGY & CLIMATOLOGY
* The Risk of Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse
* White Christmases Becoming More a Dream Than Reality
* Flickering Sun Switched Climate
* Here Comes the Rain
* Antarctic Mud Reveals Ancient Evidence of Global Climate Change
* Warming May Increase Risk of Sudden Climate Change
* The Perfect Dust Storm
* Broken Seesaw Warms North
References
1. http://www.sciquest.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/sci_level3.d2w/report?nav_banner=bio&resource=articles&gateway=S-meteo
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Response 897 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 4, 2002 (20:51) * 0 lines
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Response 898 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 4, 2002 (21:01) * 0 lines
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Response 899 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 4, 2002 (21:03) * 13 lines
SNOW IN ATHENS
Snowstorms and low temperatures caused
problems throughout Greece on Friday, with snow
falling even in the centre of Athens for the first
time in several years. Scene is of a snowman
made with the Acropolis in the background.
http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 900 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 4, 2002 (21:06) * 1 lines
It took me three tries to get it all together, but this is an amazing sight and only the second snowman in Greece that I know about! See the above post. Slushy snow is better than none at all!
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Response 901 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 4, 2002 (21:08) * 10 lines
More Snow for Greece:
Weather Forecast: Snow and rain on Saturday
04/01/2002 19:40:53
Snowy throughout the country on Saturday, lighter in the northwest. Winds northerly, northeasterly, of
gale force. In the north, temperatures will range from -20C to -4C; on the rest of the mainland from
-10C to 2C; and in the islands from -2C to 5C. Rain and snow in Athens with temperatures between
-2C to 2C. Same in Thessaloniki, with temperatures from -9C to -3C.
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Response 902 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (00:39) * 62 lines
Snow paralyses central Europe
[BBC News] Parts of the Czech Republic are declared a
disaster area. Heavy snowfalls and blizzards have been
causing chaos in many parts of central Europe.
Parts of the Czech Republic have been declared a disaster
area, and people are feared dead in avalanches in Poland.
A number of avalanche deaths have also been confirmed in the Alps.
In Poland, southern regions have been among the worst
affected, with many roads declared impassable.
Snowdrifts piled up overnight on trunk roads, leaving
drivers stranded as they returned home after New Year
celebrations.
Rescue officials said five people were feared dead in
avalanches in the mountain resort of Zakopane.
Traffic has also been affected north-south routes near the
central city of Lodz.
"Nobody expected such heavy snowfalls and we are doing our
best to clear the snow and slush off the roads," a
spokeswoman for Poland's Public Roads Bureau told the
Reuters news agency.
"But in many parts of the country it is still snowing, which
makes our work pretty fruitless," she said.
Bad weather was forecast to continue across much of the
country, and the temperatures were expected to plunge to -18C.
Heavy snows have also caused problems in the neighbouring
Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Officials in Prague declared about a third of the country a
disaster area, and several border crossings with Poland and
Germany were closed.
In Slovakia, transport links to villages in northern and
eastern parts were severely interrupted, but none was cut
off.
The country's president Rudolf Schuster was slightly injured
in a traffic accident.
In Albania, heavy snow left around 150,000 villagers
completely cut off on New Year's eve.
The K-For peace-keepers in neighbouring Kosovo were
delivering food supplies after the Albanian authorities had
asked for urgent help.
Bad weather has also wreaked havoc in Germany and France.
In north-eastern France, roads and rail links were disrupted
by heavy rainfall causing flooding of the Mosell, Meuse and
Seine rivers.
In Paris, lights illuminating the Pont Neuf in the blue and
yellow of the European flag, were turned off on Wednesday as
the waters of the Seine rose.
They had been switched on as the New Year arrived, in order
to celebrate the introduction of the euro.
Severe weather also continued to take its toll in the Alps,
where a number of skiers have been killed in avalanches
since the weekend.
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Response 903 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (14:13) * 15 lines
Weather Forecast for Greece: Sporadic light snowfall on Sunday
05/01/2002 18:14:28
Sporadic light snowfall will prevail in most parts of the country on Sunday.
Cloudy in the east and south with light snowfall mainly in eastern Thessaly,
central Greece, Evia, eastern Peloponnese, the Cycladic islands and northern
Crete. In northern Crete there will be heavy snowfall in the morning. Possibility
of storms in the Dodecanese. It will be partly cloudy in the rest of the country.
Winds northerly, northeasterly, moderate to gale force. In the north,
temperatures will range from -18C to -4C; on the rest of the mainland from
-8C to 2C; and in the islands from -2C to 5C. Light snowfall mainly in the
morning in Athens with temperatures between -2C to 2C. Cloudy in
Thessaloniki with temperatures from -9C to -3C.
http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 904 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (22:52) * 1 lines
I am very worried about John. I pray he is not in some snowbank or down a ravine or worse...
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Response 905 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (22:53) * 1 lines
when did you last hear from him?
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Response 906 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (23:09) * 3 lines
Friday when he was putting chains on the car for the drive to work. He usually does not take the car unless the weather is very bad. And, he does not put chains on the car unless the snow (!! In Greece ?!) is deep enough to be dangerous to drive in. I am hoping he is snowbound and safe and will not try to get to a computer until the weather clears. *sigh*
Whenever I go to the Greek news, all I have seen in the past few days is the weather report. Not good!
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Response 907 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (23:16) * 13 lines
Weather Forecast: Sporadic light snowfall on Sunday
05/01/2002 18:14:28
Sporadic light snowfall will prevail in most parts of the country on Sunday.
Cloudy in the east and south with light snowfall mainly in eastern Thessaly,
central Greece, Evia, eastern Peloponnese, the Cycladic islands and northern
Crete. In northern Crete there will be heavy snowfall in the morning. Possibility
of storms in the Dodecanese. It will be partly cloudy in the rest of the country.
Winds northerly, northeasterly, moderate to gale force. In the north,
temperatures will range from -18C to -4C; on the rest of the mainland from
-8C to 2C; and in the islands from -2C to 5C. Light snowfall mainly in the
morning in Athens with temperatures between -2C to 2C. Cloudy in
Thessaloniki with temperatures from -9C to -3C.
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Response 908 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (23:16) * 1 lines
will keep him in my prayers!
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Response 909 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Sun, Jan 6, 2002 (21:07) * 37 lines
Thanks, Wolfie! I will also. No news, but it is nighttime in Greece at the moment.
