Earth Changes

Sunspot AR12191 - the size of Jupiter and largest sunspot in over two decades, unleashed five X-class solar flares

RT
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:34 UTC

The Earth's biggest sunspot in over two decades has unleashed a barrage of solar flares, including five in the strongest, X-class, over a period of eight days, a NASA video shows.

The sunspot, called Active Region 12192, the size of the planet Jupiter, was caught on camera producing flares between October 19 and October 27, when the phenomenon was visible from Earth. It's one of the biggest sunspots of all time, ranking 33rd out of almost 33,000, Space.com reports.

In addition to being biggest since 1990, AR 12192 is also interesting because it didn't produce any coronal mass ejections - outbursts of hot plasma associated with solar flares, which are releases of energy.

Quickly strengthening monster storm may be most intense ever for Alaska

Brian Lada
Accuweather
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:24 UTC

A powerful storm is slated to move over the Bering Sea this weekend, possibly becoming one of the most intense storms to ever impact the region.The former Super Typhoon Nuri is forecast to track northward into the Bering Sea, located in between Alaska and Russia, on Friday, losing its tropical characteristics as it does so.

At this point, the system will undergo rapid intensification, producing howling winds as the central pressure plummets to near record levels.Due to the massive size of the storm, impacts can be felt hundreds of miles away from the storm's center through much of the weekend.

Large waves and hurricane-force winds are expected to be the highest impacts with waves in some areas topping 45 feet Friday night and into Saturday.Waves this large can quickly turn deadly, tossing around ships sailing in the area.

Waves and swells are not expected to be nearly this high along the west coast of Alaska. However, they may still be strong enough to cause flooding and erosion in coastal areas.

Comment: Alaska's Aleutian Islands targeted from remnant of Typhoon Nuri as 'intense Sea Storm'

Central and Eastern U.S. states preparing to be hit with an early 'Polar Vortex'

Alex Sosnowski
AccuWeather
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:35 UTC

The atmosphere is preparing to send part of the polar vortex southward toward the United States next week with an outbreak of arctic air and lake-effect snow.

The polar vortex is a large pocket of very cold air, typically the coldest air in the Northern Hemisphere, which sits over the polar region. Occasionally, this pocket of very cold air can get dislodged farther south than normal, leading to cold outbreaks in Canada and the U.S.

The main blast of cold air associated with the plunging polar vortex will swing southeastward into the Central and Eastern states spanning Sunday, Nov. 9, to Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. According to AccuWeather Long Range Expert Paul Pastelok, "Areas from the northern and central Plains to the Great Lakes, the upper Gulf Coast and the Appalachians will feel significant impact from the arctic outbreak."

Rain, wind warnings issued for Metro Vancouver

CBC News
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:29 UTC

Environment Canada has issued a strong winds and heavy rain warning for Metro Vancouver, as wind on west Vancouver Island is expected to reach speeds of up to 100 km/h.

In a special weather alert, the agency warns that between 30 and 40 mm of rain are expected on Thursday, while southwesterly winds could reach speeds of 90 km/h in Metro Vancouver.

Meanwhile, wind warnings are also in place for Greater Victoria, Inland Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands, where gusts are expected to reach a similar speed.

Environment Canada has also issued a wind warning for west Vancouver Island, ahead of very strong winds, gusting up to 100 km/h.

Met Office issues severe weather warning - heaviest and most persistent over southwest Scotland

Ashleigh Barbour
The Press and Journal
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:24 UTC

The Met Office is predicting heavy rain and gales for the north-east.

A severe weather warning has been issued for the north-east as torrential rain continues to hit the region. The Met Office has warned people living in Grampian to "be prepared" for the risk of flooding and treacherous conditions on the road and issued an "amber" warning for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

The rain is expected to continue throughout the rest of the day, overnight and into tomorrow. A forecaster said: "This will be heaviest and most persistent over southwest Scotland, and the southern Highlands from Argyll across to Angus. The rain will gradually clear from the west later on Friday."The public should be prepared for the risk of localised flooding and potential disruption to transport, particularly within the Amber area."

Rome on high alert amid severe weather - rainfall up to 110 millimetres in 24 hours expected

Shanghai Daily
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:16 UTC

Heavy rainfalls and strong winds have hit Rome since Wednesday night and hundreds of schools remained closed on Thursday after a severe weather warning was issued by local authorities. The whole capital city and surrounding areas were put on the highest alert, as more rainfalls up to 110 millimetres in 24 hours were expected, according to Italian civil protection's forecast.

