Was that a photo of Irene approaching North Carolina? New York? No, that was actually from a storm from somewhere in Pensacola, Fla. from a couple of weeks ago.
Any hope that Hurricane Irene might swing further east and somehow avoid smacking into the U.S. along the Eastern Seaboard have nearly vanished. While the storm’s weakened somewhat from a Category 3 (111 to 130 mph winds) to a Category 2 (96 to 110 mph winds), it could well strengthen again before it makes landfall [...]
Google announced yesterday that it has added a new layer to Google Maps. Now, on top of seeing satellite images and street maps, users can see the weather all over the world as well.
Could the final launch of a space shuttle be derailed by rain and thunderstorms? It’s looking like it.
Those affected by the recent storms in the South may want to check out the Global Alert Networks hands-free mobile alerts app. Available for Android and BlackBerry phones, the app runs in the background and uses your phone’s GPS chip to determine if you’re within range of severe weather. If so, it’ll send you an [...]
The web watched in horror as this morning’s earthquake struck northern Japan, and tsunami waves quickly swept across it.
If you’re having trouble choosing a wireless carrier, I regret to inform you that to base your decision upon which of the Big Four is most prepared for Hurricane Earl is downright futile.
Giving you yet another reason that you never need to go outside, Google Earth has added live weather. It’s accessible by activating the “clouds” layer inside the program and shows rain and/or snow wherever it may be happening around North America or Europe. Currently in Boston where I live, it’s… not doing either of those [...]