Minister takes steps as Athens faces worst winter since 1963
06/01/2002 16:24:55
Interior Minister Costas Skandalidis, following a marathon meeting on Sunday,
announced that as of 1 p.m. cars driving on the Athens-Lamia motorway can
drive towards Athens and as of 2.30 p.m. in the opposite direction, on
condition they are fitted with snow chains.
Skandalidis also appealed to citizens to postpone their return trip to
Athens until Monday since Athenians are expected to return to Athens en
masse following the Christmas and New Year's holidays and traffic jams can
be expected.
He acknowledged that motorists are being inconvenienced on national
motorways, adding that snow ploughs are already in use and are cleaning up
the national motorway from Ritsona to Agios Stephanos and between the 70th
and 90th milestone in the Iliki area.
Meanwhile, the Fire Brigade termed weather conditions
"unprecedented", since Athens has not been faced with a similar situation since
1963, while many regions have become isolated either due to snow or ice
covering streets.
The Eleftherios Venizelos airport in Athens remains closed, despite the
fact that snow ploughs had succeeded in opening one runway at noon on
Sunday. However, no flights are being carried out following a decision taken
by the administrations of all Greek and foreign airline companies.
Many passengers not living in the Athens area have found themselves
stranded at Athens airport over the past two days, while those desiring to
return home can board the Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos buses despite
difficulties faced on roads.
Trolley and urban buses are not running in Athens, the electric railway
is scheduling trains from Piraeus to Neo Irakleio and the Athens Metro is
operating as normal.
Weathermen are expecting an improvement in the weather as of Tuesday.
http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 910 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Sun, Jan 6, 2002 (23:14) * 5 lines
Hi all
At last. Something normal weatherwise today. No thunderstorms, no rain and only broken cloud. A moderate SW breeze and pleasantly warm. After 11 days, 5 thunderstorms, two rain storms, a hail storm and a wind storm things have finally calmed down to resemble some sense of normality. No northwesterlies unloading bucketloads of rain in the mountains, no wild twisters popping out of nowhere in the middle of the night, and no gales buffeting the house. It all seems rather quiet now. How boring.
Rob
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Response 911 of 987: Kilauea83 (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (12:24) * 1 lines
*Laugh* You sound like me. I fuss and worry and fill my imagination with great storms then miss them terribly when all is back to normal. The last really good one we had blew all the shingles off the house back of us and pounded them against my house and picture windows. I hid under the window sill watching before I was dragged away for fear the glass would break. It didn't and I thought it a really good storm! (I'm far too curious!)
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Response 912 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (12:41) * 9 lines
Scene from the Changing of the Guard at
snow-covered Syntagma Square in central Athens
on Saturday. Many citizens also visited the
square to both admire the brave guards and enjoy
the snow. http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 913 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (16:42) * 1 lines
So much for pleated white (kilts?) and those fluffy balls on their shoes. Not the right weather for such uniforms no matter how handsome!
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Response 914 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (18:22) * 24 lines
WHAT IS A HURRICANE EYE?
The roughly circular area of comparatively light winds and
fair weather at the center of a hurricane. Eyes are usually
25-36 miles in diameter. The area around the eye is called
the wall cloud.
WHICH WAS THE DEADLIEST HURRICANE IN RECORDED HISTORY?
Galveston Hurricane of 1900--over 6,000 people were killed
by the storm surge.
WHICH WAS THE COSTLIEST HURRICANE IN RECORDED HISTORY?
Hurricane Andrew in 1992--over 25 billion dollars in public
expenditures. This does not include private insurance costs.
WHAT IS STORM SURGE?
A dome of seawater, often 50 miles across, that sweeps across
the coastline inundating the land with up to 26 feet of water
above normal high tide. The ocean level rises as a hurricane
approaches, peaking where the eye strikes land, and gradually
subsiding after the hurricane passes. Out of the following
hazards--storm surge, rain flooding, high winds, tornadoes,
and lightning--storm surge is the greatest threat to life and
property. Historically, nine out of ten deaths are caused by
storm surge.
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Response 915 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (18:28) * 17 lines
Before I offend half of the known world:
Uniform of the Greek Presidential Guard, the Evzones
After the liberation of Greece in the first quarter of the 19th century, all male
costumes in the Peloponnese took the form of the foustanela. Extremely popular,
this costume is now one of the world's most well-known traditional garment. It
consists of the following items:
- white cotton shirt
- foustanela (white cotton pleated skirt)
- boudouri (white underpants)
- long knitted white leggings, secured by gonatoures (garters) tied below the knee
- embroidered coat
- fesi (cap)
- tsarouchia (shoes) with pompons
pictures and much more... http://dept.kent.edu/museum/costume/bonc/2geographicsearch/Greece/greece.html
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Response 916 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (18:29) * 1 lines
Talk about miniskirts!!! I need to go see the changing of the guard. Nothing like the British. More like the scots who are regulated to wear NOTHING under their kilts.
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Response 917 of 987: Wolf (wolf) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (18:38) * 1 lines
*GRIN*
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Response 918 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (20:49) * 10 lines
Guys with legs and shoes cuter than mine. *frown*
Weather Forecast for Greece: Snow and rain on Tuesday
07/01/2002 18:24:02
Sunny in most parts of the country on Tuesday, with light snowfall in the east.
Winds northerly, of gale force. In the north, temperatures will range from -14C
to 7C; on the rest of the mainland from -8C to 9C; and in the islands from -3C
to 12C. Sunny in Athens with temperatures between -1C to 8C. Same in
Thessaloniki, with temperatures from -4C to 7C.
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Response 919 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (21:02) * 1 lines
I wish John would check in. I suspect the telephone wires and roadways are still non-functioning. *sigh*
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Response 920 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Mon, Jan 7, 2002 (22:10) * 5 lines
this has to be a strain on their utilities! my goodness....
that was great on the grecian kilts and it's nice to know they wear bloomers!
did the scotts wear kilts so they could take care of nature whilst upon a mighty steed? that's why levi's are buttoned, or so i've read!
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Response 921 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (00:01) * 5 lines
More than likely about the Scots and kilts. But they were mostly afoot!! Horses were scarce and only for the Laird. I think I will remain in ignorance about the Greek "kilt's" battlefield convenience, but they are a whole lot shorter than the Scots' and they are WHITE!!! I think they are strictly for formal occasions. However, that url I posted in Travel 40 shows many diverse outfits for both men and women. Beautiful. Hmmm... My college senior prom gown was chiffon draped over a shoulder "in the Grecian style. It was absolutely gorgeous!
