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A warning is an advisory that bad weather may be headed your way. A weather warning or advisory helps us prepare for bad weather; hurricanes, tornadoes, powerful thunderstorms and squalls, or flood situations among others. Most everyone along the Southeastern coast of the United States is familiar with the different categories the weather service uses to measure hurricane strength. In the West and Southwest, residents got another lesson this summer in the wind and heat indexes forecasters used to warn against spreading forest fires. In the Midwest and Northeast, snow, tornado and heat advisories are not unusual.
The source of all official weather information for the United States c...
The source of all official weather information for the United States c...
A warning is an advisory that bad weather may be headed your way. A weather warning or advisory helps us prepare for bad weather; hurricanes, tornadoes, powerful thunderstorms and squalls, or flood situations among others. Most everyone along the Southeastern coast of the United States is familiar with the different categories the weather service uses to measure hurricane strength. In the West and Southwest, residents got another lesson this summer in the wind and heat indexes forecasters used to warn against spreading forest fires. In the Midwest and Northeast, snow, tornado and heat advisories are not unusual.
The source of all official weather information for the United States comes from the National Weather Service, run under the auspices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As the "sole official voice of the U.S. Government for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations," the National Weather Service keeps track of local and regional forecasts and broadcasts alerts if necessary in case of severe storms, tornadoes, floods and even solar flares.
Forecasts typically reflect current conditions as well as five-day outlooks. The NWS also provides information from a host of different perspectives. Climate mapping shows high and low temperatures at myriad locations across the nation. Satellite pictures and Doppler radar show cloud cover and precipitation conditions. Air quality maps show ozone levels. Water maps reflect rain gauge information from all 50 states.
The source of all official weather information for the United States comes from the National Weather Service, run under the auspices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As the "sole official voice of the U.S. Government for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations," the National Weather Service keeps track of local and regional forecasts and broadcasts alerts if necessary in case of severe storms, tornadoes, floods and even solar flares.
Forecasts typically reflect current conditions as well as five-day outlooks. The NWS also provides information from a host of different perspectives. Climate mapping shows high and low temperatures at myriad locations across the nation. Satellite pictures and Doppler radar show cloud cover and precipitation conditions. Air quality maps show ozone levels. Water maps reflect rain gauge information from all 50 states.
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Fay brings flooding to Volusia, Seminole; Brevard estimates damage at more than $10 million
Sentinel Staff WritersAs of 8 p.m. Tropical Storm Fay is crawling west at only 2 mph with Fay's center just west of Flagler Beach. Fay is forecast to continue moving west at a slow pace for the next couple days. Fay is expected to pick up some speed, but won't be clear of...Tags: Volusia County, Natural Disasters, Bithlo, Brevard County, Orange County (Florida)
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Tropical Storm Fay hits state for 4th day
The Associated PressFor a fourth weary day, Tropical Storm Fay continued its soggy march through Florida Thursday, forcing dozens more residents to flee floodwaters and even driving alligators and snakes out of their habitats and into streets. Two people drowned in heavy...Tags: Natural Disasters, Elections, Political Candidates, Disasters, Charlie Crist
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Tropical Storm Fay Brings More Rain, Evacuations to Florida
Associated PressMELBOURNE, Fla. -- Torrential rains from a slow-moving Tropical Storm Fay triggered a new round of flooding Thursday, submerging roads and forcing dozens of people to flee the rising water in their homes. With Fay hugging Florida's northeast Atlantic...Tags: Natural Disasters, Disasters, Charlie Crist, Tropical Storms, Florida
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Seminole, Lake, Volusia close schools for Friday
OrlandoSentinel.com Staff ReportsSeminole, Volusia and Lake county have decided to close schools on Friday because of Tropical Storm Fay. Orange and Osceola, at this point, still plan to be open on Friday. SEMINOLE COUNTY: Seminole County Public Schools will be closed on Friday. The...Tags: Volusia County, Schools, Television Industry, Hurricane Fay, Seminole County
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Tropical Storm Fay triggers more flooding in Florida
From the Associated PressTorrential rains from a slow-moving Tropical Storm Fay triggered a new round of flooding today, submerging roads and forcing dozens of people to flee the rising water in their homes. With Fay hugging Florida's northeast Atlantic coast, repeatedly lashing...Tags: Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Brevard County, Georgia
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Tropical Storm Fay poses new problem for Floridians: gators, snakes and other critters
Associated Press WriterMELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) _ As if a fourth straight day of rain from Tropical Storm Fay wasn't enough, weary residents are now dealing with quintessentially Floridian fallout: alligators, snakes and other critters driven from their swampy lairs into flooded...Tags: Natural Disasters, George Bush, Executive Branch, Beach Vacations, Weather Reports
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Tropical Storm Fay stationary over Daytona Beach
Sentinel Staff WriterFay wobbled over Florida like a slow top Wednesday while it rained its way into legend. Deluges equal to months of average rainfall gave catfish a chance to swim in Port St. Lucie yards and on the runway of Melbourne International Airport. Palm Bay...Tags: Volusia County, Natural Disasters, Hurricane Preparedness, Bithlo, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Volusia braces for Fay as Brevard battles flooding
Sentinel Staff WritersAs Brevard battles severe flooding, Volusia officials were bracing for Tropical Storm Fay. Coastal Volusia County residents should expect to see the worst of the storm--up to 10 inches of rain and winds up to 53 mph--in the next 24 hours, county...Tags: Natural Disasters, Hurricane Preparedness, Beach Vacations, Brevard County, Florida Power & Light
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Fort Lauderdale kite surfer in critical condition (with video)
South Florida Sun-SentinelA kite surfer remained in critical condition at Broward General Medical Center today after he took on the winds of Tropical Storm Fay and lost. Kevin Kearney's accident was caught on tape by a television news crew reporting on Fort Lauderdale Beach...Tags: Emergency Planning, Tropical Storms, Fort Lauderdale
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Crist warns Fay will take aim at Northeast Florida
South Florida Sun-SentinelGov. Charlie Crist said that Tropical Storm Fay has been "almost stationary" this morning over Cape Canaveral, and warned the storm will take aim at Northeast Florida and sweep across the Panhandle, dumping potentially more than 10 inches of rain in...Tags: Charles Bronson, Cape Canaveral, Executive Branch, Charlie Crist, Tropical Storms
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Fay weakens, but still expected to become hurricane
South Florida Sun-SentinelFay could become a hurricane Wednesday after it leaves the Florida peninsula off Daytona Beach. The National Weather Service issued a hurricane watch for the east coast from Flagler Beach to Altamaha Sound, Ga. At 5 a.m. the storm was located about 15...Tags: Schools, Metal and Mineral, Natural Disasters, Jupiter, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Tornado from Tropical Storm Fay damages 51 homes in Brevard
Sentinel Staff WritersSee updated story with 5 p.m. advisory from National Hurricane Center. In South Brevard, where the tornado touched down earlier in Barefoot Bay, the sheriff's office reported 51 homes damaged by a possible tornado in the Barefoot Bay neighborhood,...Tags: Satellite Beach, Metal and Mineral, Natural Disasters, Brevard County, Florida Power & Light
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