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Weatherman forecasts retirement after 40-year career Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:47AMIn conversation, Mike Burger laughs so heartily and frequently that it can be almost incongruous to hear about him going through a stressful time. But as the longtime weather forecaster for KTVT/Channel 11 and KTXA/Channel 21 talks about what led him to retire from a 40-year career in broadcasting, he turns contemplative and serious.
Hurricane Earl a Harbinger of Worse to Come? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:00PMThough expected to only graze the U.S. coast, Hurricane Earl is the first of many intense storms that could menace the U.S. East Coast this season, one expert says. Hurricane Earl - East Coast of the United States - United States - Earth Sciences - Meteorology
LIVE CHAT REPLAY: Meteorologists Talk Earl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:24PMSee what Doug Kammerer and Veronica Johnson had to chat about Hurricane Earl. Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Weather Phenomena - Hurricanes
What's up with all these hurricanes? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:14PMIn the last two weeks, it seems as though the tropics have exploded.
Gathering storms: With Earl, Fiona and Gaston, hurricane season heats up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16PMIn the last two weeks, it seems as though the tropics have exploded: Hurricane Earl, big, scary and steaming toward North Carolina and a string of states. Tropical Storm Fiona, nearing hurricane strength but heading into hostile conditions and out to sea.
The chaos before the storm Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:15AMBefore it became the tornado that killed 29 people in Plainfield in 1990, it was a nasty storm that passed through the Aurora area. Why wasn't there any warning? The Doppler Radar at the nearest station to Plainfield was not working properly, and no sirens were sounded.
Metop-A completes 20,000th orbit Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:28AMMetop-A, Europe's first polar-orbiting satellite dedicated to operational meteorology, will complete its 20,000th orbit of the Earth on 27 August. It will deliver its data to the EUMETSAT Polar System ground station on Svalbard around lunchtime.
The history of tornadoes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:04PMTornadoes are something Kansans face each year, but today people can be much more prepared than in the past.
Is Your City a Storm Magnet? Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:09AMFive years after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, scientists say storms may be attracted to a certain landscape FIVE YEARS AFTER KATRINA
Talking about the weather Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:32AMOn television, solving mysteries and saving lives is the work of detectives, police investigators and medical researchers. But professional meteorologist Mike Smith, of Wichita, said it's time to give some of the members of his profession the credit they deserve.
Boyertown native protects those cleaning up the Gulf Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:18AMBOYERTOWN — Since the Gulf oil spill began April 20, there have been people working around the clock to figure out ways to stop the leak, protect the environment and restore the livelihood of those living in the oil battered region.
Inaction dooms global climate - Fri, 13 Aug 2010 PST Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:14AMOur daily weather reports, cheerfully presented with flashy graphics and state-of-the-art animation, appear to relay more and more information. And yet, no matter how glitzy the presentation, a key fact is invariably omitted. Imagine if, after flashing the words “extreme weather” to grab our attention, the reports flashed “global warming.” Then we would know not only to wear lighter clothes or ...
Pakistan floods, Russian fires are related: study Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 12:38AMMeteorologists monitoring the atmosphere above the northern hemisphere say that unusual holding patterns in the jet stream are to blame. — File photo WASHINGTON: The floods in Pakistan and the wildfires in Russia are raging a continent apart but they are connected by the Asian monsoon, reports the National Geographic magazine.
Intense storms, potential flooding arriving Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:32AM5:55 p.m. update: Intense storms in central Montgomery county are about 5-15 minutes from the northern side of the beltway as well as northern Fairfax and Loudoun counties and 20-30 minutes from moving inside the District. These storms have a history of producing damaging winds in Frederick count... Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology - Weather Phenomena - Storm Chasing
Wild tornado hits NSW-Victorian border Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:30PMA tornado touches down in Moama, Victoria as meteorologists warn of wild weather still to come. The wild weather due to hit Melbourne late this afternoon has left a trail of overflowing rain gauges in its path, according to the weather bureau.
Wild weather to hit Melbourne Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:51AMA tornado touches down in Moama, Victoria as meteorologists warn of wild weather still to come.
TOP STORIES Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMTemperatures in St. Petersburg broke yet another record Saturday when the mercury soared to 37.1 degrees Celsius, while the smog that has been choking the capital for the past few days also caught up with the city at the weekend.
Moscow death rate doubles as wildfires threaten nuclear - Summary Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 9:26AMMoscow - Russia's devastating wildfires were on Monday nearing one of the country's largest nuclear facilities, officials told the Ria Novosti news agency, whilst the daily death rate in Moscow has doubled as smog, pollution and temperatures rise.
Country simmers in hottest days so far Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 3:45PMExtreme heat is to be expected until August 23, specialists say, foreseeing the next five days will bring temperatures of up to 36 C in southern areas.
MetOp-B module passes crucial vacuum test Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 8:22AM(PhysOrg.com) -- The Payload Module of ESA's latest meteorological satellite, MetOp-B, has been hauled out of the largest vacuum chamber in Europe: its ability to operate in the harsh conditions of space has been proved.
6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 7:58AMJakarta - An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the eastern Indonesian islands of North Maluku province Tuesday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries and damage, meteorologists said.
Tropical storm Colin strengthens slightly Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:26PMForecasters say it's still too early to tell if the storm will directly affect the eastern United States.
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Power outages expected to linger days after Washington area storm Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:00PMTens of thousands of people in the Washington region are likely to be without power for days, officials said Monday, as Pepco struggles to repair the damage from a ferocious storm Sunday that claimed three lives, produced hurricane-force winds and crippled neighborhoods. Business - Earth Sciences - United States - Meteorology - Atmospheric Sciences
Romanians – hit by radiation and floods Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:00PMRomania was again hit by extreme weather phenomena over the weekend.
