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Tropical storm Irina is forecast to strike Madagascar as a tropical cyclone at about 12:00 GMT on 1 March.

AlertNet News - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 22:08

Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Irina is forecast to strike Madagascar as a tropical cyclone at about 12:00 GMT on 1 March.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of ...

Heads Up…Significant Severe Weather Threat for Friday…

Rob White - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 21:58

Unfortunately, many of the areas that were affected by damaging thunderstorms today will be under the gun again on Friday, with a widespread  severe thunderstorm and tornado outbreak possible once again. The above image shows the latest severe we...

Australia: Drenching hampers wine harvest

Weatherzone News - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 20:56

South Australia's wet weather has thrown much of the state's wine grape harvest into upheaval.

Deadly tornadoes surprise Harrisburg, Ill. residents

CBSNewsOnline - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 19:48

Deadly tornadoes surprise Harrisburg, Ill. residents The deadly tornadoes that ripped through Harrisburg, Ill., swept in too fast and too early in the morning for residents there to take proper cover. Dean Reynolds reports on the aftermath from Harr...

Video: Tornado tears through Missouri town

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 19:28

A tornado touched down in Branson, Missouri tearing at the businesses and theaters in the heart of the country music resort town. Anna Werner reports many are alive today thanks to a newly installed alert system that gave the area a 30-minute warning. ...

The Tornado Chronicles: Harrisburg, IL Tornado of 2-29-12…

Rob White - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 17:29

A violent tornado struck the city of Harrisburg, IL just before dawn this morning. Tragically, 6 people were killed and over 100 others were injured. The local sheriff's office has reported that over 300 homes and 35 businesses were "destroyed" by the...

Snowstorms wallop Calif., northern Plains, Northeast

USATODAY.com Feed - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 17:23

Late winter storms forced school and road closures from Seattle to New York, but the snow was welcomed in dry California.

800-Mile Supercell Drops Multiple Tornadoes

AccuWeather.com weathermatrix - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 15:42

800-Mile Supercell Drops Multiple Tornadoes Feb 29, 2012; 3:42 PM ET Thanks Henry for the tip. Looking at the radar loop from the tornadoes last night, it looks like the same area of energy (mostly the same supercell thunderstorm)* traversed over 800 ...

Wet Snow and the Mt. Rainier Convergence Zone

Cliff Mass Weather Blog - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 13:26

Many of you have noticed some wet snow mixed with the rain--even down to sea level.  However, the heaviest accumulations occurred where the models suggested:  southeast of the Olympic Mountains from Shelton to Silverdale to Quilcene.  Th...

Puerto Rico: March Against the Pipeline

Tita Beaven - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:07

Hundreds of people joined the "National March: Puerto Rico stands firm against the Pipeline" led by the organization Casa Pueblo. Photojournalist Ricardo Alcaraz shares some of his pictures of the protest in San Juan.

Major winter storm belts Midwest with heavy snow, deadly tornadoes

Dr. Jeff Masters' WunderBlog - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:05

Strong tornadoes plowed through the Midwest U.S. last night and this morning, killing at least four people. Three people died in Harrisburg, Illinois when a tornado hit near 5:37 am CST this morning, destroying 35 - 40 buildings, according to local tel...

Video: No Snow? No Problem; Urban Skiing Hits the Streets

info@climatecentral.org - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30

Don't Have Flash? Watch this video on your iPad or iPhone here With below average snowfall across much of the U.S. this winter, it's tough to find good skiing conditions. But who says there has to be fresh powder in the mountains ...

Video: Tornadoes hit Kan. and Mo.

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:03

Rescue efforts are under way after tornadoes caused heavy damage in Kansas and Missouri. KOLR's Mike Corcoran reports.

Video: Upper Midwest to get a foot of snow

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:52

Freezing temperatures and up to a foot of snow are expected from the Dakotas, to Wisconsin and the storm is set to head east after that. WCCO's Jamie Yuccas reports.

Severe Weather to Progress Through Tennessee / Ohio Valley Today…

Rob White - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:51

A band of strong to severe thunderstorms continues to press Eastward this morning, currently stretching from northwest Kentucky back into northcentral Arkansas.  Large hail and damaging wind gusts have continued to be reported with the line, alon...

U.S.A.: 4 killed as tornadoes rake Midwest states

msnbc.com: US news - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:47

At least four people were killed and thousands were without power early Wednesday after a line of tornadoes marched across the Midwest.

