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The National Weather Service warned Monday the southern Great Plains was in for a long day of powerful storms and possible tornadoes. via 97.1 ZHT

One man died when a car was swept off a highway during heavy rain that dumped more than ten inches on parts of Southeast Texas. via KCEN

Strong storms that may have included tornadoes have caused scattered damage and power outages in parts of Oklahoma.

No injuries were reported in the storm early Monday.

The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect Monday for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.

The weather service says it hasn't confirmed yet whether the Oklahoma damage was caused by tornadoes or by high wind.

Oklahoma Gas & Electric says several thousand customers were blacked out and dozens of utility poles were toppled by high wind. Read more

“My husband is still down there. There are also two brothers-in-law of mine. All I want is to find their bodies”

Rescuers searched for dozens of miners trapped by floods in a pit in northern Tanzania Monday with little hope of finding survivors from the mining disaster. via Raw Story

Snow melt and rain in the forecast are causing the National Weather Service to issue flood warnings for some rivers in the state.

There are warnings for the Crawfish River at Milford in Jefferson County, the Fox River near New Munster in Kenosha County and the Rock River at Jefferson, Fort Atkinson and Newville in Jefferson Counties and Afton in Rock County.

The weather service says minor to moderate flooding is expected.

Some of the rivers are already at flood stage and rain in the forecast is expected to put them over the top. Read more

Authorities say a possible tornado has hit a trailer park in northwest Louisiana and that several people have been injured.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office says about seven trailers have been damaged. There are no details about injuries.

The National Weather Service says the storm is part of a line of severe weather moving across the area. Heavy rain has been reported in southwest Louisiana and hail in eastern Texas. Read more

A persistent winter and ongoing cold spring temperatures may cause a significant delay in the planting of new crops this year in Wisconsin. via The Post Chronicle

This spring morning's snow-littered rain could be the last peak of winter after a string of cold, wet days. via Oregonlive.com

Cloudy conditions and chances for showers and thunderstorms were expected throughout most of Texas on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Areas of fog were expected in North Texas on Sunday morning, with mostly cloudy skies and a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs should be in the upper 70s with winds from the south 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Lows should be in the upper 60s.

In West Texas, conditions will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning. Highs should be in the mid-80s with south winds from 15 to 25 mph. Skies will be partly cloudy Sunday night with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows should be from 52 to 59. Read more

“Witnesses said flood waters entered eight pits and then spread to other pits, drowning working miners”

At least 75 miners were feared dead in northern Tanzania on Saturday after floods swept through a mine near the town of Arusha, state media reported. via The Boston Globe

An early spring storm is forcing school closures and delays across upstate New York, dumping nearly 6 inches of wet, heavy snow in some areas.

Some schools have called off classes Friday while many others are opening an hour or two later in a region stretching from the western Finger Lakes to the southern Adirondacks.

The National Weather Service reports almost 6 inches of snow in areas south of Syracuse and 4 to 6 inches southwest of Albany. Sections of the southern Adirondacks have 4 inches of snow. Read more

Abraham Lincoln's hometown is making sure the 16th president gets a bicentennial birthday bash.

The city of Hodgenville rescheduled multiple events marking Lincoln's birthday for May 31 _ about three months after ice, rain and cold weather forced the kickoff of a two-year celebration to be canceled.

The May 31 event will feature the unveiling of a young Abe statue, children's games from the early 1800s, including a frog toss using rubber frogs, and displays that had been planned for the February event. Read more

“It's an utter f***ing disappointment... It's so insane. We had this idea, and then to not be able to fulfill it is just disappointing, especially when you put it out there. But what are you gonna do, wait until winter's over?”

Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz is devastated after the rockers were forced to scrap plans for an around-the-world-in-a-day tour altogether. via 98ROCK Tampa

Friday's snowfall has put Portland above the 100-inch mark for the season.

The National Weather Service says that as of 7 a.m., the snow totals in Maine's largest city hit 100.7 inches. That figure is on the rise as snow is expected to continue through much of the day.

