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...NOAA Seeks Applicants for the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship...
NOAA is accepting applications through January 30, 2009 for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina Sen. Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted oceanic and atmospheric research throughout his career. This is the fifth year this scholarship is being made available to students interested in pursuing degrees in ocean and atmospheric sciences and education. Details...
How will weather impact your travel plans?
Weather in one part of the country can have a significant impact on airport delays in other parts of the country. For the latest information on airport delays, check the Federal Aviation Administration site at www.fly.faa.gov Details...
To check on the latest road conditions, as well as construction delays, the U.S. Department of Transportation offers traffic information at their site www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ Details...
...Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Records...
The 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season produced a record number of consecutive storms to strike the United States and ranks as one of the more active seasons in the 64 years since comprehensive records began. Details...
...NOAA's U.S. Winter Outlook Calls for Variability...
In announcing the 2008-2009 U.S. Winter Outlook for meteorological winter from December through February, forecasters at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center are calling for warmer-than-normal temperatures for much of the central part of the nation, and a continuation of drier-than-normal conditions across the Southeast. Details...
...NOAA Seeks Applicants for the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship...
NOAA is accepting applications for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina Sen. Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted oceanic and atmospheric research throughout his career. This is the fifth year this scholarship is being made available to students interested in pursuing degrees in ocean and atmospheric sciences and education. Details...
...Paloma dissipated inland over east-central Cuba...
At 1000 PM EST the center of weakening Tropical Depression Paloma was located about 40 miles north Of Camaguey Cuba and about 180 miles southwest of the central Bahamas. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 MPH with higher gusts. Continued weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. The last public advisory has been issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system. Details...
...Nenana, Alaska, Receives NOAA's 1,000th Weather Radio All-Hazards Transmitter...
Central interior Alaskan residents, visitors, barge captains and railroad operators now have access to weather information anytime, thanks to a new NOAA Weather Radio All-Hazards transmitter recently installed on Toghotthele Hill in Nenana, the 1,000th of these transmitters installed by NOAA. Details...
...Omar degenerates to a remnant low...
At 1100 AM AST the center of the remnant low, former Tropical Storm Omar, was located about 820 miles east of Bermuda and about 1365 miles west of the Azores. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 MPH with higher gusts. Omar no longer has enough thunderstorm activity to be considered a tropical cyclone. The remnant low is expected to weaken and dissipate over the next day or so. This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system. Details...
...U.S. Drought Shows Signs of Improvement...
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows improvement in drought conditions over the Plains and the Midwest, in part due to landfalling tropical systems, and also shows lingering drought for the interior Southeast, south-central Texas, and California. Details...
...NOAA's National Weather Service is undertaking research on how satisfied users are with its flood and water forecast services...
NOAA's National Weather Service is undertaking research on how satisfied users are with its flood and water forecast services which include flash flood and river flood warnings, watches and statements; recreational and water supply forecasts; and precipitation analysis. We ask you to consider completing the survey. Details...
...NOAA aircraft conduct aerial damage surveys along Gulf Coast ...
NOAA aircraft have been conducting aerial surveys along the coasts of Texas and Louisiana where Hurricane Ike made landfall. Photos from these flights are now posted. Details...
...Strong Start Increases NOAA's Confidence for Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season...
In the August update to the Atlantic hurricane season outlook, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has increased the likelihood of an above-normal hurricane season and has raised the total number of named storms and hurricanes that may form. Details...
...Summer 2008 Marked by Deadly Rip Currents...
Each year, about a hundred people drown in rip currents. Rip currents account for over 80% of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. NOAA offers valuable advice to help you avoid and/or survive a rip current. Details...
...Hurricane Dolly Offers Silver Lining To Some Drought Stricken Texas Counties...
The remnants of Hurricane Dolly have provided a mixed bag of damaging floods and welcome drought relief for residents of south Texas. The state's Lower Rio Grande Valley received the storm system's highest concentrations with isolated areas receiving as much as a foot of rainfall. Details...
