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Homes Destroyed, People Missing And 767,000 Without Power After Irene
Hartford Courant / Fox CTAt least 25 homes in East Haven were destroyed, one person has died, others are missing and more than half the state is without power after Tropical Storm Irene tore through Connecticut Sunday. East Haven mayor April Capone said that at least 25 homes in...Tags: Laurie Perez, East Haven, Bodies of Water, Highway Transportation, Farmington (Hartford, Connecticut)
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Infiniti M56
By Paula MacPherson The Infiniti M56 was filled with gadgetry. I’m usually put off by all of the functions and complexity, but here it works, as much of it requires just a simple push or two of a button. Some of it requires no effort on the part...Tags: Satellite Technology, Hurricane Irene (2011), Infiniti, Weather Warnings
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Pedestrians, be careful!
In this week's review of the Chevy Volt, Jim MacPherson includes this point: "Note to pedestrians: As electric cars become more popular you are taking your life in your hands if you cross the street by ear, without looking."
I thought his warning bears...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, Cell Phones, Weather Warnings, Human Interest
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NWS: Snowfall Totals For Connecticut
FOX CTLatest Connecticut snow fall totals measured in inches by the National Weather Service: or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration HARTFORD COUNTY BURLINGTON 11.0 EAST HARTFORD 14.0 ENFIELD 6.5 GLASTONBURY 10.2 GRANBY 8.0 HARTFORD 9.0...Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Snow Storms, WTIC
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Weekend Meteorologist/Weather Producer
WTIC/WCCT - TV POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Weekend Meteorologist/Weather Producer DATE: 2/21/11 DEPARTMENT: News REPORTS TO: News Director ROLE: Analyze data, prepare weather graphics and present weathercast RESPONSIBILITIES - Present...Tags: Science and Technology, Weather Reports, Weather Statistics, WTIC, Science
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What's The Difference Between A "Watch" And A "Warning"?
It's important to stay aware of severe weather watches and warnings and to know how to react. A "watch" means that conditions are favorable for severe storms. Watches are typically issued for large areas and are in effect for several hours. When a "watch"...Tags: Weather Warnings, Weather Watches
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U.S. sees seven to 11 Atlantic hurricanes in 2013
ReutersMIAMI (Reuters) - The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season could be "extremely active" and spawn 13 to 20 tropical storms, seven to 11 of which are expected to become hurricanes, the U.S. government's top climate agency predicted on Thursday. Three to six of...Tags: Gulf of Mexico, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tropical Storms
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South Florida hotels, airports, ports expect to be busy for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day, the traditional kickoff of the summer travel season, is just days away, and many Americans will take to the roadways and skies during the coming holiday weekend. Roughly 1.8 million Floridians — the same number as in 2012—...
Tags: Holiday Vacations, Miami International Airport, Trips and Vacations, Palm Beach International Airport, Passenger Cars
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Congressional committee concerned about the state of U.S. weather forecasting
WASHINGTON – With memories of Monday's deadly Oklahoma tornado still fresh, a U.S. House panel on Thursday debated the best ways to improve weather forecasting and reduce the number of weather-related deaths -- though firm answers proved elusive....
Tags: U.S. Congress, Science and Technology, Satellite Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Government
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Thursday weather: More scattered showers and storms expected as cold front moves in
WTKR News Channel 3 MeteorologistTracking a front… A cold front is to our west and will be moving through for the end of the work week, bringing showers, storms, and a cooling trend. Expect scattered showers/storms today, especially in the afternoon and evening. Scattered...Tags: Weather Reports, National Weather Service, Surry (Surry, Virginia)
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Letters: Politics and climate catastrophe
Re "Oklahoma twister 'was a monster,'" May 21 It is heartbreaking to read of homes destroyed, lives upended, children killed and hundreds left homeless. We know that, without effective action to combat climate change, these events will become more...Tags: Environmental Issues, Ecosystems, Global Change, Barack Obama, Conservation
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