Monthly archives: December 2009

Dec

30
2009

Forecasters still predict heavy snow in parts of Wales

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-12.29.09- Forecasters are still predicting heavy snow for parts of southern and mid Wales. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Flood alerts in Spain and Portugal

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-12.29.09- Parts of Spain and Portugal are under alert after severe flooding, which has already left some areas isolated. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Blizzard warnings as holiday storms hit central US

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-12.25.09- At least 18 people have died as a result of blizzards and freezing temperatures enveloping the US Midwest. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Fires destroy 20 homes near Chile’s port of Valparaiso

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-12.28.09- Chilean authorities are on high alert in the region of Valparaiso where forest fires have destroyed at least 20 homes, forcing people to flee. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Winter storms compound travel woes

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-12.27.09- Drifting snow and cold rain that have plagued much of the U.S. for days stranded drivers and airline passengers Saturday trying to get home after Christmas. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Winter weather leaves behind flooding concerns

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-12.27.09- Snow and rain storms that have battered much of the U.S. for days have started subsiding, leaving behind concerns about flooding in some areas. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Pa. bracing for lake-effect snowstorm

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-12.28.09- Two northwestern Pennsylvania counties are bracing for a lake-effect snow storm that forecasters say could dump more than a foot of snow on the area. Read more


Dec

30
2009

At least 9 tornadoes touched down in Texas

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-12.29.09- The National Weather Service has confirmed that nine tornadoes touched down during a Dec. 23 storm � which included a tornado that damaged dozens of homes and businesses in Lufkin. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Wet 2009 raises spring flood threat for Midwest

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-12.28.09- St. Louis got more than a foot more rain than usual this year, making 2009 its fifth wettest on record and raising the risk of spring floods, forecasters said Monday. St. Louis has had 50.84 inches of rain this year � 12.4 inches more than usual. A record 12.38 inches of rain fell in October, a month when the city usually gets less than 3 inches. Last year was St. Louis’ wettest on record with 57.96 inches. Read more


Dec

30
2009

Frigid winds batter New England

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-12.29.09- A snowstorm blamed for a fatal crash and a fuel truck rollover served as a prelude to wind gusts of nearly 50 mph, dangerous wind chills and some of the coldest weather of the season in northern New England. Read more