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2013 Hurricane/Tropical Cyclone Names
2013 Hurricane/Tropical Cyclone Names
This link contains the official list of names for tropical cyclones/hurricanes for 2013 and beyond from the National Hurricane CenterMore >>
This link contains the official list of names for tropical cyclones/hurricanes for 2013 and beyond from the National Hurricane CenterMore >>

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Tropical weather glossary
Tropical weather glossary
Get an explanation of tropical weather terminology, including watches and warnings.More >>
Hurricane hazards and safety actions
Hurricane hazards and safety actions
According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
Protecting your house
Protecting your house
Updated: Friday, June 4 2010 10:53 AM EDT2010-06-04 15:53:28 GMT
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
The Saffir-Simpson Scale
The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to rank hurricanes on a scale from 1-5. Click here to learn more about the scale.More >>
Tropical cyclone (hurricane) names
Tropical Cyclone Names
Atlantic Names 200520062007200820092010 Arlene Bret Cindy Dennis Emily Franklin Gert Harvey Irene Jose Katrina Lee Maria Nate Ophelia Philippe Rita Stan Tammy Vince Wilma Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Kirk Leslie Michael Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie WilliamMore >>
Know the difference between watch vs. warning
Know the difference between watch vs. warning
Updated: Tuesday, May 25 2010 11:40 PM EDT2010-05-26 04:40:47 GMT
TROPICAL STORM WATCHAn announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.TROPICAL STORM WARNINGAn announcementMore >>
What is a hurricane?
What do you actually know about hurricanes? Click here to find out.
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>

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Ramps at I-64 and Hurstbourne Ln. closed after mail truck catches fire
Ramps at I-64 and Hurstbourne Ln. closed after mail truck catches fire
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:03 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:03:20 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Drivers were expected to encounter problems Tuesday morning in the area of Interstate 64 and Hurstbourne Lane after a semi carrying mail caught fire and overturned. The incidentMore >>
The incident happened just before 4 a.m. Tuesday on the ramp from eastbound I-64 to northbound Hurstbourne Lane.More >>
Louisville trucking company cited for keeping food at 77 degrees
Louisville trucking company cited for keeping food at 77 degrees
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:46 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:46:49 GMT
As semis carry food from point A to point B, the cabs are required to be at 41 degrees, but a Louisville company has been found to have temperatures nearly doubling that.More >>
As semis carry food from point A to point B, the cabs are required to be at 41 degrees, but a Louisville company has been found to have temperatures nearly doubling that.More >>
Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.More >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children.More >>
9-year-old crashes car after dad allows her to drive
9-year-old crashes car after dad allows her to drive
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:23:02 GMT
A 23-year-old father is charged after allowing his 9-year-old daughter to drive. Police were called to the parking lot of Headland's State Park in Painesville Township on Sunday around 10:15 p.m. afterMore >>
A 23-year-old father is charged after allowing his 9-year-old daughter to drive.More >>
Bridge worker dead in accident
Bridge worker dead in accident
A coroner says a worker helping crews prepare to paint the Glover H. Cary Bridge in Owensboro has died.More >>
A coroner says a worker helping crews prepare to paint the Glover H. Cary Bridge in Owensboro has died.More >>

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