Jim Hayes of the weather service says snow totals in Portland for the winter of 2007-2008 now rank 15th-highest since officials began keeping records back in 1881-1882. But at this late date, there's little chance of shattering the all-time high of 141.5 inches, set in 1970-71. Read more

Explosive eruptions and noxious gas emissions at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii this week have prompted scientists to work around the clock to understand what will happen next and how to keep the public out of harm's way. Scientists are monitoring gas emissions and seismic activity at Kilauea, which on March 19 experienced its first explosive eruption since 1924. The volcano is also emitting sulfur dioxide at toxic levels. - U.S. Geological Survey Explosive Eruptions and Noxious Gas Emissions at Kilauea Volcano

Posted by Staff reports March 28, 2008 5:00 AM Categories: Weather Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. via Mobile Register

New Hampshire will make a run at its all-time snowfall record Thursday night and Friday. via WCSH-TV Portland

CHICAGO Travelers at O'Hare International Airport are facing a double whammy of inclement weather and aircraft inspections, causing flight cancellations and delays Thursday. via Cbs2chicago.com

Early spring snowfall caused problems Thursday on both sides of the Cascades in Washington, including a fatal crash east of Auburn. via KGW-TV Portland

North Carolina wildfire officials have banned all outdoor burning and canceled all burning permits because of dry and windy conditions across the state. via Abc11tv.com

“We don't know what the Mississippi is going to do yet”

Arkansans sandbagged their front doors and pumped out their flooded basements Wednesday as a historic crest on the White River moved downstream, threatening to raise a days-long stand of water even higher.

Residents and county officials along the river's path in east-central Arkansas anxiously tended to their property, worried that the river flows would hit an already swollen Mississippi River on the state's eastern border and flow back into their cotton and wheat fields.

'I don't think anybody knows how much higher it's going to get,' said Monroe County resident Marlin Reeves as overcast skies threatened rain. Forecasters predict a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms hitting the Arkansas prairie by Friday. Read more

The National Weather Service has canceled a Winter Storm Watch for southeastern Wisconsin for Thursday. via JSOnline.com and WTMJ-TV

“Nothing against Richmond or Atlanta, but they don't have sugar maple trees”

New England is not on track to meet its targets for global warming pollution reductions -- a commitment made back in 2001, according to a report issued by a coalition of environmental groups. via MassLive.com

Dear Abby: I have seen several dogs and cats left outside in below-zero weather this winter. Yes, animals have fur to help them keep warm, but that doesn't mean they don't get cold (even in dog houses). People get cold staying outside for an extended amount of time, even when bundled up, so imagine how the animals feel. These innocent animals can suffer from frostbite and hypothermia just like humans.

Won't you please remind your readers that pets should be brought inside on cold days and nights? --ANIMAL LOVER IN NORFOLK, N.Y. Read more

“We would not release water to Missouri or any other state if we felt it would cause a likelihood of flooding”

A federal judge on Tuesday refused to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from raising water levels on the Missouri River this week, despite Missouri's concerns that it could add to flooding in the state. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

This week is Severe Weather Safety Awareness Week in Ohio . There will be a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 26th at 9:50 a.m. All weather systems will be tested during that time unless threatening ... via WCHO-FM Washington Court House

Insurers say estimated damage in South Carolina from severe weather earlier this month has increased to $43 million. via Insurance Journal West

“I think ours looks pretty good”

Peach farmers in western North Carolina and South Carolina are experiencing a cold snap, but at least one grower said his crop hasn't been affected. via Myrtle Beach Online

“We've had people here today from the other side of the river who aren't in danger”

Karen Phillips, front right, looks out over her flooded neghborhood, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 near Des Arc, Ark. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“It's too much acreage and not enough water.”

The threat of a freeze early Tuesday morning has some peach farmers a bit nervous about the future of their crops. via WHNS

“Aside from the counter-measures, it flies to so quickly to a target that the chance of it being jammed is remote.”

- Canadian army gunners in Afghanistan are now cleared to fire GPS-guided artillery shells at Taliban militants - at the cost of $150,000 a round.

The Excalibur shell could very well be the most expensive conventional ammunition ever fired by the military.

Supporters argue that the weapon, which has the ability to correct itself in flight, has pinpoint accuracy. They predict that will cut down on the mounting civilian death toll from air strikes in a war-torn region, where insurgents often hide among the population. Read more

Neighbors in disbelief after Iowa City killings University of Iowa parents find relief with Hawk Alert University of Iowa put on alert after family killed The University of Iowa was put on alert Monday morning ... via WQAD-TV Moline

FAST FACTS: River is at 38.4 in Caruthersville, Mo. That's 6 feet over flood stage River expected to crest at 41 feet in Caruthersville, Mo. via WREG-TV Memphis

“That's probably 22 feet off the ground right there”

Muddy water rose to the middle of front doors Monday as a historic flood crest rolled southward on the White River through communities in the state's eastern prairie. via News Max

Mostly sunny and a high of 51 degrees are predicted for today after many parts of the metro-east started the day covered with a dusting of snow and ice.

The National Weather Service predicts a low of 36 degrees for this evening. Tuesday is expected to be partly sunny with a high above 60 and a low of 41 degrees.

