Storm Stronger Than Sandy Hits Alaska, Will Chill Much of U.S.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

This oughta reunite summa those melting icebergs...

The remnants of a Pacific typhoon were pounding parts of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands early Saturday, lashing the remote region with 96 mph winds and high waves. The system is expected to shove across two-thirds of the Lower 48 and drives temperatures to wintry levels next week.

The near-100 mph gusts were recorded in Shemya, an island on the far Western tip of the sparsely-populated Aleutians. Forecasters said waves could be as high as 50 feet, prompting ships and fishing vessels to get out of the storm's path or seek protected harbors.

“It’s early in the season, but we are poised for a pure Arctic outbreak,” said Tom Niziol, a winter weather specialist for The Weather Channel.

Forecasters said that the storm could be more intense than Superstorm Sandy when it swamped the Northeast two years ago. Weather watchers in Alaska — and Twitter — have labeled the storm the "Bering Bomb."

The Coast Guard and Alaska emergency management authorities were watching the storm. It was expected to mix with cold air and the jet stream, producing hurricane-force wind and extreme waves.

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[lostinblue 1,989]

Sounds like they may pick the coldest day next week to release the Grand jury findings in that Brown shooting .

[LibCampFireClub 635]

It's gotta be global warming. It's settled science after all.

[Dakine10 5,452]

It's gotta be global warming. It's settled science after all.

A one week cold snap in November will likely have little impact on global mean temperature for 2014.

The record high months of May, June, August and September might though.

[Pooky 3,348]

A one week cold snap in November will likely have little impact on global mean temperature for 2014.

The record high months of May, June, August and September might though.

Where?

And why was I here and not there?

[Dakine10 5,452]

Where?

And why was I here and not there?

Yes!

[Sousuke 1,214]

lol i knew this would diverge to GW

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Whenever I hear Alaska, I think Kip.

[rlogan 2,036]

I am statewide chairman of Alaskans for Global Warming.

[UB6IB9 1]

Whenever I hear Alaska, I think Kip.

That goes ditto for me. I loved that guy so much that if I was gay I would let him have his way with me. He was one sexy beast!

Edited November 8, 2014 by UB6IB9

[spookyturtle 9,465]

That goes ditto for me. I loved that guy so much that if I was gay I would let him have his way with me. He was one sexy beast!

Look at what the cat dragged in.

[Operator 1,925]

Look at what the cat dragged in.

You must be some sort of conjurer. Say his name and he appears. You should try "Ham and Cheese on Rye and a 12 pack of Beer".

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

It's gotta be global warming. It's settled science after all.

Sir. It's now Climate Change. Al Gore and his dire Global warming predictions have been replaced by the term Climate Change

I do agree with the fact the climate is gonna change. That's a real safe bet

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

That goes ditto for me. I loved that guy so much that if I was gay I would let him have his way with me. He was one sexy beast!

That's just wrong. VJ is a family-friendly site. Not that we talk bad about gays, for they are what they are, whether by birth or choice no one seems to know for sure (except those who used to be gay but now are not), but why bring up the subject at all? I have no idea who this Kip fella was, but if he's gone, good riddance. If you want to get a room with him, so be it, but please spare us the details.

[Pooky 3,348]

That's just wrong. VJ is a family-friendly site. Not that we talk bad about gays, for they are what they are, whether by birth or choice no one seems to know for sure (except those who used to be gay but now are not), but why bring up the subject at all? I have no idea who this Kip fella was, but if he's gone, good riddance. If you want to get a room with him, so be it, but please spare us the details.

He is ...