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Internal report on feds' Sandy forecasts: Clear in tracking its path, confusing on warnings
AP Science WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall, but the warnings themselves were confusing, an internal review found. The gigantic October storm lost tropical characteristics hours before...Tags: Hurricanes, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Washington, DC, Weather Warnings
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AccuWeather predicts another active hurricane season for U.S. shores
AccuWeather.com is predicting another active Atlantic hurricane season, particularly for the U.S. coastline. While the Pennsylvania-based meteorology company is calling for fewer storms in all, with 16 tropical storms versus 19 in 2012, AccuWeather's...
Tags: Hurricane Katrina (2005), Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Site shows how storm could affect your area
Sun SentinelWant to know in detail how a tropical storm might impact your neighborhood? Don’t refer to the cone of error. The National Weather Service now offers Tropical Cyclone Potential Impacts – weather.gov/tcig – a site that provides color-...Tags: Government, Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Executive Branch, National Weather Service
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Gov. Scott: Sequestration could hurt hurricane recovery
Sun SentinelFederal sequestation could hurt Florida’s ability to recover in the aftermath of a hurricane because less money will be available to prepare the National Guard, Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday. Further, he said National Guardsmen are to be...Tags: Rick Scott, Hurricanes, Hurricane Andrew (1992), Politics, Tropical Storms
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Soggy spring brings severe storms early this season
Central Floridians are used to rough weather in the summer. But this year, the destructive squalls are beginning their rampages early, sparking lightning strikes, spawning hail, tossing lawn furniture and twisting pool enclosures — all before May....Tags: Hurricanes, Zellwood, Orlando Weather, National Weather Service, Avalanches and Landslides
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Sandy retired from list of hurricane names; replaced with Sara
Sandy is the 77th name to be retired from the World Meteorological Organization's Atlantic hurricane season lists, joining memorable storms to hit Maryland like Irene, Isabel, Gloria and Agnes. Sara will replace it on a list that will next come into use...
Tags: Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Ocean City, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Weather
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Early forecasts indicate busy hurricane season
While the National Weather Service (NOAA) and National Hurricane Center forecasts won't be released for another month, some forecasters are already getting an early start on forecasting what will happen during the Atlantic hurricane season. Each year,...
Tags: Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Early forecast calls for above-average 2013 hurricane season
An early 2013 hurricane season forecast is calling for a busy summer and fall, with a nearly 50 percent chance of a major storm striking the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters at Colorado State University on Wednesday predicted 18 named storms would form in...
Tags: Atlantic Ocean, Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Colorado Forecasters: Atlantic Hurricane Season To Deliver 18 Named Storms
The Hartford CourantThe Atlantic Ocean is expected to churn out 18 named tropical storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes during the season that stretches from June through November, according to a report released Wednesday by Colorado State University's...Tags: Hurricane Katrina (2005), Hurricanes, Oceans, Bodies of Water, Weather
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National Hurricane Center tweaks warning policy after Sandy confusion
The National Hurricane Center will in the future maintain any necessary hurricane watches or warnings even if a storm is no longer technically a hurricane, as in the case of Superstorm Sandy. Center officials made the changes permanent Friday in light...
Tags: Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Long Island
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Sandy prompts change in watches, warnings
Sun SentinelAlthough Superstorm Sandy slammed the Northeast coastline with the force of a hurricane last October, no hurricane warning was issued. That won’t happen again, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. As of June 1, the center is officially...Tags: Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Hurricane Sandy (2012), National Weather Service
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Closing schools for last week's snow, better safe than sorry [Commentary]
Football season's over and baseball spring training games often don't rise to the level being topic for casual conversation, so last week's big snow that wasn't quickly became fodder for plenty of commentary at many levels. A major target when stormy...Tags: The Weather Channel (tv network), Weather Reports, National Weather Service, Snow Storms, Weather
May 15, 2013
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May 15, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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May 8, 2013
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May 1, 2013
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Apr 11, 2013
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Apr 5, 2013
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Mar 12, 2013
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