Thursday, March 22, 2012

Posts Tagged ‘weather’

US Weather News – Storm-Weary Ohio Valley Braces For Winter Weather

WeatherBug News - Sunday, March 4, 2012 5:39

A quick-hitting winter storm will deposit a few inches of wet snow across the already badly-devastated Ohio Valley late this weekend and early next week.

Weather pushes Daytona 500 to Monday night – MiamiHerald.com

weather news - Google News - Monday, February 27, 2012 10:40

Central Florida News 13Weather pushes Daytona 500 to Monday nightMiamiHerald.comBy Sports Network Persistent rain on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway forced the first postponement in the 54-year history of NASCAR's biggest race. The start w...

Stock Cars Return to Garage as Weather Postpones Daytona 500 Until Monday – Bloomberg

weather news - Google News - Sunday, February 26, 2012 17:37

Bleacher ReportStock Cars Return to Garage as Weather Postpones Daytona 500 Until MondayBloombergIt's the first time the race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been pushed back a day because of weather. The race w...

Philippines: 6 killed, close to 4,000 affected due to rain in southern PH—disaster execs

dmorcoso - Friday, February 17, 2012 6:58

Continuous rain in the southern part of the Philippines spawned by a low pressure area over Palawan has killed six and affected close to 4,000 persons, disaster authorities said Friday.

Rains, aftershocks haunt southern Philippines

clopez - Thursday, February 16, 2012 16:02

As if earthquakes were not enough, incessant bad weather has been wreaking havoc in provinces in the Visayas, Mindanao and the Bicol region the past four days, killing two, injuring six and causing the evacuation of 569 people.

Philippines: Hundreds flee to higher ground as floods hit 3 Mindanao provinces

dmorcoso - Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:57

Nearly a hundred families were evacuated from their homes in Lanao del Norte province on Thursday after incessant rains flooded five villages and overflowed a river, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported.

Weather Wednesday – Climate Research in Peril

Weather Wednesday – Climate Research in Peril

Greg Johnson - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 13:09

It had to happen sooner or later. Budget cuts have finally found a way to affect the weather. Well, more specifically weather research, and this will greatly impact not one but two countries. Environment Canada, the government agency responsible for m...

Philippines: New storm brewing off Mindanao

besguerra - Tuesday, February 14, 2012 16:10

The weather bureau has warned residents of southern Mindanao—which is not on the usual track of typhoons—to brace themselves for heavy rains in the next few days as a low pressure area approaching the region could turn into a tropical storm.

Philippines: Landslide, floods hit Albay towns

clopez - Sunday, February 12, 2012 8:30

Low-lying areas in this city and three towns in Albay were flooded while the national highway along Barangay (village) Sogod in Tiwi town was rendered impassable by a landslide on Sunday amid incessant rain in the Bicol region since Saturday.

Philippines: Misamis residents brace for more floods

dmorcoso - Saturday, February 11, 2012 4:51

Residents of this town braced themselves for more floods as intermittent rains continued for a second straight day on Saturday, with many of them moving into an evacuation camp set up in the town center.

Floods swamp Ozamiz City, other towns

dmorcoso - Friday, February 10, 2012 4:12

Ten hours of continuous heavy rains starting Thursday evening flooded several areas in Misamis Occidental, including this city, on Friday, but no casualties have been reported, officials said.

Super Bowl Weather Update: Slight Precipitation Expected – SB Nation

weather news - Google News - Saturday, February 4, 2012 8:12

Fox NewsSuper Bowl Weather Update: Slight Precipitation ExpectedSB NationThe weather continues to play relatively nice in Indianapolis as thousands of visitors trek into town to enjoy the Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the New York Gia...

Ferry runs aground in Italy snow storm, 260 rescued

dmorcoso - Saturday, February 4, 2012 6:57

More than 260 people were rescued early Saturday from a ferry which ran aground off Italy in a snow storm, while emergency services freed people trapped in cars and trains in freezing temperatures.

38 more dead in Ukraine cold spell

besguerra - Friday, February 3, 2012 3:26

Ukrainian authorities have recorded 38 more deaths due to a severe cold spell, bringing the total over the past week to 101.

Farms battered by violent 2011 weather recovering with help of temperate fall … – Washington Post

weather news - Google News - Thursday, February 2, 2012 6:32

Farms battered by violent 2011 weather recovering with help of temperate fall ...Washington PostFor David and Denise Lloyd, of Middleburgh, NY, the weather has helped as they plowed under hundreds of acres of feed corn that had been just ready for cutt...

Is winter over? – Boston.com

weather news - Google News - Wednesday, February 1, 2012 7:11

Is winter over?Boston.comAdmittedly, as much as I love the bare ground, the ability to do some gardening and the savings on my heating bill, this weather is a little freaky. So what's next? First, this winter, like all winters, is part of the norma...

