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Merger of storms added ‘steroids’ needed to form May 22 tornado Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:22PMAmanda Kent manages the Payless Shoe Store in Pittsburg, Kan., but on the weekend of May 22 she switched jobs to manage the Payless store at 1502 S. Range Line Road.
Week's wintry winds swell for some Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:00AMKEEN surfers took advantage of big swells at NSW and Victorian beaches yesterday as gale-force winds continued to batter the east coast.
Meet the fire teams: Behind the scenes as the blaze burns on Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00PMIt's 4 p.m. on a recent Wednesday afternoon. That means it's time for the daily planning meeting at the Texas Forest Service command post in Merkel.
Meet fire teams Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:26PMIt's 4 p.m. on a recent Wednesday afternoon. That means it's time for the daily planning meeting at the Texas Forest Service command post in Merkel. About a dozen fire officials, representing all the different areas of command — finance, operations, meteorology, to name a few — gather around a conference table, trying to make a plan to tackle the wildfires currently burning across Texas.
Trees down as wind lashes Sydney Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:42PMStrong winds have hit Sydney, with fallen trees blocking roads and rail lines and sparking more than 120 calls to emergency services.
Jetstar Volcanic Ash Related Cancellations Update 24 June Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:10AMJetstar advises that its New Zealand services (including all international, domestic and Trans Tasman) are cancelled for the remainder of today, Friday, 24 June, and for the entire day tomorrow, Saturday 25 June.
Cuts to science budgets have wider economic impact: May Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:12PMInternal emails have revealed that cuts to science budgets at Environment Canada are targeting federal climate-change research and compromising the government's ability to assess risks to critical infrastructure, communities, and industry, Green leader Elizabeth May said Wednesday.
Streaker shocks news as snow hits NSW Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:45AMA STREAKER braved the cold on an evening news report as snow fell across the state's central west with 1300 properties without power.
State spared another wild night Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:12AMSOUTH Australia has been spared another wild night, with the cancellation of an extreme weather warning while the stormfront sweeps eastwards.
Howling winds batter three states, ACT Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:03AMHowling winds have swept across three states and the ACT as a large cold front downed power lines, felled trees and dumped snow.
Police warnings as snow hits NSW Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:11AMSNOW is raging across the state's central west and more than 1300 properties are still without power as blizzard conditions hit NSW, SA and Victoria.
Storms create havoc across three states Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:04AMTHOUSANDS were left without power and roads were blocked as blizzard conditions hit south east, but snow fans are loving it.
Missouri tornado death toll rises Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 1:12AMJOPLIN, Mo. — Friends and family paid tribute to victims of the Joplin tornado on Friday, beginning the grim task of burying the dead as officials said the savage storm’s death toll had risen to 132 people.
Independent panel to probe major aviation accidents Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 5:54PMNEW DELHI: Separating the role of a regulator and an investigator, the Union government on Thursday set up an independent panel to probe major aviation accidents.
Independent panel to investigate major aviation accidents Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 3:37PMNEW DELHI: Separating the role of a regulator and an investigator, the Union government on Thursday set up an independent panel to probe major aviation accidents.
Monsoon to hit Kerala on May 31 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 3:15PMNEW DELHI: The South-West Monsoon seems to be finally on its way, after some initial hiccups. The India Meteorology Department on Wednesday forecast that the system could reach the South Andaman Sea by May 28, a delay of about a week. (The system normally covers the region around May 20).
Cyber War Recruiting Comes Up Light Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 5:19AMMay 25, 2011: U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) has been operational for over six months now, and it is encountering some serious problems.
Jacksonville job fair reflects changing norms during the job hunt Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 1:41AMThe fair, hosted by U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown , brought 110 employers, all of whom, Brown said, were offering jobs.But on the ground floor, the unemployed and underemployed found it more complicated.
