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Updated: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:49:21 -0500
Wildfire Threatens Homes, Wineries in Napa Valley
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a wildfire that is threatening homes and wineries in California's Napa Valley. Fire officials say the blaze burned 300 acres in the hills by Saturday, Oct. 11,
AIG May Sell Hawaii Unit to Pay Federal Loan
American International Group Inc. may sell its AIG Hawaii unit to pay off an emergency $85 billion federal loan. The local unit is part of the AIG Personal Auto Group, which the New York-based insurer
WIAA Insurance Services Awards Golden for Outstanding Service
WIAA Insurance Services, the agency arm of the Western Insurance Agents Association, has awarded Michael A. Golden with a distinguished service award recognizing his outstanding service during his 10-
Medicus Appoints Johnson Chief Financial Officer
Medicus Insurance Co. has appointed Mark D. Johnson vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding Gerald Whelply, who has resigned for personal reasons. Prior to joining Medicus, Johnson s
Colorado Orders 16% Decrease in Workers Comp Loss Costs
Colorado employers may be paying lower premiums for workers compensation insurance in 2009, due to the announcement that a significant component of workers' compensation premiums, known as loss cost
Union General Offers High-Valued Homeowners Program
Union General Insurance Services Inc. of Concord, Calif., has a high-valued homeowners program. Standard and nonstandard HO-3, HO-8 (limited homeowners), HO-4 (tenant packages), DP-1 and DP-3 programs
5 Steps to Using Social Media to Boost Sales
Whether you've been in the insurance agency business a long time or just getting started, utilizing social media tools can be an effective way to boost sales. Think about it. You already spend most of
Aloha Insurance Services Names Ocean Marine Department Manager
Aloha Insurance Services, a full service agency with offices in Kailua-Kona and Kailua, Oahu, recently named Peter Preston manager of the new Ocean Marine Department, with emphasis on charter vessels.
Insurers See Lower 3Q Income, S&P Revises Life Insurer Outlook
U.S. life insurers Lincoln National Corp. and ACE Ltd reassured investors that they have enough capital, but credit rating agency Standard & Poor's cut its outlook for the industry on Friday. The P
Greenberg: AIG's Risky Subprime Activity 'Exploded' After He Left
American International Group's (AIG) exposure to the subprime mortgage market that precipitated the government's $85 billion bailout came as a result of business conducted after he left the company, a
Agency Findings: NASA Buildings in Ohio Didn't Cause Cancer
A federal health agency determined that two buildings at the NASA Glenn Research Center did not cause cancer among its past and present employees, a survey released October 8 shows. The National I
Independent Agent 2.0: Branding Through Blogging and Beyond
Real time technology is giving agencies immediate access to carrier information on their clients, allowing agencies to quickly and efficiently transact quotes, billing inquiries, endorsements, loss ru
Medical Group Earns First Texas Mutual Workers' Comp Dividend
Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced a $282,592 dividend to the Texas Medical Group (TMG) workers' compensation discount program. This marks the group's first dividend. The group dividend was b
Medicus Names Johnson Chief Financial Officer
Austin, Texas-based Medicus Insurance Company has appointed Mark D. Johnson as vice president and chief financial officer, effective Oct. 13, 2008. Johnson succeeds Gerald Whelply, who has resigned fo
Houston-based General Agency Adds Starmark as a Provider
AMG, an independent privately-owned brokerage general agency based in Houston, has announced it is now managing general agent for Starmark to offer healthcare for small businesses.
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Insurance Business Review Latest News
Updated: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:28:00 GMT
HSBC Insurance Brokers receives Qatar Financial Center license
HSBC Insurance Brokers has established a branch office and received regulatory approval from the Qatar Financial Center Authority to provide insurance broking services to corporate customers within the State of Qatar.
ACE Bermuda increases capacity for excess liability product
ACE Bermuda Insurance has increased its Integrated Occurrence capacity from $100 million to $150 million, effective immediately.
FSA fines two firms for traded policy advice failings
The UK's Financial Services Authority has fined Knowlden Titlow Financial Services GBP35,000 and Derrick Hales Financial Planning GBP10,500 for failures relating to the sale of geared traded endowment policies.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Fuller & O'Brien
Arthur J Gallagher & Company, an insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has announced the acquisition of Fuller & O'Brien in New York. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Fed authorizes New York Bank to borrow securities from AIG's subsidiaries
The Federal Reserve Board has authorized the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to borrow securities from certain regulated US insurance subsidiaries of the American International Group.
Royal London appoints group financial controller
Royal London, a mutual life and pensions company, has appointed Duncan Hanlon as group financial controller, reporting to Stephen Shone, group finance director.
Zurich's UK Life business announces management changes
Zurich's UK Life business has appointed David Etherington as its chief growth officer. The company has appointed Jim Sykes as COO, broadening his existing remit as head of legacy to include responsibility for operations and business controls and the legacy remediation program alongside his existing remit.
