Monthly Archives: September 2011

Another “Trained Spotter’ Fail

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

Huntington Chief: Becket dam didn’t fail Dam at Big Robin Lake in East Becket Updated: Sunday, 28 Aug 2011, 2:46 PM EDT Published : Sunday, 28 Aug 2011, 1:25 PM EDT BECKET, Mass. (WWLP) – Huntington’s Police Chief says that … Continue reading →

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Obama : “All indications point to this being a historic hurricane”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY1rh6royms] Right. I ran the GFS/WRF model on Friday – and it predicted heavy rain, tropical storm force winds, breakup of the eye, and a complete breakdown of the southern half of the storm. Exactly what happened. What information was … Continue reading →

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Guardian : “their fears were unfounded”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

http://www.guardian.co.uk/

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Only Two Locations Had 85 MPH Gusts

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

http://www.digtriad.com/ NOAA said that maximum average wind speeds at landfall were 85 MPH, hurricane winds stretching outwards for 90 miles. In fact, only two locations even had gusts over 85 MPH. The 115 MPH is a mathematical outlier from a … Continue reading →

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If Only It Were True

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

The Deniers of Global Warming are Winning The House of Representatives voted 240-184 this spring to defeat a resolution that said that “climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for public health and … Continue reading →

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Flash Flood Warning In Massachusetts

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

Reported dam failure in East Becket Dam at Big Robin Lake in East Becket Updated: Sunday, 28 Aug 2011, 1:25 PM EDT Published : Sunday, 28 Aug 2011, 1:25 PM EDT BECKET, Mass. (WWLP) – The National Weather Service has … Continue reading →

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This Is What A Storm Surge Looks Like

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

Galveston – September, 1900 Virginia – August, 2011

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“Virginia was spared the record-breaking storm surges that many feared”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia was spared the record-breaking storm surges that many feared from Hurricane Irene, but a daylong pounding by the storm left three dead, millions without power and thousands more wondering what to expect when they return … Continue reading →

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“little more than a severe thunderstorm”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

Hours after Hurricane Irene battered the New Jersey coast early Sunday, emergency officials in Atlantic City reported the gambling mecca had made it through the storm without major structural damage. Police reported no overnight problems or incidents in Atlantic City. … Continue reading →

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TS Irene Has Higher Wind Speeds Than Hurricane Irene

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tony Heller

Max wind speeds are up to 55 MPH. http://irene.windalert.com/

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