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Hard freeze hits Midwest and Northeast fruit trees

Posted by: Dr. Jeff Masters, 14:36 GMT le 27 Mars 2012

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Large portions of Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania shivered through a hard freeze (temperatures below 28°F ) this morning, and cold temperatures will cause widespread damage to flowering plants fooled into blooming by last week's unprecedented "Summer in March" heat wave. Growers of apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries worked during the night and early morning to minimize the damage by running large fans and propane heaters in their orchards in an attempts to keep temperatures a few degrees warmer. While freezing temperatures for an extended period will not kill the trees, they will destroy the flowers and fragile buds that are needed to produce fruit later in the year. I expect that this morning's freeze was severe and widespread enough to cause tens of millions of dollars in damage to the fruit industry, but it will be several weeks before the extent of the damage is known. It would take several nights of temperatures in the 20s to cause a more significant billion-dollar disaster, such as occurred in 2007. A warm spell in March that year was followed by cold temperatures in early April that were 10 - 20 degrees below average, bringing killing frosts and freezes to the Midwest and South that caused $2.2 billion in agricultural damage, wiping out apple, peach, winter wheat and alfalfa crops.

During the remainder of this week, temperatures are expected to be much warmer than they were this morning, so the freeze damage will be limited compared to 2007. However, we still have two more months to go this spring when temperatures commonly fall below freezing. Plants will steadily grow more susceptible to cold temperatures in the coming weeks as the growing season progresses, and the odds of more destructive frosts and freezes for the Midwest and Northeast fruit industry are high.

Figure 1. Low temperatures this morning dipped below 30 degrees over Eastern Michigan, Northeast Ohio, Northern West Virginia, and much of Pennsylvania, in regions where spring bloom was well-advanced due to last week's record "Summer in March" heat wave. Widespread agricultural damage likely occurred in these areas.

History of billion-dollar U.S. freezes
Freezes can cause big damage to agriculture. According to NOAA's National Climatic Data Center, there have been six billion-dollar U.S. freezes since 1980, accounting for 5% of all billion-dollar weather-related disasters. Five of these freezes affected California or Florida; one hit the Midwest. Ranked by damages (in 2011 dollars), here are the six billion-dollar U.S. freeze events since 1980:

1) California Freeze of December 1990. Severe freeze in the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley caused the loss of citrus, avocado trees, and other crops in many areas. Several days of subfreezing temperatures occurred, with some valley locations in the teens. $5.9 billion in direct and indirect economic losses, including damage to public buildings, utilities, crops, and residences.

2) Florida Freeze of December 1983. Severe freeze central/northern Florida; about $4.5 billion damage to citrus industry.

3) California Freeze of December 1998. A severe freeze damaged fruit and vegetable crops in the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley. Extended intervals of sub 27° F temperatures occurred over an 8-day period; $3.5 billion estimated damages/costs.

4) Florida Freeze of January 1985. Severe freeze in central/northern Florida; about $2.5 billion damage to citrus industry.

5) East/Midwest freeze of April 2007. Widespread severe freeze over much of the East and Midwest (AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MS, MO, NE, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, VA, WV), causing significant losses in fruit crops, field crops (especially wheat), and the ornamental industry. Temperatures in the teens/20's accompanied by rather high winds nullified typical crop-protection systems. Over $2.2 billion in damage/costs.

6) California Freeze of January 2007. For nearly two weeks in January, overnight temperatures over a good portion of California dipped into the 20's, destroying numerous agricultural crops, with citrus, berry, and vegetable crops most affected. $1.5 billion estimated in damage/costs; 1 fatality reported.

Scotland records its all-time warmest March temperature
The ridge of high pressure that brought "Summer in March" to the U.S. last week moved over Western Europe over the weekend, bringing sunny skies and record-breaking high temperatures to the U.K. Scotland broke its record for hottest March temperature on record on Sunday, when the mercury hit 22.8°C at Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire. The record lasted only one day, as a new high of 22.9°C was recorded in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, on Monday. That record also lasted just one day, as Aboyne, Aberdeenshire has hit 23.4°C today. The previous March record in Scotland was 22.2°C at Gordon Castle (Morayshire) in March 1957, and at Strachan (Kincardineshire) in March 1965.