UK government confirms personal accounts contribution caps
Following lobbying from the Association of British Insurers and others, the UK government has confirmed that it will ensure there are strict limits on the contributions that people can pay into personal accounts pensions, due to begin operating in 2012.
Standard Life Investments appoints investment director for southern Europe
UK-based fund manager Standard Life Investments has appointed Will Pawson as investment director for southern Europe.
Capitol Insurance names president of surety and fidelity operations
Capitol Insurance Companies has appointed Richard Allen III, current senior vice president of surety and fidelity underwriting, as president of surety and fidelity operations, to include all line underwriting and claims functions.
Nationwide Retirement Plans launches new pension scheme
Nationwide Retirement Plans has launched the Retirement Clear Advantage retirement plan featuring a new generation of fee disclosure and institutional class mutual funds.
AIG subsidiaries enter into securities lending agreement with New York Fed
The American International Group has announced that certain of its domestic life insurance subsidiaries have entered into a securities lending agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
ATEbank selects Groupama as preferred investor in ATE Insurance
The Agricultural Bank of Greece, also known as ATEbank, has announced that its executive committee in-charge of the evaluation of the binding offers submitted by French insurer Groupama and German company Ergo following the already adopted procedure concerning the sale of 50.08% of its equity participation in ATE Insurance, has decided to qualify Groupama as the first preferred strategic investor in order to commence exclusive negotiations.
MAS signs MoU with Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Financial Services Authority, which regulates financial services in the Dubai International Financial Center.
BCBSF to expand BlueMedicare plans into additional counties in Florida
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, a health insurance provider, has announced that it will expand its BlueMedicare health maintenance organization and preferred provider organization plans into multiple new counties in Florida, US.
Allstate Insurance appoints SVP of protection distribution
Allstate Insurance Company has promoted Joseph Richardson Jr to senior vice president of protection distribution. He reports to George Ruebenson, president of protection at Allstate, and has also become a member of Allstate's senior management team.
RLI announces key executive appointment
Specialty insurance company RLI has appointed Thomas Huber as the new assistant vice president of its RLI Fidelity group.
Allianz to invest $2.5 billion in Hartford Financial
The Hartford Financial Services Group has announced a binding agreement with Allianz, which provides for a $2.5 billion capital investment.
Enstar Group's subsidiary to acquire Unionamerica Holdings for $343.4 million
Royston Run-Off, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enstar Group, has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase of Unionamerica Holdings from St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, an affiliate of The Travelers Companies, for a purchase price of $343.4 million.
Allianz Life Insurance launches MasterDex X Annuity
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has announced that its new Allianz MasterDex X Annuity is available for sale in 27 states.
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News4Sites - Insurance
Updated: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:57:18 GMT
Insurance Council welcomes Nationalâ??s ACC plans
Nbr.co.nz - Sun Oct 12, 11:55 am GMT
Industry Minister Yishai calls for deposit insurance
New.globes.co.il - Sun Oct 12, 11:25 am GMT
Look for insurance costs on your credit card bills
Thestar.com - Sun Oct 12, 11:20 am GMT
Learning the hard way about FDIC insurance
Sfgate.com - Sun Oct 12, 10:20 am GMT
Fidelity, Vanguard join money-fund insurance plan
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Sun Oct 12, 09:10 am GMT
'Top of Table' insurance meet in US amidst global crisis
Economictimes.indiatimes.com - Sun Oct 12, 09:01 am GMT
Insurer's changeover leads to questions
News-journalonline.com - Sun Oct 12, 06:09 am GMT
Missouri unemployment insurance fund headed toward insolvency
Kansascity.com - Sun Oct 12, 05:19 am GMT
Voters want solutions as health insurance costs rise sharply
Kansascity.com - Sun Oct 12, 05:00 am GMT
Report: Hoosier workers losing job-related insurance
Wthr.com - Sun Oct 12, 03:59 am GMT
Disclosure or no, Mexico requires insurance
Sfgate.com - Sun Oct 12, 03:34 am GMT
Credit insurance claims surge as companies suffer
Article.wn.com - Sun Oct 12, 03:20 am GMT
New marketing code to be issued for insurance, MF
Economictimes.indiatimes.com - Sun Oct 12, 03:00 am GMT
Fewer Florida workers insured
Southflorida.bizjournals.com - Sat Oct 11, 11:45 pm GMT
Bengals add insurance for Graham
Article.wn.com - Sat Oct 11, 11:08 pm GMT
'Impact of Insurance Not Felt in the Economy'
Article.wn.com - Sat Oct 11, 06:23 pm GMT
Report: Employer-sponsored insurance coverage continues to slide
Southflorida.bizjournals.com - Sat Oct 11, 11:39 am GMT
Financial foundation crumbles: First banks, now insurance
Bloggingstocks.com - Sat Oct 11, 11:29 am GMT
Fitch Places 'AAA' Rating of Most FSA-Insured Municipal Issues on Rating Watch Negative
Biz.yahoo.com - Sat Oct 11, 01:10 am GMT
FDIC approves $250,000 insurance limit
Signonsandiego.com - Fri Oct 10, 10:18 pm GMT
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Catastrophe News

