Arctic Outbreak Causes Rare Weather Phenomena Across US Northeast
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Arctic Outbreak Causes Rare Weather Phenomena Across US Northeast
Arctic Outbreak Causes , Rare Weather Phenomena , Across US Northeast.
'Newsweek' reports that the Northeast of
the United States has experienced a number of
rare cold weather phenomena amid an arctic blast.
Record-breaking cold air struck New England with
wind chills below negative ten degrees in New York
and as low as - 60 degrees in northern Maine.
On February 4, New Hampshire experienced
the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S.
history, reaching more that -108 degrees.
On February 4, New Hampshire experienced
the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S.
history, reaching more that -108 degrees.
The National Weather Service
described the cold front as , "a historic Arctic outbreak
for the modern era.".
In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region
also experienced a number of rare winter weather events,
including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke.
In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region
also experienced a number of rare winter weather events,
including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke.
Frost quakes, otherwise known as cryoseisms, are just like
earthquakes, which generate tremors and thunderous
sensations when large cracks develop in frozen soil.
Dan Skoff, KNWA News chief meteorologist, says that
frost quakes can shake houses, which occurred in
Arkansas late in January amid a similar weather event.
The NWS also shared eerie videos of trees cracking, likely
from water inside the trees freezing and expanding, which , "caused some tree damage and power outages.".
The same region also experienced sea smoke,
otherwise known as frost smoke or steam fog,
which occurs when frigid air moves over warmer water.
Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over
the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted
by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island.
Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over
the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted
by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island
Two Russian strategic bomber planes flew over the Sea of Japan for more than seven hours yesterday, as Japan’s prime minister was beginning his visit to Ukraine. During the flights, which lasted over seven hours, the bombers were escorted by Su-30 and Su-35 fighter jets. The Tupolev Tu-95MS planes are capable of carrying nuclear weapons and Moscow regularly flies them over international waters in the Arctic, North Atlantic and Pacific as a show of strength. Russian Defence Ministry ministry said that none of the aircraft intruded into the airspace of any other country and that it strictly observed international law iwhile conducting the flights.
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Temperatures in parts of the Arctic were six degrees or more above average in February. Researchers are observing that the ice is thinning rapidly - and models predict that ice-free Arctic summers are on the horizon. In this special edition Climate Now reports from a -24C freezer in Tromsø, Norway.
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An Arctic blast that brought "frostquakes" to parts of the United States saw the country record its lowest ever wind-chill temperature, meteorologists said Saturday. Atop Mount Washington in the northeastern state of New Hampshire, the wind-chill factor reached minus 78 degrees Celsius (or - 108 F).
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Thousands Without Power , as Northeast Digs Out From Winter Storm.
AP reports that the Northeast was hit with a winter storm on March 13 which lasted throughout March 14.
Some areas accumulated up to 3 feet of snow.
According to the National Weather Service, some of the hardest-hit areas were Peterborough,
New Hampshire, and Ashby, Massachusetts. .
Northern New York and the Catskill Mountains had at least 2 feet of snow.
In Goffstown, New Hampshire, an inflatable sports arena dome succumbed to the weight of the snow after receiving about 15 inches.
A dairy farm in Dracut, Massachusetts,
lost several cows after a barn collapsed
from the snow and killed them.
According to PowerOutage.us, as of the morning of March 15, close to 220,000 people in the region had no power.
Amid the worst of the storm on March 14, nearly 2,100 flights were canceled.
Boston and New York City airports
had the most cancellations.
New York and Pennsylvania power crews
are currently attempting to help
restore power in areas of Massachusetts. .
We are still expecting this to be a multiday restoration effort, Alec O’Meara, Unitil spokesperson, via statement
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Storm-Soaked CA , Will Get Hit By Another , Atmospheric River.
The storm system is expected to put
17 million people in CA and NV at flood risk.
The atmospheric river is the eleventh to batter the region this winter.
Low-income central and northern CA residents have been hit hardest by the weather systems.
These are the folks who can least afford this type of hardship, Luis Alejo, Monterey County Board of Supervisors, via CNN.
The CA Governor's Office of Emergency Services issued evacuation orders for Pajaro after a levee broke.
Mandatory Evacuation orders issued for the Community of #Pajaro due to a #LeveeBreak. Please heed evac warnings/orders, California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services, via Twitter.
Pajaro River levee broke early this morning resulting in active flooding. #Evacuate if told, California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services, via Twitter.
Witnesses describe surreal and devastating scenes caused by the flooding.
The river is now surrounding some RVs and mobile homes.
It’s really unbelievable, Danny Housh, Flooding Witness, via CNN.
It’s quite heartbreaking.