Weatherwatch: Looking forward to soaking ‘February fill dyke’ rains

Jeremy Plester - Sunday, January 29, 2012 17:30

January has been so mild that daffodils are flowering in many places, especially southern Britain, but we may be in for a rude shock next month. Although the forecasts for February are still uncertain, there are some alarming signs that raw easterly wi...

Google Public Alerts to Provide Severe Weather Warnings – PC Magazine

weather news - Google News - Wednesday, January 25, 2012 16:28

Google Public Alerts to Provide Severe Weather WarningsPC MagazineBy Leslie Horn If you're traveling to Texas this week, you probably want to know that there's some severe weather going on in the Lone Star State, and starting today, Google will...

The Nation’s Weather – ABC News

weather news - Google News - Sunday, January 22, 2012 4:51

The Nation's WeatherABC NewsWet and snowy weather will persist in the West as snow returns Sunday to the Northern Plains and upper Midwest. A strong low pressure system spinning over the Pacific will push another cold front onshore throughout the d...

Not first weather issue for Humana Challenge, but maybe worst – The Desert Sun

weather news - Google News - Sunday, January 22, 2012 4:16

Not first weather issue for Humana Challenge, but maybe worstThe Desert SunMichael Snyder/The Desert Sun Two years ago, when heavy rains overnight flooded the courses and wiped out the entire second day of the Bob Hope Classic, most people figured they...

Weather puts rail system to test – China Daily

weather news - Google News - Sunday, January 15, 2012 20:26

Weather puts rail system to testChina DailyThe Ministry of Railways confirmed train services were interrupted, blaming the technical problems on the weather. "The influence of rainy and misty weather reduced the electrical insulation on the high-v...

Weatherwatch: Ice-skating disaster that re-shaped Regent’s Park lake

Paul Brown - Sunday, January 15, 2012 17:30

A disaster overtook skaters on Regent's Park lake in London on 15 January, 1867 when the ice gave way, plunging 500 people into 12 feet of water. Bystanders tore branches off trees and launched boats drawn up on the banks as spectators turned into desp...

Hundreds flee flooding in Southern Mindanao

ryanl - Saturday, January 14, 2012 16:41

Hundreds of people were evacuated in two Southern Mindanao provinces as floods struck several towns following heavy rains, authorities said.

Broncos Vs. Patriots, 2012 NFL Playoffs: Weather Forecast Frigid – SB Nation

weather news - Google News - Saturday, January 14, 2012 10:39

Broncos Vs. Patriots, 2012 NFL Playoffs: Weather Forecast FrigidSB NationThe Saturday night weather at Gillette Stadium is supposed to be frigid for kickoff of the 8 pm game, and the temperature is only expected to drop as the clock strikes closer to m...

Rains cause widespread floods in Davao del Norte

dmorcoso - Saturday, January 14, 2012 2:52

Continuous rains in the last few days have caused floods in the towns of Laak, Asuncion, New Corella, and Kapalong in Davao Del Norte, the Civil and Military Operations Battalion of the 10th Infantry Division reported Saturday.

This Winter’s Weirdly Warm Weather Explained – Fox News

weather news - Google News - Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:49

Fox NewsThis Winter's Weirdly Warm Weather ExplainedFox NewsBy Emily Sohn Whether you are rejoicing the lack of cold or lamenting the lack of snow, you may be wondering: What's behind the weirdly warm weather? Several forces are at work, expert...

The weather in December

News: Weatherwatch | guardian.co.uk - Sunday, January 8, 2012 19:06

December 2011 was dominated by westerly winds so much so that it was the second most "westerly" December in 139 years of records. It was also the warmest December since 2006. Several episodes of severe gales affected northern districts, notably across ...

Weather 2011: Going to extremes – Minneapolis Star Tribune

weather news - Google News - Friday, January 6, 2012 16:09

Weather 2011: Going to extremesMinneapolis Star TribuneWeather memories tend to fade quickly. But two events make 2011 stand out: the May tornado that sliced through the heart of the metro area and the lightning-sparked, drought-driven September Pagami...

Rains may trigger flashfloods, landslides in Visayas, Mindanao areas—Pagasa

clopez - Thursday, January 5, 2012 9:21

Light to moderate rainfall spawned by the tail-end of the cold front could trigger another landslide in northern and eastern Mindanao as had happened in Compostela Valley, weather forecasters warned Thursday.

GenSan braces for widespread rains that may trigger flash floods

dmorcoso - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 3:38

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has warned of widespread rains over Eastern and Southern Mindanao that may cause flash floods and landslides due to a low pressure area sighted east southeast of this seaport city.


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