Meteorologist Mary Wasson takes forecasting skills to Texas Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 2:51AMMary Wasson answered a question from a student during a visit to Shearer Elementary in 2008. Wasson has spent the past four years as a meteorologist at Lexington TV station WTVQ, and will be joining a cable television network next week in Austin, Texas.
The secret of mastering the Apple rumour mill Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:16AMHave you ever marveled at how it is that the local weatherman can be wrong more often than not, and yet still get to keep his job? Well, being a TV weatherperson requires great hair and a winning smile... or at least some knowledge of meteorology, but fear not! You can be an Apple analyst instead and be wrong just as often--maybe more.
Good morning Ex. I agree Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:22PMIn reply to Roll Over, Galileo : Good morning Ex. I agree that there are a lot of people out there who are confused by the issue of (human induced) global warming. Not surprising - it is really complex science, perhaps the most difficult issue we’ve got. It is confusing and complex but this is why we have people like Garnaut and others, to explain it to us. The problem with these particular ...
Uh-oh, Tinyurl doesn’t Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:22PMIn reply to Roll Over, Galileo : Uh-oh, Tinyurl doesn’t want to link to the Statutory Declaration archive for the:- $10k Challenge No problem, here’s the real url:- http://www.archive.org/details/PeterLauxsStatutoryDeclarationFor10kClima… CC
Banksiaman et al, The only Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:22PMIn reply to Roll Over, Galileo : Banksiaman et al, The only reason for linking to Climate Guy was to give the links to Peter Laux’s carbon challenge. For you-all I have kept it simple - take the challenge, use your superior knowledge, and as you have the answers, collect the $10k. Simple ! I have no inclination to become embroiled in Climate Guy side issues. The information in this part of the ...
Redact Spencer has a few Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:22PMIn reply to Roll Over, Galileo : Redact Spencer has a few problems with his former colleagues. Mostly it’s because his study of clouds just doesn’t pull any research grants. Spencer has a few issues with evolution as well, being a major advocate for “intelligent design”. He is a regular at the Heartland Institute (you’d like them) How’s your maths? http://www.skepticalscience.com ...
Now why aren’t you Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:22PMIn reply to Roll Over, Galileo : Now why aren’t you interested in Coal Seam Gas? Is frakking some schoolyard way of saying fucking without being naughty? How wicked!!! How naughty!!! Where I come from frakking means one thing and one thing only… and it’s all about climate change mate… Didn’t look at the site, true - I will now and get back with anything interesting. I just assumed you were ...
Firm agrees to be subject to environmental provisions Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 11:10PMEnvironmental data about potential impacts of a copper-palladium mine on Marathon’s doorstep began being compiled 10 years ago when exploration on the property was being ramped up, says the company slated to build the open-pit mine.
Plans to sink the USS Radford off Maryland's coast move ahead Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 5:47AMNavy calls decision to scrap other warships unrelated Plans to sink the former destroyer USS Arthur W. Radford off the Maryland coast this spring to serve as a fish reef will apparently not be affected by the Navy's decision to recycle, rather than sink, four other retired warships.
Retail is just the thin end of the online trade wedge Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 7:08PMThe implications of the inquiry into online buying are much wider than just what it means for the retail sector.
Economic recovery uncertain: Treasury Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 3:29PMPreliminary figures point to 'patchy' sectors: report. 8 Apr 2011 6:27 AM
Coast Lines: April 7, 2011 Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 3:47AMWASHINGTON, D.C. Farr to fast over GOP budget For one day, Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, won't be visiting any of the fine restaurants in the nation's capital.
RISING STARS 2011 Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 1:50PMThis is the fifth year the Las Vegas Business Press has showcased Rising Stars. And just like the two editors before me, I was amazed at the array of great stories contained in the nomination forms that poured in. To sort out the nominees, we used benchmarks shaped by the dark economic times.
Student Body Elections Guide: Learn who your candidates are Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 9:46AMThe Technician asked the Student Body President candidates, Student Senate President candidates, University Activities Board President Candidates and the Chief Justice candidate the questions below to give the student body a better understanding of who the candidates are.
