Castform's Weather Report
Severe Threat Shifts into the Upper Mississippi Valley
Severe thunderstorms will ignite across the upper Mississippi Valley later this afternoon and tonight. Places that will need to keep an eye out for damaging severe storms include St. Cloud, Minneapolis and Mankato, Minn., Sioux Falls, S.D., and Omaha, Neb.
I should probably be trying to think of a clever comment about wind and alternative energy, since this is a weather blog and all, but I’m too excited to see a Don Quixote reference to do my job.
Strong Storms in the Plains, Ohio Valley This Evening
Places across the Ohio Valley and the southern Plains that have already been pounded by severe storms the last couple of days are in for yet another round later this afternoon and tonight.
Plastic Trash in Oceans May Be ‘Vastly’ Underestimated
An oceanographer, who noticed a disappearing act in which the surface of the ocean went from confetti-covered to clear, now suggests wind may driving large amounts of trash deeper into the sea.
Spectacular Weather Weekend on Tap For the West Coast
A ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Ocean will extend into California this weekend, creating ideal conditions for sunshine and warmth.
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The planet is undergoing rapid climate change, and precious corners of the earth are being irreversibly environmentally altered. The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” It’s a good time to ask, how does one see the world without contributing to problems of pollution and global warming?
Check out these stories as we get ready to wrap up our hurricane forecast week
*‘Normal Season’ Doesn’t Mean Let Your Guard Down
*Why You Should Evacuate Before a Hurricane
*Will Climate Change Increase Hurricane Damage Costs?
*Deadliest Hurricanes in US History
*Hurricane Forcing: Can Tropical Cyclones Be Stopped?
For more hurricane stories, go to our Hurricane Forecast tab at AccuWeather.com, and be sure to look out for DIY week starting Monday!
Atlantic Hurricane Forecast: Storms Close to the Coast
AccuWeather’s 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecasts 12 named tropical storms, five named hurricanes and two major hurricanes. The 2012 hurricane forecast is near-normal for the Atlantic Basin.
Downpours for the Tropics, South Florida
A developing storm system over the Caribbean will produce downpours from Hispaniola and Cuba to the Bahamas and South Florida into the weekend.
Join us tomorrow for our next AccuChat with your questions about this year’s hurricane forecast!