Come to think of it, Roman Legions wore leather "skirts" too.
I rather like the little touch of the Greek underclothing. Much more civilized than the Highlanders of Scotland (despite my having their blood in my veins in tiny amounts!) Little wonder! While the Greeks were writing deathless poetry, my ancestors fought NAKED and painted with blue dye called "woad." I am still in my civilized infancy!
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Response 922 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (13:19) * 2 lines
I heard from John this morning (Hawaii time) - he has a broken leg which was operated on 7 January. I am relieved to know he is safe. I am distressed to know he has broken his leg. *Sigh* My best wishes for a speedy recovery, John!
And, thank you for letting me know!
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Response 923 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (13:21) * 14 lines
Weather Forecast for Greece: Snow and rain on Wednesday
08/01/2002 18:04:52
Cloud with light snowfall in most parts of Greece on Wednesday. Winds
northerly, northeasterly, of gale force. In the north, temperatures will range from
-7C to 5C; on the rest of the mainland from -5C to 12C; and in the islands from
-3C to 8C. Cloud with light snowfall in Athens with temperatures between 0C to
7C. Mostly sunny in Thessaloniki, with temperatures from -1C to 5C.
The Forestry Department of Messolongi and the
local hunting association, due to the prevailing icy
conditions, threw food to the wetland wild birds in
the sea region of Louros, Messolongi, western
Greece, on Tuesday. http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 924 of 987: PurpleHazley (PurpleHazley) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (13:32) * 1 lines
Who cares.....
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Response 925 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (13:41) * 66 lines
PROBLEMS DUE TO THE WEATHER IN MANY PARTS OF GREECE
Athens, 7 January 2002 (16:39 UTC+2)
Serious problems in electricity supply, water
supply as well as in the market supply with fresh
fruit and vegetables are still faced by the
prefectures of Attica, Evia, Viotia and the Aegean
island of Crete which were mainly hit by the recent
bad weather.
The transfer of patients to hospitals in the wider
region of Athens was conducted with great
difficulty, while schools will remain closed in the
prefectures of Attica, Viotia and Evia until
Wednesday. The schools in other regions also hit
by bad weather will open tomorrow.
http://www.mpa.gr/
NEW DEMOCRACY MEETING ON THE PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE BAD WEATHER
Athens, 7 January 2002 (17:25 UTC+2)
The bad weather that hit many parts of the
country and the problems it has caused, were the
issues of discussion in the meeting that was held
today at the right-wing main opposition party of New
Democracy offices in Athens.
New Democracy Political Planning Secretary
Giorgos Souflias in statements he made afterwards,
stressed that the bad weather that hit the country
was unprecedented but in many cases the state
was unable to do even the basics.
ND parliament deputy Ms. Dora Bakoyianni
congratulated the Greek Police, the Fire
Department, the Coast Guard and the state
employees, pointing out, however, that the state
mechanism displayed its huge weaknesses.
Extensive damages were recorded in agriculture
as a result of the snowfall and freezing
temperatures.
The Ministers of Agriculture and Economy will
hold a meeting this week. They are expected to
request EU economic support for the farmers who
suffered damages as a result of the unprecedented
bad weather.
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Response 926 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (13:44) * 1 lines
I do and so do others who look forward to his contributions. Aloha Purplehazley and welcome to Geo. Apoparently the worst weather of the century in Europe does not matter to you. What is your location?
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Response 927 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (15:43) * 19 lines
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
1130 AM HST TUE JAN 8 2002
A FUNNEL CLOUD WAS OBSERVED OVER OAHU...EAST OF HONOLULU
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
IF FUNNEL CLOUDS EXTEND TO THE GROUND THEY CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS
WINDS.
IF YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF THE WAY...MOVE UNDER SOMETHING STURDY
AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF YOU ARE IN THE OPEN LIE FLAT
FACING THE GROUND WITH YOUR HANDS OVER YOUR HEAD.
CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS TO FORM OVER THE ISLAND
AREA. THESE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO TERMINATE AROUND 600 PM HST.
THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT UNLESS CONDITIONS REQUIRE FURTHER
ISSUANCES.
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Response 928 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (18:23) * 8 lines
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
205 PM HST TUE JAN 8 2002
A FUNNEL CLOUD WAS OBSERVED BY AN OFFICIAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
SPOTTER EAST OF HONOLULU NEAR AINA HAINA AT 130 PM. ANOTHER FUNNEL
CLOUD WAS OBSERVED EAST OF HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EARLIER
TODAY FROM 1115 TO 1121 THIS MORNING.
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Response 929 of 987: Wolf (wolf) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (18:34) * 1 lines
thanks for the updates marcia!
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Response 930 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (18:40) * 1 lines
It sounds far more exciting than the plain flat-out gorgeous weather in Hilo. I wish I could send some of it to thaw out some other places deep in ice and snow. To my spamer, I would send a volcano spout. What an image that conjures ...
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Response 931 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (18:41) * 3 lines
(so i see that you are safe from the tornado, *whew*)
don't let them get to you sweetie! it's just ignorance talking.
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Response 932 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (20:17) * 1 lines
Actually, I'm more than a little surprised to find it took so long to find Geo; and, even more amazing, that Geo was found at all! I usually get my stuff in email. Free speech is part of a democratic society. So is being responsible for what one writes.
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Response 933 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (20:20) * 1 lines
say it sister!!
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Response 934 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (20:23) * 1 lines
Very Special *HUGS* fro Wolfie and AM. You know why!
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Response 935 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Tue, Jan 8, 2002 (20:26) * 1 lines
right back atcha! *HUGS*
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Response 936 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 9, 2002 (16:37) * 10 lines
Weather Forecast for Greece: Snow and rain on Thursday
09/01/2002 18:56:14
Mostly sunny in Greece with cloud and light snowfall in the east early in the
day on Thursday. Winds northerly, northeasterly, of gale force. In the north,
temperatures will range from -7C to 6C; on the rest of the mainland from -2C
to 9C; and in the islands from 0C to 9C. Cloud with light snowfall in higher
elevations of Athens with temperatures between 1C to 8C. Mostly sunny in
Thessaloniki, with temperatures from -3C to 6C.
http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 937 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 9, 2002 (16:42) * 4 lines
GREECE WEATHER MAP - UPDATING
http://www.mpa.gr/weather/index.html?lang=en
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Response 938 of 987: John Tsatsaragos (tsatsvol) * Fri, Jan 11, 2002 (01:29) * 10 lines
Hi all,
Welcome Purplehazley to Geo. I think that you will find a warm place and much interesting information here. You can discuss with us anything. Welcome again.
