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 California Drought Getting Federal AttentionThu, 13 Aug 2009 10:32:55 EDTCalifornia's ongoing water crisis is a major national priority, akin to restoring Florida's Everglades or the Chesapeake Bay on the East Coast, a top Obama administration official said Wednesday. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar intends to hold a public meeting in Washington next month to discuss plans to save the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the freshwater estuary that supplies drinking water to two-thirds of Californians and is one of the most important wildlife habitats on the West Coast, Deputy Interior Secretary David Hayes said. Hayes was in Sacramento to update farmers, city dwellers and environmentalists about federal efforts to free up water for crops and fisheries as the state hobbles through its third year of drought. Details... Archived Drought Headlines...
 Latest Earthquake Information from U.S. Geological SurveyM 5.1, Taiwan regionSat, 04 Feb 2012 02:54:22 GMTFebruary 04, 2012 02:54:22 GMT Details... Subscribe to Earthquake RSS feeds from U.S. Geological Survey
Earthquake felt in the Mid-AtlanticWed, 24 Aug 2011 13:51:00 EDTThe U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 5.8 earthquake was felt across much of the Mid-Atlantic region Tuesday afternoon at 151 PM EDT. The epicenter was located 5 miles south-southwest from Mineral, VA, or 38 miles northwest from Richmond, VA, or 84 miles southwest from Washington, DC Details... Archived NOAAWatch Earthquake Headlines...
 NOAA Seeks Applicants for the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate ScholarshipWed, 17 Dec 2008 09:15:58 ESTNOAA is accepting applications through January 30, 2009 for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina Sen. Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted oceanic and atmospheric research throughout his career. This is the fifth year this scholarship is being made available to students interested in pursuing degrees in ocean and atmospheric sciences and education. Details... Archived Education/Outreach Headlines...
Latest El Nino/Southern Oscillation discussion includes a La Nina WatchTue, 08 Jun 2010 06:05:24 EDTThe NOAA Climate Prediction Center has issued its monthly El Nino/Southern Oscillation discussion, which also includes a La Nina Watch. This indicates that La Nina--a cooling of Equatorial Pacific Ocean waters--is expected during the next three months. This could enhance the strength of the Atlantic hurricane season. Details... Archived El Niño/La Niña Headlines...
 Excessive Heat WarningsSun, 04 Sep 2011 07:35:34 EDTAn Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Maricopa County and northwest and north central Pinal County in Arizona. Details... Archived Excessive Heat Headlines...
 Enhanced Threat of Fires in Various Areas TodayMon, 30 Jan 2012 09:08:25 ESTAn enhanced threat of fires exists across portions of the Southern Plains, Southeast U.S., and even the Hawaiian Islands Monday. This is due to gusty, yet dry conditions. Red Flag Warnings are also in effect for these areas. Details... Archived Wildfire/Fire Weather Headlines...
 River Conditions13 Aug 2009 19:55:25 GMTDetails...
 Web Site Tracks Predicted New England Red Tide OutbreakMon, 19 May 2008 12:45:47 EDTOn April 24, 2008 scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and North Carolina State University (NCSU) forecasted the potential for a larger-than-normal Alexandrium bloom in the Gulf of Maine. Depending on weather and ocean conditions, this year’s bloom could be comparable to the historic bloom of 2005 that resulted in an estimated direct impact of $18 million to the commercial shellfishing industry in Massachusetts. Red tides, also known as harmful algal blooms or HABs, can produce potent neurotoxins that accumulate in filter-feeding shellfish and other parts of the marine food web. Shellfish contaminated with the toxin from Alexandrium, if eaten in large enough quantity, can cause illness or death from paralytic shellfish poisoning or PSP. States have well-established, rigorous shellfish monitoring programs to protect human health, so consumers are assured that commercially available shellfish are safe for consumption. Details... Archived Harmful Algal Blooms Headlines...
 September is National Preparedness MonthFri, 21 Sep 2007 08:01:20 EDTNational Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held in September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. National Preparedness Month 2007 is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Details... Archived Homeland Security Program Headlines...
