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Bureau of Meteorology Field Days
The Bureau of Meteorology will be supporting the Western Districts farming community at Sheepvention again this year. Visit the BoM stand to talk to staff and find products that answer your weather questions.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:58:05 -0700

Meteorology school hires new director
After 14 years, a new director at the University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology has taken over the post. David Parsons, a meteorologist and atmospheric science expert, has replaced Fred Carr, who had been the director since 1996....

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:47:57 -0700

Tree-toppled power line falls on Metro tracks, trapping riders, causing delays
A live power line fell on Metro tracks on the Red Line on Thursday, confining passengers inside a train in Silver Spring and causing delays during the evening rush as the week's second thunderstorm drenched the Washington region. Power outage - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology - Storm Chasing

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700

Incalculable losses among storm's victims
There will be no trial for the killer. No colored ribbons to pin on lapels. No impassioned rallies or speeches. No laws to write or bills to pass in response to a brief, brutal storm Sunday afternoon that took the lives of four good people. Earth Sciences - Meteorology - Atmospheric Sciences - Storm Chasing - In Memoriam

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700

Brisbane lives up to fog record
THIS morning's heavy fog was no surprise to the Bureau of Meteorology, because Brisbane is Australia's second-foggiest capital city.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:16:18 -0700