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A warning is an advisory that bad weather may be headed your way. A weather warning or advisory helps us prepare for bad weather; hurricanes, tornadoes, powerful thunderstorms and squalls, or flood situations among others. Most everyone along the Southeastern coast of the United States is familiar with the different categories the weather service uses to measure hurricane strength. In the West and Southwest, residents got another lesson this summer in the wind and heat indexes forecasters used to warn against spreading forest fires. In the Midwest and Northeast, snow, tornado and heat advisories are not unusual.
The source of all official weather information for the United States c...
The source of all official weather information for the United States c...
A warning is an advisory that bad weather may be headed your way. A weather warning or advisory helps us prepare for bad weather; hurricanes, tornadoes, powerful thunderstorms and squalls, or flood situations among others. Most everyone along the Southeastern coast of the United States is familiar with the different categories the weather service uses to measure hurricane strength. In the West and Southwest, residents got another lesson this summer in the wind and heat indexes forecasters used to warn against spreading forest fires. In the Midwest and Northeast, snow, tornado and heat advisories are not unusual.
The source of all official weather information for the United States comes from the National Weather Service, run under the auspices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As the "sole official voice of the U.S. Government for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations," the National Weather Service keeps track of local and regional forecasts and broadcasts alerts if necessary in case of severe storms, tornadoes, floods and even solar flares.
Forecasts typically reflect current conditions as well as five-day outlooks. The NWS also provides information from a host of different perspectives. Climate mapping shows high and low temperatures at myriad locations across the nation. Satellite pictures and Doppler radar show cloud cover and precipitation conditions. Air quality maps show ozone levels. Water maps reflect rain gauge information from all 50 states.
The source of all official weather information for the United States comes from the National Weather Service, run under the auspices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As the "sole official voice of the U.S. Government for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations," the National Weather Service keeps track of local and regional forecasts and broadcasts alerts if necessary in case of severe storms, tornadoes, floods and even solar flares.
Forecasts typically reflect current conditions as well as five-day outlooks. The NWS also provides information from a host of different perspectives. Climate mapping shows high and low temperatures at myriad locations across the nation. Satellite pictures and Doppler radar show cloud cover and precipitation conditions. Air quality maps show ozone levels. Water maps reflect rain gauge information from all 50 states.
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Stage Building Company Fined $63K in Deadly Ind. Collapse
CNNThe Indiana Department of Labor on Wednesday announced penalties totaling $80,800 following a worker-safety investigation into a stage collapse last summer that fatally injured seven people and injured dozens of others before a scheduled concert at the...Tags: CNN (tv network), Fines, Economy, Business and Finance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Music
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Winter Storm Brings Rain, Snow and High Surf to SoCal
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A cold winter storm is taking aim on Southern California, bringing scattered showers, high winds and high surf, along with mountain snow. Between a 1/4 and 3/4 of an inch of rain was expected to be scattered across the region on...Tags: Snow Storms, Weather
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Residents Warned to Avoid L.A. County Beaches After Rain
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- County health officials are asking residents to be careful of swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters through at least Tuesday. The advisory was released Saturday morning after a quick overnight storm swept across the region,...Tags: Snow Storms, Southern California Edison Company, Weather
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Good Samaritan Saves Man from Deadly Riptide
KTLA NewsHUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) -- A man is recovering after a good Samaritan pulled him from a deadly riptide that claimed the life of his friend. Lifeguards received word about 5 p.m. Monday that two swimmers were in the water off Huntington Beach, and...Tags: Windsurfing, Health, Ocean Surfing, Weather, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Blustery Santa Ana Winds Down Trees, Cause Power Outages
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The winds that hit many areas of Southern California were expected to return again on Friday, though they won't be as strong as the treacherous winds that hit the region three weeks ago. A high wind warning is in effect until noon...Tags: Air and Space Accidents, Environmental Issues, Transportation Accidents, Forests, Disasters and Accidents
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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Dead at 69
CNN/KTLA NewsNORTH KOREA -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, an enigmatic leader who had led the reclusive state for nearly two decades, has died, according to news reports Sunday. He was believed to be 69. According to his official biography, Kim was born in...Tags: Wolf Blitzer, Japan, International Military Interventions, Cancer, North Korea
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Snow, Icy Conditions Prompt Road Closures
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Roads in the Angeles National Forest were closed shortly before noon Monday after snow and icy conditions made them too dangerous to drive on. L.A. County Department of Public Works officials closed off public access to roads within...Tags: Snow Storms, Weather, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Travel
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Drivers Warned About Thick Fog, Rain-Slicked Roads
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- Southern California is drying out after heavy rain Sunday morning and afternoon, but rain-slicked roads, combined with heavy fog, made for dangerous driving conditions Monday morning. A dense fog advisory was in effect until...Tags: Travel, Transportation, Los Angeles International Airport, Road Transportation, Weather
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Wind Damage Resources for Los Angeles County
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Strong winds have resulted in widespread damage across the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County. The National Weather Service is forecasting moderate Santa Ana winds across much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through...Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Snow Storms, Traffic, Meteorological Disasters
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Rain Moves On, But Cold Weather Remains in SoCal
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The rain has cleared out of Southern California, but a big chill settled in on Monday. Temperatures have taken a plunge, and people are bundling up and staying indoors. A frost advisory was in effect for the Antelope Valley from...Tags: Weather Statistics, Weather, Weather Reports
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Long Beach Issues Ocean Advisory After Rain
KTLA NewsLONG BEACH (KTLA) -- Officials in Long Beach are warning residents to avoid dipping into the ocean this stormy weekend. The Department of Health and Human services released a statement saying bacteria from storm drains and polluted runoff enter the ocean...Tags: Environmental Issues, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health, Water, Weather
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Red Flag Warning Ends, May Be Back Wednesday
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- A red flag warning indicating a high risk of wildfire for many parts of the Southern California ended through Sunday afternoon but may be in effect again Wednesday because of strong winds and low humidity. The National...Tags: Weather
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