These extreme low temperatures, during last week, are unexampled for my country. They have completely destroyed the vegetable production and they have killed the most of the trees and garden vegetables. But life continued.
Warm regards from the cold Greece.
John.
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Response 939 of 987: Rob Glennie (AotearoaKiwi) * Fri, Jan 11, 2002 (01:47) * 5 lines
Hi all
A thunderstorm rattled Wellington early today. But to see more, you will have to go to "Floods and other hydro hazards" for the full story.
Rob
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Response 940 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 11, 2002 (21:39) * 3 lines
John, I always send you Hawaii's sun and tropical heat but something is making it cold. My sympathies for the entire country of Greece and for your lovely ancient olive trees.
Rob, I am watching the golf tournament this week fom New Zealand. I watched this morning's sunshine turn to black clouds and thunderstorms cancelling play this afternoon. When it rains there, it POURS!!! I thought only Hilo got deluges like that!
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Response 941 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 11, 2002 (21:57) * 2 lines
Happy me! The weather map I posted updates.
http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/read/Geo/14.937
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Response 942 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 12, 2002 (19:43) * 11 lines
Weather Forecast for Greece: Scattered cloud on Sunday
12/01/2002 15:03:08
http://www.ana.gr/
Scattered cloud is forecast throughout the country on Sunday, becoming
overcast in parts of the west and south. The morning will be misty in some
parts of the country. Winds northerly, light to moderate. In the north,
temperatures will range from -5C to 10C; on the rest of the mainland from
-1C to 15C; and in the islands from 4C to 15C. Light cloud in Athens with
temperatures between 5C and 15C. Same in Thessaloniki with temperatures
from -1C to 10C.
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Response 943 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 14, 2002 (20:00) * 43 lines
Weather for New Zealand:
Updated Tuesday 15 Jan 10:59AM
In the north and west from Northland to Wellington, also Coromandel,
Bay of Plenty, and the North Island central high country and
Marlborough:
Cloudy periods and ocn showers, although long fine periods in Bay of Plenty
tomorrow.
In the east from Gisborne to Wairarapa:
Mostly fine, but a few showers spreading east off the ranges this afternoon.
For The west coast of the South Island:
Fine today but becoming cloudy overnight and occasional showers tomorrow.
For Canterbury, Otago and Southland:
Cloudy areas. Afternoon showers inland, and isolated thunderstorms are
possible.
And for the Chatham Islands:
Rain clearing to a few showers this afternoon. Occasional showers most of
tomorrow, but clearing at night.
National Long Range Forecast
Updated Tuesday 15 Jan 1:59PM
Thursday:
For the North Island, occasional showers in the west.Cloudy periods and a few
showers for most other places, but dry in the east. For the South Island, more
showers in the north and west. A few showers about Marlborough and
occasional rain further south.
Friday:
For the North Island, a few showers over the northern half of the Island. Showers
becoming more frequent further south as winds turn southerly. For the South
Island, showery for most places, especially about the east coast.
Saturday:
For the North Island, just the odd shower possible over the upper half of the
Island, but mostly cloudy further south with occasional showers. For the South
Island, occasional showers for much of the Island, but from Otago southwards,
only a few showers, mainly about the coast.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/weather/weathernational.cfm
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Response 944 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 15, 2002 (18:16) * 27 lines
New law for better disaster relief
A week after the heavy snowstorms that paralyzed large parts of Greece, the
Interior Ministry yesterday unveiled details of new legislation aimed at improving
the coordination and the means to fight natural disasters. These involve the
procurement of materials, better coordination, spelling out the responsibilities of
everyone involved, continually updating of operational plans, supervision, and
punishment for those who fail in their tasks.
The Interior Ministry will be sending its blueprint to all local and regional
governments today in order to have their feedback before the Inner Cabinet
discusses the legislation.
Interior Minister Costas Skandalidis yesterday chaired a meeting of deputy
ministers, local governors and regional governors from areas affected by the
recent weather. "We want to get ideas from the experience of this wave of bad
weather," Skandalidis said. The meeting concluded that coordination was the
weakest point in dealing with difficulties. That is why everyone involved will have
his or her responsibilities spelled out, and the Interministerial Coordinating Body
(ICB) will be upgraded and put into continual operation during crises.
Each October, this body will present Parliament with an annual National Plan for
dealing with natural disasters, accompanied by a budget from the General
Secretariat for Civil Defense.
The bill calls also for: Stricter penalties for those who violate ICB measures in
times of crisis; measures such as demanding that all cars contain tire chains;
drawing up operational plans for all types of disaster and preparing infrastructure
to put them into effect.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/news/content.asp?aid=114672
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Response 945 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Tue, Jan 15, 2002 (21:32) * 1 lines
saw something about FEMA and how they think it's a better idea to relocate homes/businesses out of flood ranges than to pay the owner for damages. they said it's worth the initial cost because it will save a lot down the road. in one instance, they only needed to move a church 100 feet to get it out of flood range and the parishoners didn't mind at all. it was literally moved across the street!
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Response 946 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 15, 2002 (23:22) * 1 lines
I watched them move an entire wooden chuch on a huge flatbed truck from the encroaching lava flows that buried Kalapana. FEMA has curious ideas, but they are learning. I have heard of whole towns being relocated! Rather like Abu Simbel when they damed the Nile River. That still irritates me.
