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Understanding Hail
Hail, Showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice more than 5 mm in diameter, falling from a cumulonimbus cloud. Ok great with the definition out of the way we can breakdown...
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2015 U.S. Spring Flood Outlook
Record snowfall and unusually cold temperatures in February through early March retained a significant snowpack across eastern New England and western New York raising flood concerns. Significant...
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Satellite Image of Calbuco Volcano Eruption in Chile
Credit NOAA (Click to Enlarge) Calbuco Volcano in southern Chile has erupted for the first time since 1972, with the last major eruption occurring in 1961 that sent ash columns 12-15 kilometers high....
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TweetChat: Spring Weather Preparedness – April 29, 2PM ET #WxPrepChat
Spring has sprung, ushering in a new season of hazardous weather. Tornadoes, floods, thunderstorm winds, hail, lightning, heat, wildfires, rip currents and tsunamis are some of the of hazards that can...
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Satellite View of Changing Arctic
This image shows the sea ice concentration on September 17, 2014, along with a yellow line indicating the median sea ice extent for 1981-2010. Credit: NOAA According to analysis by the National Snow...
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3 Day Severe Weather Risk Issued May 7, 2015
3 day Severe Weather Risk issued May 7 2015 . Watch for forecast updates (Click to Enlarge) Thursday May 7, 2015 Isolated to scattered severe storms are possible from the upper Mississippi Valley to...
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Know The Hurricane Hazard Terms
Tropical Cyclone: A warm-core non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and a closed surface wind circulation about a...
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Historical Hurricane Track Viewer
Historical Hurricane Track Viewer >> Click Here To Launch Viewer The Historical Hurricane Viewer is an interactive tool to see historical hurricane tracking information. Features include:...
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Hurricane Preparedness | After a Hurricane
This article highlights FEMA recommendations for hurricane preparedness after a landfalling hurricane. Click links for actions “During a Hurricane” or “Before a Hurricane” After a Hurricane: Continue...
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Hurricane Preparedness | During a Hurricane
This article highlights FEMA recommendations for hurricane preparedness during a landfalling hurricane. Click links for actions “Before a Hurricane” or “After a Hurricane” During a Hurricane: Listen...
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Hurricane Preparedness | Before a Hurricane
This article highlights FEMA recommendations for hurricane preparedness before a landfalling hurricane. Click links for actions “During a Hurricane” or “After a Hurricane” Before a Hurricane: To...
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Hurricane Blanca Strengthens in Eastern Pacific, Winds to 130 MPH
credit NOAA Blanca has rapidly intensified with an increase in wind speed of 60 knots since 1200Z on June 2. The hurricane has developed a distinct pinhole eye in visible images surrounded by very deep...
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Tropical Storm BILL Texas Landfall
At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bill was located near latitude 27.9 North, longitude 95.7 West. Bill is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion...
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8:00 AM Oct 1, 2015 Update: Hurricane JOAQUIN
Hurricane Joaquin Track Forecast October 1 8:00 ET AM (click to enlarge) At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Joaquin was located near latitude 23.2 North, longitude 73.7 West. Joaquin is...
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11:00 AM Oct 1, 2015 Update: Hurricane JOAQUIN
Hurricane Joaquin Track Forecast as of 11am October 1 2015 (click to enlarge) DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Joaquin was located near latitude 23.0...
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5:00 PM ET Oct 1, 2015 Update: Hurricane JOAQUIN
Hurricane Joaquin Track Forecast as of 5PM ET October 1 2015 (click to enlarge) DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Joaquin was located near latitude 23.0...
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Generator Safety
Portable back-up generators produce the poison gas carbon monoxide (CO). CO is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes...
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Flood Safety: Before a Flood
Sometimes floods develop slowly and forecasters can anticipate where a flood will happen days or weeks before it occurs. Oftentimes flash floods can occur within minutes and sometimes without any sign...
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Flood Safety: During a Flood
During a flood, water levels and the rate the water is flowing can quickly change. Remain aware and monitor local radio and television outlets. Avoid flood waters at all costs and evacuate immediately...
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Flood Safety: After a Flood
When flood waters recede, the damage left behind can be devastating and present many dangers. Images of flood destruction depict destroyed homes and buildings, damaged possessions, and decimated...
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