National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Updated:
Tropical Storm NANA Public Advisory Number 2
Issued at 1100 PM EDT SUN OCT 12 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Forecast/Advisory Number 2
Issued at 0300 UTC MON OCT 13 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Forecast Discussion Number 2
Issued at 1100 PM EDT SUN OCT 12 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Wind Speed Probabilities Number 2
Issued at 0300 UTC MON OCT 13 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Graphics
Tropical Storm NANA 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:41:41 GMT

Tropical Storm NANA 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:07:38 GMT
Tropical Storm NANA 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)
GIS Data last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:40:56 GMT
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

000
ABNT20 KNHC 130530
TWOAT
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
200 AM EDT MON OCT 13 2008

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL
STORM NANA...LOCATED ABOUT 980 MILES WEST OF THE CAPE VERDE
ISLANDS.

THE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE CENTERED A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES
SOUTHWEST OF PUERTO RICO HAS CHANGED LITTLE IN ORGANIZATION
OVER THE PAST SEVERAL HOURS. UPPER-LEVEL SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS...
WHICH HAVE BEEN HINDERING DEVELOPMENT...ARE FORECAST TO TEMPORARILY
DIMINISH WITHIN THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS...AND THIS SYSTEM HAS THE
POTENTIAL TO BECOME A TROPICAL DEPRESSION TODAY OR TONIGHT AS IT
MOVES SLOWLY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD. AN AIR FORCE RESERVE UNIT
RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT IS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE THE AREA THIS
AFTERNOON...IF NECESSARY. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE SYSTEM
BECOMES A TROPICAL CYCLONE...HEAVY RAINS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOW
WILL AFFECT PUERTO RICO...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...AND PORTIONS OF THE
LEEWARD ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. IN SOME AREAS THESE RAINS
COULD CAUSE FLASH FLOODS. FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR
AREA...PLEASE CONSULT STATEMENTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL WEATHER
OFFICE.

ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS.

PUBLIC ADVISORIES ON NANA ARE ISSUED UNDER WMO HEADER WTNT34
AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIATCPAT4. FORECAST/ADVISORIES ON
NANA ARE ISSUED UNDER WMO HEADER WTNT24 AND UNDER AWIPS
HEADER MIATCMAT4.


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FORECASTER PASCH



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USGS M5+ Earthquakes
Updated:
M 6.2, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
October 12, 2008 20:55:42 GMT
M 5.4, Kermadec Islands region
October 11, 2008 12:23:30 GMT
M 5.0, Mariana Islands region
October 11, 2008 12:12:42 GMT
M 6.1, Virgin Islands region
October 11, 2008 10:40:16 GMT
M 5.3, Caucasus region, Russia
October 11, 2008 09:22:01 GMT
M 5.8, Caucasus region, Russia
October 11, 2008 09:06:10 GMT
M 5.1, Halmahera, Indonesia
October 10, 2008 18:21:39 GMT
M 5.9, Tonga
October 09, 2008 17:50:02 GMT
M 5.0, Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
October 09, 2008 01:23:20 GMT
M 5.2, Samar, Philippines
October 08, 2008 19:09:28 GMT
M 5.5, eastern Xizang
October 08, 2008 14:07:16 GMT
M 5.1, Southern Alaska
October 08, 2008 09:53:01 GMT
M 5.1, Santa Cruz Islands
October 08, 2008 09:15:29 GMT
M 5.3, Arctic Ocean
October 08, 2008 07:57:34 GMT
M 5.0, near the east coast of Honshu, Japan
October 08, 2008 06:07:48 GMT
M 5.2, Alamagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
October 08, 2008 00:49:01 GMT
M 5.7, Arctic Ocean
October 07, 2008 10:00:48 GMT
M 5.4, Samar, Philippines
October 07, 2008 03:34:35 GMT
M 5.4, eastern Xizang
October 06, 2008 12:10:33 GMT
M 5.1, eastern Xizang
October 06, 2008 08:45:07 GMT
M 6.4, eastern Xizang
October 06, 2008 08:30:45 GMT
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Weather News

