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Brockton in blizzard bullseye. Latest snowstorm updates
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (1841+ words) As the region is slammed by a major blizzard, Brockton appears to have a perfect storm. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning in the area, remaining in effect until 7 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24. Brockton is well into the service's…...
Winter storm brings high winds. Here's the highest gusts in MA so far
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (76+ words) The winds from the blizzard have reached hurricane strength in Massachusetts. Here's where they've been the strongest. The National Weather Service said that the blizzard has reached Category 1 hurricane strength in much of southeastern Massachusetts. The strongest gust so far…...
Tennessee's 6 'little winters' — Don't put away your winter clothes any time soon
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (146+ words) Longtime Tennesseans will argue that there are six "little winters" that actually happen after the Spring equinox. The first little winter is lovingly called "Dogwood Winter" because it happens after ... Tennessee's 6 'little winters' " Don't put away your winter clothes any…...
What is a blizzard? When Rhode Island last saw one
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (514+ words) If you've lived in Rhode Island for any length of time, you've heard people talking about blizzards. More specifically, you've likely heard someone talking about Blizzard of '78, which dropped 28.6 inches of snow on the Providence'area Feb. 6 and 7, 1978, effectively shutting down…...
RI activates emergency winter shelters for snowstorm; find locations
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (129+ words) The state of Rhode Island has activated its Emergency Winter Pop-Up Sites for those in need of shelter during this snowstorm. Below is a list of Emergency Winter Pop-up Sites. A blizzard warning'is in effect for all of Rhode Island…...
Monroe County under blizzard warning for 'potentially historic' storm
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (147+ words) A blizzard warning is in effect in Monroe and Carbon counties for what the National Weather Service is calling a "potentially historic winter storm." The weather service is forecasting 1 to 2 feet of snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph. More…...
More than 30 sea cows have died in Fort Myers in a week. Why?
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (148+ words) A Florida Power & Light plant sits on the Orange River, and for decades the plant has produced warm water conditions in that part of the Orange River. More than 30 sea cows have died in Fort Myers in a week. Why?...
Alabama gets a lot of tornadoes. Here's where the state ranks nationally
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (198+ words) Tornadoes are not rare in Alabama. According to World Atlas, the state ranks fifth in the country for the average number of tornadoes each year." World Atlas reports that Alabama sees roughly 63 tornadoes annually, placing it among the nation's most…...
What will spring be like in Tennessee? What Old Farmer's Almanac and forecasts say
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (552+ words) Spring is officially one month away, and early outlooks are already hinting at what the season may bring. Forecasters expect a warmer'than'usual start across much of Tennessee, along with the typical mix of changing temperatures and storm chances that come…...
Dr. Goodenowe Dietary Therapeutics LLC announces FDA-governed development pathway for nutrient-based compounds
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (691+ words) Plasmalogen precursors for Alzheimer's are named as first program candidate No drug product has been approved, and no therapeutic claims are being made. Under current U.S. law, dietary supplements and drugs are regulated under distinct statutory frameworks. Dietary supplements may not…...