November 27, 2007

Hurricane Predictions Missing the Mark

http://www.miamiherald.com/top_stories/story/320606.html

The Hurricane Forecasters are trying to figure out what went on as this hurricane season winds to a close at the end of this month!

Bill

November 26, 2007

Hurricane Intensity Scale Creator Dies

Herbert Saffir, inventor of the Saffer-Simpson Scale, after a great long life has past.
Bill

November 20, 2007

Big Day For Lightning

Wow! Here are several lightning stories. Hilarious. Except the doggie one may be a bit nervous.

Bill

Download lightning_dog.htm

Download lightning-victim-news-tape-mess-up.htm

November 08, 2007

Weather Channel Founder: "Global Warming Scam"

Download john_coleman_global_warming.htm

I found a great article written by John Coleman, the first Meteorologist to work on ABC Network's "Good Morning America" and founder of "The Weather Channel".

This article is taken from his blog.

Bill

October 16, 2007

The CEO of The Red Cross Reads "Category 7".

Nice article about the CEO of The American Red Cross, Mark W. Everson and the latest book he has read, which happens to b "Category 7"!

Bill

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/14/jobs/14boss.html?n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Organizations/R/Red%20Cross

Lack of Storms is Puzzling the Experts

Interesting article from Reuters.

Bill

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/21246381/

September 26, 2007

A Great Site for History of Hurricanes in New York

Thanks for this great site on the history of hurrincanes hitting Long Island and New York City.

Bill

http://www.hurricanes-blizzards-noreasters.com/

Book Signing at Ridgewood Street Fair

Book_signing_2 These are a few pictures from The Ridgewood Street Fair in Ridgewood, New Jersey this past Sunday 9/23/07. Thanks to Walter Boyer and the great staff of "Book Ends" book store. I had a great time adn we signed hundreds of books! The people we met were all great! New Jersey folks are always so nice and friendly!

Bill

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Is NYC Ready for a Hurricane??

Here is a very comprehensive article about what New Yorkers face when the next big storm hits!

Bill

http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/issueoftheweek/20070924/200/2295

September 20, 2007

Hey! Come Join My Meteorology Class!

Once again I will be teaching a basic Meteorology course at Norwalk Community College in Norwalk Connecticut.

The class starts Oct. 10th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays from 7-9pm. We will go through everything! You will be able to make your own forecasts just like the professionals.

Go to www.ncc.commnet.edu . Click on Continuing Education and then click on Extended Classes!

You can call Midge King at 203-857-3337

There are no tests, no homework, only fun with the weather!

Bill

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