Rome always proved to be particularly susceptible to flooding in case of heavy rains, given its old water network and infrastructures. Major traffic disruption was registered on Thursday morning. At least four major metro stations were flooded by rains and shut, and water swamped several roads in the historical centre and other districts.

The main highways to and from the city were also flooded, and the Rome's ring road GRA was jammed with traffic.

Deer crashes through window into home in Strykersville, NY

Ben Hooper
upi.com
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:22 UTC

A New York state woman was trapped inside her bedroom when a young buck crashed through a front window of her home.

Wyoming County Sheriff Deputy Matthew Sage said the Strykersville woman called police at 8 a.m. Monday and reported being woken by the sound of a deer crashing through a front window.

The homeowner locked herself and her Rottweiler in the bedroom to keep them safe from the intruder.

Sage said he arrived at the home to find the buck, which appeared to be about a year and a half old, standing in the woman's living room. He said the woman was on the phone giving him information on where to find a key to the house when the deer jumped back out of the home through another front window.

"He landed in the lawn ... Got his balance. Just trotted off across Main Street and into a field of woods," Sage told The Buffalo News.

Sage said the deer may have been confused by his reflection in the window.

"Maybe he thought it was another buck and jumped after it," he said. "This time of year we do deal with a quite a few deer complaints."

Victims of methane vents? 4 kilometres of dead sardines wash up on the coast of Hokkaido, Japan

fukushima-diary.com
Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:51 UTC

On 11/3/2014, numerous sardines were found washed ashore in Pacific coastal area of Hokkaido. A fisherman found them around 6AM in the day.

The location was Mukawa-cho in Hokkaido. The dead sardines were approx. 15 ~ 20cm long, which were fully grown. They were found washed ashore for 4km along the coast.

The local fishermen state they have been fishing there for 60 years but haven't seen such a thing.

8 killed and 4,500 evacuated in Haiti floods

Richard Davies
floodlist.com
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:09 UTC

Torrential rain since Friday has left northern parts of Haiti suffering sever flooding. At least 8 deaths have been reported, and 4,500 people have been forced to evacuate. Over 2,000 homes have been damaged by the flooding.

The severe weather in this region of the Caribbean has also affected Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, where one person died in floods earlier this week.

In Haiti, the worst affected areas are Grande-Rivière-du-Nord, Limonade, Limbé and Dondon, according to local authorities.

Haiti government departments are organising temporary accommodation and distributing food, bedding and water purification tablets. Authorities have also warned of possible further flooding along rivers, and potential landslides.

Floods in France and Italy following 6 inches (163mm) of rain in 24 hours

Richard Davies
floodlist.com
Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:28 UTC

Severe weather has swept across parts of southern and central Europe over the last 3 days. Some of the worst was seen in France and Italy, which have both been badly affected by major flooding since 04 November 2014.

France

In a 24 hour period between 03 and 4 November, 163 mm of rain fell in Nice and 95 mm in Dijon (WMO figures). One woman was killed in a mud slide, roads were flooded, over 10,000 homes suffered power cuts and numerous rivers burst their banks.

Heavy rainfall was seen across central and south-eastern France, resulting in major flooding in the region of Burgundy. Flooding also affected parts of the Cévennes area, in particular the Ardèche. Floods and landslides also hit parts of Alpes-Maritimes department where one person died in a landslide in the village of Saint Blaise. Dozens were evacuated from their homes in Lamotte-du-Rhône, near Avignon, where 2 campsites also had to be evacuated.
Floods in Eyrieux, Ardèche, France, November 2014.

Comment: See also: Slovenia on red alert as storms and flooding hit the entire country

Tuscany residents saved as flooding hits Italy

And for a global view of flooding in the past 2 months alone.

Thanks, all, for great comments and links. Lots to think about.

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Earth Changes

Sunspot AR12191 - the size of Jupiter and largest sunspot in over two decades, unleashed five X-class solar flares

Quickly strengthening monster storm may be most intense ever for Alaska

Central and Eastern U.S. states preparing to be hit with an early 'Polar Vortex'

Rain, wind warnings issued for Metro Vancouver

Met Office issues severe weather warning - heaviest and most persistent over southwest Scotland

Rome on high alert amid severe weather - rainfall up to 110 millimetres in 24 hours expected

Deer crashes through window into home in Strykersville, NY

Victims of methane vents? 4 kilometres of dead sardines wash up on the coast of Hokkaido, Japan

8 killed and 4,500 evacuated in Haiti floods

Floods in France and Italy following 6 inches (163mm) of rain in 24 hours

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