Canada's 1926 all-time March temperature record questioned
I reported last week that the 29.2°C (85°F) measured at Western Head, Nova Scotia on March 22, 2012 was the third warmest temperature ever recorded in Canada in March. Environment Canada lists the hottest March temperature as a 31.1°C at Beaver Creek on Vancouver Island, BC on March 29th, 1926. However, weather records researcher Maximiliano Herrera has looked into this record, and concluded that it is likely bogus. A station just a few miles away at Port Alberni measured a much cooler high temperature of 23.3°C that day, and the temperature range between the high and low temperature at Beaver Creek was almost 30°C, which is far too great for a station so close to the ocean. Such large differences between min and max temperature on sunny days usually commonly imply poor siting of the temperature instrument. He maintains that the highest March temperature in Canada should be the 29.4°C in 1921 at Wallaceburg, with the second highest being the 29.2°C (85°F) measured at Western Head, Nova Scotia on March 22, 2012.

Jeff Masters

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151. Tropicsweatherpr 22:24 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
And another one... FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR 606 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012 PRC017-039-054-091-101-107-280400- /O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.W.0005.120327T2206Z-120328T0400Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000 Z.OO/ BARCELONETA PR-CIALES PR-FLORIDA PR-MANATI PR-MOROVIS PR-OROCOVIS PR- 606 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR... BARCELONETA MUNICIPALITY IN PUERTO RICO... CIALES MUNICIPALITY IN PUERTO RICO... FLORIDA MUNICIPALITY IN PUERTO RICO... MANATI MUNICIPALITY IN PUERTO RICO... MOROVIS MUNICIPALITY IN PUERTO RICO... OROCOVIS MUNICIPALITY IN PUERTO RICO... * UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST * AT 600 PM AST ALTHOUGH MOST OF SHOWERS HAVE DECREASED ACROSS THIS REGION...LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF ARE REACHING THE RIO GRANDE DE MANATI FROM OROCOVIS DOWNSTREAM TO THE MANATI COASTAL AREA. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR ALONG THE LOW LYING AREAS OF THE RIO GRANDE DE MANATI...THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS. THIS FLOOD WARNING FOR RIO GRANDE DE MANATI HAS REPLACED THE PREVIOUS URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY. A FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR HAS BEEN REPORTED. STREAM RISES WILL BE SLOW AND FLASH FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED. HOWEVER...ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS IMMEDIATELY. LAT...LON 1827 6653 1848 6654 1849 6652 1841 6648 1833 6644 1821 6640 1820 6649 $$ EM Member Since: 29 avril 2009 Posts: 67 Comments: 8798

152. MAweatherboy1 22:26 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: I thought the 10 day forecast was bad enough, but a 25-day forecast is past ridiculous. We don' even have models that go out that far, and besides, anything beyond 10 days is useless anyways... All they could base it off of would be historical averages. Member Since: 11 février 2012 Posts: 71 Comments: 6537

153. nigel20 22:28 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting MAweatherboy1: We don' even have models that go out that far, and besides, anything beyond 10 days is useless anyways... All they could base it off of would be historical averages. Agreed Member Since: 6 novembre 2010 Posts: 2 Comments: 4904

154. Tropicsweatherpr 22:30 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
The flooding event of this afternoon in interior Puerto Rico is part of the news. Here is what have been going on in a translation to english with videos and photos. Link Member Since: 29 avril 2009 Posts: 67 Comments: 8798

155. KEEPEROFTHEGATE (Mod) 22:33 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
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156. nigel20 22:35 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting Tropicsweatherpr: The flooding event of this afternoon in interior Puerto Rico is part of the news. Here is what have been going on in a translation to english with videos and photos. Link Thanks for the update of the situation there in Puerto Rico Member Since: 6 novembre 2010 Posts: 2 Comments: 4904

