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Major Earthquake shakes Russia May 24th

May 24, 2013 | posted in: Alerts, Earthquake Alerts | by Désirée Connor

At approximately 1:44 local time this morning (5:44UTC), an earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter Scale struck near Russia at a depth of 373.4 miles (601 km) below sea-level. This Major Quake had an epicenter located at 54.9°N, 153.3°E — about 222 miles (359 km) WSW of Esso, Russia/1472 miles (2375 km) NNE of Tokyo,..

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No Alerts

May 20, 2013 | posted in: Alerts, Severe Weather, Updates | by Désirée Connor

There are NO critical weather announcements at this time.

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Major South-Pacific Earthquake, tsunami kills 5

February 6, 2013 | posted in: Alerts, Earthquake Alerts | by Désirée Connor

At approximately 9:12 local time last night (1:12UTC), a major earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter Scale struck off the western coast of the Solomon Islands (near Australia in the South-Pacific region) at a depth of 17.8 miles (28.7 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 10.7°S, 165.1°E — about 50..

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Major Alaskan Earthquake activates tsunami waves

January 5, 2013 | posted in: Alerts, Earthquake Alerts | by Désirée Connor

At approximately 4:58 local time this morning (08:58UTC), an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale struck off the southeastern coast of Alaska at a depth of 6.2 miles (9.9 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 55.2°N, 134.8°W — about 63 miles (102 km) W of Craig, Alaska/208 miles (335..

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Fire Warning issued, due to Dry/HOT conditions

September 28, 2012 | posted in: Alerts, Extreme Heat Alerts, Safety Tips, Updates | by Désirée Connor

The Fire Department of St. Maarten has once again issued a Fire Warning, due to the current dry spell that the island is experiencing. The entire community is asked to be very conscious of NOT throwing out lighted cigarettes or matches that could result in bush fires. Although there have been brief shower activity throughout..

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Tropical Update: Debby

June 28, 2012 | posted in: Alerts, Hurricane Alerts | by Désirée Connor

Tropical Depression Debby quickly moved across northern Florida yesterday afternoon before reaching out into the Atlantic. As of 5pm Wednesday afternoon (27 June), T.D. Debby was located at 29.5°N, 78.3°W – about 180mi E of St. Augustine, Florida/1250mi NW of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 40mph, and Debby continues moving Eastward..

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Tropical Update: Chris

June 22, 2012 | posted in: Alerts, Hurricane Alerts | by Désirée Connor

Tropical Storm Chris briefly became a hurricane yesterday before returning to tropical-storm-status. As of 5am this morning (22 June), T.S. Chris was located at 44.8°N, 44.5°W – about 700 mi ESE of Cape Race Newfoundland, Canada/2145mi NE of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds has weakened to 50mph, and Chris is now moving NW at..

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