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...National Hurricane Center to Provide Greater Lead Time in Watches and Warnings...
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:51NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NHC experts, advancements in track forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time.
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...Dec. 26, 2009 Marks Five Years Since Sumatra Indonesia Tsunami Killed 230,000 ...
Sat, 12/26/2009 - 09:39In December 2004, lack of an effective international warning system contributed to unprecedented loss of life when a tsunami devastated countless communities around the Indian Ocean. Through NOAA, the United States accelerated preparation for a potential tsunami along the U.S. coastline and efforts to build partnerships for an international warning program. According to NOAA tsunami experts, the key to surviving a destructive tsunami is people's ability to receive warnings and willingness to act quickly to move inland or to higher ground.
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...Major winter storm continues to bring blizzard conditions across the Northern Plains...
Fri, 12/25/2009 - 23:15The intensity of the surface low over northern Iowa is slowly weakening and will continue to do so tonight and into Saturday. However, blizzard or near-blizzard conditions are expected to persist across the Northern Plains through Saturday morning. Additional snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest with localized 8 to 12 inch amounts possible over this region. For more details, check the web site of the local Weather Forecast Office.
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...NOAA Reminds you to Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season...
Mon, 12/21/2009 - 09:04When searching for that special gift this holiday season, consider giving a potentially life-saving NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. These radios sound an alarm when NOAA's National Weather Service issues a warning for severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, and can relay civil emergency messages.
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...Blizzard conditions along the New England coast...
Sun, 12/20/2009 - 09:32The low off the New England coast will continue to track northeastward during the day on Sunday. snow across the Mid-Atlantic and New England will slowly taper off as the low moves away from the coast. Heavy snow and strong winds could potentially cause whiteout conditions along the New England coast through Sunday morning. Widespread snowfall totals of 10 to 20 inches are expected across the area with locally higher amounts possible.
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...Developing low will bring significant snow to the Mid-Atlantic...
Fri, 12/18/2009 - 08:11A storm system over the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to deepening as it tracks across the Southeast today, along the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Saturday morning, and southeast of Marthas Vineyard on Sunday morning. This track gives a stripe of heavy snowfall from western North Carolina to New York City, impacting major cities including Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia with potentially a foot or more of snow. A mix of sleet/freezing rain is forecast along the piedmont of North Carolina into Virginia.
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...Winter, Nighttime Tornadoes Pose Greatest Risk, National Weather Service Warns ...
Mon, 12/14/2009 - 17:47Shrouded in darkness, nighttime tornadoes can be deadly, especially during the winter season when people are not accustomed to such severe weather. Given the dangers, forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are increasing efforts to alert people of a potential threat in their area before they go to sleep.
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...Major Winter Storm Crossing the Country....
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 09:55Heavy snow and high winds are forecast from the Midwest to the Northeast as a strong storm moves across the country. Numerous winter weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service.
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...Major Winter Storm Forecast for Western and Central U.S....
Mon, 12/07/2009 - 13:22Heavy snow and high winds are forecast from California to Michigan as a strong storm moves across the country the next couple of days. Numerous winter weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service.
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...2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended November 30th...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 12:31The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended Monday, marking the close of a season with the fewest named storms and hurricanes since 1997 thanks, in part, to El Nino.
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...U.S. Posts Third Coolest-Highest Precipitation for October on Record...
Thu, 11/12/2009 - 22:47The October 2009 average temperature for the contiguous United States was the third coolest on record for that month according to NOAA's State of the Climate report issued today. Based on data going back to 1895, the monthly National Climatic Data Center analysis is part of the suite of climate services provided by NOAA.
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...The National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on Ida...
Tue, 11/10/2009 - 10:47The center of Ida has moved inland and the National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on Ida. The remnants of Ida are expected to produce total rain accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with isolated maximum storm totals of 8 inches, through Wednesday evening from the central and eastern Gulf Coast across the southeastern United States into the southern Mid-Atlantic states.
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...Southern Storminess: Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms...
Thu, 10/29/2009 - 16:51Heavy rain and the risk of severe thunderstorms is forecast through Friday from the western Gulf Coast north and eastward through the lower and mid Mississippi Valley. Much of this area has already received heavy rain over the past few weeks, thus flash flooding is possible. Additional rain will also exacerbate the widespread mainstem river flooding that is ongoing.
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...El Nino to Help Steer U.S. Winter Weather...
Thu, 10/15/2009 - 12:43El Nino in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean is expected to be a dominant climate factor that will influence the December through February winter weather in the United States, according to the 2009 Winter Outlook released Thursday by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center.
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...September Temperature Above-Average for the U.S....
Fri, 10/09/2009 - 22:50The September 2009 average temperature for the contiguous United States was above the long-term average, according to NOAA's monthly State of the Climate report. Based on records going back to 1895, the monthly National Climatic Data Center analysis is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides.
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...Heavy Rain Raises Flood Threat in Central U.S. ...
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 11:59Flood watches and warnings are in effect for many states from Indiana to Texas where heavy rain is falling and is forecast to continue. Remember the rules of flood safety, including Turn Around Don't Drown by not crossing water-covered roads.
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...Stay Informed on Tsunami Safety...
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 10:03Tsunamis can be devastating - as seen this week in American Samoa and nearly five years ago around the Indian Ocean. NOAA's National Weather Service is helping to keep the nation's coastline safe through observations and warnings. Can you recognize the signs of an impending tsunami? Do you know what to do? Tsunami safety information
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...NOAA Needs Input to Chart the Future...
Mon, 09/21/2009 - 19:37We are Charting the Future of NOAA and the National Weather Service. To better prepare for external developments and challenges we will face in serving the Nation we need your help. What trends will shape our future? What challenges or opportunities will we face? What should NOAA strive to accomplish? Join us in developing the Next Generation Strategic Plan.
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