157. KEEPEROFTHEGATE (Mod) 22:42 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
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158. Patrap 22:47 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Magnitude 4.3 - SOUTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA 2012 March 27 21:54:56 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.3 Date-Time Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 21:54:56 UTC Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 05:54:56 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 33.271°N, 95.675°E Depth 31.2 km (19.4 miles) Region SOUTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA Distances 127 km (78 miles) WNW of Gyegu (Yushu), Qinghai, China 274 km (170 miles) NNW of Qamdo, Xizang (Tibet), China 317 km (196 miles) ESE of Tanggulashan, Qinghai, China 1989 km (1235 miles) WSW of BEIJING, Beijing, China Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 22 km (13.7 miles); depth +/- 9.6 km (6.0 miles) Parameters NST= 37, Nph= 37, Dmin=586.7 km, Rmss=0.71 sec, Gp= 72°, M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=3 Source Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Event ID usc0008r7j Member Since: 3 juillet 2005 Posts: 377 Comments: 113014

159. Ameister12 22:50 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: InAccuWeather has introduced a 25-day forecast, which is obviously a very unwise move. They get to look even more inaccurate guys! Aren't you excited? Member Since: 9 août 2009 Posts: 9 Comments: 3628

160. Patrap 22:50 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Magnitude 4.8 - KEPULAUAN KAI, INDONESIA 2012 March 27 22:34:46 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.8 Date-Time Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 22:34:46 UTC Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 07:34:46 AM at epicenter Location 5.157°S, 133.811°E Depth 18.6 km (11.6 miles) Region KEPULAUAN KAI, INDONESIA Distances 84 km (52 miles) NNW (328°) from Dobo, Aru Islands, Indonesia 316 km (196 miles) WSW (241°) from Enarotali, Irian Jaya, Indonesia 414 km (257 miles) NE (41°) from Saumlaki, Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia 647 km (402 miles) ESE (105°) from Ambon, Moluccas, Indonesia 985 km (612 miles) ENE (68°) from DILI, East Timor Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 23.4 km (14.5 miles); depth +/- 9.4 km (5.8 miles) Parameters NST= 39, Nph= 41, Dmin=301.7 km, Rmss=1.13 sec, Gp=122°, M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=4 Source Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Event ID usc0008r83 Member Since: 3 juillet 2005 Posts: 377 Comments: 113014

161. caribbeantracker01 22:51 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
this is titled apocalyptic hurricane season lol Member Since: 21 mai 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 445

162. weatherbro 22:56 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting StormTracker2K: I agree huge differences even at day 5 between the models. All I know is it's hot here in FL and it's going to get hotter as highs are expected to around 90 from Thursday on. It's 88 here right now. It appears the Euro wants to have us(Orlando) blustery in the 70's(even 60's) for highs next week(with full sunshine). Member Since: 26 mai 2007 Posts: 47 Comments: 1156

163. hurricanehunter27 22:57 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting caribbeantracker01: this is titled apocalyptic hurricane season lol Lol a TS right over my house. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3675

164. caribbeantracker01 23:01 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting hurricanehunter27: Lol a TS right over my house. lol Member Since: 21 mai 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 445

165. JNCali 23:01 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
2.6 in LA..pfft.. you get a bigger shake when a truck drives by your house.. now a 5.6+ that's when it gets interesting... Member Since: 9 septembre 2010 Posts: 5 Comments: 1032

166. nigel20 23:03 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting hurricanehunter27: Lol a TS right over my house. Where are you located? Member Since: 6 novembre 2010 Posts: 2 Comments: 4904

167. JNCali 23:04 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
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168. KEEPEROFTHEGATE (Mod) 23:08 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting JNCali: 2.6 in LA..pfft.. you get a bigger shake when a truck drives by your house.. now a 5.6+ that's when it gets interesting... give me a second to reposition the wave gun did you say an 8.5 or 5.8 how about both Member Since: 15 juillet 2006 Posts: 147 Comments: 41332