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Response 947 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 16, 2002 (22:53) * 6 lines
Greece needs more snow like New Zealand needs more rain:
Weather Forecast: Rain on Thursday
16/01/2002 17:55:39
Cloud and rain are forecast throughout the country on Thursday, with islolated storms mainly at sea. Snow will fall on high ground on the mainland. Winds variable, moderate to strong. In the north, temperatures will range from -1C to 8C; in the Ionian and on the rest of the mainland from 3C to 13C; and in the Aegean islands from 7C to 15C. Rain and possibly a storm in Athens with temperatures between 8C and 12C. Same in Thessaloniki with temperatures from 3C to 8C.
http://www.ana.gr/
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Response 948 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jan 17, 2002 (18:35) * 39 lines
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
800 PM HST WED JAN 16 2002
COLD WINDY WEATHER & SNOW ARE ON THE WAY FOR THE MAUNA KEA
AND MAUNA LOA SUMMITS
HIZ004-007-008-171800-
NORTH & EAST HAWAII...WEST HAWAII...SOUTH HAWAII-
800 PM HST WED JAN 16 2002
..WINTER STORM WATCH...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH EFFECTIVE AT 8 PM HST WED & VALID UNTIL 800 AM
HST THUR FOR THE SUMMITS & UPPER SLOPES OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA
LOA.
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS...
INCLUDING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES...SNOW...SLEET & STRONG
WINDS...ARE POSSIBLE...BUT NOT IMMIMENT ATOP MAUNA KEA AND
MAUNA LOA. PERSONS ATOP THESE SUMMITS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR THE ONSET OF HAZARDOUS WINTERLIKE
CONDITIONS.
A COLD UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM IS MOVING TOWARD HAWAII FROM
THE EAST. NORTHEASTERLY WINDS OF 35 TO 40 MPH WERE ALREADY
BLOWING ACROSS THE SUMMIT AREAS WED EVENING WITH TEMPERATURES
A FEW DEGREES BELOW FREEZING FOR CONSIDERABLE WIND CHILL. THE HEAVY
SNOW & SLEET & ICE ARE NOT EXPECTED FOR ANOTHER 48 TO 72
HOURS...FROM FRI NIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
UP TO THEN...TRAVEL TO THE SUMMIT AREAS SHOULD BE DONE WITH
CAUTION. PERSONS PLANNING TO GO TO THE SUMMITS FROM FRI THROUGH
THE WEEKEND SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE THREAT OF SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS & AVOID OR POSTPONE TRAVEL TILL THE THREAT OF INCLEMENT
WEATHER ENDS.
THE NEXT STATEMENT ON THIS EVENT WILL BE ISSUED AT
800 AM HST THURSDAY.
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Response 949 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jan 17, 2002 (19:17) * 5 lines
The same storm system is also snowing in California:
COLD OVERNIGHT LOWS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 245 PM PST THU JAN 17 2002 ...COLD OVERNIGHT LOWS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY... ...RAIN AND SNOW EXPECTED BY MONDAY... MORE COLD AIR HAS FILTERED INTO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY AND THIS WILL AGAIN LEAD TO SOME FREEZING TEMPERATURES IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY THE NEXT COUPLE OF NIGHTS. ENOUGH NORTH WIND TONIGHT WILL LIKELY KEEP MANY LOCATIONS FROM DIPPING BELOW 32 DEGREES HOWEVER WIND SHELTERED AREAS WILL FALL INTO THE UPPER 20S. LESS WIND IS EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT AND THIS COULD BE THE COLDEST NIGHT FOR MOST LOCALES. A FAST MOVING COLD FRONT WILL CLIP NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ON SATURDAY AND MAY PRODUCE A FEW SNOW SHOWERS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN CASCADES AND FAR NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA. A STRONGER PACIFIC STORM SYSTEM IS FORECAST TO APPROACH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BY THE END OF THE WEEKEND. THE ASSOCIATED WARM FRONT WILL BRING PRECIPITATION TO NORTHERN AREAS ON SUNDAY. MORE WIDESPREAD AND SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION ON MONDAY.
HIS IS EXPECTED TO BE A MODERATELY COLD STORM WITH SNOW LEVELS GENERALLY ABOVE 4000 FEET. SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE ON TUESDAY ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN AND IT WILL BE COLD ENOUGH FOR SNOW IN THE FOOTHILLS. VISIT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION AT WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/SACRAMENTO (USE LOWER CASE).
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Response 950 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (00:00) * 27 lines
NORTH & EAST HAWAII...WEST HAWAII...SOUTH HAWAII-
400 PM HST THU JAN 17 2002
..WINTER STORM WATCH...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS CONTINUED THE WINTER
STORM WATCH...VALID THROUGH 400 AM HST FRI FOR THE SUMMITS &
UPPER SLOPES OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA.
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS...
INCLUDING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES...SNOW...SLEET & STRONG
WINDS...ARE POSSIBLE...BUT NOT IMMIMENT ATOP MAUNA KEA AND
MAUNA LOA. PERSONS ATOP THESE SUMMITS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR THE ONSET OF HAZARDOUS WINTERLIKE
CONDITIONS.
A COLD UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP OVER HAWAII THIS
WEEKEND. THIS WILL BRING COLD TEMPERATURES...WELL BELOW FREEZING...
AND SNOW...WITH POSSIBLE HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS OF OVER 6 INCHES AT
THE SUMMIT LEVELS OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA SAT NIGHT INTO
SUNDAY.
TRAVELLERS TO THE SUMMIT AREAS SHOULD BE FOREWARNED THAT WINTER
STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND. EXTENDED TRAVEL TO THE
SUMMIT AREAS SHOULD BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE THREAT OF SEVERE WINTER
WEATHER HAS ENEDED.
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Response 951 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (00:02) * 1 lines
Watch it snow: http://stratus.mlo.hawaii.gov/LiveCam/Fcam.htm
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Response 952 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (06:11) * 1 lines
What's it like at ground level in Honolulu, this forecast is for up in the mountains, right?
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Response 953 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (14:38) * 22 lines
Honolulu has warm sunny weather and the following high wind warning. The snow is for my island. Atop Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The clouds gathering there are impressive this morning.
KAUAI-OAHU-MAUI-NORTH & EAST HAWAII-MOLOKAI-LANAI-WEST
HAWAII-SOUTH HAWAII-
1025 AM HST FRI JAN 18 2002
..WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 400 PM HST FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS...
KAUAI...OAHU...MAUI...NORTH & EAST HAWAII...MOLOKAI...LANAI...
WEST HAWAII...SOUTH HAWAII
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH ARE ALREADY
OCCURRING IN PORTIONS OF THE AFFECTED AREA. PERSONS IN THESE
AREAS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT PROPERTY.
TIE DOWN LOOSE OBJECTS OR MOVE THEM TO A SHELTERED LOCATION.
WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 TO 60 MPH HAVE BEEN REPORTED
IN LEEWARD KOHALA & SOUTH POINT ON THE BIG ISLAND. SIMILAR WINDS
ARE LIKELY OCCURRING IN EXPOSED & CHANNELLED AREAS ON THE OTHER
ISLANDS AS WELL.
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Response 954 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (14:41) * 1 lines
In Hilo, despite the winter storm brewing within eyesight of me in Hilo, it is 71% humidity and 71° F (21.0° C) and sunny with pretty puffy white clouds.
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Response 955 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (18:52) * 32 lines
The storm is here. Thunder and lightning and it is raining torrents like only a rain forest can do. I'm getting offline before I get electrocuted by this fury.
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
300 PM HST FRI JAN 18 2002
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A FLOOD
WATCH EFFECTIVE UNTIL 400 AM HST SAT FOR PERSONS IN THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...
ON NORTH & EAST HAWAII INCLUDING HILO PUNA HAMAKUA & NORTH
KOHALA
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY RAINFALL
AND FLOODING. FLOODING IS NOT IMMINENT... BUT PERSONS ON NORTH &
EAST HAWAII SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS NOW TO PROTECT
PROPERTY & BE PREPARED TO TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAIN IS
OBSERVED OR A WARNING IS ISSUED.
PERSONS IN THE WATCH AREA... ESPECIALLY THOSE IN LOW LYING AREAS...
ALONG STREAMS...RIVERS...AND OTHER DRAINAGES SHOULD BE PREPARED TO
TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAINS OR FLOODING OCCURS OR A WARNING IS
ISSUED.
MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR FLOODING & SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO
CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING WATER...MANY FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR WHEN
MOTORISTS TRY CROSSING FLOODED ROADWAYS. ESCAPE RISING WATER BY
GOING DIRECTLY TO HIGHER GROUND. NEVER TRY TO OUTRUN A FLOOD EITHER
ON FOOT OR IN YOUR VEHICLE. DO NOT CAMP NEAR STREAMS OR OTHER AREAS
SUBJECT TO FLOODING.
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Response 956 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (19:06) * 12 lines
check the webcams - it should be snowing up there now!
300 PM HST FRI JAN 18 2002
...WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 400 AM HST SATURDAY FOR THE SUMMITS AND UPPER SLOPES OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS THAT WINTER-LIKE CONDITIONS... INCLUDING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES...SNOW...SLEET AND STRONG WINDS...ARE NOW OCCURRING ATOP MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA. PERSONS ON THE SUMMITS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY.
SNOW WILL BE FALLING ON THE SUMMITS OF THE BIG ISLAND TONIGHT WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 INCHES OR MORE EXPECTED BY MORNING. WITH THE FREEZING LEVEL DOWN TO 10,000 FEET...ROADS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY ABOVE THIS ALTITUDE.
TRAVEL TO THE SUMMIT AREAS SHOULD BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE WEATHER IMPROVES AND ROADS ARE CLEARED AND SANDED. IF SUCH TRAVEL IS UNAVOIDABLE...WEAR WARM PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND USE OR CARRY TIRE CHAINS IN YOUR VEHICLE.
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Response 957 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (19:08) * 1 lines
Just try to buy chains for your car tires in Hawaii..!
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Response 958 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (19:23) * 1 lines
http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/misc/summitview.html
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Response 959 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Fri, Jan 18, 2002 (19:41) * 1 lines
they did mention snow in our viewing area!
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Response 960 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 19, 2002 (16:10) * 23 lines
4 AM HST SAT JAN 19 2002
..A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM HST SAT FOR
THE SUMMITS & UPPER SLOPES OF MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS THAT WINTER-LIKE CONDITIONS...
INCLUDING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES...SNOW...SLEET & STRONG
WINDS...ARE NOW OCCURRING ATOP MAUNA KEA & MAUNA LOA. PERSONS ON
THE SUMMITS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT LIVES &
PROPERTY.
OCCASIONAL SNOW WILL FALL ON THE SUMMITS OF THE BIG ISLAND WITH
ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 INCHES OR MORE EXPECTED. WITH THE FREEZING LEVEL
DOWN TO 10,000 FEET...ROADS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SNOW COVERED &
SLIPPERY ABOVE THIS ELEVATION.
TRAVEL TO THE SUMMIT AREAS SHOULD BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE WEATHER
IMPROVES & ROADS ARE CLEARED & SANDED. IF SUCH TRAVEL IS
UNAVOIDABLE...WEAR WARM PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & USE OR CARRY TIRE
CHAINS IN YOUR VEHICLE.
I'm freezing at 65° at noon.
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Response 961 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 19, 2002 (16:12) * 1 lines
wheeee - everyone I know is getting snow today. I guess only we appreciate it and are on television news for it. =)
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Response 962 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Jan 20, 2002 (04:44) * 1 lines
National news?
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Response 963 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Jan 20, 2002 (13:13) * 1 lines
*HUGS* marcia, stay warm, i've got lots of fur!!!!
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Response 964 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jan 20, 2002 (18:12) * 3 lines
The clouds parted briefly this morning and I got to see the snow down father than I have see on Mauna Kea in many years. This is my digital shot of snow in Hawaii:
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Response 965 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jan 20, 2002 (18:15) * 1 lines
Oh, no wind here (we seldom get those high winds, but Kona does) and I am back in summer shirt and cut-off jeans. That is what I call winter. Now I can admire the snow and bask in the tropical sun-dappled shade. How much snow did you folks on the east coast get? The football game yesterday was fun to watch just to see a snowstorm!
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Response 966 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Jan 20, 2002 (19:04) * 1 lines
is that snow on the rooftop or over in the distance?
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Response 967 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jan 20, 2002 (19:58) * 2 lines
Rooftop. You have to go from where I am at 450 feet up mauna kea to about the 9,000 foot level before you get to the snow line today! I also suspect they would not let you up the summit road. One skier was hurt when she was skiing up there and hit the bare cinder area and pitched forward face first into a'a. Not a pleasant thought! She has several stitches.
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Response 968 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Jan 20, 2002 (22:19) * 1 lines
wow!!
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Response 969 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 21, 2002 (13:35) * 3 lines
I was lucky to catch the picture I got yesterday. Though our weather is sunny and skies are blue, the mountain is cloaked in the usual clouds it creates for itself. The times I have played in Hawaiian snow have been going feet-first and for short distances. Even with that precaution, I managed to slide off my "sled" and into the cinders tearing the backside of my denim jeans. A'a is very abrasive and high in volcanic glass. Thus, it cuts like a razor.
