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...A Strong Geomagnetic Storm is Forecast to Impact the Earth Tomorrow...
NWS Advisories - Mon, 01/23/2012 - 13:13
Geomagnetic storms (a type of solar storm) occur when a mass of energy is ejected from the sun and hits earths magnetic field. These storms are rated from G1 to G5 with G5 being the strongest. Tomorrows storm is forecast to reach G2 in strength with isolated G3 strength in the higher latitudes. A G3 storm could potentially cause some disruptions to the power grid, however, information about this well forecast event has been disseminated to power companies, which are able to reroute the grids to accommodate any energy surges that may occur as a result of a solar storm.
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...Rare Wintertime Severe Thunderstorm Outbreak Possible in the Mid-South...
NWS Advisories - Sun, 01/22/2012 - 19:29
The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting the development of tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and hail over parts of the Mississippi Valley, Lower Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley through early Monday. Eastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi and western Tennessee could potentially see strong tornadoes. The storms will be especially dangerous since they will occur after dark.
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...Strong Winds Sweep Southern California...
NWS Advisories - Sun, 01/22/2012 - 09:59
Strong winds in La Quinta, California cause play to be suspended during the third round of the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament. Trees were uprooted, tents and scoreboards were blown over and people were evacuated from the course.
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...NOAA Launches Weather-Ready Nation Emergency Response Project in Louisiana...
NWS Advisories - Sat, 01/21/2012 - 13:54
The National Weather Services New Orleans/Baton Rouge Weather Forecast Office today increased its rapid response ability with the launch of a new 24/7 emergency response desk and team of meteorologists and hydrologists who will provide forecasts, warnings, and timely decision support services during high-impact weather and other disasters. A critical part of NOAAs Weather-Ready Nation initiative, these emergency mobile weather and water forecasters are trained to work alongside emergency managers to enhance preparedness efforts in the central Gulf coast region.
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...Severe Weather Possible for the Southeast U.S....
NWS Advisories - Sat, 01/21/2012 - 13:28
A cold front sweeping across the southeastern United States will bring the risk for severe weather to the region, particularly South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. The primary risk through the afternoon will be damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, however some storms will also be capable of large hail and isolated tornadoes.
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...Snow and Freezing Rain to Impact Portions of the Eastern United States...
NWS Advisories - Fri, 01/20/2012 - 21:27
Hazardous winter weather will march eastward from the Midwest across to the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England through Saturday, with 3 to 6 inches of snow possible. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for these areas. Meanwhile, up to a 1/4 inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain is expected from southern Ohio across to the Mid-Atlantic states, where Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings have been issued.
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...Flood Threat Continues for Southwest Oregon and Northwest California Coast...
NWS Advisories - Fri, 01/20/2012 - 14:59
A potent disturbance in the eastern Pacific Ocean is expected to bring a substantial increase in rainfall from southwestern Oregon to northwestern California tonight through Saturday morning. An additional two to three inches of rain can be expected along the immediate coast, with locally higher amounts up to four inches. This will increase the flood potential across the region.
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...Wintry Weather for Southern Great Lakes and Northeast U.S...
NWS Advisories - Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:27
An area of snow will move into the western Great Lakes today and spread eastward toward northern Ohio by this evening. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible in some areas, leading to hazardous travel conditions. The wintry weather should move to the northeastern U.S. by Saturday morning. Farther to the south over the Ohio Valley and northern Mid-Atlantic states, a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain will be possible.
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...Winter Weather Strikes the Pacific Northwest...
NWS Advisories - Thu, 01/19/2012 - 21:53
Temperatures are slowly rising in the Pacific Northwest where a significant winter storm has brought traffic to a standstill, closed scores of schools and business, and has caused at least one fatality. In Oregon, heavy rainfall has caused streams and creeks to rapidly overflow, and this has been blamed for at least one fatality. The active weather is spreading through the Rockies this evening.
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...Extreme Cold for Northern Great Plains through Thursday Morning...
NWS Advisories - Wed, 01/18/2012 - 23:27
Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect for the northern Great Plains through Thursday morning. An arctic air mass plunging south through the region coupled with brisk northwest winds will result in wind chill values of -30 to -40 degrees. A few locations in North Dakota could experience wind chills near -50 degrees. If not properly protected, you are likely to experience frostbite and hypothermia when exposed to these conditions.
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...Strong Winter Storm in the Northwest...
