Warming May Reduce Hurricane Landfalls Study Says
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- Warming May Reduce Hurricane Landfalls Study Says
- “31000 Hurricane Katrina Victims Still Living in FEMA Trailers&q…
- ‘Hurricane’ Hazel spoils for a fight
- SPECIAL REPORT — Hurricane Audrey: ‘There was nothing we could…
- Memphis game ‘big deal’ for TU
- Watches/Warnings Understanding watches and warnings
Warming May Reduce Hurricane Landfalls Study Says
National Geographic – Jan 23, 2008
nationalgeographic. The work is the latest in a contentious scientific debate over how human-induced global warming might affect the intensity and frequency of. nationalgeographic.
“31000 Hurricane Katrina Victims Still Living in FEMA Trailers&q…
Reuters AlertNet – Jan 23, 2008
They cannot afford to rebuild their homes without help. “IRT is working collaboratively with UMCOR-Mississippi which is providing case management prioritization of work and delivery of construction materials to the various locations where the team will be working. IRT with 20 years of experience in both international and domestic disasters has been actively involved in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. In addition to reconstruction and home repairs IRT sponsored the deployment of medical volunteers who treated hundreds of evacuees at New Orleans airport. In addition IRT shipped more than $160000 in emergency medical supplies to hospitals in desperate need of re-supply in West Jefferson and St. Charles Parish near New Orleans and supplied almost $300000 in vaccines and medicines to mobile clinics in Gulfport and Pass Christian.
‘Hurricane’ Hazel spoils for a fight
Toronto Star – Jan 23, 2008
Mississauga mayor wants a piece of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty over municipal underfunding January 23 2008 Phinjo Gombu STAFF REPORTER Hazel McCallion is ready to rumble. The diminutive dynamo yesterday challenged federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to a no-holds-barred public debate on what she calls Ottawa’s woeful and disgraceful underfunding of infrastructure across Canada. Her choice of venue? Her home city of Mississauga where she has reigned virtually unchallenged as mayor over a populace proud of the city’s debt-free status. "I’m ready to debate him on behalf of all the municipalities of this great country of Canada" she said.
SPECIAL REPORT — Hurricane Audrey: ‘There was nothing we could…
Daily Advertiser – The Daily Advertiser – Jan 23, 2008
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Memphis game ‘big deal’ for TU
Tulsa World – Jan 23, 2008
The Golden Hurricane will need a strong finish perhaps a signature victory or two to get an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament. If not TU will miss the postseason for a fifth straight year already the longest streak since Nolan Richardson breathed life into Golden Hurricane basketball. The recession in TU basketball fortunes has gone on longer than one would have imagined just six years ago. Tulsa will play its highest-profile game of the season when top-ranked Memphis visits the Reynolds Center on Wednesday night. “Everybody wants to play the best” said TU coach Doug Wojcik… Tulsa will play its highest-profile game of the season when top-ranked Memphis visits the Reynolds Center on Wednesday night. “Everybody wants to play the best” said TU coach Doug Wojcik. As such the Golden Hurricane should be at its best in this game. Memphis is the highest-ranked team to play at the Reynolds Center in its 10 years. “Yeah it’s a big deal” Wojcik said. “A lot of kids want to play in big games. ” It is the first opportunity for Tulsa to be on the national basketball stage this season.
Watches/Warnings Understanding watches and warnings
abc11tv.com – Jan 23, 2008
They are usually issued for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. They are normally issued well in advance of the actual occurrence of severe weather. During the watch people should review severe thunderstorm safety rules and be prepared to move a place of safety if threatening weather approaches. Tornado Watch This is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. Their size can vary depending on the weather situation. They are usually issued for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. They normally are issued well in advance of the actual occurrence of severe weather… Hurricane Force Wind Warning A warning for sustained winds or frequent gusts of 64 knots (74 mph) or greater either predicted or occurring and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone. Hurricane Warning A warning that sustained winds 64 kt (74 mph or 119 kph) or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue even though winds may be less than hurricane force. Ice Storm Warning This product is issued by the National Weather Service when freezing rain produces a significant and possibly damaging accumulation of ice. Inland Hurricane Warning Issued for interior counties that sustained winds of 74 mph or greater associated with a hurricane are expected within 24 hours. Inland Tropical Storm Warning Issued for interior counties when sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph associated with a tropical storm are expected within 24 hours.