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Noaa Weather Radio Transmitter Off The Air
The Gainesville transmitter WXJ-60 on a frequency of 162.475 mhz is off the air and experiencing technical difficulties.
AM850.com – Aug 22, 2008 7:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Florida: Gainesville
The Gainesville transmitter WXJ-60 on a frequency of 162.475 mhz is off the air and experiencing technical difficulties.
AM850.com – Aug 22, 2008 7:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Florida: Gainesville
Mobile County Hurricane Fay declaration signed to prepare Emergency Management Agency
An emergency declaration signed this morning has cleared the way for the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency to prepare for Tropical Storm Fay. Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine and Mobile County EMA Director Walt Dickerson along with Mobile Fire-Rescue Department Chief Steve Dean said that residents of flood-prone areas in the city of Mobile and in south Mobile County such as Dauphin Island and Bayou La Batre may need to head to higher ground. So far, county officials said they have not issued a mandatory evacuation. The emergency operation center will open Saturday at noon, Dickerson. Officials said they plan to open five shelters at different areas of the county if needed. Although Fay has not become a hurricane, officials say that resident still need to be prepared. "Take that (storm) plan out and dust if off," Dickerson said. "There is s sense of urgency here, but above all, do not panic." The following is a list to help prepare for the storm: Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind. -- Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within your community. -- Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.-- Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact. -- Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.-- Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911. -- Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. -- Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit. -- Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every 6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors. -- Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes.
al.com - Everything Alabama – Aug 22, 2008 6:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Alabama: Mobile
An emergency declaration signed this morning has cleared the way for the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency to prepare for Tropical Storm Fay. Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine and Mobile County EMA Director Walt Dickerson along with Mobile Fire-Rescue Department Chief Steve Dean said that residents of flood-prone areas in the city of Mobile and in south Mobile County such as Dauphin Island and Bayou La Batre may need to head to higher ground. So far, county officials said they have not issued a mandatory evacuation. The emergency operation center will open Saturday at noon, Dickerson. Officials said they plan to open five shelters at different areas of the county if needed. Although Fay has not become a hurricane, officials say that resident still need to be prepared. "Take that (storm) plan out and dust if off," Dickerson said. "There is s sense of urgency here, but above all, do not panic." The following is a list to help prepare for the storm: Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind. -- Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within your community. -- Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.-- Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact. -- Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.-- Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911. -- Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. -- Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit. -- Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every 6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors. -- Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes.
al.com - Everything Alabama – Aug 22, 2008 6:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Alabama: Mobile
NOAA Dedicates New Gulf Observation Sentinels
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is dedicating observation sentinels in Mississippi and Louisiana.
WAPT.com – Aug 22, 2008 4:49 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Mississippi: Jackson
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is dedicating observation sentinels in Mississippi and Louisiana.
WAPT.com – Aug 22, 2008 4:49 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Mississippi: Jackson
The K7RA Solar Update
Another week of quiet Sun, but on Wednesday and Thursday -- August 20-21 -- a new spot seemed to be emerging, but there is no sign that it is anything other than an old Solar Cycle 23 spot. Spaceweather.com reported it with a sunspot number of 11 for August 21, but NOAA did not, reporting zero instead for Thursday. A late Thursday image suggests a spot in the northern hemisphere on the left side of the image. Sunspot numbers for August 14-20 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 and 0 with a mean of 0. The 10.7 cm flux was 65.9, 65.3, 66.2, 66.5, 66.2, 67.3 and 65.9 with a mean of 66.2. Estimated planetary A indices were 5, 4, 5, 7, 23, 8 and 6 with a mean of 8.3. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 4, 3, 4, 5, 15, 7 and 5 with a mean of 6.1.
ARRL – Aug 22, 2008 1:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Amateur Radio
Another week of quiet Sun, but on Wednesday and Thursday -- August 20-21 -- a new spot seemed to be emerging, but there is no sign that it is anything other than an old Solar Cycle 23 spot. Spaceweather.com reported it with a sunspot number of 11 for August 21, but NOAA did not, reporting zero instead for Thursday. A late Thursday image suggests a spot in the northern hemisphere on the left side of the image. Sunspot numbers for August 14-20 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 and 0 with a mean of 0. The 10.7 cm flux was 65.9, 65.3, 66.2, 66.5, 66.2, 67.3 and 65.9 with a mean of 66.2. Estimated planetary A indices were 5, 4, 5, 7, 23, 8 and 6 with a mean of 8.3. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 4, 3, 4, 5, 15, 7 and 5 with a mean of 6.1.
ARRL – Aug 22, 2008 1:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Amateur Radio
...NOAA's National Weather Service is undertaking research on how satisfied users are with its flood and water forecast services...
NOAA's National Weather Service is undertaking research on how satisfied users are with its flood and water forecast services which include flash flood and river flood warnings, watches and statements; recreational and water supply forecasts; and precipitation analysis. We ask you to consider completing the survey.
National Weather Service – Aug 22, 2008 03:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather
NOAA's National Weather Service is undertaking research on how satisfied users are with its flood and water forecast services which include flash flood and river flood warnings, watches and statements; recreational and water supply forecasts; and precipitation analysis. We ask you to consider completing the survey.
National Weather Service – Aug 22, 2008 03:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather
Now more weather info in toll-free phone call
NOAA's National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu has launched an improved weather information phone system for Maui County.
The Honolulu Advertiser – Aug 21, 2008 07:33 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Hawaii: Honolulu
NOAA's National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu has launched an improved weather information phone system for Maui County.
The Honolulu Advertiser – Aug 21, 2008 07:33 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Hawaii: Honolulu
Wayne County Airport Authority is NOAA's First StormReady Airport
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PR Newswire – Aug 19, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Press Releases
Read full story for latest details.
PR Newswire – Aug 19, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Press Releases
Life-Saving NOAA Radios in Schools
NOAA and partnering federal agencies are now distributing NOAA Public Alert Radios to preschools, Head Start programs, nonpublic schools and central offices, K-12 school district offices, and post-secondary schools. Earlier distributions delivered a radio to every public school.
NOAA – Aug 19, 2008 5:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather
NOAA and partnering federal agencies are now distributing NOAA Public Alert Radios to preschools, Head Start programs, nonpublic schools and central offices, K-12 school district offices, and post-secondary schools. Earlier distributions delivered a radio to every public school.
NOAA – Aug 19, 2008 5:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather
Remains of 19th Century British Whaling Ship Discovered
NOAA archaeologists discover remains of the 1837 British whaling ship Gledstanes within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
NOAA – Aug 18, 2008 12:27 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather
NOAA archaeologists discover remains of the 1837 British whaling ship Gledstanes within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
NOAA – Aug 18, 2008 12:27 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather
Bush Administration More Than Quadruples 2009 Hurricane Forecast Improvement Budget Request to $17 Million
The Bush Administration is bolstering funding for hurricane research and forecast improvements by $13 million to accelerate NOAA scientists’ ability to more accurately forecast tropical storms, hurricane intensity, the paths of these storms, and related storm surges.
NOAA – Aug 11, 2008 6:47 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather
The Bush Administration is bolstering funding for hurricane research and forecast improvements by $13 million to accelerate NOAA scientists’ ability to more accurately forecast tropical storms, hurricane intensity, the paths of these storms, and related storm surges.
NOAA – Aug 11, 2008 6:47 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Weather