NWS Advisories - Mon, 01/16/2012 - 21:25
Widespread heavy snow will begin tonight in the northwestern U.S. and is expected to continue through Wednesday. Travel conditions will deteriorate as the storm takes hold. Strong winds will cause blowing and drifting of snow across the region.
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...Winter Weather will Impact the Midwest and Northeast through Tuesday...
NWS Advisories - Mon, 01/16/2012 - 07:52
As the Pacific Northwest waits for a significant snow event, the Midwest and Northeast are forecast to see a quick shot of snow that could possibly disrupt the Tuesday morning commute. Light freezing rain and snow is forecast for Chicago tonight, and light snow is also forecast for New York City. Heavier snow is forecast across upstate New York and the interior Northeast where Winter Weather Advisories are in effect.
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...Critical Fire Weather, Colder Temperatures and Widespread Snow Showers in Western U.S. Today...
NWS Advisories - Sun, 01/15/2012 - 09:03
Critical fire weather conditions will develop today across northeast California and northwest Nevada, where wind gusts will exceed 50 mph coupled with humidities ranging from the teens to lower 20 percent. This is in response to a strong cold front that will plunge south and east today through the Great Basin, northern and central Rockies, and northern Great Plains, dropping temperatures below seasonal values. Meanwhile, widespread light snow showers are expected across the northern Rockies today, spreading into the central Rockies and Great Basin by early Monday morning. Heavier snow accumulations can be expected along favored slopes of the higher terrain.
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...Strong Cold Front Sweeping through the Pacific Northwest ...
NWS Advisories - Sat, 01/14/2012 - 21:57
The Pacific Northwest is undergoing a dramatic change in weather to make it feel more like winter. Colder temperatures are changing rain to snow tonight, and even lowlands such as Seattle, Washington could see light accumulations. The heaviest snow will fall in the Cascade Mountains of Washington where more than a foot of snow is forecast by Sunday evening.
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...Potent Cold Front to Bring Colder Temperatures and Accumulating Snowfall to Pacific Northwest...
NWS Advisories - Sat, 01/14/2012 - 08:09
Increased precipitation, gusty winds, and colder temperatures will impact the Pacific Northwest this weekend as a strong cold front moves through the region. Moderate to heavy precipitation will begin this morning with temperatures quickly falling behind the front. Snow levels should drop to near sea level later this afternoon, allowing rain to change over to snow along the Washington and Oregon coasts. The heavier accumulations will be found further inland across the Washington Cascades, where over a foot of snow will be common. Travel conditions will be impacted across the region, including the lower elevations.
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...Powerful Weekend Winter Storm for the Northwest...
NWS Advisories - Fri, 01/13/2012 - 20:55
As the winter weather event winds down over the eastern half of the U.S., another will kick into high gear over the northwestern U.S. for the weekend. Heavy snow, especially in the higher elevations, dropping temperatures and strong winds will impact much of the Pacific Northwest, before spreading into the northern Rockies and northern Great Plains early next week.
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...Heavy Snow Impacting the Great Lakes Area...
NWS Advisories - Thu, 01/12/2012 - 21:55
Snow is falling in and around the Great Lakes, and it will continue to spread through the Ohio Valley and into the higher elevations of the Northeast through Friday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Chicago, Illinois where 4 to 8 inches of snow is forecast by Friday morning.
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...Messy Winter Precipitation for the Northeastern U.S. and the Great Lakes...
NWS Advisories - Wed, 01/11/2012 - 20:41
Freezing rain in central New York and will spread eastward into New England on Thursday. Snow is also in the forecast for much of the Northeast and Great Lakes. Driving conditions will be hazardous across much of the northeastern U.S.
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...Strong Winds Return to the Central U.S...
NWS Advisories - Tue, 01/10/2012 - 22:05
Strong winds will return to the center of the country as a robust cold front dives south Tuesday night into Wednesday. Sustained winds of at least 30 mph, with higher gusts, plummeting temperatures and snow will accompany this system.
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...Severe Weather and Heavy Rains Possible across Gulf Coast Tuesday...
NWS Advisories - Mon, 01/09/2012 - 23:54
A wide swath of moderate to heavy rain is expected from eastern Texas through much of the Lower Mississippi River Valley, and into the Southeast states on Tuesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are also expected, with a few becoming severe. The primary risk will be damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, generally from eastern Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle. This system is forecast to move northeast and eventually affect the Mid-Atlantic region by Wednesday.
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