POLAR BOMB CYCLONE GREETS THE 2018 NEW YEAR - Photos and cartoons of the New Year Megastorm

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DARN, THIS GLOBAL WARMING IS JUST TOO MUCH!!!! 

 

Pedestrians make their way across a plaza as strong winds blow the snow horizontally outside the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 

A giant winter "bomb cyclone" walloped the US East Coast on Thursday with heavy snow and freezing cold that made for treacherous travel conditions and bone-chilling misery. 

Boston drowns in historic 15ft flood of ice water - trapping people in cars and homes - as 'bomb cyclone' storm causes travel chaos across the Northeast and kills 14 - with the aftermath looking even more deadly
NBC 6 reports “It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas are falling from their perches in suburban trees.” The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is also working to rescue sea turtles “found floating listlessly on the water or near shore” due to low temperatures.

 



 

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HAWK FLEES HURRICANE HARVEY IN TEXAS AND SEEKS REFUGE IN A TAXI - Hawk refuses to leave and makes himself at home in William Brusso's place - Watch VIDEOS

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Animals sense upcoming catastrophes and this very intelligent hawk, perhaps with some physical injury, thought the best way to hunker  down during Hurricane Harvey was in a cozy place, such as William Brusso's taxi cab, and then his home.  Brusso is an animal lover, so this bird may have sensed he was the kind of person to ask for help.

Take cover! The moment a hawk flew into a taxi and refused to get out as hurricane Harvey barreled towards Texas

William Bruso was buying food before Hurricane Harvey hit Houston on Friday

He returned to his taxi cab and a hawk jumped into the passenger seat

Bruso said the bird looked scared with its wings tucked close to its side

The man filmed the strange interaction and posted the video to Facebook

Bruso named the animal Harvey the Hurricane Hawk and kept it at his home

The Houston man handed the bird over to Texas Wildlife Rescue Center Saturday

A man filmed the moment a hawk wouldn't budge from his taxi cab as Hurricane Harvey barreled towards Texas.  As thousands evacuated the Houston area ahead of the Category 4 hurricane and others hunkered down, one hawk sought refuge in a car in Houston on Friday. 

 

Continue reading, see more pictures, and watch VIDEOS of Harvey the Hawk making himself at home at William Bruso's place.

APOCALYPTIC FLOODS AND FIRES IN THE USA - PRESIDENT OBAMA GOLFS

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White House spokesman says the President hasn't visited the flood zone because he has a busy vacation schedule.  Hillary Clinton has also been too busy to pay a visit.  Donald Trump already brought a truckload of assistance, and participated in helping the flood victims. 

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Louisiana picks up the pieces: Devastated home owners survey the damage caused by catastrophic flooding as Trump urges Obama 'to get off the golf course and get down there'   

In the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit southern Louisiana this week, residents have started to rebuild their homes, which were left severely damaged following the storms.

At least 13 people died in the flooding that swept through parts of Louisiana after torrential rains lashed the region over the last week. Approximately 40,000 homes were damaged by the floods, while 4,000 people still remain in shelters. 

 

While the waters have slowly receded in many areas, the hard work of rebuilding lives is just ramping up, with people cleaning out their homes while others struggle to find a place to stay.

 

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HORRIFYING - AN APPROACHING 100 FT WAVE AS SEEN FROM INSIDE A SHIP DURING THE RECENT NORTH SEA STORM GERTRUDE

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For those in peril: The stomach-lurching moment ship's crew faced terrifying 100-foot wave during North Sea storm

The ship got stranded in North Sea about 100 miles from land as powerful waves crash into the vessel

Images were captured on board an ERRV (Emergency Response & rescue Vessel)

Storm Gertrude caused chaos in Britain last month, bringing 144mph winds and 60-foot waves to UK coasts  

See more images and link to video of this giant wave, and more pictures of the impact of Storm Gertrude at the end of January.  See also pictures of firefighters rescuing a bunny who was blown to the top of a house roof by the strong winds.

