Residents on Penang Island have filmed a huge water spout that formed near the shore at Tanjung Tokong. The spout was seen spinning for about five minutes before it briefly arrived on land and dissipated. It reportedly caused minor damage including blowing roofs off some buildings. There have been no reports of casualties
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Toxic black snow covers streets in Siberia – video
Residents of a coalmining region in Siberia have been posting online videos showing entire streets and districts covered in toxic black snow that critics say highlight a man-made ecological catastrophe in which British industry is compliant.
Continue reading...Weather: England records its coldest night this winter
Chillingham Barns in Northumberland reaches a low of -11.7C while Braemar in the Scottish Highlands falls to -12.6C
England has seen its coldest night of the winter so far as temperatures tumbled across the UK. A low of -11.7C (10.9F) was recorded at Chillingham Barns in Northumberland in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Met Office said.
In Scotland a low of -12.6C (9.3F) was seen at Braemar in the Highlands, although it was a few degrees off the -15.4C seen there on Thursday. Elsewhere on Sunday morning the coldest spot in Wales was at Swyddffynnon in Dyfed, where -6.5C (20.3F) was seen, while in Northern Ireland the lowest temperature recorded was -2.6C (27.3F) in Katesbridge, Co Down.
Continue reading...UK weather: ice and snow bring traffic to a standstill
Police tell drivers to take care, as one stranded motorist resorts to eating snow from roof of car
Motorists were stranded for a second night as freezing temperatures brought traffic to a standstill in some areas, and one driver resorted to eating snow off the roof of his car.
Sleet and snow continued during the early hours of Saturday morning, causing treacherous conditions on highways across Kent and Hampshire.
Continue reading...UK weather: heavy snow closes schools and disrupts travel
Motorists stranded and air and rail services cancelled as temperatures plunge
Thousands of people have been trapped, delayed and had their journeys disrupted by heavy snow that swept across parts of the UK, as forecasters warned more severe weather was on the way over the weekend. Scotland could see lows of minus 16C (3.2F) over Saturday night into Sunday as the cold snap continues, the Met Office said.
Hundreds of motorists were stranded on Friday, while air and rail passengers faced cancellations or difficult journeys and more than 1,000 schools were closed. Some householders experienced power cuts and sporting fans had events cancelled or travel plans wrecked.
Continue reading...UK weather: snow and ice warnings amid travel chaos – live updates
Follow live updates on the disruption in the UK after the Met Office issues a warming for continuing snow
Wiltshire Health and Care, a partnership formed by the three NHS foundation trusts that serve Wiltshire to deliver adult community health services, is looking for volunteer 4x4 drivers to help nurses get to work.
We still urgently need 4x4 volunteer drivers in North #Wiltshire to help get nurses to and from work today. If you can help please call Sarah on 07514-323303. Please share. @wiltscouncil @Chippenhamtcl @MTCwilts @malmesburyteam @ChippenhamCEM
Welsh rugby fans trying to get to Paris for the opener of the Six Nations kept themselves entertained at Bristol airport after flights were cancelled.
Some of our amazing passengers choosing a singalong to keep upbeat during the snowy weather ❄️ pic.twitter.com/OoMigFLcJV
Continue reading...Lake Michigan like a ‘boiling cauldron’ as temperatures plummet in Chicago – video
Wind chills fell as low as -47C in Chicago, with the temperature hitting -23C, as bitterly cold weather moved into Illinois, US. A local newscaster published this video of Lake Michigan, as viewed from Chicago’s Edgewater neighbourhood, appearing like a ‘boiling cauldron’ on Wednesday. State and local officials have asked residents to stay indoors if possible and check on neighbours
Continue reading...UK weather: Arctic blast to deliver weekend of two halves
Strong northerly winds, snow and ice forecast to affect large parts of country
A large swathe of the UK is to be hit by an Arctic blast, bringing strong winds, snow and ice in a chilly end to the month.
The Met Office issued five weather warnings for the last weekend of January, saying there was a chance of power cuts and travel disruption.
