Bad weather in Italy: Declared the state of emergency
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AFP - The death toll from the storms on Tuesday and Wednesday from Liguria (north) and north of Tuscany rose to seven dead Friday morning after the discovery of the body of a Romanian, while the Council of Ministers declared the state of emergency for devastated areas...Read Remaining News...
Southern California Fall Heat Wave Worries Fire Authorities
The National Weather Service for Los Angeles/Oxnard reports unseasonably warm Southern California fall temperatures that are between 10 degrees and 20 degrees above normal. As a result of the high pressure system that ushers in the dry heat, forecast Santa Ana winds increase the risk of fire danger in areas with dry brush. A Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesperson alerted the L.A. Times that 2,000 seasonal firefighters are kept on as a precaution. Just how common are California heat waves -- and will the trend continue?... Read Remaining News...
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, October 14, 2011.
Asia
Tropical Depression Banyan will continue trekking away from the Philippines on Friday. A deep trough of low pressure will dig into southeastern China and allow Banyan to veer northwestward throughout the day. As this system progresses, slow intensification is anticipated as it moves into more favorable conditions of the the South China Sea. Banyan should reach tropical storm strength by early Saturday morning with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph and higher gusts. This system is expected to veer westward toward Vietnam on Sunday. For more information on Banyan, please visit http://www.wunderground.com/tropical...Read Remaining News...
