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Jeff Ranieri's Beijing Blog Jeff Ranieri's Beijing Blog While Jeff Ranieri's journey in Beijing has ended, the memories will last forever. Click to read what Jeff's favorite part of the journey was, and the most interesting place he visited. I think you may just be surprised. Also, view some of the last photos of his Beijing trip.
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Blog: Countdown to Gustav Blog: Countdown to Gustav Three years after Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast residents prepare for a possible repeat with Gustav. Meteorologist Britta Merwin has more on evacuations, and what you should keep in mind if you're forced to leave.
Blog: The Season of Reckoning Blog: The Season of Reckoning It's a very busy time of the year for those who work in the business of telling weather stories. Hurricane Gustav is a storm to be reckoned with, one for the ages perhaps. Gary Archibald has more on what happens behind the scenes.

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Blog: Can We Explain the Record Setting Tornadic Activity?? Blog: Can We Explain the Record Setting Tornadic Activity??

You will find many meteorologists like myself trying to muster an explanation. Some will say it's Global Warming; others may point to El Nino or La Nina. But what about the rapid growth of population across the nation?
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Blog: Considering Money vs. Evacuation

Should you add plastic to your hurricane kit??? Jeff Ranieri shares his thoughts on what could become a life or death choice this season.
Dealing with the Sun's Harmful Rays

The endless days of sunshine are here already! The lure of a perfect tan with a healthy glow are temping, but how will you battle the harmful rays this summer?
Blog: The Shocking Truth

Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of electricity most commonly found in thunderstorms but it can also happen during volcanic eruptions and dust storms. How lightning initially forms is still not completely understood but ice is seen as a key element.
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Blog: Update On Florida Wildfires Blog: Update On Florida Wildfires
The current wildfires in Central and Northern Florida have threatened homes, schools, and have caused the closure of major highways. Red flag warnings and fire weather watches remain in effect for the state of Florida through Wednesday evening.
Vineyards Damaged due to Recent Frost
Frost is not unusual in California, but this season it was particularly bad because of the severity and the duration of the frost. The cold temperatures lasted about twenty nights in a row.
"Vog" Killing Crops in Hawaii
Meteorologist Britta Merwin Plumes of toxic gases spew from Kilauea everyday on the Big Island of Hawaii. The volcano...
A true Miracle for Virginia
Nothing is ever "typical" or "normal" when it comes to weather, but something you might always expect with a major tornado is the possibility of death. While this may sound grim it is the reality we often live when natural disasters like tornadoes or hurricanes strike.
Blog: Why California is so Great! Why California is so Great!
Although everyone in my life knows I think Colorado is the best state in America, California is not too far behind in my book. My Dad has been a California resident for over ten years now and I recently got back from visiting him in beautiful Napa, California!
Red Lights Go Green!
We all know that green lights mean go, so why can't green lights go...well...green? Using LED lights and solar panels, a Japanese company has developed a traffic light that is wireless and completely self-contained. The manufacturer claims these new sun-dependent traffic signals could save thousands of dollars in energy costs over the long term.
Sand Storms Causing Alaska Haze?
Recently in Alaska, a cloud of off-white haze covered the sky. The haze was so thick that it blocked the view of the Chugach Mountains, in Anchorage.
Record Heat in Southern California
Meteorologist Samantha Davies has more from California, where record high temperatures were set over the weekend. Temperatures were around 15 degrees above normal.
Blog: 99% Chance Major Quake will hit California 99% Chance Quake will hit California
Meteorologist Samantha Davies A swarm of earthquakes off the coast of Oregon is generating a lot of questions. Scientists...
The Mad Libs Weather Blog
Meteorologist Samantha Davies Thursday, the word game Mad Libs turned 50!! So, to celebrate I figured I'd turn the...
Will Going Green Cost You?
Bill Karins, Meteorologist This is the beginning of Green Week here at NBC Universal. Our goal is to increase...
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