170. CybrTeddy 23:09 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: InAccuWeather has introduced a 25-day forecast, which is obviously a very unwise move. They get to look even more inaccurate guys! Aren't you excited? At 5 days if a forecast is remotely correct I would be shocked. Member Since: 8 juillet 2005 Posts: 255 Comments: 20658

171. hurricane23 23:13 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Anyone got any links to view presentations from Hurricane conference in orlando? Member Since: 14 mai 2006 Posts: 8 Comments: 13331

172. nigel20 23:14 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Member Since: 6 novembre 2010 Posts: 2 Comments: 4904

173. yqt1001 23:14 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
One problem with the fact that most computer games require the internet nowadays: one website goes down and you can't play and have nothing better to do but do math homework. :( Member Since: 19 novembre 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 1193

175. KEEPEROFTHEGATE (Mod) 23:15 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting CybrTeddy: At 5 days if a forecast is remotely correct I would be shocked. i never trust past 144 hr mark and even then i wait till at least 120 hr mark or less before i start thinking of outcomes Member Since: 15 juillet 2006 Posts: 147 Comments: 41332

176. hurricanehunter27 23:16 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting nigel20: Where are you located? Atlanta GA USA Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3675

177. Tropicsweatherpr 23:19 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting hurricane23: Anyone got any links to view presentations from Hurricane conference in orlando? Adrian, I dont know if what you are looking for is here,but this is the link to the conference and maybe you can find what you want to see. Link Member Since: 29 avril 2009 Posts: 67 Comments: 8798

178. nigel20 23:24 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting hurricanehunter27: Atlanta GA USA Ok, cool Member Since: 6 novembre 2010 Posts: 2 Comments: 4904

179. hurricane23 23:25 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting Cyclone2012: Adrian, how's daddy's little girl doing? We haven't seen a pic of her in a while. Thanks for asking! Family is doing ok but going through some rough times cause wife got laid off after 13 years at her job. Princess Member Since: 14 mai 2006 Posts: 8 Comments: 13331

180. PedleyCA 23:27 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting KEEPEROFTHEGATE: give me a second to reposition the wave gun did you say an 8.5 or 5.8 how about both Oh, please don't even think along those lines, lol Fontana, CA 10 miles 2.6 1:32 PM PDT 2012-03-27 Fontana, CA 10 miles 3.4 1:30 PM PDT 2012-03-27 Those are not San Bernardino, these are 10 miles North of here and still didn't feel them. These are tiny. I 5.0 would be felt, maybe. Been though a few 6.7's out here. Those you remember. Member Since: 29 février 2012 Posts: 0 Comments: 2280

181. hurricane23 23:28 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting Tropicsweatherpr: Adrian, I dont know if what you are looking for is here,but this is the link to the conference and maybe you can find what you want to see. Link Hey thanks but i was actually looking for video coverage. Wanted to see norcross presentation on andrew. Member Since: 14 mai 2006 Posts: 8 Comments: 13331

182. PensacolaDoug 23:30 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Here's something to think about for those here who are so quick to bash Accuweather. They are a successfull business in a field where their leading competition, the NWS, gives its product away for free. Think about what a leap of faith that is, to start a "business where your primary competition gives away its product free. Takes a lot of guts and brains to make that business model work. Lets see some of you bashers here pull off such a feat. Member Since: 25 juillet 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 4832

