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Mon 14 Jul 2008
Posted by admin under State , Fire , Weather No Comments
 Lower wind speeds, rain and high levels of humidity helped firefighters battling blazes across the state Sunday, though officials feared that a series of mudslides and flash floods from the precipitation could hinder their progress. (more…)
Sun 13 Jul 2008
Posted by admin under National , Weather No Comments
 Five young lives have been ended by lightning in less than a week, a deadly reminder of one of summer’s leading hazards. “Typically, July marks the peak in lightning activity. It’s also the time when people are vacationing, so they are outside and they (more…)
Thu 10 Jul 2008
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Some areas of the Southland will sizzle in torrid heat for one more day today, but a cooling trend will begin in the evening, forecasters said. “Very high temperatures will continue to impact the interior portions of Southern California through Thursday, then a cooling trend will (more…)
Wed 9 Jul 2008
Posted by admin under Science , Weather No Comments
A new mathematical model indicates that dust devils, water spouts, tornadoes, hurricanes and cyclones are all born of the same mechanism and will intensify as climate change warms the Earth’s surface. The new equation, developed by University of Michigan (more…)
Wed 9 Jul 2008
 The Southland’s heat wave created more triple-digit temperatures Tuesday, prompting a warning to residents to safeguard against heat-related illnesses. Record temperatures were set in both Lancaster and Palmdale, topping previous highs that were (more…)
Tue 8 Jul 2008
 Triple digit temperatures are forecasted for the mountains and valleys this week with temperatures in the 90s in the Los Angeles basin. Due to the hot weather, county cooling centers will be available this week for seniors or for those looking for a place to beat the heat. (more…)
Sun 6 Jul 2008
 A high pressure developing over the central Pacific will build east and strengthen this week, bringing very hot conditions to much of California. There is the potential for near record high temperatures during the middle of the upcoming week. The marine layer will be confined to the immediate coast which will even allow for inland coastal areas to warm too much above normal (more…)
Fri 4 Jul 2008
As fires rage on in Big Sur, Goleta and elsewhere, officials said mild weather conditions in Southern California may help firefighters here during the long Fourth of July weekend. Eric Boldt, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Oxnard, said weather this Fourth of July weekend (more…)
Mon 23 Jun 2008
This is a great piece by John Coleman, founder of the Weather Channel, which puts the whole Global Warming issue into perspective. Special thanks to Chuck O’Connell for flagging this piece for The Beacon readers to enjoy as it debunks the Global Warming hoax and that climate charlatan Al Gore. Here is the transcript of John Coleman’s comments before the San Diego Chamber of Commerce: (more…)
Sat 21 Jun 2008
Record electricity use leaves some residents in the dark and without air-conditioning. Little cooling is expected before Sunday. Southern California endured Day 3 of the year’s first major heat wave, with temperatures topping 100 degrees in many valley areas Friday. Temperatures will cool slightly today, but Southern California can still expect a hot weekend. Here are some details: (more…)
Sat 21 Jun 2008
 To provide relief from the heat for the elderly and others who face heat-related health difficulties and stress, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will open cooling centers throughout Los Angeles County, announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. (more…)
Fri 20 Jun 2008
Southern California roasted Thursday in a record-breaking, end-of-spring heat wave that sent temperatures soaring past 100 degrees in many areas, posing hazards for anyone who ventured outside. Firefighters worked in extreme heat to corral small brush fires as a strong high-pressure system cooked the air from the Central Coast south to Los Angeles (more…)
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