According to this morning's newspaper (with attached photo)the snow got down to the 7,000 foot level (2134M) - very low, indeed! (I wish I could post the picture our local pres photographer took!)
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Response 970 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Mon, Jan 21, 2002 (13:39) * 3 lines
do you have a link to your local presses?
marcia, can you see me on msn?
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Response 971 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 21, 2002 (17:30) * 1 lines
I'm looking for you on MSN - can you see me??? You are listed as offline on mine. I'm looking for news coverage in Hawaii in hope they posted the picture!
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Response 972 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 21, 2002 (18:47) * 9 lines
Tropical blizzard - The summit of Mauna Kea is seen from Hilo during a break in
the cloud cover late Sunday morning. The view of the mountain from East Hawaii
had been obscured almost continously since a storm Friday dumped a huge volume
of snow on its slopes, reaching down to the 7,000-foot elevation. Although the storm
eased Sunday, meteorologists say more rain (and snow) was possible today.
http://www.hilohawaiitribune.com/
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Response 973 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 21, 2002 (18:50) * 1 lines
Wolfie, where did you go????
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Response 974 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Mon, Jan 21, 2002 (22:08) * 1 lines
i'm back--had to eat!! but now i can't see you on MSN! *laugh*
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Response 975 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 26, 2002 (22:54) * 33 lines
FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
700 PM HST SAT JAN 26 2002
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A FLOOD
WATCH EFFECTIVE UNTIL 700 AM HST SUN FOR PERSONS IN THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS...
ON KAUAI...OAHU...MAUI...MOLOKAI...LANAI...HAWAII ISLAND
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY RAINFALL
AND FLOODING. FLOODING IS NOT IMMINENT... BUT PERSONS ON ALL
ISLANDS SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS NOW TO PROTECT
PROPERTY & BE PREPARED TO TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAIN IS
OBSERVED OR A WARNING IS ISSUED.
AT 7 PM THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE HAVING HEAVY RAINS...KOHALA ON THE
BIG ISLAND EAST MAUI ALONG THE ROAD TO HANA...WEST MAUI MTNS
INCLUDING YAO VALLEY...EAST MOLOKAI...CENTRAL OAHU &
KOOLAUS...CENTRAL KAUAI. THE HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS ARE NEARLY
STATIONARY OR MOVING VERY SLOWLY WESTWARD.
PERSONS IN THE WATCH AREA... ESPECIALLY THOSE IN LOW LYING AREAS...
ALONG STREAMS...RIVERS...AND OTHER DRAINAGES SHOULD BE PREPARED TO
TAKE QUICK ACTION IF HEAVY RAINS OR FLOODING OCCURS OR A WARNING IS
ISSUED.
MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR FLOODING & SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO
CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING WATER...MANY FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR WHEN
MOTORISTS TRY CROSSING FLOODED ROADWAYS. ESCAPE RISING WATER BY
GOING DIRECTLY TO HIGHER GROUND. NEVER TRY TO OUTRUN A FLOOD EITHER
ON FOOT OR IN YOUR VEHICLE. DO NOT CAMP NEAR STREAMS OR OTHER AREAS
SUBJECT TO FLOODING.
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Response 976 of 987: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Jan 27, 2002 (05:51) * 1 lines
Pretty much for the whole Hawaii Chain of Islands, isn't it? Are you experiencing this now, Marci?
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Response 977 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jan 27, 2002 (17:53) * 1 lines
Yup, supposedly. However, if it the usual sort of flood warning, NO ONE will get water until they cancel them. Then we will have Biblical Deluges. Either that happens, or they let us sit about soggily got several days before finally alerting us to the fact that it might rain. I hope tornado warnings in Kansas are more efficient! Hilo is sunny and beautiful.
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Response 978 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Jan 27, 2002 (20:42) * 1 lines
we are cold and rainy!
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Response 979 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 28, 2002 (11:23) * 21 lines
My son sent photos snapped on the way to work. Pretty unusual for it to be how low in altitude on the foothills.
COLD AIR OVER THE COASTAL WATERS WILL BRING NUMEROUS THUN...
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO CA
855 AM PST MON JAN 28 2002
...COLD AIR OVER THE COASTAL WATERS WILL BRING NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS
THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING...
A VERY COLD...MOIST...UNSTABLE AIR MASS HAS MOVED INTO THE COASTAL
WATERS OVERNIGHT CAUSING SCATTERED SHOWERS TO DEVELOP THIS MORNING.
AS THE DAY PROGRESSES THE AIR MASS WILL BECOME MORE CONVECTIVE
RESULTING IN NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS. THESE THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE
BRIEF HEAVY RAIN...SMALL HAIL AND EVEN A FEW COLD AIR FUNNEL CLOUDS.
THUNDERSTORMS POSE A VARIETY OF THREATS TO BOATER SAFETY FROM
BOTH GUSTY WINDS AND LIGHTNING. YOUR BEST COURSE OF ACTION
DURING THUNDERSTORMS IS TO SEEK SAFE HARBOR...BUT IF YOU ARE
CAUGHT ON THE OPEN WATER...STAY BELOW DECK...IF POSSIBLE...AND
AWAY FROM UNGROUNDED METAL OBJECTS.
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Response 980 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jan 28, 2002 (19:54) * 61 lines
For those of you unfamiliar with the part of California, it snows here about as often as it does in Central Greece by the sea. Rarely, indeed!
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
400 PM PST MON JAN 28 2002
A COLD AND MOIST STORM SYSTEM FROM THE GULF OF ALASKA BROUGHT SNOW
SHOWERS TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY. SNOW LEVELS WERE DOWN TO THE
FLOOR OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY THIS MORNING. A TRACE OF SNOW FELL IN
SACRAMENTO THIS MORNING. TWO INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATED IN REDDING
TODAY.
THE LAST TIME ANY ACCUMULATION OF SNOW WAS REPORTED WAS FEBRUARY 5
1976 WHEN SACRAMENTO RECEIVED 2 INCHES. THE ALL TIME RECORD SNOWFALL
FOR SACRAMENTO IS 4 INCHES SET JANUARY 4TH AND 5TH WAY BACK IN 1888.
