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ND has coldest April on record; SD 2nd coldest

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:59:21 -0400

FARGO, North Dakota - The National Climatic Data Center says April this year was the coldest on record for the state of North Dakota.

Tropical Storm Alvin strengthening in the Pacific

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:52:17 -0400

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the east Pacific hurricane season is gradually strengthening off the coast of Mexico.

Gonzales pump station expansion nearly complete

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:05:23 -0400

GONZALES, Louisiana - Expansion of a key pump station that drains a large swath of East Ascension is getting the final touches and will be ready when hurricane season starts June 1.

Fla. gov, FEMA chief address hurricane conference

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:41:22 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Hurricane season doesn't start for a couple weeks, but state and federal officials are urging Florida residents to get ready now.

Hurricane center chief focusing on water hazards

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:19:35 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Last year's hurricane season drove home some big lessons, the nation's chief hurricane forecaster said Tuesday: Storm surge and flooding are dangerous and difficult to predict, and sometimes it's even harder to communicate that sense of urgency to the public.

UN says 2012 was 9th-hottest year since 1850

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:04 -0400

GENEVA - The World Meteorological Organization says last year was the ninth-warmest since record-keeping began in 1850, despite the cooling effect of the weather pattern called La Nina.