Easter Sunday saw snow showers hit the area, with no accumulation for most of the day. Read more

A cool, partly sunny day kicks off a week that's shaping up to be pretty pleasant weather-wise, forecasters say. via Daily Journal

“They are probably from country that maybe has been drier than usual”

Hal Jessee looks at a shovelful of dirt and assesses it as only a lifelong farmer can. via USA Today

“We think it's going to be pretty extensive”

Unusually large waves churned by a Caribbean storm system have littered the beaches of Barbados with broken coral in what could be a sign of damage to reefs across the region, a scientist said Sunday. via WSVN-TV Miami Beach

“There is no sign of spring out there, to be honest.”

Add your view Britain woke up to a white Easter Sunday today as blizzards and snow showers spread southwards across huge swathes of the country, heralding yet more misery on the roads this Bank Holiday. via This Is London

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 03.23.2008 The Associated Press, Trucks traveling on westbound Interstate 44 drive over cresting flood waters from the Meramec River on Missouri state route 141 in Fenton, Mo., Saturday, ... via WBT-AM Charlotte

After 62 years of cutting hair, a Bay City barber will close the doors to his tiny shop at the end of next week. via WJRT

Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio, each have at least seven inches of snow, while Toledo has gotten four inches. via ClipSyndicate

Using data from the SCIAMACHY instrument aboard ESA's Envisat environmental satellite, scientists have for the first time detected regionally elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide - the most important greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming - originating from manmade emissions. - European Space Agency Space and Astronautics News

“We all have our family folklore that revolves around weather.”

After a year in which Kansas endured destructive ice storms, killer tornadoes and severe flooding, it seemed the state history museum carefully timed the opening of an exhibit on extreme weather. via The Modesto Bee

A new snowstorm is blowing through parts of the Upper Midwest as people in Missouri, Arkansas and Ohio fight to keep floodwaters at bay. via WGRZ-TV Buffalo

Roman Catholic pilgrims and tourists turned out for Good Friday events at the Vatican and Rome's Colosseum despite heavy rain and hail. via NBC Channel 7/39

It doesn't look -- or feel -- like spring in northern Maine. In fact, the area has just broken a snow record. via WLOS

“Clearly, there is enough damage in other places that we'll qualify there as well”

President Bush has issued a major disaster declaration for Georgia following last weekend's stormy weather. via MyFOX Atlanta

Spring training as we know it is threatened. Use this link to learn how to support the national pastime in our own backyard. via KVOA-TV Tucson

“Obviously, rodents are a problem here. That is what the evaluation team felt was the cause”

Burrowing rodents caused a century-old irrigation canal to fail and flood a rural Nevada town in January, a team of scientific experts concluded in a report for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation made public ... via StarTribune

Orange County, Indiana is under a state of emergency after receiving up to seven inches of rain in a 36-hour period. via ClipSyndicate

Associated Press - March 20, 2008 10:33 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio - Much of Ohio is under a flood warning as rivers continue to rise after heavy storms. via WTKR-TV Norfolk

Floods triggered by torrential rain have forced more than 7,000 people from their homes in eastern Sri Lanka. via Reuters

The National Weather Serivce has issued a Wind Advsiory for Sullivan, Orange, Ulster and Pike counties from 8 am this morning to 10 p.m. with strong and gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph ... via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

Rescuers continue their search today for a suburban Dallas teen apparently swept away by floodwaters from yesterday's severe storms, that also left airlines facing a passenger backlog after heavy rain and ... via KLTV Tyler

Police and fire officials are remaining cautious about the possibility of falling glass and debris from tornado-damaged buildings after stormy weather moved through the city. via WALB-TV Albany

Surging flood waters have now claimed at least nine lives in the American Midwest, with up to ten inches of heavy rain paralyzing towns and airports throughout the country. via Reuters

Five people were killed on Wednesday in a crash in heavy rain on Interstate 65 in south-central Kentucky, state police said. via Fox News

“That really means a slight chance for tornadoes and a good chance for severe thunderstorms”

The News Channel 11 Storm Team predicts heavy rain, wind, and the chance for severe weather. via News Channel 11

Flood prone areas of Iowa should prepare for some high water this spring. But flooding isn't expected to be as bad as weather experts thought just a few weeks ago. via KWWL-TV Waterloo

“Climate for the period of human record has depended on the ice being there.”