THE BIG BLIZZARD IN PICTURES - JONAS WREAKS HAVOC with victims on icy roads, thousands of cancelled flights, and store shelves emptied by panic buyers - See images of this extreme weather event

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Jonas claims its first victims: At least 10 are killed by 'life and death' blizzard. Washington could be buried under record 30 inches of snow. New York braces itself for two feet. 7,700 flights are cancelled. 85million are threatened 
Clean-up is beginning in states across the county after 'life-threatening' storm Jonas battered the East Coast on Saturday

The storm has moved out over the Atlantic Ocean with only a few scattered flurries expected in some areas on Sunday, but rising temperatures coupled with sunlight could lead to icy conditions come Monday

New York City is opening up subways, mass transit and roadways after closing and shutting down the systems to deal with the massive snowfall, which accounted for the second biggest blizzard the city has seen since 1869

The storm dumped up to 40 inches of snow in some areas with one in seven Americans seeing half-a-foot of snow by Sunday 

Twenty-one people have been killed nationwide in weather-related accidents, according to police departments

Devastating coastal flooding in New Jersey caused by the storm is expected to continue as a result of the tides brought about by the full moon

At least someone is enjoying the blizzard.  Tian Tian, the giant panda at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington plays in the snow.

 

North Wildwood, New Jersey.  High tides worse than those during Hurricane Sandy.

Cars buried in Union City, New Jersey

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DEVASTATING FLOODS IN BRITAIN, DEADLY TORNADOES IN THE US, FIRES IN AUSTRALIA - This is how 2015 ends - BRITISH GOVERNMENT does not protect its own people from floods, but sends BILLIONS in aid to corrupt and violent countries

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Misery for the residents of towns swamped by flooding - but Britain still sends £1BILLION in aid to the world's most corrupt nations

There was outrage last night over Britain squandering cash on foreign aid

Around £12bn a year is spent on overseas aid, much on anti-flood schemes

This includes £1billion to 20 most corrupt nations, such as North Korea 

Flood-hit residents said money should be spent on those who earned it

British aid to the world's most corrupt countries hit record levels last year, despite fears much of it could be squandered, stolen or even diverted to terror groups

PM Cameron blames climate change for the disasters, evading blame on government ineptitude.

Streets in the city of York completely under water.  No money for the protection of the city.  In the meantime, Britain sends billions to corrupt governments, to burnish UK's image or perhaps in some cases to make those governments more welcoming to British business.

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GRATEFUL DOG GIVES SLOBBERY KISSES TO THE FIREFIGHTER THAT RESCUED HIM FROM FLOOD WATERS - See images of the devastating TEXAS FLOODS of early November

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You are my hero!

Heartwarming moment was captured on camera following rescue early Friday in McKinney, Texas

Unidentified man and his dog were rescued by emergency personnel after being swept up in rushing waters around 3.30am

Owner had hoisted dog up on his shoulders until help arrived at the scene

After the rescue, dog was caught in pictures licking firefighter who brought him and his owner to safety

Continue reading and see more images of this dog rescue, as well as those of the Texas flood that devastated Texas

SOUTH CAROLINA'S 1000 YEAR FLOOD - THE TRAGIC AFTERMATH IN IMAGES - The situation could get worse - Swollen rivers may bring more flooding - Cleaning up the mess inside people's homes - Children going to school on a boat

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The $1billion flood: Devastating scenes in South Carolina as rain which killed 19 people finally relents revealing damage to homes, road and stores

The record-breaking downpours have subsided, but now thousands of people have to contend with the floods 

Initial estimates suggest the floods caused $1billion damage to homes, stores, and roads

Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin said: 'I believe that things will get worse before they get better' 

South Carolina governor Nikki Haley warned: 'This is not over', as residents try and pick up the pieces 

At least 19 people are confirmed dead - the two latest deaths occurred when a pickup drove past a barricade and plunged into water
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FLOODS OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS - 1,000 YEAR RECORD RAINFALL in South Carolina - But pet owners still take their DOGS out for a walk on flooded streets
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Rankin Craig watches as friends and family remove belongings from her flooded home in Forest Acres in Columbia, S.C., on Wednesday

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FLOODS OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS - 1,000 YEAR RECORD RAINFALL in South Carolina - But pet owners still take their DOGS out for a walk on flooded streets

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Catastrophe -  Six dead and hundreds stranded as dams break and cause 300 road collisions in ONE DAY during 1,000-year record rainfall across the Carolinas
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Emergency management officials in South Carolina sent a statewide alert telling people to stay off roads and remain indoors unless their homes were in danger of flooding 

Tens of thousands customers were without power, thousands have left their homes, and at least 8 deaths have been reported

Columbia was hit the worst on Sunday, with officials said 100 people had been rescued by midmorning from vehicles after trying to cross flooded roads - and there were another 200 rescue calls pending

South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to more than 300 collisions around the state in the 12 hours leading up to 6am Sunday - and it cleared nearly 140 trees from roads

More than 1,200 emergency calls were made as 600 National Guard were drafted in, with another 1,300 on standby

Dramatic images have emerged of a helicopter crew rescuing a mother and her 15-month-old baby from the flood

Authorities have warned that the repair effort may take months

Quinn Hurt looks across Atlantic Avenue as he attempts to cross the flooded street in Wachapreague, Virginia

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MONSTER DUST STORM ENGULFS THE MIDDLE EAST - ARABS BLAME ISRAEL - Seriously, why dust storms are sweeping the world and getting worse.