183. Tropicsweatherpr 23:30 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
And here are two more flood advisories..... FLOOD ADVISORY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR 712 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012 PRC143-145-280100- /O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0066.120327T2312Z-120328T0100Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000 Z.OO/ VEGA ALTA PR-VEGA BAJA PR- 712 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED AN * URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS IN FOR THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPALITIES... IN PUERTO RICO VEGA ALTA AND VEGA BAJA * UNTIL 900 PM AST AT 705 PM...ROADS...URBAN...AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS CONTINUE TO BE FLOODED DUE TO RUNOFF. EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THE RAIN HAS DISSIPATED...THIS URBAN FLOODING MAY CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEREFORE THE FLOOD ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM AST. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS SAFELY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND. && LAT...LON 1843 6637 1846 6638 1849 6638 1848 6635 1846 6634 1840 6633 1841 6636 $$ EM ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- FLOOD ADVISORY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR 705 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012 PRC143-145-280100- /O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0065.120327T2305Z-120328T0100Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000 Z.OO/ VEGA ALTA PR-VEGA BAJA PR- 705 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED AN * URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS IN FOR THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPALITIES... IN PUERTO RICO VEGA ALTA AND VEGA BAJA * UNTIL 900 PM AST ROADS...URBAN...AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS CONTINUE TO BE FLOODED DUE TO RUNOFF. EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THE RAIN HAS DISSIPATED...THIS URBAN FLOODING MAY CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEREFORE THE FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 900 PM AST. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS SAFELY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND. && LAT...LON 1843 6637 1846 6638 1849 6638 1848 6635 1846 6634 1840 6633 1841 6636 $$ EM Member Since: 29 avril 2009 Posts: 67 Comments: 8798

184. hurricanehunter27 23:35 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting PensacolaDoug: Here's something to think about for those here who are so quick to bash Accuweather. They are a successfull business in a field where their leading competition, the NWS, gives its product away for free. Think about what a leap of faith that is, to start a "business where your primary competition gives away its product free. Takes a lot of guts and brains to make that business model work. Lets see some of you bashers here pull off such a feat. Challenge accepted. Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3675

185. WeatherNerdPR 23:36 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting Tropicsweatherpr: And here are two more flood advisories..... It's been a really bad afternoon and evening for central Puerto Rico. Member Since: 7 juillet 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 5490

186. Neapolitan 23:44 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting PensacolaDoug: Here's something to think about for those here who are so quick to bash Accuweather. They are a successfull business in a field where their leading competition, the NWS, gives its product away for free. Think about what a leap of faith that is, to start a "business where your primary competition gives away its product free. Takes a lot of guts and brains to make that business model work. Lets see some of you bashers here pull off such a feat. I think Accuweather is great now; things started improving for them after they cut Bastardi. I still much prefer WU, but when I do from time to time have reason to visit Accuweather, and I can usually find what I need there with a little looking around. Member Since: 8 novembre 2009 Posts: 4 Comments: 11309

187. trunkmonkey 23:46 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
I am so sick of Global warming, I wanna puke! am I the only one in here feeling nauseous? Member Since: 18 août 2007 Posts: 0 Comments: 469

188. Neapolitan 23:48 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting caribbeantracker01: this is titled apocalyptic hurricane season lol I threw this graphic together last year just for fun, and since then I've seen it here and elsewhere around the internets. I never would have guessed it would have such legs... Maybe I should make a new one with double the storms, huh? ;-) Member Since: 8 novembre 2009 Posts: 4 Comments: 11309

189. nigel20 23:49 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting Neapolitan: I think Accuweather is great now; things started improving for them after they cut Bastardi. I still much prefer WU, but when I do from time to time have reason to visit Accuweather, and I can usually find what I need there with a little looking around. I use Accuweather as well......I like there tropical updates Member Since: 6 novembre 2010 Posts: 2 Comments: 4904

190. pottery 23:50 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting caribbeantracker01: this is titled apocalyptic hurricane season lol Shukks! I feel so left out.... :):)) Member Since: 24 octobre 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20866

191. Tropicsweatherpr 23:52 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting WeatherNerdPR: It's been a really bad afternoon and evening for central Puerto Rico. One word YIKES! No wonder we have had many flood advisories and warnings,with some rivers over banks and inundating towns. Member Since: 29 avril 2009 Posts: 67 Comments: 8798

