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NOAA expects more storms this hurricane season

By Frank D. Roylance, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:36:28 GMT

FEMA warns people not to be complacent

As the fifth named storm of the season fell apart in the Caribbean Thursday, federal hurricane forecasters rolled out an update their predictions for the rest of what they still say will be an "active" season.

Forecast: Mostly sunny, high of 88

The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:39:22 GMT

Nighttime low around 70 degrees

The National Weather Service was calling for Friday to be sunny, with a high near 88 degrees and southwest winds around 6 miles per hour in the Baltimore area. The nighttime low was expected to be around 70, with winds between 4 and 7 miles per hour.

Severe weather kills 16 in Midwest, heads East

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:19:00 GMT

(CNN) -- Severe thunderstorms are expected to pound large swathes of the United States on Thursday, stretching from the Gulf Coast to New England, forecasters warned.

NOAA: Expect 6 to 10 hurricanes this year

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:24:00 GMT

It should be a busier than normal tropical season with 12 to 18 named storms, including six to 10 hurricanes, government forecasters said Thursday. They predict three to six of the hurricanes will be major with winds greater than 110 mph.

Up to 9 Tornadoes Reported in Virginia

Nick Dutton — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:29:00 GMT

RICHMOND, VA (WTVR) - Officials say one person has been killed after at least seven tornadoes touched down in Virginia Wednesday evening.

Spring is Coming Early! Punxsutawney Phil Doesn't See His Shadow

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:06:00 GMT

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (KTLA) -- People in the Midwest and Northeast have had their fill of frigid weather the past few days, but winter isn't over until Punxsutawney Phil says it's over!

Stargazers' calendar for 2011

By Frank D. Roylance, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:22:00 GMT

What's up in the sky this year?

One of the most complex convocations of planets in memory will be the highlight of the new year for Maryland's backyard stargazers.

Dangerous surf, rip currents expected from Igor along east coast

By Michael Turnbell, Sun Sentinel — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:06:00 GMT

Hurricane Warnings were issued for Bermuda as Hurricane Igor weakened to Category 2 strength.

MTA chief on how agency can do better with snow

By Michael Dresser | — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Improved communication is at the top of Wells' list

If Maryland Transit Administration chief Ralign Wells could do the last couple of weeks over again, he'd do a few things differently.

As snow comes down, so do the trees

By Susan Reimer — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Arborists, flooded with calls for aid, see one saving grace: We could have gotten ice

Local arborists have been swamped with calls to deal with damage to historic cherry trees, common oaks and towering evergreens loaded down by the overwhelming snowfall.