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National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Updated:
Tropical Storm NANA Public Advisory Number 2
Issued at 1100 PM EDT SUN OCT 12 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Forecast/Advisory Number 2
Issued at 0300 UTC MON OCT 13 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Forecast Discussion Number 2
Issued at 1100 PM EDT SUN OCT 12 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Wind Speed Probabilities Number 2
Issued at 0300 UTC MON OCT 13 2008
Tropical Storm NANA Graphics
Tropical Storm NANA 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:41:41 GMT

Tropical Storm NANA 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:07:38 GMT
Tropical Storm NANA 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)
GIS Data last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:40:56 GMT
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

000
ABNT20 KNHC 130530
TWOAT
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
200 AM EDT MON OCT 13 2008

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL
STORM NANA...LOCATED ABOUT 980 MILES WEST OF THE CAPE VERDE
ISLANDS.

THE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE CENTERED A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES
SOUTHWEST OF PUERTO RICO HAS CHANGED LITTLE IN ORGANIZATION
OVER THE PAST SEVERAL HOURS. UPPER-LEVEL SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS...
WHICH HAVE BEEN HINDERING DEVELOPMENT...ARE FORECAST TO TEMPORARILY
DIMINISH WITHIN THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS...AND THIS SYSTEM HAS THE
POTENTIAL TO BECOME A TROPICAL DEPRESSION TODAY OR TONIGHT AS IT
MOVES SLOWLY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD. AN AIR FORCE RESERVE UNIT
RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT IS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE THE AREA THIS
AFTERNOON...IF NECESSARY. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE SYSTEM
BECOMES A TROPICAL CYCLONE...HEAVY RAINS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOW
WILL AFFECT PUERTO RICO...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...AND PORTIONS OF THE
LEEWARD ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. IN SOME AREAS THESE RAINS
COULD CAUSE FLASH FLOODS. FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR
AREA...PLEASE CONSULT STATEMENTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL WEATHER
OFFICE.

ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS.

PUBLIC ADVISORIES ON NANA ARE ISSUED UNDER WMO HEADER WTNT34
AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIATCPAT4. FORECAST/ADVISORIES ON
NANA ARE ISSUED UNDER WMO HEADER WTNT24 AND UNDER AWIPS
HEADER MIATCMAT4.