Continue reading...From China to Russia, world is blanketed in white – in pictures
Heavy snowfalls in Europe, Asia and the Middle East have left a world of white across thousands of kilometres
Continue reading...Weatherwatch: how mountain winds bring warm winter weather
A prolonged Föhn effect can result in abnormally high temperatures
The Föhn effect is characterised by dry and warm winds on the downwind side of high ground. The main warming mechanism originates from the fact that the cooling rate of moisture-laden air as it is forced to ascend over a mountain is lower than the warming rate of drier air as it descends the downslope side. Once the moisture is condensed out of the air into clouds over the mountain itself, it warms up descending the lee side – often becoming notably higher than its original temperature.
Another factor involved in the air warming is that descending air tends to be mostly clear of clouds, allowing the sun to warm the surface and the air that travels over it.
Continue reading...Weatherwatch: why cold weather is still a killer in the UK
Research finds local communities can do most to halt unnecessary deaths
In an affluent, educated country like the UK it is surprising that there is still a large spike in the number of people who die in cold weather because they cannot afford to heat their homes or do not understand the danger they are in.
Last winter there were 50,100 excess deaths in England and Wales, many of which were entirely preventable. Most of those who die unnecessarily are older adults who have not kept themselves warm enough.
Continue reading...Cummings sends 51 letters to White House, others requesting compliance with document requests
Elijah Eugene Cummings Leading contenders emerge to replace Zinke as Interior secretary Comey rips Trump, GOP over 'lying' Incoming House Oversight Committee chairman: First hearing will not be 'what a lot of people expect' MORE on Tuesday issued 51 letters to the heads of various government agencies and White House and Trump Organization officials seeking documents on a series of congressional investigations.
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Where’d You Hear That? A Rumor Mill Churns Amid Hurricane Michael’s Rubble
Stacks of cash are being handed out at a Sam's Club! Bed bugs have infested a hurricane shelter! Bay County's Emergency Operations Center is on fire! The free-for-all of hearsay began even before Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle, and more than a week later, the area is still trafficking in speculation. It is as if the region is playing a game of telephone with no clear beginning, no rules and, for now, no end in sight.
Random thoughts on some random topics
There has been a change of plans. I was going to talk about Georgia's olive industry this week.
Repubs Attempt State Supreme Court Coups in FL, WV as SCOTUS May Have …
" Repubs Attempt State Supreme Court Coups in FL, WV as SCOTUS May Have Stolen U.S. Senate: 'BradCast' 10/16/2018 " Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern; Also: SCOTUS steals US Senate; Early voting fails on first day in GA; Michael death toll rising... Florida Panhandle facing catastrophe; Michael was 4th 'major' hurricane to make US landfall in 15 months; PLUS: Despite destruction, GOP still denying science, economic impacts... Guest: Jordan Wilkie of WhoWhatWhy; Also: Despite devastating cost of recent hurricanes, Rubio, Trump offer false claims about economy to justify lack of action on climate change... Anything and everything to keep us looking away from the stuff that actually matters, in PDiddie's latest toon collection... Guest-host Angie Coiro w/ Tina Vasquez on ICE, immigration; Bill Browder on Khashoggi; Sarah Craft on the death penalty; Eliza Griswold on a family's fight against ... (more)
A Look At The Political Impact Of Hurricane Michael In Florida
When Hurricane Michael barreled through Florida, it also crashed right into the middle of two hotly contested political races. Florida is of course a swing state and a critical one.
Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Georgia to survey storm damage
ALBANY, Ga. - Vice President Mike Pence is visiting southwest Georgia today where he is surveying storm damage from Hurricane Michael, a day after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump did the same thing.
Trump lashes out at Warren over DNA test, calls her ‘phony!’
Responding to years of derision by President Donald Trump, Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a report on a DNA analysis that provides strong evidence she does have Native American heritage.
‘Creepy’: Elizabeth Warren lambasts Trump after offer to…
Washington: Democratic senator and potential 2020 US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has released a genetic analysis, with an accompanying video , aimed at proving her Native American heritage and rebutting a frequent attack from President Donald Trump that she lied about her ancestry. The critique of Warren has been a frequent one since 2012, when the Boston Herald reported that Harvard Law School had listed Warren's Native American ancestry in touting its diversity.