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The big one could be coming - are you ready?
Coming so soon after the televised images of Hurricane Gustav on the Gulf Coast, the wet and windy embrace of Tropical Storm Hanna delivers to our own doorstep this useful message: Beware, and be ready. That means more than buying fresh batteries for our...Tags: Insurance, Emergency Planning, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Tropical Storm Hanna
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A weakened Hanna still causes damage on the Island
It was written by AMON.A weakened but still dangerous Tropical Storm Hanna whirled through Long Island last night, flooding key roads, knocking out power to thousands of homes, and threatening fragile beaches. Packing wind gusts up to 39 mph and downpours of up to 4 inches,...Tags: Long Island Rail Road, Weather Reports, Emergency Planning, Long Island Power Authority, Hurricanes
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Hanna & her havoc
caitlin.strang@newsday.comAlthough Tropical Storm Hanna slowed down and posed no serious threat in the New York City area yesterday, the severe weather caused a maelstrom of scheduling conflicts for sports throughout the region. Today - which already promised to be an exciting day...Tags: Physical Fitness, Serena Williams, Hurricane Ike, Brett Favre, Weather Reports
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NFL HOT READS
Super Bowl winners win Week 1 Winning on opening weekend isn't always a guarantee that you'll win a Super Bowl. But history shows that those who do wind up winning it all usually start off with a victory. CONSIDER: The 42 Super Bowl winners have a...Tags: Tom Brady, New England Patriots, Hurricane Gustav, New York Giants, Super Bowl
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Hurricane Ike menaces Caribbean and Florida
KEY WEST, Fla. - "Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength yesterday as it roared on an uncertain path that forced millions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, to nervously wonder where it might...Tags: Hurricane Ike, Florida Keys Vacations, Meteorological Disasters, Tropical Storm Josephine, Louisiana
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Our summer really went to extremes
andrew.strickler@newsday.comTurn the summer's weather into a movie, and it would have to be a Hollywood thriller complete with plot twists, danger and surprise characters. National Weather Service meteorologist Gary Conte attributed the "atypical" season to a polar jet stream...Tags: Hurricane Ike, Manhattan (New York City), Hurricane Gustav, Weather Reports, Nassau County
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An honorable discharge for an Army Reserve unit
South Florida Sun-SentinelIt was a simple farewell: The blue-and-gold flag was neatly folded onto itself, wrapped in a black cover and walked out of the field — all to a solemn military drumbeat. That's how members of the Army Reserve ended 57 years of service as the 3220th...Tags: Hurricane Andrew, Meteorological Disasters, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Armed Forces, Mississippi
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Several Broward County events canceled before hurricane passes
Staff Report Because of Hurricane Ike, several events across South Florida have been canceled. The city of Plantation said bulk garbage and recyclables pickup has been suspended for all homes west of University Drive. Residents are asked to not place...Tags: Hurricane Ike, Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, Meteorological Disasters, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Hurricanes
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Conservative plan yields 140 total yards
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe University of Miami had the ball long enough to run 16 plays and run nearly nine minutes off the clock. From the looks of that, any football observer would figure the drive ended with anything but a 50-yard field goal attempt. Yet, that is exactly...Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Randy Shannon, Football, Hurricanes, Disasters
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Growing Ike Nears Turks And Caicos, South Bahamas
Associated PressHurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength Saturday as it roared on an uncertain path that forced millions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, to nervously wonder where it would eventually strike. Preparations stretched more...Tags: Hurricane Ike, Florida Keys Vacations, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Disasters
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Storm Hanna dumps buckets on East Coast
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON — Tropical Storm Hanna poured as many as 9 inches of rain on the mid-Atlantic coastline on Saturday, causing flooding in some low-lying areas in Virginia and sporadic power outages before plowing north through Delaware and New Jersey....Tags: Timothy M. Kaine, Weather Warnings, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware
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Ike looms in Caribbean; Gulf Coast on lookout
Associated PressKEY WEST — "Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength Saturday as it roared on an uncertain path that forced millions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, to nervously wonder where it would eventually...Tags: Hurricane Ike, Florida Keys Vacations, Executive Branch, Weather Warnings, Hurricanes
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