THE GREATEST SNOWFALL IN REDDING ON THIS DATE WAS 2.7 INCHES IN 1933.
THE ALL TIME RECORD SNOWFALL FOR REDDING IS 23 INCHES SET JANUARY
1ST 1899.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOTTER REPORTED SNOWFALL AMOUNTS FOR
TODAY ARE:
SACRAMENTO TRACE
REDDING AIRPORT (EL 502 FT) 2.0 INCHES
PARADISE 4.0 INCHES
STOCKTON AIRPORT (EL 29 FT) TRACE
ARBUCKLE (EL 176 FT) TRACE
ORLAND TRACE
CORNING (EL 300 FT) 0.25 INCH
BEAR VALLEY 2.0 INCHES
CHICO (EL 220 FT) 0.25 INCH
PLACERVILLE (EL 2280 FT) 0.5 INCH
ANTELOPE TRACE
MAGALIA (EL 2200 FT) 2.0 INCHES
WILLIAMS 1.5 INCHES
SONORA TRACE
CAMERON PARK (EL 1350 FT) 0.5 INCH
PACIFIC HOUSE (EL 3500 FT) 1.0 INCH
DAVIS TRACE
DIXON TRACE
WOODLAND 0.5 INCH
GROVELAND (EL 2850 FT) 2.0 INCHES
APPLEGATE (EL 1800 FT) 0.5 INCH
AUBURN 1.0 INCH
COBB (EL 3250 FT) 5.0 INCHES
COTTONWOOD (EL 450 FT) 0.5 INCH
MILLVILLE (EL 750 FT) TRACE
HAPPY VALLEY (EL 782 FT) 1.5 INCHES
CLEARLAKE OAKS (EL 1350 FT) 0.5 INCH
BASSETTS STATION (EL 5400 FT) 1.0 INCH
NEWCASTLE 0.75 INCH
COLFAX (EL 2500 FT) 1.5 INCHES
SHINGLETOWN (EL 1500 FT) TRACE
SODA BAY (EL 1400 FT) 6.0 INCHES
LAKEPORT (EL 1340 FT) 3.0 INCHES
NORDEN 8.0 INCHES
TABLE MOUNTAIN (EL 1000 FT) 2.5 INCHES
OROVILLE (EL 1880 FT) 3.5 INCHES
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Response 981 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Mon, Jan 28, 2002 (21:07) * 1 lines
yes, there is snow in southern california! we're under a winter storm watch!! we actually might get thunderstorms too--i haven't heard a good thunderstorm in over 3 months!! (since my move here)
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Response 982 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 29, 2002 (09:58) * 2 lines
move to Hawaii - I have a big one going on at the moment. I heard from my son that he drove through frozen fog to get to work. Only one vehicle upside down.
Wolfie, did you feel the earthquakes?
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Response 983 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 29, 2002 (18:03) * 10 lines
It has poured rain and thundered since early last night. Now, they decide to post warnings!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR PERSONS IN THE... HILO...PUNA AND KAU DISTRICT ON THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII * UNTIL 5 PM HST * AT 145 PM HST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED VERY HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE ENTIRE SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE BIG ISLAND WHERE RAINFALL OF 6 TO 12 INCHES HAVE BEEN OCCURING DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS. * HEAVY SHOWERS WITH EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL BE OVER THE KAU PUNA AND HILO AREAS DURING THE NEXT FEW HOURS.
FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN LOW LYING AREAS DURING THE NEXT THREE HOURS. PERSONS IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS SHOULD MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.
A FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. PERSONS IN THE HILO PUNA AND KAU DISTRICTS SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY AND SEEK HIGHER GROUND OR REMAIN INDOORS.
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Response 984 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 29, 2002 (20:51) * 4 lines
California in the not so sunny part:
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 550 PM PST TUE JAN 29 2002 NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY- SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA- NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY- 550 PM PST TUE JAN 29 2002 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FREEZE WARNING FOR THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY...DELTA...AND NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY FOR TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... TEMPERATURES WILL QUICKLY LOWER THROUGH THE 30S THIS EVENING UNDER CLEAR SKIES AND A VERY COLD AIRMASS LEFT IN THE WAKE OF YESTERDAY/S WEATHER SYSTEM. NORTHERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE IN MOST AREAS BY LATE TONIGHT...ALLOWING TEMPERATURES TO DIP INTO THE MID AND UPPER 20S BY SUNRISE. VALLEY RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE FREEZE PROTECTIVE MEASURES TONIGHT. COVER FREEZE SENSITIVE PLANTS WITH OPAQUE MATERIAL...SUCH AS SHEETS OR BLANKETS...OR BRING THEM INDOORS IF POSSIBLE. MAKE SURE EXPOSED OUTDOOR PIPES ARE COVERED. MAKE SURE PETS HAVE A WARM PLACE TO TAKE SHELTER.
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Response 985 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jan 29, 2002 (20:59) * 20 lines
If we could get together we might have ice skating in the side yard!
FLASH FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI 500 PM HST TUE JAN 29 2002
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS EXTENDED THE
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... THE HILO...PUNA AND KAU DISTRICTS
* UNTIL 800 PM HST
* AT 445 PM HST...RADAR INDICATED VERY HEAVY RAIN OVER GLENWOOD...PAHOA...AND PAHALA.
* LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE HONOMU...HAKALAU....MOUNTAIN VIEW...GLENWOOD...HILO...PAHOA...KEAAU...NAALEHU...AND PAHALA
EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM THIS STORM WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING OF STREAMS AND COULD ALSO TRIGGER ROCK AND MUDSLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN.
MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR FLOODING AND SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING WATER. MANY FLASH FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR WHEN MOTORISTS TRY CROSSING FLOODED ROADWAYS.
LAT...LON 1900 15579 1887 15565 1971 15457 2002 15510
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Response 986 of 987: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Wed, Jan 30, 2002 (19:29) * 1 lines
the mountains were beautiful with their white tops and the sky was pretty with all the smog gone for a couple of hours!
Topic 32 of 96 [news]: Weather: Current Severe Weather Warnings and Updates
Response 987 of 987: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 30, 2002 (23:18) * 1 lines
Ooh, you had snow on the San Gabriels and San Bernardinos? Next we must get you a digital camera so you can take pictures for us! We are still having heavy rain so I cannot see our new snow.
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