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Marine Radiofax is a service provided by the Coast Guard and National Weather Service to broadcast weather charts and forecast information to vessels at sea.

The National Weather Service has developed the StormReady Program as a way local governments and emergency managers can better prepare of severe weather

Good information concerning marine weather and possible trouble is available at your fingertips. Find out more about the National Weather Service and their products.

Observations made by shipboard observers are the basis of the Voluntary Observing Ship Program. This weather data is needed to develop accurate ocean weather forecasts

Learn how to properly analyze the severity of a storm and where to report your observations.

Nothing like the glamorized media portrayal of storm chasers, Skywarn spotters are average citizens trained to be the eyes and ears of the Weather Service in the USA.

The National Weather Service explores why people ignore warnings of approaching severe weather. Answers are vital to those that utilize NWS forecasts including mariners.

Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.

Learn more about thunderstorms, lightning and lightning safety during Lightning Safety Awareness Week, hosted by the U.S. National Weather Service.

The dew point or frost point is important when forecasting frost warnings, especially to the agricultural sector. Learn how dew and frost form when the air is saturated.

Heat waves are deadly to both humans and animals. Learn how important the heat index is to weather forecasters and how alerts can help keep people safe in excessive heat.

The recent destruction caused by the Category 2 hurricane in Texas highlights why storm surge warnings should be taken seriously.

Purchase and use of a NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards receiver can provide an early warning of hazards like natural disasters and environmental emergencies.

The National Weather Service in the United States and Environment Canada both use terms in their forecasts to alert the public to hazardous winter weather.

Is snow just snow? Not for the meteorologist, who has various ways to describe the white stuff. Here is a explanation of those meteorological snow terms.

Defined as a tornado happening over water, waterspouts cause destruction with strong winds, swirling sea spray into a funnel-shaped vortex lifting debris into the air.

Understanding climatology data from past tornadoes helps meteorologists at the SPC determine when to issue tornado watches and alerts, in order to save lives.

A listing of warnings, watches, advisories and statements issued by the National Weather Service in the event of hazard or severe weather, arranged by color.

AccuWeather's iPhone App provides many features expected from a mobile weather app - forecasts, current conditions, live weather radar - all in an easy to use format.

Retrace Capt John Smith's voyages of Chesapeake Bay. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Jamestown by paddling the new Captain John Smith National Historic Trail

Spring months can bring severe weather such as strong thunderstorms and damaging tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center monitors severe weather, issuing storm watches.

Continuing list of warnings, watches, advisories and statements provided by the National Weather Service for severe weather such as thunderstorms, flooding, snow, storms.

Nearly forty years of research in damage caused by tornadoes has resulted in a more accurate scale to measure wind intensity of these storms.

As spring and summer months bring the highest levels of UV radiation, it is importance to understand the UV Index, UVI Alerts and sun overexposure health risks.

Arbonne International has three makeup foundation formulas: About Face Luminous Colour Wand, About Face Line Defiance Makeup and About Face Mineral Powder Foundation.

HD-DVD is falling further into the abyss as more companies pledge allegiance to the Blu-Ray Camp. Blockbuster and Netflix are both going Blu-ray Exclusive.

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts the continuing effects of a moderate La Niña, bringing more rain and snow to the NW and extended drought to the SW and NE U.S.

Irish Water Safety, an organization chartered under law in Ireland to promote water safety, offers fourteen tips to improve boating safety.

Get the weather report in minutes online. No longer do you have to sit and wait for the news to show the weather forecast.

After seeing overwhelming public support, the US Coast Guard has decided to continue its support of high frequency weather broadcasts and warnings.

House stripping of foreclosed homes by the former owners after foreclosure is illegal but very common. This practice is punishable by fines and, in some cases, jail time.

Boaters can quickly get into trouble when an onboard GPS navigation system fails and there isn't a dependable backup readily available.

In cold regions, the thermometer is not a reliable measurement of how cold it feels. The windchill factor explains how much the moving wind chills exposed flesh.

Amateur radio opens many new communication windows to long distance sailors. Radio traffic nets are available assist sailboats in making their next trip a safe passage.

The blizzard is nature's strongest winter storm. It's effects can paralyze a town or city for days. But how and why do these storms occur, and where are they most common?

Since the 1940s, meteorologists have used Doppler radar to detect storm intensity and movement, predict precipitation amounts and help give weather warnings and alerts.

Meteorologists use weather balloon sounding data from the National Weather Service to forecast precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet, snow, hail and rain.

Nothing is more convenient when the weather suddenly changes than having access to current information while on the go. Here's a list of some of the available options.

Small boats don't handle like a car and new boaters often try to transfer their driving skills to boating with little success.

Living near rivers that have historically flooded can be hazardous, especially if the areas around the rivers are flat. A flood map identifies vulnerable areas.

While most may think measuring snow is just taking a ruler and placing it in the snow, that is by no means an accurate method. Use these guidelines for accuracy.

How to detect signs of skin cancer. Medical screening effectiveness for carcinoma and melanoma study. Four melanoma detection methods from the American Cancer Society.

Staying busy, finding a non-career job, working on family relationships, focusing on the job hunt, and believing in oneself can help 2009 graduates combat the blues.

Spring is here but so is the snow. When comparing climate data it's clear that late season snowfall does occur. Snow even falls when the temperatures rise above freezing.

Meteorologists use consistent and concise terms to describe precipitation such as rain, hail, snow and drizzle. Learn the terminology of your local forecast.

Three schemes for new writers offer genuine, publisher-backed routes to success. This article looks at how one of them, run by the RNA, is backing upcoming novelists...

Whether going to the islands, to the neighborhood pool, or to watch your favorite sports team, remember not to overexpose your skin to the sun's ultraviolet or UV rays.

WeatherBonk is an interactive website that combines current weather information, road conditions, live webcams and Google Maps, into one convenient tool for travelers.

Santa Ana winds are known for their destructive power when they blow across across Southern California, but they are also a very interesting weather event.

Thunderstorms, ranging from mild to severe, are the most common weather formation, producing heavy rainfall, hail, high winds, flash floods, and damaging tornadoes.