Deadly Tornadoes, Severe Storms Rip Through Heartland

N0LINKNEWS - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:33

Deadly Tornadoes, Severe Storms Rip Through Heartland Branson Takes Direct Hit From Deadly Tornado Bill Deger By Bill Deger, Meteorologist Feb 29, 2012; 5:53 AM ET Share | Twitter user @rriggin posted this photo of tornado damage in Harveyville, Kan...

Australia: Record rains flood parts of NSW

The Sydney Morning Herald National Headlines - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:34

Residents have been evacuated from Cowra, while three other towns are on standby as the heaviest rain in nearly a century drenches parts of the NSW.

Tropical storm Irina is forecast to strike Mozambique as a tropical cyclone at about 12:00 GMT on 3 March.

AlertNet News - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:37

Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Irina is forecast to strike Mozambique as a tropical cyclone at about 12:00 GMT on 3 March.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear23.3 S,36.0 E.Irina is expected to ...

Cyclone Season 2012: Tropical Cyclone Irina (Southern Indian Ocean) 29 February 2012 08h00 SAST

SAWDOS - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:07

290300Z POSITION NEAR 16.3S 43.3E. TROPICAL CYCLONE (TC) 14S,(IRINA), LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 270 NM NORTHWEST OF ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR, HAS TRACKED WESTWARD AT 01 KNOT OVER THE PAST SIX HOURS. ANIMATED INFRARED SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS TC 14S IS OVERC...

Leap Day Blizzard for Pierre, Duluth Others

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 0:27

By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist Feb 29, 2012; 8:07 AM ET A blizzard will continue to affect portions of the Upper Midwest during Leap Day 2012 with very heavy snow, low visibility and gusty winds. Feb. 29 happens only once every f...

Floods in Northwestern Tunisia

SAWDOS - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 23:34

(Click on image for larger view.)A combination of melting snow, overflowing rivers, and heavy rains flooded parts of northwestern Tunisia in late February 2012. The Tunisian Army evacuated residents of multiple towns in the region of Tunis, Tunisia Liv...

Video: Lightning footage New Baden, IL, 28 Feb 2012

bnvn1 - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 23:32

2/28/2012 New Baden, IL Lightning footage Thunderstorms moved through parts of the St. Louis metro area after sunset on Tuesday, with vivid lightning. Shot list: 1-10.) Lightning strikes with I-64 traffic 11,12.) Traffic on Highway 161 in New Baden ...

Snowfall hit Greece, disrupts transport

Top News - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 22:16

Major disruptions were caused in parts of central and northern Greece on Tuesday due to bad weather. Snowfall and extreme winds caused disruptions in train and ferry services as well as national roads.

Newly Formed Tropical Cyclone Irina – PM – Pacific / Indian Oceans – 28 Feb 2012

gjames - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 21:29

Tropical cyclone 14S (Irina) is active in the Mozambique Channel…located approximately 270 NM northwest of Antananarivo, Madagascar (Strengthening tropical storm…35 knot sustained winds) PDC Global Hazards Atlas displaying 3 hour precipitation ...

WEATHER ANOMALIES: Unusually Cold Winter Kills at Least 35 Children in Just 2 Days in Afghanistan!

TheAlienProject - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 17:20

WEATHER ANOMALIES: Unusually Cold Winter Kills at Least 35 Children in Just 2 Days in Afghanistan! Severe cold weather has killed 35 children in the past two days in northeastern Afghanistan, an official said Monday. The children died in four remote...

Tropical Cyclone Activity Report – AM – Pacific / Indian Oceans – 28 Feb 2012

gjames - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:20

There are no active tropical cyclones in the Pacific or Indian Oceans…or adjacent seas PDC Global Hazard Atlas displaying 3 hour precipitation accumulation and the area outlined in red, which according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) h...

Mali: The Tuareg – Between Armed Uprising and Drought

AllAfrica News: Latest - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:30

[African Arguments] The recent Tuareg uprising in Mali under the banner of the MNLA has raised concerns ...

Boulder weather: High wind watch in effect this afternoon through Wednesday … – Daily Camera

weather news - Google News - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:39

Boulder weather: High wind watch in effect this afternoon through Wednesday ...Daily CameraThe National Weather Service says a stable layer of air above the ridge top will produce a mountain wave by this evening that could produce strong winds in the f...

Freezing rain may be on the way; no. Iowa gets weather advisory – DesMoinesRegister.com

weather news - Google News - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:08

Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.comFreezing rain may be on the way; no. Iowa gets weather advisoryDesMoinesRegister.comThere's a chance for a brief period of freezing rain this morning across much of central Iowa, according to the National Weather Servic...


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