Many hard-working people displaced with losses of home and possessions, Hatti Shepard, Flooding Witness, via CNN.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will get stronger on March 13.
Combined with snow melts, the service has issued warnings of “considerable flooding impacts”
at higher elevations.
In addition, heavy rain and snowmelt may lead to renewed (more widespread) flooding from Monday to Tuesday, , National Weather Service, via CNN.
... particularly in low elevations and shallow and warming snowpack areas, National Weather Service, via CNN
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US Hit With , Series of Tornadoes , Amid Strong Winter Storms.
Al Jazeera reports that a string of tornadoes
have left a trail of wreckage and injuries
across the central United States. .
The news comes as strong
winter storms cause extreme
weather across the U.S.
According to the National Weather Service,
nine tornadoes were reported in Kansas, Oklahoma
and northwest Texas on the evening of February 26.
Fierce winds flipped cars and brought down
trees and power lines that knocked out power to
about 12,000 homes and businesses.
In the city of Norman, Oklahoma, authorities
reported at least 12 weather-related injuries. .
Across the U.S., extreme weather
has caused dangerous travel conditions,
delays and damage to infrastructure.
Over the past five days, ice storms have cut
electricity to over 130,000 homes and businesses
in Michigan, according to Poweroutage.us.
Over the past five days, ice storms have cut
electricity to over 130,000 homes and businesses
in Michigan, according to Poweroutage.us.
Al Jazeera reports that more extreme weather is still on the way,
with northeastern states like Connecticut, New York and
Massachusetts forecast to receive heavy snow in the coming days.
Al Jazeera reports that more extreme weather is still on the way,
with northeastern states like Connecticut, New York and
Massachusetts forecast to receive heavy snow in the coming days.
Meanwhile, heavy rains on the west coast have flooded
roads in California, parts of which experienced rare
snowfall, including the coastal city of Santa Barbara.
Tom DiLiberto, a climate scientist with the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, says that the impact of climate
change on winter storms presents a complex problem.
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A rare storm phenomenon has brought blizzard warnings to several states in the US. As per the National Weather Service, the storm called derecho, is expected to cause significant damaging wind events across the central US.
#Derecho #US #Hurricane
This Day in History:, Challenger Disaster.
January 28, 1986.
73 seconds after its 11:38 a.m. launch,
NASA's space shuttle exploded,
killing all seven crew members.
Among the crew was Christa McAuliffe,
a 37-year-old high school social
studies teacher from New Hampshire.
McAuliffe had won a
competition that earned
her a place on the Challenger.
Millions witnessed
the tragedy on live television.
In the aftermath, President Ronald Reagan
appointed a special commission to
determine what went wrong with Challenger.
The investigation determined
the disaster was caused by
the failure of an “O-ring” seal
due to cold weather.
It would be two
years before NASA sent
astronauts into space again
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The 10 Most Expensive , US States to Retire In .
CNBC reports that WalletHub compared
the affordability, quality of life and
health care of all 50 states.
It found that these 10 states are the
most expensive to currently retire in.
10. , Oregon.
9. , Illinois.
8. , Maine.
7. , Connecticut.
6. , Washington.
5. , Maryland.
4. , Massachusetts.
3. , Vermont.
2. , New Jersey.
1. , New York.
According to Alan Castel, author of
'Better with Age: The Psychology of Successful Aging,'
if you expect to have a fixed income in
retirement, there are a few things you should consider.
Sometimes our spending habits need to be re-evaluated, and many senior discounts can be utilized to lower bills. It may also be useful to consider downsizing or minimizing certain costs that are no longer needed, According to Alan Castel, author of 'Better with Age:
The Psychology of Successful Aging,' via CNBC
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US Braces , For Extreme Weather , and Numerous Winter Alerts.
NBC reports that 34 million Americans are
currently facing winter alerts and extreme
weather from California to Maine. .
The news comes as Minneapolis braces for its
biggest snowstorm in over a decade and the
potential for life-threatening travel conditions.
Due to obstructions, it is hard to get
blizzard conditions in major metropolitan
areas such as the Twin Cities, but with the
actively falling snow and strong winds,
this would be an event that could do so, National Weather Service in Twin Cities, via NBC.
Meanwhile, blizzard warnings have
been issued for parts of the Rockies,
the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. .
On February 21, the first round of snow
is expected to start, with five to seven inches
or more predicted to fall over night.
Winds have been forecast
to be in the ten to fifteen
miles per hour range.
A second round of snow has been forecast to start around
midday on February 23, with the potential to add 10 to 15
inches of snowfall and bring 45 to 50 mph wind gusts.
NBC reports that cities most likely to face
treacherous travel conditions or power outages
include Chicago, Detroit and Albany, New York.
