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    Oct 27, 2011 |Blog| Baltimore Sun

  1. Southwest droughts can last centuries

    Maryland Weather
    FROM TODAY'S PRINT EDITIONS:In September, 10 percent of the lower 48 states was in “exceptional” drought, the worst category. About 4 percent, from New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma, was experiencing the worst drought since 1900. Conditions...

    Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Disasters, Natural Disasters

    2. Jul 23, 2008 |Blog| Baltimore Sun

  2. Rain, wind, flooding to ease; sunshine Tuesday

    Maryland Weather
    Intense low pressure to our south has been pumping torrents of rain, gusty winds and loads of trouble our way out of the east for the past 16 hours or so. Rain totals are running from well over an inch......

    Tags: Water Restrictions, Disasters, Weather Reports, Bodies of Water, Natural Disasters

    3. Mar 2, 2013 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  3. Oak leaves are versatile in garden

    <strong>Q</strong>. I have an abundance of oak leaves. Can they be used for a mulch in a vegetable garden?
    Q. I have an abundance of oak leaves. Can they be used for a mulch in a vegetable garden? A. Feel free to add oak leaves to the garden but just an inch or two around the plants. Leaves tend to mat down and prevent uniform water movement into the soil....
    4. Nov 1, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  4. Reservoirs back to normal levels following summer drought

    After a dry summer that sparked water restrictions across Central Indiana, area reservoirs are now back to normal.
    After a dry summer that sparked water restrictions across Central Indiana, area reservoirs are now back to normal. Citizens Energy Group said Morse, Geist and Eagle Creek reservoirs are full and underground aquifers are recharged. The company said...

    Tags: Water Restrictions, Natural Disasters

    5. Sep 28, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  5. Drought Conditions Continue to Improve Across State

    Drought maps came out yesterday and there was once again some small improvements here in the state.&nbsp; There will be solid improvement in next week&rsquo;s map due to the heavy rain we received on Tuesday night through Thursday.&nbsp; The heaviest rain fell in those areas hit worst by drought conditions, southern parts of the state.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s also where the state&rsquo;s band of severe drought conditions is located.
    Drought maps came out yesterday and there was once again some small improvements here in the state.  There will be solid improvement in next week’s map due to the heavy rain we received on Tuesday night through Thursday.  The heaviest rain fell in...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters

    6. Nov 29, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  6. Indiana Christmas trees feel drought's impact, but not this year

    The drought of 2012 could have a profound impact on Indiana's Christmas tree production, but not this year, according to tree farmers who spoke with Fox59 News.
    The drought of 2012 could have a profound impact on Indiana's Christmas tree production, but not this year, according to tree farmers who spoke with Fox59 News. Tom Dull, who has owned Dull's Tree Farm in Thorntown, Ind., for 28 years, said the drought...

    Tags: Forestry and Timber, Natural Disasters

    7. Sep 22, 2012 |Column| Daily American

  7. The water's still running

    I don’t like to start an article on a negative note, but let’s compare two verses. Jeremiah 50:38: “A drought is upon her waters, and they shall be dried up; for it is the land of carved images, and they are mad over their idols.”...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Natural Disasters, Christianity, Religion and Belief

    8. Sep 17, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  8. Summer drought may not stop Indiana's show of autumn color

    Indiana&rsquo;s autumn show of could go on as usual despite the summer drought.
    Indiana’s autumn show of could go on as usual despite the summer drought. According to an expert from the Purdue Extension, rain could bring recovery and bright colors even though the drought damaged trees and caused some to lose their leaves....

    Tags: Natural Disasters

    9. Sep 18, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  9. 2012 hottest year on record, federal agency says

    The first eight months of 2012 were the hottest ever recorded in the continental United States and the summer period of June, July and August was the third hottest ever, the National Climatic Data Center reported Monday.
    The first eight months of 2012 were the hottest ever recorded in the continental United States and the summer period of June, July and August was the third hottest ever, the National Climatic Data Center reported Monday. Although the August average of...

    Tags: Weather, News Agency, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters, Tampa

    10. Sep 5, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  10. All Indiana counties declared disaster areas

    All of Indiana&rsquo;s 92 counties are officially disaster areas thanks to this summer&rsquo;s excessive heat and drought.
    All of Indiana’s 92 counties are officially disaster areas thanks to this summer’s excessive heat and drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture made the decision after receiving a letter from Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Julia Wickard,...

    Tags: Agriculture, Natural Disasters, U.S. Department of Agriculture

    11. Aug 27, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  11. Isaac Could Do Equal Damage Inland

    All eyes are on Isaac this morning as the storm continues to strengthen over gulf waters.&nbsp; As of right now it looks like Isaac will make landfall sometime Tuesday afternoon and Isaac could make landfall as late as Tuesday evening.&nbsp; Isaac is forecast to come ashore as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 75 to 90 mph.&nbsp; Most of the damage from the large storm could come in the way of a storm surge for coastal Mississippi and Louisiana where they could see a 3 to 6 foot rise in water levels.&nbsp; Places as far as Mobile Bay could be impacted by the storms surge.&nbsp; In the end though Isaac may be remembered more for the damage it does inland instead of the damage it does along the coast.
    All eyes are on Isaac this morning as the storm continues to strengthen over gulf waters.  As of right now it looks like Isaac will make landfall sometime Tuesday afternoon and Isaac could make landfall as late as Tuesday evening.  Isaac is forecast to...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters

    12. Aug 28, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  12. Weekend Rain Could Go a Long Way In Decreasing Yearly Rain Deficits

    Indiana can expect a dry couple of days before potentially having to deal with Isaac&rsquo;s wrath.&nbsp; Following the rain brought in from a cold front yesterday Indianapolis is now 6.44&rdquo; behind on the year with most of the negative totals coming from May to July.&nbsp; Isaac could potentially catch Indianapolis up with our yearly rain.&nbsp; Places like Bloomington though, where rain totals are 16.37 inches behind their averages will see plenty of rain but not enough to catch them up on their yearly rain.
    Indiana can expect a dry couple of days before potentially having to deal with Isaac’s wrath.  Following the rain brought in from a cold front yesterday Indianapolis is now 6.44” behind on the year with most of the negative totals coming...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters

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