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Hurricane season is here — are you ready?

Eileen Ambrose — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Officially, hurricane season runs from June through the end of November. And according to the experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this season might be stormier than usual.

Rising temperatures increase health risks

By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT

Study finds hot days yield more respiratory ills for elderly

Summer is almost here, and with it likely some blistering hot days. A recent study suggests the elderly should beware when the temperature spikes, because they face an increased risk of winding up in the emergency room short of breath on those days. And that's just a taste of what health problems to expect as global climate change cranks the heat up in many places.

Massive hurricane rages on Saturn's north pole

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Could chilly Chesapeake spell slow crab season?

Tim Wheeler — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT

Scientists say bay water temperatures overall about average, too soon to predict catch

Crabbing season officially begins in Maryland today, but the Chesapeake Bay's blue crabs apparently haven't gotten the word.

Allergen drops can be alternative to shots, drugs, Hopkins report says

By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:24:59 GMT

Treatment administered under the tongue builds immune tolerance in allergy sufferers

Taking drops of allergens under the tongue can be an effective alternative to allergy shots for preventing coughing, wheezing and chest tightness common this time of year among allergy sufferers, according to a Johns Hopkins doctor's review of dozens of published studies.

Back Story: One March winter storm that didn't fizzle out

By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:21:00 GMT

Storm of March 13-14, 1993, dumped a foot of snow on the state, causing power outages and cancellations

Unlike Wednesday's snowstorm that failed to materialize amid forecasters' dire predictions, the Blizzard of '93 roared into Maryland the weekend of March 13-14 with a wallop, dumping a foot of snow on Baltimore while raking the state with almost hurricane-like winds before racing northward into New England.

U.S. Northeast digs out from blizzard, tornado strikes in South

Scott Malone and Shannon Stapleton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:24:04 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass./NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Northeast was digging out on Sunday after a blizzard dumped up to 40 inches (one meter) of snow with hurricane force winds, killing at least nine people and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.

Annapolis scientist wins weather award for work with 'smart' bay buoys

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:42:00 GMT

Navigational markers provide real-time data for marine forecasters

Part data collectors, part tour guides — with a dash of personality for good measure — the 10 yellow navigational markers that make up the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System have been a hit with the public and weather forecasters since their launch in 2007.

Columbia resident named director of National Weather Service

Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:56:00 GMT

A Columbia resident has been named the 16th director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service, the organization announced Thursday.

Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney [Pictures]

By Tim Swift , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:51:00 GMT

Zoo's animals enjoy unseasonable warmth

By Mary Carole McCauley , The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT

Chimps, penguins, frolic outside when temperatures reach 50

Like kids bursting out the schoolhouse doors for recess, when the Maryland Zoo's 11 chimpanzees were allowed outside Saturday for a rare bit of winter sunshine, they couldn't help, well, monkeying around.

Congress approves additional Sandy aid

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:19:08 GMT

Some 800 flood insurance claims in Md. affected

In a move that will help some 800 Maryland families affected by the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Congress approved $10 billion in emergency funding Friday for the federal flood insurance program.

Ski resorts see promising winter season

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:22:00 GMT

As temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, area venues get ready to open

The wicked warm spell that bedeviled the region's ski areas last year has been broken. Snow guns, ably assisted by Wednesday's surprise storm, are turning the brownscape of late fall into the dazzling white of winter.

Forecasters see another taste of winter early Wednesday

By Jill Rosen — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:30:00 GMT

The region had a taste of a white Christmas early this week, and forecasters predicted another chance of wintry weather on Wednesday.

Sandy aid proposal would include more for Maryland

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:57:00 GMT

Bill would also change disaster relief criteria

A $60 billion emergency spending bill that would provide federal aid to states still recovering from Hurricane Sandy would guarantee additional money for Maryland and subtly change the way administration officials determine eligibility for disaster relief in the future.

Md. lawmakers keep pressure on for Sandy aid

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:20:00 GMT

State urges affected residents to report damage

Maryland's congressional delegation continued to press the Obama administration Friday to reconsider its decision to deny federal aid to Eastern Shore families hurt by superstorm Sandy as state leaders encouraged victims to report damage.

Senators challenge federal denial of aid to Marylanders hit by Sandy

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:32:00 GMT

Mikulski, Cardin call on emergency officials to reverse decision

U.S. Sens. Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin publicly challenged on Wednesday a federal decision not to provide aid to Maryland residents affected by Hurricane Sandy — calling on President Barack Obama and federal emergency officials to rethink the decision.

NASA plans to send new rover to Mars in 2020

By Karen Kaplan — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:30:00 GMT

NASA’s Curiosity and Opportunity rovers may be getting some company on Mars.

Suckerpunch Nor'easter adds to the misery of Superstorm Sandy victims

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:07:00 GMT

Study: Warm climate or cold, heart deaths rise in the winter

By Eryn Brown — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:04:00 GMT

It doesn't matter if you live in Los Angeles or in Massachusetts, you're more likely to die of a heart-related problem such as heart attack, heart failure or stroke when the weather is (relatively) cold.

Will superstorm Sandy deplete the federal flood insurance program?

Eileen Ambrose — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:41:00 GMT

The Consumer Federation of America says yes.

Sandy tests Md. emergency preparations

By Scott Dance, Kevin Rector and Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 19:01:25 GMT

Though worst avoided in Baltimore, storm battered Garrett Co., Crisfield

Baltimore emergency officials expected devastation on par with Hurricane Katrina. Expecting Hurricane Sandy to knock out communications, they coordinated with local radio to broadcast public safety information and planned a "carrier pigeon" network that might have relied on inflatable boats for transportation.

Back Story: Late-season hurricanes aren't unheard of in Md.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:53:00 GMT

Great October Gale of 1878 was deadly and destructive

While late-season hurricanes are something of an anomaly, they are not unheard of, as Hurricane Hazel in 1954 and the recently departed Sandy proved.

Aerial images of Sandy's destruction

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:24:00 GMT

Microsoft CEO says four million Windows 8 upgrades since Friday

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:03:03 GMT

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Tuesday the company has sold 4 million upgrades to Windows 8, signaling a strong start for its new operating system which launched on Friday.