192. TropicalAnalystwx13 23:54 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting PensacolaDoug: Here's something to think about for those here who are so quick to bash Accuweather. They are a successfull business in a field where their leading competition, the NWS, gives its product away for free. Think about what a leap of faith that is, to start a "business where your primary competition gives away its product free. Takes a lot of guts and brains to make that business model work. Lets see some of you bashers here pull off such a feat. Alright, just as soon as I get my own [.com] website. Member Since: 6 juillet 2010 Posts: 92 Comments: 25992

193. pottery 23:56 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting trunkmonkey: I am so sick of Global warming, I wanna puke! am I the only one in here feeling nauseous? I understand the sentiment completely. The fact that Global Warming makes you feel to be sick is understandable. It's real Noboddy seems to care. It's getting worse. You have my Sympathies.... :):)) Member Since: 24 octobre 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20866

194. Xyrus2000 23:57 GMT le 27 Mars 2012
Quoting Patrap: 2.6 Mag Quake San Bernardino 2.6 in SoCal? I bet no one even batted an eye. :) When I lived out there if it wasn't above a 4 it didn't even make the news. Member Since: 31 octobre 2009 Posts: 0 Comments: 1037

195. Patrap 00:02 GMT le 28 Mars 2012
Magnitude 5.0 - NEPAL-INDIA BORDER REGION 2012 March 27 23:40:14 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 5.0 Date-Time Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 23:40:14 UTC Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 05:10:14 AM at epicenter Location 26.093°N, 87.751°E Depth 40 km (24.9 miles) Region NEPAL-INDIA BORDER REGION Distances 61 km (38 miles) SE (130°) from Biratnagar, Nepal 96 km (60 miles) SW (225°) from Shiliguri, West Bengal, India 123 km (76 miles) NE (39°) from Bhagalpur, Bihar, India 255 km (158 miles) SW (232°) from THIMPHU, Bhutan Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 18 km (11.2 miles); depth +/- 7.1 km (4.4 miles) Parameters NST=120, Nph=120, Dmin=>999 km, Rmss=0.67 sec, Gp= 43°, M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=7 Source Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Event ID usc0008r97 Member Since: 3 juillet 2005 Posts: 377 Comments: 113014

196. Xyrus2000 00:05 GMT le 28 Mars 2012
Quoting MAweatherboy1: We don' even have models that go out that far, and besides, anything beyond 10 days is useless anyways... All they could base it off of would be historical averages. The time range of models is controlled by input configuration parameters. There's really nothing stopping someone from running a GFS ensemble for 25 days or more, other than the fact that such results would be garbage. But I guess Accuweather can do whatever they want really. :P Member Since: 31 octobre 2009 Posts: 0 Comments: 1037

197. pottery 00:06 GMT le 28 Mars 2012
HEH !! We Rattlin' and Rollin' all over the place...... And it's still March. Long way to go before the 'next' doomsday forecast. Member Since: 24 octobre 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20866

198. KEEPEROFTHEGATE (Mod) 00:09 GMT le 28 Mars 2012
Quoting trunkmonkey: I am so sick of Global warming, I wanna puke! am I the only one in here feeling nauseous? Member Since: 15 juillet 2006 Posts: 147 Comments: 41332

199. hurricanehunter27 00:14 GMT le 28 Mars 2012
Quoting TropicalAnalystwx13: Alright, just as soon as I get my own [.com] website. Actually running a general weather site does sound tempting. I got the hardware to run one just need someone who is skilled in designing a website. I'm pretty sure you could run one hell of a site with just people off this blog. Time to start recruiting? Member Since: 22 juillet 2010 Posts: 1 Comments: 3675

200. hydrus 00:18 GMT le 28 Mars 2012
Quoting nigel20: I use Accuweather as well......I like there tropical updates They have improved tremendously. Especially since the 1980,s. Member Since: 27 septembre 2007 Posts: 1 Comments: 14721

201. KEEPEROFTHEGATE (Mod) 00:18 GMT le 28 Mars 2012
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