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...The Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for coastal areas of California and for Alaska from Sitka to Attu....28 February 2010, 2:17 am
Tsunami amplitudes along southeast Alaska and British Columbia coasts have are below danger levels. Amplitudes observed along the California coast are still above danger levels at a few locations. Tsunami amplitudes are arriving and increasing along the southern Alaska and Alaska Peninsula coasts....
...Magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Chile...27 February 2010, 3:25 pm
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake was recorded early Saturday morning off the coast of Chile. More complete information is available from the USGS....
...Widespread Tsunami Warning Continues for the Pacific Basin...27 February 2010, 3:05 pm
Tsunami Advisory Expanded for Entire US.-Canada West Coast from California and Alaska, The Tsunami Warning continues for the Pacific Basin. Estimated travel times for the tusnami are available from the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center....
...Stage Set for Possible Major Spring Floods on Red River, Devils Lake...23 February 2010, 5:29 pm
For the second year in a row, weather conditions are setting the stage for another round of major spring flooding along the Red River in North Dakota and Minnesota....
...Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco Unveil Landmark Climate.Gov Portal to Climate Information ...15 February 2010, 1:24 pm
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA's climate information, data, products and services....
...Winter weather across the Deep South...13 February 2010, 12:56 pm
A winter storm moving across the Deep South brought snow to many areas. The low pressure system will move offshore Saturday and snow will end. Many areas reported 4 to 6 inches of snow, with up to 7.3 inches in South Carolina. Even parts of Florida reported 1 to 2 inches of snow....
...Winter storm exiting the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England Regions...11 February 2010, 1:08 pm
The winter strom that brought heavy snow to the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England regions is moving offshore and snow will come to an end. The storm brought between 1 and 2 feet of new snow to many parts of the Mid-Atlantic, and broke seasonal snow totals in Washington DC, Baltimore MD, Philadelphia PA, and Atlantic City NJ....
...Expansive area of wintry precipitation moving from the Mississippi River Valley into the Midwest and toward the Mid-Atlantic...9 February 2010, 1:00 pm
Widespread heavy snows are likely over the next few days from the Great Lakes, upper Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, northern Mid-Atlantic, and into the New York City metro area/southern New England region....
...Latest storm totals for the Mid-Atlantic Winter Storm...7 February 2010, 1:22 pm
A major winter storm brought widespread heavy snow across parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Storm totals of up to 40 inches were reported before snow ended Saturday evening...
...NOAA Dispatches High-Tech Research Plane to Improve Winter Storm Forecasts...14 January 2010, 7:35 pm
NOAA's Gulfstream IV aircraft, known for investigating Atlantic hurricanes, will begin flying over the North Pacific Ocean to fill gaps in atmospheric observations, which will enhance forecasts of winter storms for the entire North American continent through improved computer modeling....
...National Hurricane Center to Provide Greater Lead Time in Watches and Warnings...5 January 2010, 2:51 pm
NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NHC experts, advancements in track forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time....
...Dec. 26, 2009 Marks Five Years Since Sumatra Indonesia Tsunami Killed 230,000 ...26 December 2009, 1:39 pm
In December 2004, lack of an effective international warning system contributed to unprecedented loss of life when a tsunami devastated countless communities around the Indian Ocean. Through NOAA, the United States accelerated preparation for a potential tsunami along the U.S. coastline and efforts to build partnerships for an international warning program. According to NOAA tsunami experts, the key to surviving a destructive tsunami is people's ability to receive warnings and willingness to act...
...Major winter storm continues to bring blizzard conditions across the Northern Plains...26 December 2009, 3:15 am
The intensity of the surface low over northern Iowa is slowly weakening and will continue to do so tonight and into Saturday. However, blizzard or near-blizzard conditions are expected to persist across the Northern Plains through Saturday morning. Additional snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest with localized 8 to 12 inch amounts possible over this region. For more details, check the web site of the local Weather Forecast Office....
...NOAA Reminds you to Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season...21 December 2009, 1:04 pm
When searching for that special gift this holiday season, consider giving a potentially life-saving NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. These radios sound an alarm when NOAA's National Weather Service issues a warning for severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, and can relay civil emergency messages....
...Blizzard conditions along the New England coast...20 December 2009, 1:32 pm
The low off the New England coast will continue to track northeastward during the day on Sunday. snow across the Mid-Atlantic and New England will slowly taper off as the low moves away from the coast. Heavy snow and strong winds could potentially cause whiteout conditions along the New England coast through Sunday morning. Widespread snowfall totals of 10 to 20 inches are expected across the area with locally higher amounts possible....
...Developing low will bring significant snow to the Mid-Atlantic...18 December 2009, 12:11 pm
A storm system over the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to deepening as it tracks across the Southeast today, along the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Saturday morning, and southeast of Marthas Vineyard on Sunday morning. This track gives a stripe of heavy snowfall from western North Carolina to New York City, impacting major cities including Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia with potentially a foot or more of snow. A mix of sleet/freezing rain is forecast along the piedmont of North Carolina...
...Winter, Nighttime Tornadoes Pose Greatest Risk, National Weather Service Warns ...14 December 2009, 9:47 pm
Shrouded in darkness, nighttime tornadoes can be deadly, especially during the winter season when people are not accustomed to such severe weather. Given the dangers, forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are increasing efforts to alert people of a potential threat in their area before they go to sleep....
...Major Winter Storm Crossing the Country....9 December 2009, 1:55 pm
Heavy snow and high winds are forecast from the Midwest to the Northeast as a strong storm moves across the country. Numerous winter weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service....
...Major Winter Storm Forecast for Western and Central U.S....7 December 2009, 5:22 pm
Heavy snow and high winds are forecast from California to Michigan as a strong storm moves across the country the next couple of days. Numerous winter weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service....
...2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended November 30th...30 November 2009, 4:31 pm
The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended Monday, marking the close of a season with the fewest named storms and hurricanes since 1997 thanks, in part, to El Nino....