‘Weather’ Archives
Where’s the snow?
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Where's the snow? Usually at this time of year there's a winter storm story to report from somewhere in this country. But this year, records are being set for how little snow there's been. That's bad news for the ski industry and other businesses. NBC's Mike Taibbi has [...]
Blame Arctic refrigerator for mild winter so far
Blame Arctic refrigerator for mild winter so far. By Mark Guarino Staff writer CHICAGO — If your Christmas had everything — holiday lights, a visit from Santa, a family meal — what likely went missing was snow. So far this winter, the northern US— from New England to the Dakotas — has mostly eluded snow and sub-freezing [...]
Santa Ana winds cause extensive damage
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Santa Ana winds cause extensive damage Fierce winds blasted the West overnight and Thursday, knocking down trees in California and forcing some schools to close as gusts reached 102 mph in Utah. The winds left hundreds of thousands of people without power, mainly in [...]
Will Canary Islands Volcano Heat Surface Waters Giving a Surge to Hurricane Formations?
Will Canary Islands Volcano Heat Surface Waters Giving a Surge to Hurricane Formations? By Lance Winslow It appears there is a volcano going on right off the coast of the Canary Islands. As you know the Canary Islands are owned by Spain and over the last hundreds of millions of years these islands have grown due to volcanic activity. In fact, [...]
Extreme weather events becoming more frequent
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Extreme weather events becoming more frequent Climate experts say global warming is likely to spawn more weather extremes, such as the recent October snowstorm, at a huge cost. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/45125894#45125894 [...]
Severe Weather Is On the Way – Now What?
Severe Weather Is On the Way - Now What? By Vince Barry If you're like me, you get a little worried sometimes about mother nature, especially if you live somewhere that's frequently hit with hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, or snow and ice storms. A lot of people still aren't sure what to do when it comes to severe weather. Following are [...]
The Burning of Texas
The Burning of Texas By Nicholas Van Zandt It was Labor Day weekend and many Texans celebrated what traditionally marks the end of the summer. However, on this year's holiday, many could not celebrate as they normally would. For over a month the temperature rose above 100 degrees causing many to stay indoors under the comfort of air [...]
Israel Weather – A Hot Topic
Israel Weather - A Hot Topic By Sara Turgeman In Israel, weather is a "hot" topic - a bad summer means particularly high temperatures and humidity, unlike Europe where it means a particularly cold and rainy season. While tourists flock to Israel to lie in the sun, Israelis leave the country in droves to get away from the summer [...]
How to Protect Your Family and Home in the Event of Severe Flooding
How to Protect Your Family and Home in the Event of Severe Flooding By Rich Ahlgren With hurricane season on the rise, it's more important than ever to know how to protect your home and property from the severe damage that can result from flooding. The following are a few tips to ensure that you are prepared if the next hurricane or flood [...]
I Survived Hurricane Irene: An Eye Witness Account From Turks and Caicos
I Survived Hurricane Irene: An Eye Witness Account From Turks and Caicos By Tami Santini Hurricane Irene Timeline in Turks and Caicos: As you know, my family and I were in Turks and Caicos on our vacation/business trip. We actually made it through our 7 nights fine, but as we watched the Weather Channel on Sunday Aug 21st, we [...]