Meanwhile, severe storms are predicted from Missouri
to the Oklahoma-Texas border, with the potential
for everything from hail and high winds to tornadoes.
Meanwhile, severe storms are predicted from Missouri
to the Oklahoma-Texas border, with the potential
for everything from hail and high winds to tornadoes.
According to NBC, the cities
most at risk for damaging winds
include Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
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The Most Popular Valentine’s Day Candies in the United States.
CandyStore.com has analyzed sales figures
from the past 13 years to find America's
favorite Valentine’s Day candies. .
According to the analysis, heart-shaped boxes
of chocolate took the top spot in 2019 and 2020.
Overall, the assorted chocolate
treat is favored in 19 states. .
Conversation hearts came in at a close second and
were found to be the favorite in 14 states. .
Originally the most popular Valentine’s Day candy,
conversation hearts fell from their top spot in 2019
because Spangler Candy Company paused production.
Their absence led to a 24 percent drop in
conversation hearts sales and made room for
heart-shaped boxes of chocolate to take the lead. .
In 2021, Spangler will be back with all-new
sayings on their conversation hearts, making it
likely that they’ll once again sit at the top. .
M&Ms came in third place, taking the top spot in
eight states including Arizona, Iowa and Maryland. .
The chocolate morsels have been gaining
ground over the years, landing new #1 spots in
North Dakota and Oregon in 2020. .
Hershey's Kisses were the favorite in four states,
and chocolate roses only reigned supreme in
two states, Kentucky and Wyoming. .
CandyStore.com discovered
that chocolate hearts were the #1 choice in Maine and
candy necklaces were the #1 choice in Alabama.
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Arctic Blast Heads Toward Northeast, , Maine Braces for Minus 60 Wind Chills.
NBC News reports that the National Weather Service issued wind chill warnings for over
16 million people on the evening of Feb. 2.
The most-affected areas span from
New York to New England and Maine.
The most-affected areas span from
New York to New England and Maine.
The most-affected areas span from
New York to New England and Maine.
In northeastern Maine, there was a blizzard warning with 50 mph winds and wind chills
as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit. .
Maine's coastal wind chills could fall as
low as -40 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit. .
Although unofficial, from the records we have been able to gather, the coldest wind chill in Portland since 1948 was -43 degrees in 1971, so we are nearing wind chills values that most have not seen in their lifetime, National Weather Service, via forecast .
Frostbite and hypothermia are real risks when temperatures are this extreme, Nirav D. Shah, the director of the Maine Center for
Disease Control and Prevention, via statement.
In Caribou, Maine, wind chill warnings are in effect from 4 a.m. on Feb. 3 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 4.
In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul
also issued a warning to residents.
New Yorkers across the state will experience dangerously cold temperatures and life-threatening wind chills this weekend, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, via statement.
Now is the time to prepare: plan to limit your time outdoors this weekend and know where to take shelter. , NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, via statement.
Take all necessary precautions to ensure your residence is safely heated and use caution if you plan to use an alternative heat source, such as a space heater, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, via statement
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Waters Off New England Coast , Recorded 2nd-Warmest , Year Ever in 2022.
Last year, the waters off the coast of New England, which are home to rare whales and the majority of the American lobster industry, registered the second-warmest year on record.
Associated Press reports that
the Gulf of Maine is warming faster
than most of the world’s oceans.
Scientists with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute said
that last year fell short of setting a new high mark for
hottest year by less than half a degree Fahrenheit.
The rapidly-accelerated warming is causing
changes to an ecosystem that is home to numerous
critical commercial fishing industries.
The rapidly-accelerated warming is causing
changes to an ecosystem that is home to numerous
critical commercial fishing industries.
Janet Duffy-Anderson, chief scientific officer
with the institute, warns that warming is
altering the food chain in the Gulf of Maine.
Who will be the emergent species
and who will be the species
that decline is, in large part,
a function of those interactions, Janet Duffy-Anderson, chief scientific officer with the
Gulf of Maine Research Institute, via Associated Press.
At the moment,
we’re not in a period of stability, Janet Duffy-Anderson, chief scientific officer with the
Gulf of Maine Research Institute, via Associated Press.
According to the report, November and December
both set new records for highest monthly average
sea surface temperature in the Gulf of Maine.
Meanwhile, 2022 was the third-
warmest year for sea surface
temperatures around the world.
What is being observed in the Gulf of Maine
(and elsewhere around the world), however,
is a loss of that balance: larger fractions
of recent years are experiencing above
average temperatures and cold spells
are becoming vanishingly rare, The Gulf of Maine Research Institute
report, via Associated Press
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