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The storm has killed eight people and caused hundreds to be hospitalised with breathing problems

Large parts of Lebanon, Syria, Israel and Cyprus were shrouded in a thick cloud of dust from the sandstorm

Eight people were killed, including six in Syria, and hundreds have been hospitalised for respiratory problems

In Syria, government warplanes and helicopters carried out fewer strikes as a result on the reduced visibility 

Beirut, Lebanon

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BOOK BITS - THE TBILISI, GEORGIA, WEATHER CATASTROPHE - ZOO WILD ANIMALS ON THE LOOSE IN THE MIDDLE OF A FLOODED CITY - Haven't we read it already on Kim Stanley Robinson's Trilogy Forty Signs of Rain?

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About ten years ago science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson published his trilogy "Forty Signs of Rain," "Fifty Degrees Below," and "Sixty Days and Counting".

On these novels he describes the chaotic effects of abrupt planet cooling in the city of Washington DC.  There are floods, freezing temperatures, and escaped zoo animals on the loose.   Animals adapt.  So do people.  These books are intelligent and thrilling.   They are fun to read. 
 
Reality is something else altogether.

The plight of enslaved, caged animals in zoos

 

Unfortunately many of them are in even greater danger in the wild, due to human cruelty and greed.

 

  

Tbilisi, Georgia - Hundreds of animals have been killed or have disappeared as a result of a massive river flood that caught the city by surprise.  Some animals have been murdered by authorities to prevent them from attacking the human population.  A few large carnivores are still on the loose, and only yesterday a man was attacked by a hungry white tiger. 

 

The iconic picture of a hippo that managed to escape the flood

and survive in the streets of Tbilisi.

 

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SPECTACULAR EXPLOSION WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES TANKER CARRYING FRACKING WASTEWATER, a flammable chemical brew

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Tanker carrying fracking wastewater struck by lightning in Greeley, Colorado, about 1pm Friday

Fracking water contains traces of gas and petroleum, causing the tanker to explode

Other trucks also exploded as a result of fires at the facility, owned by NGL Energy Partners

Firefighters had to wait for the fires to subside before entering, because they were ignited by oil

There were no injuries, but the facility appears destroyed

The site is used to pump fracking wastewater into the ground

Storms swept from the Upper Midwest to the Southeast on Friday and Saturday

North Texas was placed on a severe thunderstorm warning Saturday night, particularly Fort Worth and Dallas 

The Academy of Country Music’s Party for a Cause festival at Globe Life Park, Arlington, threatened

Houston suffered serious floods Friday night as rivers and bayous overflowed from the rain 

See more images of this disaster and of severe weather in the US

DEEP FREEZE AND MASSIVE SNOWFALL TURNS AMERICANS AND CANADIANS INTO 'MOLE PEOPLE' FORCED TO DIG TUNNELS IN THE SNOW TO GET AROUND - SEE MANHATTAN ENCASED IN ICE

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It reminds us of the film The Day After Tomorrow, and almost makes us wish for global warming.

Pictures of snow tunnels have been posted on social media in recent weeks 

Canadian couple dug a 25-foot long and six-foot high tunnel in their backyard

Man used keys to set off his car horn to figure out which way to dig in snow

One tunnel in Massachusetts took ten hours to dig and measured 40 feet 

One man is now shipping and selling 'historic Boston snow' from Bay State

New York City

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NIAGARA FALLS NOW FROZEN BY POLAR VORTEX - See also an ice volcano in a NY state park

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Yet another arctic blast is set to strike the central and eastern United States on Wednesday evening, bringing sub-zero temperatures to many parts.  Things are going to get even colder. 

 

See more images, including AN ICE VOLCANO in a NY State park.

THE BIG FREEZE OF 2015 WAS A DUD - Forecasters WRONG about the anticipated "worst snowstorm in history" - If they can't get a 24 hour forecast right, how can they be so sure about long term predictions for Earth's climate?