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FORECASTER PASCH



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NOAA's National Weather Service Headlines
Updated: Wed, 05 Oct 2005 05:38:23 -0400
Tropical Storm Tammy
...Tropical Storm (Tammy) Forms Just off the Florida East Coast...
Hurricane Archives
Past tracks of 2005 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms are posted on the National Hurricane Center website
Tropical Depression STAN
Stan dissipating over the mountains of southeastern Mexico
Why are hurricanes named, how are the names selected, and what happens if we run out of names?
...Aerial Photos Of Towns and Communities Devasted By Hurricane Katrina...
NOAA has posted more than 350 images of the U.S. Gulf Coast areas decimated by Hurricane Katrina, taken on flights by NOAA's Cessna Citation aircraft.
...Hurricane Katrina Recovery Information...
...Emergency Information for NOAA Employees Affected by Hurricane Katrina...
...Contacting Family Members in The Disaster Area...
The American Red Cross maintains a database to help you find family. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter for information. Please do not contact chapters in the disaster area.
NOAA's National Climatic Data Center reports a record number of Atlantic tropical systems and the second-warmest July for the globe.
August 2005 Update to Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
August 2005 Update to Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
NOAA is calling for an above-normal 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, according to a consensus of scientists at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (CPC), Hurricane Research Division (HRD), and National Hurricane Center (NHC). The updated outlook calls for an extremely active season, with an expected seasonal total of 18-21 tropical storms (mean is 10), with 9-11 becoming hurricanes (mean is 6), and 5-7 of these becoming major hurricanes (mean is 2-3).
Lightning Proving Lethal In The U.S. This Summer
Lightning may be synonymous with summer, but meteorologists with the NOAA National Weather Service say it does not need to be linked to casualties. "Too often, people wait too long before seeking safe shelter from a thunderstorm and find themselves caught outside in a very dangerous and sometimes deadly situation"
NOAA, EPA LAUNCH AIR QUALITY AWARENESS DAYS
With summer vacations in full swing, the NOAA National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency are launching Air Quality Awareness Days, June 29-July 1, to encourage Americans to check local air quality forecasts as they plan their daily activities. Recent forecast improvements by NOAA and EPA are making air quality forecasts more available to more people than ever before.
NOAA'S National Weather Service Illuminates Lightning Safety Information
Every crack of thunder that echoes from a storm is caused by lightning jetting across the sky or to the ground with a potentially lethal force. NOAA's National Weather Service along with its government, academic and private partners are educating Americans on the dangers of lightning and ways to stay safe during its annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, 2005.
NOAA and EPA Extend Reach Of Air Quality Forecasts
Air quality forecasts produced by the NOAA National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency have been enhanced and expanded to better serve more regions of the United States. Forecast information for ground-level ozone that has been available for the northeastern United States will now include areas from just east of the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
First Atlantic Tropical Depression of the 2005 Season Forms
AT 8 PM EDT...The poorly-defined center of Tropical Depression One was located near latitude 17.4 North...longitude 84.0 West or about 215 miles southwest of Grand Cayman and about 305 miles south of the western tip of Cuba.
NOAA Highlights The Dangers Of Deadly Rip Currents
With millions of people converging on beaches this time of year, NOAA's National Weather Service is educating the public on a deadly water hazard during its inaugural Rip Current Awareness Week, June 5-11, 2005. Rip currents are channels of fast-moving water that can pull even seasoned swimmers away from shore. Panic and exhaustion can cause victims to drown. Rip currents kill an estimated 100 people each year.
NOAA's 2005 Hurricane Season Outlook
NOAA hurricane forecasters are predicting another above-normal hurricane season on the heels of last year's destructive and historic hurricane season. NOAA's prediction for the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season is for 12 to 15 tropical storms, with seven to nine becoming hurricanes, of which three to five could become major hurricanes.
Rip currents kill more people than tornados, hurricanes, and lightning.
To heighten public awareness of these dangerous currents, NOAA National Weather Service has designated the first full week of June as national Rip Current Awareness Week. Watch for the Mark Trail Rip Current strip Sunday, June 5th in newspapers nationwide.
NOAA's 2005 Hurricane Season Outlook
NOAA hurricane forecasters are predicting another above-normal hurricane season on the heels of last year's destructive and historic hurricane season. NOAA's prediction for the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season is for 12 to 15 tropical storms, with seven to nine becoming hurricanes, of which three to five could become major hurricanes.
NOAA-N satellite reaches orbit, starts new era of international cooperation
NOAA and NASA officials confirmed that a new NOAA polar-orbiting environmental satellite, launched early Friday morning, has reached orbit. The NOAA-N satellite...now designated NOAA-18...is critical in the development of a global Earth observation program and improving NOAA's weather and climate forecasts and U.S. search and rescue operations.
NOAA Releases 2005 Hurricane Season Outlook
NOAA hurricane forecasters are predicting another above-normal hurricane season on the heels of last year's destructive and historic hurricane season. NOAA's prediction for the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season is for 12 to 15 tropical storms, with seven to nine becoming hurricanes, of which three to five could become major hurricanes.
NOAA's National Weather Service Hosts Severe Weather and Wildfire Awareness Week In Pacific Northwest
NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast Offices in the Pacific Northwest will host the first region-wide Severe Weather and Wildfire Awareness Week from May 9-15, 2005. The effort is to raise public attention to the dangers of severe weather and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and provide information to help protect life and property.
NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Campaign Goes Airborne For East Coast
With the start of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season just a few weeks away, forecasters from the NOAA National Hurricane Center will join the aircrew from the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center on a "hurricane hunter" aircraft May 2-6 for a five-city, five-day mission to increase hurricane awareness and encourage preparedness in vulnerable coastal and inland communities of the East Coast.
SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Program
This volunteer program - with more than 230,000 trained spotters - helps keep communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports to NOAA's National Weather Service. Training is conducted by each local Weather Forecast Office.
"Super" Or Not, Volcanic Ash Is A Serious Threat to Aviation
"Supervolcano"...a television movie airing on the Discovery Channel...explores the global impacts of an extreme volcanic eruption occurring in Yellowstone National Park. While actual volcanic events typically occur on a much smaller scale, airborne ash is no less of a serious threat to aviation. One mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is to support safe aviation through the detection and forecast of ash plumes.
NOAA Remembers The Midwest's Deadly 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak

On April 11, 1965, the worst tornado outbreak in U.S. history hit several Midwest states, leaving more than 250 people dead, 1,500 injured and property damage approaching half a billion dollars. Following that deadly tornado outbreak, NOAA's National Weather Service underwent changes to improve severe weather forecasts and warnings, including establishing the Watch and Warning Program that exists today and the weather spotter program, SKYWARN.