Critical Arctic sea ice this winter made a tenuous partial recovery from last summer's record melt, federal scientists said Tuesday. via Whiznews.com

Printer Friendly Students at Virginia schools will learn today what to do if a tornado strikes while they are in class. via News Channel 11

“The airlines are bringing planes back from the tarmac to the gate, and it's going to be a tough afternoon”

High wind and heavy rain grounded hundreds of flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Tuesday, and a control tower was briefly evacuated when a funnel cloud was spotted. via Monterey County Herald

Flooding is a concern throughout Ohio, with heavy rain in the forecast as snow continues to melt from the massive winter storm a week and a-half ago. via WSYX

“I don't think it (his home)is livable”

It took just three seconds for John Simmons and his family to lose their home in one of at least 15 tornadoes that swept across South Carolina this weekend. via WFMY 2 Greensboro

The National Weather has confirmed that a tornado caused the turbulent weather in northwest Georgia that left two people dead. via The Macon Telegraph

It's time for spring in Iowa, which means it's also time to get ready for flooding from snowmelt and heavy rain. via KTVO

The National Weather Service officials confirm that storm damages in Blount and Cherokee counties were caused by two tornadoes. via WIAT-TV Birmingham

“Winds will gust pretty much everywhere across mainland Nova Scotia, a little bit lighter the further west you go”

Forecasters were tracking a massive storm on Sunday that threatened to unleash powerful winds in parts of Nova Scotia and bury Newfoundland under 50 centimetres of snow over a couple of days. via 900 CHML AM

“The users of those forecasts will take a peek at it but I don't think many users make million-dollar decisions based on that - at least they shouldn't”

Most Canadians will probably welcome the official start of spring this week but for the minority who can't get enough of snow and cold, Environment Canada is already providing a prediction of what next year's ... via MyTELUS

Some warming today is in the forecast for the Whitewater Valley, but showers are likely to start the work week. via Palladium-Item

“We had a whiteout scene with the snow, and obviously a single-vehicle accident caused multiple-vehicle accidents, which continued to pile up due to the low visibility.”

Dozens of vehicles collided in heavy, blinding snow on a northern Arizona interstate Sunday, killing at least two people, critically injuring 11 others and forcing police to close the highway for 20 miles in ... via Newsday.com

“It's been a challenge getting up to Paradise. We lost more days because of the snow than we did last year because of the flood”

Hundreds of trees blown down by wind exceeding 100 mph. Roads and campgrounds washed away by swollen rivers. Damages still unknown to be repaired on backcountry trails.

Winter storms have devastated the Pacific Northwest's popular national parks each of the past two years, causing damage that has run into the millions of dollars.

After last year's enormous repair effort in nearby Mount Rainier National Park, the major repairs this year are taking place in Olympic National Park, which offers visitors miles of Pacific coast in addition to craggy alpine peaks and forested lowlands. Read more

The roof of Georgia's newly-built international airport takes to the air for the second time in high winds. via Reuters

A late winter storm is lingerering through parts of Southern California. The National Weather Service says a cold blast moving down from the Gulf of Alaska will bring periods of snow in parts of the Inland ... via Sacramento Bee

“In addition, public safety agencies, utility companies and the volunteer community are continuing to work together this afternoon to begin the process of recovery.”

On Saturday Gov. Sonny Perdue issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the affected Atlanta area damaged by a tornado that struck Friday night. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

“It's about as bad as we thought it would be”

Wind-whipped wildfires burned across Texas and southeastern New Mexico on Friday, destroying five homes and prompting evacuation orders in one community.

The 40-square-mile blaze in Knowles, N.M., began as two grass fires but were rapidly spread by winds up to 45 mph, burning across the Texas state line, officials said. No injuries were reported.

'Knowles is the biggest concern right now,' said Dan Ware, a New Mexico forestry division spokesman. An evacuation center was set up at Hobbs High School. Authorities did not immediately know what caused the fire. Read more

“I'm not sure anybody's going to be able to stay ahead of it.”

Wildfires in parts of Texas and New Mexico have destroyed five homes and prompted evacuation orders. via KITV

Boring never looked so good. The National Weather Service forecast for the weekend calls for a little bit of everything, but nothing drastic and no hint of any storm advisories, watches or warnings. via Buffalo News

The Blanchard River continues to rise in Ottawa, but it doesn't appear the river will reach flood stage. via Lima News

A severe windstorm has ripped through downtown Atlanta, downing trees, breaking windows and tearing holes in the roof of the Georgia Dome while the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament was in progress.

Numerous windows were broken at CNN Center during the Friday night storm, and there was also damage at nearby Philips Arena.

Georgia Power Co. spokeswoman Consuela Monroe said about 10,000 customers had lost power in the Atlanta area.

The National Weather Service has not determined if the storm was a tornado, although a tornado warning had been issued for the area a few minutes earlier. Read more