Tenders called to build labs at Jaitapur Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 7:01PMPune: Despite Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's assurance that the government would not go ahead with the Jaitapur nuclear power plant unless it was fully secure, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has already sought tenders for building a concrete testing laboratory and a meteorological laboratory at Madhban, the proposed site of the plant.
ILLAWARRA FLOODS: Shellharbour worst hit Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 3:34PMLatest weather conditions, road closures, beach closures and transport plans.
Column - Gillard’s hot air Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 2:42PMJULIA Gillard this week set you this challenge as she tried to sell her tax on carbon dioxide. “I ask who I’d rather…
Warmist assurances a smokescreen Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 8:00AMJULIA Gillard this week set you this challenge as she tried to sell her tax on carbon dioxide.
Gillard’s global warming speech: count the deceits Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 2:00AMJulia Gillard yesterday gave it her best shot - trying to sell her tax on carbon dioxide. Let’s count the untruths, deceptions and admissions. The…
Tsunami warnings send tens of thousands fleeing Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 2:30PMTokyo: Tens of thousands of people fled to higher ground in East Asia as a tsunami warning was issued across the Pacific on Friday after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake rocked Japan, but the countries and islands initially hit by the waves were spared the worst forecasts.
Queensland now 99% disaster-declared Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 11:13PMNINETY-nine per cent of Queensland is now a disaster area, as the far north faces the threat of another cyclone within the next three days.
Career Fair Gives Students Hope for Future Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 7:09PMChoosing a career can be tough, but to ensure that they are aware of future job opportunities, students at Jeannette Myhre Elementary attended a career fair today.
More rain for waterlogged north Queensland Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 4:51PMWATERLOGGED Far North Queensland could be hit by another cyclone within the next three days.
Winds cut power after severe storm Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 10:54PMALMOST 3500 southeast Queensland homes remain without power this afternoon after winds from last night's storm continued to whip the region.
Where have all the Lexington forecasters gone? Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 4:21AMIt's a love that's unexplainable. Whether right or wrong in their forecasts, local meteorologists who predict the snowstorms and the heat waves have a way of finding a special place in many viewers' hearts.And in honor of the month of love, the Herald-Leader is catching up with your favorites from the past.
Barossa Valley lashed by heavy rain Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 12:32AMA storm has lashed parts of South Australia's Barossa Valley with forecasts of more heavy rain.
Storm lashes the Barossa Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 11:55PMA storm cell has lashed parts of South Australia's Barossa Valley with forecasts of more heavy rain for the area over the next two days.
Today 's forecast: Our love affair with TV weathercasters Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 10:24AMIt's a love that's unexplainable. Whether right or wrong in their forecasts, local meteorologists who predict the snowstorms and the heat waves have a way of finding a special place in many viewers' hearts.And in honor of the month of love, the Herald-Leader is catching up with your favorites from the past in Wednesday's Herald-Leader and on Kentucky.com. But first, two of Lexington's faves ...
Kevin VanDam is a trailblazer in bass fishing Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 7:29AMSix-time Angler of the Year has won three Bassmasters titles
Model rockets in Millville: Class helps fuel passion for innovation Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 1:26AM"All teams stand by for launch," announced the four Millville Elementary School students sitting behind a table acting as the flight control station on the edge of the soccer field Friday afternoon. "Flight Control begin count on my mark. Mark! 10, 9, 8. ... "
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Seeing triple in Eldorado Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 9:46PMELDORADO — Eldorado High School boys basketball coach Jesse Rubio had plans to pursue a career in meteorology while growing up in the small Hill Country town of Leakey.
JFP Person of the Day: Ken South Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 1:16PMKen South takes pleasure in seeing the annual Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS benefit grow. The benefit, which takes place Saturday at Hal & Mal's, features a silent art auction live entertainment and food.