NOAA Launches Space Weather Week 2005
Space weather forecasters and researchers, as well as industry analysts affected by space weather from around the globe, will converge in Colorado for the launch of this year's Space Weather Week.
Rivers running high in the Eastern United States

Flooding is affecting parts of the Eastern U.S. as rivers rise in response to recent heavy rain and melting snow. NOAA's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service has the latest flood warnings and statements for rivers near or above flood stage.

Remember, when approaching a flooded road on foot or in an automobile: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Never Cross a Flooded Road
Whether it is a hurricane, severe thunderstorm, or other tropical weather system, heavy rainfall anywhere in the United States causes flooding problems. When a large amount of rain falls over a short period of time, ditches, rivers, and lakes become filled with water and overflow into low-lying or poorly drained areas. Never cross a flooded road. As water depth increases or a greater area is covered by moving water, a greater force will be exerted. If you cannot see the road or its line markings, do not drive through the water.
NOAA to Terminate Distribution of NIST TIME CODE Through GOES Satellite on July 31, 2005
Since 1975 NOAA has rebroadcast the time code distributed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through our Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES). During the last 30 years, thousands of users from very diverse industries have benefited and used the service. If you are a user of this service, please plan to upgrade your systems by July 31, 2005
Northern Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake, March 28, 2005
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake occurred at 16:09(UTC) (11:09 AM EST) on Monday, March 28, 2005. The event has been located in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. A Preliminary Earthquake Report is available from the United States Geological Survey

An information bulletin has been issued by NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

NOAA to Terminate Distribution of NIST TIME CODE Through GOES Satellite on July 31, 2005
Since 1975 NOAA has rebroadcast the time code distributed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through our Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES). During the last 30 years, thousands of users from very diverse industries have benefited and used the service. If you are a user of this service, please plan to upgrade your systems by July 31, 2005
Flood Safety Awareness Week: March 21-25, 2005
NOAA's National Weather Service is hosting the first annual Flood Safety Awareness Week to raise public attention to the dangers of flooding and ways to protect life and property. "No state or territory is immune from the dangers of flooding, but knowing how to react when floods threaten can mean the difference between life and death," said Brig. Gen. David L. Johnson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), director of NOAA's National Weather Service.
80th Anniversary of the United States' Deadliest Tornado
On March 18, 1925, a single tornado tore across parts of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana killing nearly 700 people in just a few hours. The NOAA National Weather Service recaps the "Tri-State Tornado" in this special report:
NOAA Cites Lincoln City, Ore, as First Community to Become TsunamiReady Since Indian Ocean Disaster
Officials from the NOAA National Weather Service are recognizing the city of Lincoln City, Ore., as a leader for becoming the first TsunamiReady community since the multinational Indian Ocean tsunami tragedy.
NOAA's National Weather Service Surveys Customers
The National Weather Service is undertaking research on how satisfied customers are with the weather products and services provided to the general public. We would appreciate your feedback by completing the survey
NOAA'S Newest Generation of Weather and Climate Supercomputers Debuts
NOAA successfully put into operations this week the newest generation of weather and climate supercomputers. Now, for the first time, the NOAA National Weather Service has three systems working together for the protection of life, property and the national economy in the United States and its territories.
NOAA's National Weather Service Celebrates 135 Years of Serving the U.S.
On February 9th, 1870 President Ulysses S. Grant signed a joint resolution of Congress authorizing the Secretary of War to establish a national weather service. Within the Department of War, it was assigned to the Signal Service Corps with the name "The Division of Telegrams and Reports for the Benefit of Commerce".
USA Billion-Dollar Climate and Weather Disasters
The NOAA National Climatic Data Center updated the Web site that lists U.S. billion dollar weather and climate disasters from 1980 to the present. The update includes revised figures for 2003 events and new data for 2004 events. NCDC, located in Asheville, N.C., is the largest reservoir of archived climate and weather data in the world.
Record Snowfall Across Parts of New England
Sounds of snowplows, shovels and scrapers echo through neighborhoods in New England in the wake of last weekend's historic blizzard. Snowfall measured between one and three feet in most areas. Powerful winds built drifts of up to seven feet high in some places.
How much snow fell, how much snow is on the ground?
The National Climatic Data Center has snowfall maps for the most recent 1, 2, 3, and 7 day period by state or for the entire nation. Current snowdepth maps are also available.
Expanded coverage of U.S. tsunami detection and warning capabilities announced
Plans were announced to expand the U.S. tsunami detection and warning capabilities as a contribution to the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, or GEOSS, the international effort to develop a comprehensive, sustained and integrated Earth observation system. NOAA will deploy 32 new advanced technology Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami, or DART, buoys for a fully operational tsunami warning system by mid-2007.
Alternative Tropical Cyclone Graphics Solicitation For Comments
NOAA seeks comments on the tropical cyclone track and watch/warning graphics. We would like to know which graphic is the most effective for use in upcoming hurricane seasons. We are interested in receiving any additional comments or recommendations you may have concerning our tropical cyclone track and watch/warning graphics.
NOAA and the Indian Ocean Tsunami