NOAA hurricane outlook indicates an above-normal Atlantic seasonThu, 19 May 2011 11:52:59 EDTThe Atlantic basin is expected to see an above-normal hurricane season this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service. Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the six-month season, which begins June 1, NOAA is predicting the following ranges this year: 12 to 18 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5 winds of 111 mph or higher).Each of these ranges has a 70 percent likelihood, and indicate that activity will exceed the seasonal average of 11 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes. Details... Archived Hurricanes/Tropical Weather Headlines... Additional Tropical Weather RSS Feeds Atlantic/Eastern Pacific Central Pacific feeds
Media Advisory - Census Bureau Provides Updated Look at Coastal Areas Potentially Impacted by Hurricane EarlThu, 02 Sep 2010 14:44:10 -0500The U.S. Census Bureau today released updated demographic information on the coastal communities potentially impacted by Hurricane Earl. Based on the current projected path of Hurricane Earl, currently a Category 3 storm, the Census Bureau calculates about 26 million people in 68 counties, stretching from North Carolina to Maine, could ... Details...
 Deepwater Horizon Oil SpillWed, 28 Jul 2010 06:00:27 EDTNOAA provides coordinated scientific weather and biological response services to federal, state and local organizations. Experts from across the agency have mobilized to help contain the spreading oil spill and protect the Gulf of Mexico’s many marine mammals, sea turtles, fish, shellfish, and other endangered marine life. NOAA spill specialists are advising the U.S. Coast Guard on cleanup options as well as advising all affected federal, state and local partners on sensitive marine resources at risk in this area of the Gulf of Mexico. Overflights are conducted on a daily basis (weather permitting) to provide field verification of model trajectories. NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) is supporting the response work in the Gulf with NOAA-owned ships and aircraft. Details... Archived Oil and Chemical Spill Headlines...
 Dangerous rip currents will remain an ongoing threat along Florida's east coastThu, 10 Nov 2011 07:05:14 ESTTropical Storm Sean over the western Atlantic waters will bring a high risk of rip currents to the east coast of Florida today. Details... Archived Rip Current Headlines...
 Friday's Severe Weather OutlookFri, 03 Feb 2012 07:05:21 ESTThere is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms today across parts of central and eastern Oklahoma southward through much of central Texas. Details... Archived Severe Weather Headlines... Additional Severe Weather RSS feeds
 Strongest Solar Radiation Storm Since October 2003 UnderwayTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:30:32 ESTA large geomagnetic storm (a type of solar storm) — the largest such storm since October 2003 — is currently underway. The storm remains at S3 (strong) levels but has dropped below its peak and will continue to slowly decrease throughout the day. Impacts so far include some airlines avoiding polar routes and reports of flights at high latitudes flying at lower than usual altitudes. Details... Archived Space Weather Headlines...
 Update on Japan Earthquake and Tsunami EventFri, 11 Mar 2011 14:10:32 ESTA Tsunami Warning continues for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California, to the Oregon-Washington border. A Tsunami Advisory continues for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico Border to Point Concepcion, California, and coastal areas of Washington - British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington Border to Attu, Alaska, and the entire state of Hawaii. Elsewhere in the Pacific, a Tsunami Warning remains in effect for Japan, Russia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Niue, Tonga, Mexico, French Polynesia, Pitcairn /Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Antarctica, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru Details... Archived Tsunami Headlines... Additional Tsunami RSS feeds U.S. West Coast, British Columbia, and Alaska, Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Is., Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Hawai`i, Indian Ocean
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Ash HeadlineVolcanic Ash from IcelandWed, 21 Apr 2010 08:28:32 EDTAsh from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to spew ash into the atmosphere up to 16,000 feet. The majority of the ash is forecast over the northern Atlantic. Air Travel over much of Europe has resumed with more than 80 percent of Europe free of airspace restrictions along with most airspace over the United Kingdom. Additional information is available from the London Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). Details... Archived NOAAWatch Volcano Headlines... Latest Volcano Information from U.S. Geological SurveyCleveland Weekly Update issued Feb 3, 2012 11:53 AKST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE Satellite observations throughout the week suggest that eruptive activity at Cleveland Volcano has slowed or paused. Since observation of a new lava dome on 30 January, its size has not changed appreciably. Satellite-derived surface temperatures are consistent with slow to no growth of the dome. There have been no indications of explosive ash-producing activity from distant seismic, pressure or lightning sensors. Renewed eruptive activity producing a small 40 meter (130 foot) lava dome was first observed in satellite data on 30 January 2012, following a month of little to no observable ... Details... Cascade Range Weekly Update issued Feb 3, 2012 10:42 PST Volcano Alert Level NORMAL - Aviation Color Code GREEN Activity Update: All volcanoes in the Cascade Range are at normal levels of background seismicity. These include Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams in Washington State; Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters, Newberry Volcano, and Crater Lake, in Oregon; and Medicine Lake volcano, Mount Shasta, and Lassen Peak in northern California. Recent Observations: No unusual geologic activity was apparent at any of the Cascades Volcanoes during the week. Volcano seismicity remained at background levels. Hydrologic field teams collected stream data and ... Details... Kilauea Daily Update issued Feb 3, 2012 07:02 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE Activity Summary for past 24 hours: Overall eruptive activity was low. DI deflation slowed and the lava lake was perturbed by two large collapses of the vent rim. Within Pu`u `O`o Crater, glow was visible from several sources on the northeast and southeast edges of the floor. Surface flows southeast of Pu`u `O`o remained active but possibly weaker according to satellite imagery. Overall seismic tremor levels were low and gas emissions were elevated. Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: The summit tilt network continued to record DI deflation punctuated with two abrupt positive ... Details... Pagan Weekly Update issued Feb 3, 2012 13:54 ChST Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW Low-level volcanic unrest continues at Pagan. On 30 January the USGS received a pilot report via the National Weather Service office in Guam of a volcanic cloud rising to an altitude of 10,000 ft asl. The cloud was described as "white with bits of light brown". Satellite images of Pagan from the time of the PIREP showed a vigorous gas and steam cloud but no evidence of a significant amount of volcanic ash. Other satellite images over the past week showed a gas and steam plume drifting downwind from the volcano. The USGS received no further reports of unrest or activity at Pagan ... Details... Cleveland Status Report issued Feb 2, 2012 10:42 AKST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE There was no evidence of ash emissions or elevated surface temperatures in partly cloudy satellite images over the past day. AVO has not received any other reports of activity. Renewed eruptive activity producing a small 40 meter (130 foot) lava dome was first observed in satellite data on 30 January 2012, following a month of little to no observable change. The new dome occupies only a small portion of the approximately 200 meter (650 foot) diameter summit crater. There have been no observations of ash emissions or explosive activity during this current lava eruption. The lava dome that ... Details... Kilauea Daily Update issued Feb 2, 2012 07:09 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE Activity Summary for past 24 hours: Overall eruptive activity was slightly elevated. DI deflation and the drop of the summit lava lake started yesterday morning. Within Pu`u `O`o Crater, glow was visible from several sources on the northeast and southeast edges of the floor; a single very short flow issued from the southeast source yesterday afternoon. Surface flows southeast of Pu`u `O`o remained active according to satellite imagery. Overall seismic tremor levels were low and gas emissions were elevated. Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Another DI deflation started ... Details... Subscribe to Volcano RSS feeds from U.S. Geological Survey
 Significant winter storm underway across the Central Rockies and Front RangeFri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:09 ESTSnow totals have already exceeded 6 inches across portions of the Colorado foothills early this morning. Very heavy snowfall is expected within the I-25/I-70/I-76 and I-80 corridors of Colorado, southeast Wyoming, southwest Nebraska, and northwest Kansas today. Even the another 8 to 12 inches over the Colorado foothills today could easily push storm total amounts reach 15 to 20+ inches, accompanied by widespread blizzard conditions. Farther east, snowfall potential will exxpand across portions of Central Plains, primarily the southern half of Nebraska, tonight into Saturday. In addition to the snow over Colorado, a large swath of 6 to 12+ inches total snowfall is expected through Sunday morning across much of southern Nebraska, and far northwest Kansas. Details... Archived Winter Weather Headlines...
Flash Flood and Debris Flow Warning for Southern California Burned AreasWed, 10 Feb 2010 01:32:20 +0000Details...
 Health and Safety PSAs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Related to Hurricane IreneFri, 26 Aug 2011 09:43:35 EDTBecause hurricane damage is a public safety issue, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers 30-second PSAs on how your listeners can stay safe and cope. The advice, all approved by public health experts from HHS, covers points such as preparing for a hurricane, evacuation, staying safe in a home, emergency wound care, food and drug safety, and avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning when power is out. The PSAs tell people what they need to know before, during and after a hurricane, so they are for spot use. The feed also includes TV crawls ready to be run across the bottom of screens, and text for cell phone alert messages. The PSAs on the Internet link below are to sound files in .MP3 format as well as matching live-read texts. There are matching TV PSAs for many spots contact Ira Dreyfuss at ira.dreyfuss@hhs.gov or (202) 401-5920. Details... Archived HHS Headlines...
Flooding Safety Material for California, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesTue, 11 Dec 2007 22:41:52 ESTThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers 30-second PSAs on how to stay safe in areas hit by flooding. The advice, approved by public health experts from HHS' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, covers such areas as driving and protecting children. The PSAs, in 30-second scripts and .MP3 recorded versions, are for spot use. The Web link below is to the sound files as well as the matching live-read texts. Details... Archived HHS Headlines... |
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