At least three people have died. Schools are closed. Flights were delayed after a cargo plane skidded off an icy runway. The city’s main freeway was turned into a large parking lot with abandoned cars. Tens of thousands are …
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Dino Dragonflies! Scientists Recreate Paleozoic Weather, the Monsters to Go With It
Egad!, someone get us a giant fly swatter. According to a post at Wired, biologists have grown super-size dragon flies that are 15% larger than normal by raising the insects in high-oxygen conditions that mimicked the Earth’s …
Chicago Cyclone to Strike Today?
The Midwest is set to weather its worst storm in 70 years.
Coldest European Winter in 1,000 Years? Weather Channel Says Not So Much
Forecasters in Russia are predicting that this winter will be the coldest in Europe and parts of the former Soviet Union in 1,000 years. Yes, the worst in a millennium; the coldest since Leif Ericson landed in North America, …
Quotes: Hurricane Igor Passes Near Bermuda
“We’re certainly getting our money’s worth in drama.”
— JAMES DODI, a visitor to Bermuda, on Hurricane Igor’s path near the island; though power was out in many areas, there were no reports of major damage from the Category 1 …
Twister Thursday: Possible Tornado Hit Ohio
CNN reports that a “suspected tornado” touched down in Wooster, Ohio. Other possible suspects include a hurricane, an act of god, or transformers.
Weather History: For the First Time in 80 Years, Two Category 4 Hurricanes Share Atlantic
And you probably didn’t even realize.
Follow Friday: 5 Accounts For Hurricane Earl News
If the hurricane has you trapped inside and you still have electricity, check out these Twitter accounts for the latest updates.
Whew: Hurricane Earl — The Hyped Hurricane That Wasn’t
Blame the weatherman?
Hurricane Earl’s Path has Surfers Salivating Over the Waves
Sand enthusiasts and water intermediaries are agitated over the potential for Hurricane Earl to dampen their Labor Day weekend. But those who own a board have different sentiments.
Four Deadly Storms That Initially Looked Just Like Hurricane Earl
It’s been awhile since the entire seaboard has been preoccupied with preparing for one weather system to make landfall.
Hurricane Earl Poised to Gain Major Strength
The Category 2 hurricane is picking up speed over the Atlantic Ocean, causing warnings in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and surrounding areas.