NOAA scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii went to work within minutes of getting a seismic signal that an earthquake occurred off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. NOAA issued a bulletin indicating no threat of a tsunami to Hawaii, the West Coast of North America or to other coasts in the Pacific Basin.the U.S. area of responsibility. NOAA scientists then began an effort to notify countries about the possibility that a tsunami may have been triggered by the massive 9.0 undersea earthquake.

NOAA Reacts Quickly to Indonesian Tsunami

NOAA scientists acted quickly when a warning was issued about the powerful undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean that triggered a devastating tsunami. The NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii issued an information bulletin at 8:14 p.m. EST Saturday, indicating that a magnitude 8.0 earthquake had occurred off the west coast of Northern Sumatra. Because the earthquake, reported to be one of the strongest in the world in the past 40 years, occurred in the Indian Ocean, not the Pacific, there was no threat of a tsunami to the West Coast of North America.

NOAA Adopts New Policy on Partnerships in the Provision of Environmental Information

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has adopted a new policy which applies to provision of all National Weather Service environmental information, including forecasts, warnings, and observations.  This Policy on Partnerships in the Provision of Environmental Information will strengthen the partnership among government, academia and the private sector that provides the nation with high quality environmental information.

Comment on Strategic Plan for NOAA's National Weather Service

A draft of the National Weather Service's Strategic Plan for 2005-2010 is available for public comment. This Strategic Plan lays out the path that NOAA's NWS will take to accomplish its mission, advance its vision, and integrate its core values throughout the organization. The theme of this plan "Working Together to Save Lives" reflects NWS's commitment to work with all of its partners to provide the services America needs. We are interested in your comments.

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All weather and climate data gathered by the National Weather Service, military services, Federal Aviation Administration, and Coast Guard is archived at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administrations's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC).  The NCDC compiles the weather data (temperatures, precipitation totals, heating and cooling degree days, and more) collected from thousands of sites in the U.S. and abroad. 

Weather Resources For Educators Available Online!

The National Weather Service has tools available for educators to teach a number of subjects including science, math, geometry, geography, and biology.  These tools use simplified methods to communicate important facts to everyone from pre-schoolers to college-level students.  From understanding how tornadoes form to identifying cloud formations, these resources are easy to download for your convenience

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...Tropical Storm Lisa...over the far North Atlantic...was losing tropical characteristics at 11 PM EDT. The National Hurricane Center is no longer issuing advisories on this system...

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...Hurricane Lisa...over the open waters of the Atlantic...was racing toward the east-northeast and is expected to lose tropical characteristics tonight or Sunday...

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...Tropical Storm Lisa moving northward over the open Atlantic...expected to turn northeastward......

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...Tropical Storm Lisa remained over the open waters of the Atlantic. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 MPH with higher gusts. Lisa could briefly reach hurricane strength tonight followed by gradual weakening....but poses no immediate threat to land areas...

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...Tropical Storm Lisa remained over the open waters of the Atlantic. There is chance that Lisa may become a hurricane during the next 12 to 24 hours...but poses no immediate threat to land areas...

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...The remnants of Jeanne have moved out into the Atlantic...advisories are no longer being issued...

...Tropical Storm Lisa remainded over the open waters of the Atlantic. There is chance that Lisa may become a hurricane during the next 12 to 24 hours...but poses no immediate threat to land areas...

11 AM Tropical Weather Update

......The remnants of Jeanne  were moving out into the Atlantic. Flood Warnings remained in effect for several rivers in Pennsylvania...Maryland...Virginia...South Carolina... and Florida...

...Tropical Storm Lisa  was nearing hurricane strength over the open waters of the Atlantic. Lisa poses no immediate threat to land areas...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Thursday...