...Dolly brought heavy rains to parts of Texas...
The tropical system known as Dolly dropped an up to 6 inches of rain over the last day in parts of the lower Rio Grande valley. Current flood impacts affect urban areas, small streams and low areas, with numerous roads closed. Flood Watches continue in effect for parts of southern Texas as Dolly will continue to produce copious amounts of rain as it moves westward. Details...
...Cristobal starting to lose tropical characteristics...
At 500 AM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Cristobal was located about 380 miles east of Halifax Nova Scotia. Details...
...Unhealthy Air Quality Index levels in the Mid-Atlantic Region...
High pressure system over the eastern US continues to produce light winds, limiting pollutant dispersion. These conditions, combined with pollutant carryover from previous days, will result in widespread Moderate and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups AQI levels across the East, with several sites in the Mid-Atlantic expected to reach Unhealthy AQI levels for ozone. Details...
...Tropical Storm Bertha...
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Bertha. Details...
...Tropical Storm Bertha...
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Bertha. Tropical Storm BERTHA is approaching warmer waters of the central Atlantic and is expected to strengthen. It is too early to determine if bertha will eventually affect any land areas. Details...
...Tropical Depression strengthens, becomes Tropical Storm BERTHA...
Second tropical storm of the 2008 Atlantic season forms in the far eastern Atlantic near The Cape Verde Islands. The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Bertha. Details...
...Unhealthy Air Quality Index levels in California and North Carolina..
Fires in northern and central California continue to burn, releasing high levels of pollutants into the atmosphere. In the East, fires continue to burn along the northeastern North Carolina coast. These fires will result in Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Air Quality Index levels for much of northern and central California and parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Details...
...Lightning Safety Week: June 22-28, 2008...
Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena - lightning. But don't be fooled, lightning strikes year round. In the United States, an average of 62 people are killed each year by lightning. Details...
...U.S. Department of Agriculture offers tips to keep food safe during a weather emergency...
Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from severe weather could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Thie USDA Consumer's Guide will help you make the right decisions for keeping your family safe during an emergency Details...
...Flooding in the Midwest...
Damage from flooding appears likely to reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Roads and bridges have been shut down, crops have been damaged, and officials in some areas fear the worst flooding since 1993. Thousands of homes and hundreds of businesses have been flooded with numerous evacuations, countless roads are flooded and closed, road damage is extensive, and many levees and earthen dams have failed or are in jeopardy of failing. Details...
...Another day of heat in the East...
Hot, steamy weather continued in the East from the Carolinas to New England. The heat index reached 102 degrees in the District of Columbia on Monday, Several cities in North Carolina broke record high temperatures. Some relief is in sight as the upper-level ridge which has been responsible for the record temperatures will move offshore. By Wednesday temperatures will remain in the upper 80s to lower 90s across much of the East. Details...
...Excessive Heat Warnings and Watches and Heat Advisories in Effect in the East...
Record heat will continue to cover a large part of the Eastern Seaboard into the beginning of the work week. High temperatures in the 90s. with some areas reaching 100 degrees, combined with dew points in the lower 70s will push heat indices into the low 100s. Local Weather Forecast Offices have issued Excessive Heat Warnings and Watches and Heat Advisories. Details...
A major severe weather outbreak expected from the eastern half of the Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley this afternoon and tonight
The Storm Prediction Center is predicting widespread damaging thunderstorm winds, strong tornadoes and, large hail over a large part of the eastern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley. Details...
...Rip Current Awareness Week - June 1 - 7...
Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes. Details...
...Atlantic Tropical Depression ARTHUR...
The National Hurricane Center has issued its last advisory on Tropical Depression Arthur. However, the remnants of Arthur could produce additional heavy rains over portions of Belize, Guatemala, and southeastern Mexico during the next couple of days. These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mud slides, especially in mountainous terrain. Details...
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