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Forecasters predict subdued hurricane season
Forecasters are expecting the fewest Atlantic hurricanes and tropical storms since 2009, particularly if the weather phenomenon El Niño develops by the heart of the hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting...
Tags: Science, Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, National Hurricane Center
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Mikulski should support federal fisheries act
The Chesapeake Bay and our coastal areas have always been a staple of Maryland. Throughout the years, I've witnessed the literal and figurative ebb and flow of the tides in hopes that someone would take the initiative to protect the future of our state'...Tags: Aquaculture, Fishing, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Barbara A. Mikulski
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Mid-Atlantic flounder stock declared rebuilt
In a bit of good news for Maryland anglers, the federal government has declared the mid-Atlantic stock of summer flounder fully rebuilt after years of catch restrictions meant to curb overfishing. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's...
Tags: Aquaculture, Fishing, Seafood and Fishing Industry
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NOAA improves hourly forecasting with new model
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration earlier this month launched a more accurate weather forecast model it says improves predictions of quickly developing severe weather, and it was developed in part in Maryland. The model is called...Tags: Weather Reports, Prince George's County
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April Nor'easter stats: 2 inches of rain, 6 inches of snow in Md.
The sun is out and skies are blue Tuesday, and that must mean the nor'easter that wetted the region this weekend has passed. The storm's precipitation was much-needed, though it didn't solve all of the state's drought problems in one fell swoop. The...
Tags: Garrett County, Weather Reports, Snow Storms
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Shore's Harris Creek targeted for oyster restoration
Efforts to restore native oysters in Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay are about to begin in earnest, as state and federal officials air plans to conduct large-scale reef rebuilding projects in Harris Creek on the Eastern Shore.
The Maryland...Tags: Oysters, Seafood, Renovation, U.S. Army, Foods and Beverages
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A mystery — and an error — to report on Sun's weather page
We have a mystery on our hands — and an error to report — here on the Maryland Weather blog. I’ve received questions from astute reader Bob West in Ellicott City about dramatic fluctuation in Chesapeake Bay water temperatures, at least...Tags: Inner Harbor, Ocean Tides, Weather Reports, Ellicott City
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Fruit growers fret over early spring
Just as they do every April, the fruit orchards at Larriland Farm have donned their spring finery.
The plum trees at the pick-your-own place in western Howard County sport brilliant white blossoms, while the peach trees are decked out in bright pink....Tags: Science, Biology, Garrett County, Global Change, University of Maryland, College Park
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Slow hurricane season forecast for 2012
Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University are calling for a below-average hurricane season this year, with 10 expected named storms and about a one in four chance a major hurricane will hit the East Coast. The Tropical Meteorology Project...Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Tropical Weather, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Hurricanes
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Maryland statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday
As part of Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week, a statewide tornado drill is taking place Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. The alert will be issued over NOAA weather radios at that time, with an all-clear message to follow at 10 a.m. All Maryland schools are...Tags: Natural Disasters, Tornadoes
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Irene retired from tropical storm name list
MIAMI (AP) — Irene is being retired from the list of storm names because the 2011 hurricane killed 49 people and caused more than $15 billion in damage. A report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the name will be...Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters, Caribbean Islands, Hurricanes, Hurricane Irene (2011)
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Unusual weather worsened Chesapeake Bay's health
Heavy spring rains, a hot summer and two major storms caused the Chesapeake Bay's overall health to worsen last year, scientists said Tuesday, though there apparently was a slight improvement in the Baltimore area's Patapsco and Back rivers, long...Tags: India, Symptoms, Patapsco, Tropical Weather, New York City
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