8 AM Tropical Update

...The remnants of  Jeanne  were moving off the northern mid-Atlantic coast...
...Tropical Storm Lisa was nearing hurricane strength over the open waters of the Atlantic. Lisa remains no immediate threat to land...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Thursday...

5 PM EDT Tropical Weather Update

...The remnants of Tropical Depression Jeanne  were moving through northern Virginina and Maryland. Flood and Flash Flood Warnings were in effect for parts of Virginia...eastern West Virginia...and Maryland. Flood and Flash Flood Watches continued for parts of Virginia...Maryland...Delaware...West virginia...Pennsylvania...New York...Connecticut... and Massachusetts....
...Tropical Storm Lisa  was moving northward over open waters....
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...

8 AM EDT Tropical Weather Updates

.....Tropical Depression Jeanne continued to produce significant rainfall amounts through the Appalachians and Mid Atlantic region. Flood and Flash Flood Warnings were in effect for parts of central North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Flood and Flash Flood Watches continue for parts of Georgia...South Carolina...North Carolina...Virginia...Maryland...Delmarva Penninsula...West Virginia...Pennsylvania...and southeastern New York....
...Tropical Storm Lisa lingered over the central Atlantic...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Wednesday...

11 PM EDT Tropical Updates

...Tropical Depression Jeanne continued to produce heavy rain through Georgia and the southern mid Atlantic states. Flood and Flash Flood Watches continue for parts of Georgia...South Carolina...North Carolina...and Virginia.  New watches have been posted for northeast Pennsylvania and southeastern New York. Advisories are being issued by the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained a minimal tropical storm over the open Atlantic...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Wednesday...

5 PM EDT Tropical Weather Update
...Tropical Depression Jeanne was dropping heavy rain through Georgia and the Carolinas. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches through Tuesday evening with isolated higher amounts are possible along the track. Advisories are being issued by the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remains disorganized and was barely at tropical storm intensity...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...

Tropical Weather Updates
...Jeanne barely a tropical storm...likely to become a depression in a few hours. At 11 AM EDT the center of Jeanne was located near Albany Georgia...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remains disorganized while crawling northward...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...
Tropical Weather Update
...Tropical Storm Jeanne was weakening. At 8 AM EDT the center of Jeanne was located near Moultrie Georgia. Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible in association with Jeanne...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remains disorganized while crawling northward...<
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...
Updates on Tropical Storms Jeanne and Lisa...
...Tropical Storm Jeanne was slowly weakening as it moved over the northwestern Florida peninsula. On the current forecast track the center of Jeanne should move into southern Georgia Monday morning. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible near the path of Jeanne...
...Tropcal Storm Lisa posed no immediate threat to land...
At 5 PM EDT Jeane had weakened to a Tropical Storm
...Tropical Storm Jeanne continues to gradually weaken over Florida. At 5 PM...the center of Jeanne was located about 35 miles southeast of Cedar Key Florida. On the forecast track...the center will be moving near the Big Bend area of Florida later tonight and early Monday.
...Tropcal Storm Lisa posed no immediate threat to land...
At Noon Hurricane Jeanne was nearing the Tampa Bay Area
...Hurricane Jeanne was nearing the Tampa Bay area. The forecast track carries the center of Jeane near or just offshore of the Florida west coast  north of Tampa Bay later today...
...Tropical Storm Lisa posed no immediate threat to land...
Hurricane Jeanne moving onshore along Florida's east coast
...The eye of dangerous Category Three Hurricane Jeanne was moving onshore over Florida's Martin and St. Lucie counties. Maximum sustained winds were near 115 MPH with higher gusts. Jeanne will begin to weaken after the eye moves inland. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible as Jeanne moves across central Florida on Sunday...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained no threat to land...
10 PM EDT Tropical Weather Update
...Dangerous Category Three Hurricane Jeanne was bearing down on the east coast of Florida. Maximum sustained winds were near 115 MPH with higher gusts. Hurricane force winds are expected to spread inland as much as 100 miles along the track of Jeanne. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible along the track of Jeanne over Florida...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained no threat to land...
Updates on Tropical Weather...

...Dangerous core of  Hurricane Jeanne  expected to reach the Florida east coast tonight...
...Remnants of  Ivan  had weakened.  The Hydrometeorological Prediction Center has issued the last advisory...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained no threat to land...

Updates on Tropical Weather

...Hurricane Jeanne continued moving toward the northwestern Bahamas. Watches and warnings have been issued for Florida and Georgia....
...Remnants of  Ivan  had weakened.  The Hydrometeorological Prediction Center has issued the last advisory...
...Hurricane Karl had moved over cold waters of the North Atlantic and lost tropical characteristics...the National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on this