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North East coast of America went into unprecedented lockdown: Road and train travel banned and businesses closed as 60million people warned to stay indoors today in anticipation of deadly blizzard 

But not much happened.  Just normal winter weather.  What kind of credibility can long term climate forecasters have when they can't be right on even a 24 hour forecast?

Getting ready for an erroneous forecast:


A fifth of U.S. population told to stay inside from fear of huge winter storm which could bury East Coast in snow

Imagine the cost for all these unnecessary preparations:

Driving bans, threats of arrest, canceled planes, closed railways and metro systems and tunnels froze giant cities

Boston and New York City were in the heart of the driving snows, which forecasters say could smash records

8,000 flights to the North East were axed, while subway systems and railroads went dark Monday evening

Bans, backed by threats of arrests and fines of up to $500, kept people home and shut down 24-hour businesses

What they predicted: 

Peak snowfall could bring more than four inches per hour, with highs of 36inches in some places

Mighty waves and flood waters also threaten coastal communities, with most intense weather still to come 

Ghost town - Empty Broadway

 

DRUDGE REPORT's  selection of articles in the aftermath of the storm that didn't happen:

 

HISTORIC
SNOW JOB...
Meteorologist apologizes...
Weather Service to 'evaluate modeling'...
Residents Lash Out...
'TRAVEL BAN' NEW NORM...
LIVE: TIMES SQUARE CAM...
6,000+ flights canceled...
Grocery stores cleaned out...
CHRISTIE: Be Home By 9...
Mayor Thanks Sharpton for 'Climate Change' Work...

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and an update with pictures of the heavy snowfall in Massachusetts and other northern states.

RARE ICE HALO OVER NEW MEXICO AND OTHER IMAGES OF A FROZEN UNITED STATES

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CALIFORNIA UNDER ASSAULT BY "PINEAPPLE EXPRESS" HUGE STORM - Images of chaos and destruction.

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UPDATED - 'River of rain' triggers mudslides consuming dozens of homes on the West Coast.  Entire beachside community wiped away, two dead and travel chaos across the west coast as the most powerful storm in five years threatens a FOOT of rain, flooding and hurricane-force 80MPH wind gusts.  

Parts of Northern California are bracing for as much as a foot of rain over just two days, with roads already flooded

Three homes swallowed by the Pacific Ocean in Washaway Beach, Washington, as storm pummeled the northwest

Storm brought hurricane force winds to the California coast, forcing airlines to cancel 240 flights at San Francisco

Mudslides have forced hundreds of people from their homes in Camarillo Springs and Glendora, California

The 2am-mudslide in Camarillo dumped rocks - some as large as couches - on the quiet streets on Friday and some piles reached the rooflines of homes, while other houses were filled with deep, thick mud

The mudslides hit areas previously ravaged by wildfires during the drought 

San Francisco had engineers standing by the Golden Gate Bridge to ensure it weathered the powerful gusts

Trains on the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, which carries 400,000 riders a day, delayed as two stations closed

A man finds the strength to smile after discovering his car almost completely submerged in flood waters in Guerneville, California


Terrifying: An SUV is crushed by a massive oak tree during a storm in San Jose on Thursday. No injuries were reported



Covered: At least eight houses were blocked by massive rocks that fell on Camarillo Springs, California in a mudslide on Friday
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FORCES OF NATURE - Always different, always fascinating - Storm chaser photographs nature at its most violent

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Storm chaser Mike Mezeul II, 30, has travelled all over the US capturing spectacular sights

Research has taken 15 years of photography and thousands of miles of travel

Mezeul warns storm enthusiasts to know 'when time is right to get out, and how' 

By John Hutchinson for MailOnline

A cloud-to-ground lightning bolt strikes over Albany, Texas as the Milky Way shines above


Mammatus clouds glow various colors over a dirt road in Friona, Western Texas during a severe thunderstorm

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WILD WEATHER AND AMAZING SURF ON PORTUGAL'S COAST AND THE CANARY ISLANDS

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Thrill-seeking surfers ride huge Atlantic Ocean swell off Portuguese beach where daredevil set world record.

 

Surfers take on huge waves in northern Portugal where surfer Garrett McNamara set a world record in 2011

The site has become a shrine for thrillseeking boarders as large Atlantic swells create massive waves

Photos taken yesterday show a group of daredevils catching waves which could easily turn deadly

 

 

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