Are we getting numb to all the tornado warning sirens? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:24AMWarning sirens sounded Thursday night in parts of Jackson County as storms moved through the area. It's been a noisy summer as sirens have blared several times. Some Jackson County residents say they're getting tired of it. joker8 said people...
Tornadoes confirmed in 4 Conn. towns Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:50AMNational Weather Service officials have confirmed that tornadoes touched down in four Connecticut towns during severe storms on Wednesday that knocked over scores of trees and wires across the state. National Weather Service - Connecticut - Tornado - Meteorology - Earth Sciences
Cloudy with a chance of tarballs? Oil spill adds new twist for Gulf Coast forecasters Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:40AMTV forecasters along the Gulf Coast have been adding a new ritual to their daily weather lineup -- predicting the path of oil spewing from the Deepwater Horizon rig. But predicting the oil's movement is proving more difficult than predicting sunshine or showers.
Permian Grad’s Work Helps with Gulf Oil Spill Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:02AMPermian grad gets hands dirty to help track the weather in the Gulf of Mexico.
Up in the air Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:58PMLeon Compton talks to Meteorologist Richard Whittaker
Alex's aftermath curtails battle against slick Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 9:56AMAs Hurricane Alex dissipated over Mexico Friday, authorities and residents along the Gulf Coast faced a sudden surge in oil contamination of their shores. Hurricane Alex - Mexico - Gulf Coast of the United States - Gulf Coast - Meteorology
Oil spill Q&A: Could rainfall include oil? Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:10AMReaders' questions answered.
World Cup Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 3:45PMTally from flash floods in the past few days reached 20 deaths. Relentless heavy rain swept across northern and eastern Romania, with severe flood warnings issued for two rivers. Local authorities and army are struggling to evacuate people from flood-struck areas.
The stormy rise of Ginger Zee Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 9:16PMA lightning rod for objectification, she weathers the turbulence
Five dead, thousands evacuated from floods Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 2:45PMThe furies of water rolling through the country will not stop until Thursday, meteorologists warn. 20 counties are still under flood watch. Two rivers on red flag alert.
Alex, first named Atlantic storm, moves into Gulf Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 10:57AMTropical Storm Alex moved into the Gulf of Mexico Sunday after weakening to a depression as it swirled across Belize and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, dumping rains that left at least four people dead across the region. Gulf of Mexico - Tropical cyclone - Tropical Storm Alex - Landfall - Meteorology
Alex Weakens to Tropical Depression Over Mexico Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 2:45AMAlex weakens to tropical depression over Mexico, expected to regain strength in coming days Gulf of Mexico - Tropical Storm Alex - Meteorology - Belize - hurricane
The coldest day of the year, followed by a stormy night Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 1:37AMIF you thought the cold was bad, wait until you see the storm that meteorologists are predicting for the south-west tonight.
Extreme heat warning still on until Tuesday Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 3:45PMVery high temperatures and an over the top thermal comfort level have been causing trouble all through the weekend, and they are to go into the week as well.
Thunderstorms, Tornadoes And Storm Chasers Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 5:02AMSIDNEY – The Nebraska Panhandle sits just inside the boundaries of Tornado Alley. Residents are reminded of that every Wednesday at 10 a.m. when the city sounds its sirens to ensure everything is working as planned.
National Weather Service: Storm not a tornado Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 9:41PMMeteorologists with the National Weather Service visited Chittenango to determine if a tornado hit the area early Sunday.
Tap 'er light: Going to the dogs Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 4:16PMLet me start by saying that I like dogs more than I like most people.
Arrival of hurricane season in Gulf of Mexico adds new fears over continuing Deepwater Horizon oil spill Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 3:00PMNEW YORK – The 2010 Hurricane season, which is predicted by meteorologists to be “active or extremely active” has arrived in the Gulf of Mexico where BP is still struggling amid myriad failures to stem the flow of oil from its leak that is now in its 42nd day.
Holey Cow: Central American Storm Opens Yawning Sinkhole Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 11:45AMTropical Storm Agatha kills 150 in 3 Central American countries; dozens missing. Central America - Guatemala City - Guatemala - Earth Sciences - Meteorology
Small Eruption, Massive Fallout Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 8:35AMAirlines protested the closure of airspace during the volcanic eruption, but lack of consensus on safe levels of ash left regulators feeling they had little choice.
Hunter keeps watch on stormy weather Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 2:44PMIt's no surprise that Hunter residents who endured the June 2007 storms get a bit nervous when weather forecasters start predicting similar conditions off our coast. That's what happened this week when terms like "southern cyclone" were being thrown around by meteorologists looking ahead to the weekend. But are we really in for a storm like that which grounded the Pasha Bulker?
Moderate earthquake strikes north-eastern Indonesia Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 8:56PMJakarta - A moderate earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Sunday morning in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, meteorologists said....
Okla. braces for more storms days after twisters Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 2:46AMResidents in the southern Plains still reeling from a deadly tornado outbreak that forecasters had warned about for days were bracing for even more storms. Tornado - Tornado outbreak - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology
Oklahoma tornado chasers nail forecasts, say more tornadoes possible Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 1:01PMMeteorologists had been following the storm that formed the Oklahoma tornadoes since last week. They say the weather system could create more tornadoes in the region this week.
THAT’S LIFE: Here’s to hoping we don’t get to hear from Walter Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 10:31AMWhat do Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, Earl, Fiona, Gaston, Hermine, Igor, Julia, Karl, Lisa, Matthew, Nicole, Otto, Paula, Richard, Shary, Thomas, Virginie and Walter have in common?