Tag Archives: weather

Huge Storm Batters Alaska

In what some climatologists are describing as a “100 year storm,” a massive system is causing flooding and widespread damage along the Alaskan coast. The unusual storm had western Alaska bracing Tuesday. Tiny coastal communities were at particular risk for damage from wind and expected flooding. Winds reached at least 80 mph late Tuesday, said Neil Murakami, a National Weather …

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Central Park Devastated By Storm

The Central Park Conservancy says that damage from Saturday’s storm was the worst in many decades, with at least 1000 trees totally destroyed. Thousands of others were severely damaged and will take many years to recover. Particularly hard hit were the entrances and edges of the park, where winds were highest. The Daily Mail has lots of depressing photos.

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Snowtober Breaks All-Time Records

Even NYC’s three inches broke a record set during the Civil War.

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OWS: We’re Wet And Freezing

Yesterday’s snowstorm wiped out power across New England and left the protesters in Zuccotti Park soaked and freezing. Today they’ve posted a plea for donations of dry socks, snow gloves, waterproof boots and many other winter items.

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Tonight

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Snowtober

Record early snow all over the northeast this weekend.

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Photo Of The Day

Chicago’s giant new statue of Marilyn Monroe has been derided as tacky by many critics, but it does serve at least one practical function.

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Cue Lena Horne

Or Billie Holiday. Or Viola Wills. (Source)

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Heat Season Approaches

Even though temperatures plunged into the 40s last night, NYC’s landlords aren’t required to put the heat on until October 1st. In the meantime, it’s fleece jammies, space heaters, and kitty-cuddling.

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New Jersey Faces Irene Aftermath

Flood damage estimates in New Jersey are running in the billions. Meanwhile the GOP is placing self-serving political roadblocks in front of federal relief.

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Southern Decadence

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IRENE: A Top Ten Worst Storm

Analysts say Hurricane Irene will enter the books as one of the ten most costly storms to ever strike the United States. Dozens of people have died and flood waters continue to rise in some portions of New England. Repairs to damaged roads, bridges, and train tracks will likely take many months to complete and the governors of New York, …

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Multiple Washovers On Fire Island

Several communities on Fire Island experienced washovers during Hurricane Irene. Generally considered one of the worst case scenarios for any barrier island, a “washover” is when ocean waves overcome the dunes and mix with bay water on the mainland side. Ian Levine of the Ocean Beach Fire Department told The News that the water went from the ocean to the …

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Gojira!

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Shirtless Hurricane Hockey

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Rivers Breach Manhattan Seawall

The Hudson and East rivers have breached the seawalls in lower Manhattan, stalling cars and flooding buildings. The tide has begun going out and this relatively light damage may be the worst of Irene for New York City. About 100,000 outer borough residents have lost power due to high winds. Con Ed officials are considering a “preemptive” power cut to …

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NYC’s Sunday Tabloids

It appears that the photographer sold both papers the same image.

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Glenn Beck On Irene

“This hurricane is a blessing. It is a blessing. It is God reminding you, as was the earthquake last week, it’s God reminding you you’re not in control.” – Glenn Beck, saying that Hurricane Irene is a warning that Americans should be following his advice to start hoarding food in advance of the coming global economic collapse.

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Streaker Flashes Live Weather Report

I only use the word “streaker” because that’s what the media is calling this. But as anyone around during the 70’s knows, streaking actually means leaving 100% of your clothes behind.

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Bloomberg Updates Irene Plan

Just in case something terrible does happen, I’m trying not to be a douche about how overhyped this all this drama feels. We’ll all know very soon.

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