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A White Christmas For Tri-Cities!

Faith Martin — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:05:16 +0000

On Monday, noone thought we’d get a white Christmas! But, looky here….What a beautiful surprise! I’m okay with snow through New Years! And then I’m ready for Spring (just sayin’)…So Enjoy the snow! Go Sledding down Carmichael Hill or something!

Horrific Wind Storm Turns Faith Martin's Yard Upside Down!

Faith Martin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:00:21 +0000

I think I hate wind more than anyone, but maybe not! I spent most of the night awake and had to assess the damage in the morning when it was finally light outside. My BBQ was thrown way out into the yard, my wine barrels also tossed around the yard, My Gazebo, my dog house…the [...]

Faith Martin Weekend Trip to Seattle

Faith Martin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:00:04 +0000

I had a wonderful time visiting my son and future daughter in law in Seattle over the weekend! I saw a number of accidents on the way between Ellensburg and Cle Elum though But, the passes were fairly good. My son lives in Bothel. The trip was short. Just Sat night to Sun morning, because [...]

Wind Wreaks Havoc in Tri-Cities Monday Morning – Send Your Photos

Stacy Lee — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:04:09 +0000

Tri-Citians woke up this morning to howling winds with gusts 50+ miles per hour. Power outages were reported in North Richland and Pasco. School delays and closures were reported as well. Some Handford workers were also on a delay do to the high winds. Weather forecasters say the high winds will be blowing throughout the [...]

The NOAA Explains Why We Don't Just Nuke Hurricanes

Big Jim — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:34:13 +0000

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has finally answered a question they heard before Hurricane Sandy hit, and they’ve heard before every other impending hurricane: Can’t we just nuke it?The answer is no. It would take a 10-megaton nuke every 20 minutes to have even some impact on a hurricane, and even then it wouldn’t [...]

Cold Temperatures Coming By Wednesday!

Faith Martin — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:04:26 +0000

Hope you've all been enjoying the nice warm temps! Because according to Weather.com, the days are going to cool starting on Wednesday and the nights are going to get VERY COLD! Check it out!

Videos From Yesterday's Hurricane Coverage Include a Jet Skier, a Jogger in a Horse mask, and a Zombie Interview

Big Jim — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:18:18 +0000

Here are a few stupid videos of Hurricane Sandy’s news coverage yesterday.In Atlantic City, CNN’s Ali Velshi was in the middle of talking about a mandatory evacuation when three shirtless guys started dancing in the floodwater behind them. About 90 minutes before landfall, some idiot in Manhattan took his jet ski out in New York [...]

Manhattan Con Ed Plant Explodes Due to 'Frankenstorm' Sandy [VIDEO]

The Brad — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:17 +0000

Photos and videos of the destruction being caused by hurricane (now being called a post-tropical storm) Sandy have been flooding the internet since it first hit the east coast earlier today. Cars underwater, abandoned city streets, and flooded subways. A scary situation for anyone in the path of what is being called the 'Frankenstorm'.

Earlier tonight a video was released showing a substation of electric company Consolidated Edison literally exploding and being one main reason why many New York City residents are without power.

Sports Events Canceled In Walla Walla Due to Air Quality

Stacy Lee — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:04:42 +0000

With fires raging all around the Columbia Basin causing poor air quality, the Walla Walla school district has decided to cancel today’s cross country meet. Kamiakin, Kennewick, and Southridge high schools had been scheduled to participate.In addition Walla Walla Public Schools students will not go outside today for physical education classes and recess due to [...]

Check Out "The Ultimate Hurricane Fails"

Big Jim — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:06:24 +0000

Now that Hurricane Isaac has passed, let's watch some reporters get slammed while covering some of the past hurricanes. Enjoy!

Another Record Hot Day in the Basin

Stacy Lee — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:28:52 +0000

It’s going to be another record hot day in the Columbia Basin, make you you stay properly hydrated. Also make sure your pets have plenty of water and somewhere shady to cool off. Check out this compilation of people fainting. Stay Cool!

Losing Irrigation Pressure? Thank The Department Of Ecology

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:45:22 +0000

The blistering heat in the Mid-Columbia has brought with it more than just sun burns. According to information released by the Kennewick Irrigation District, many customers are having significant issues with water pressure caused by what is being called an explosion of algae. The slow moving canals, coupled with triple-digit temperatures, have become a breeding [...]

Record High Temps In The Columbia Basin

Stacy Lee — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:10:15 +0000

Yesterday at 5 pm it was 103 in the shade at my home in Kennewick. According to the local news that was only 2 degrees from breaking the record set in 1990. I looked out in my yard and the squirrels were so hot they couldn’t even move.A heat advisory is in effect for the [...]

Lightning Strike at Pocono

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:35:49 +0000

NASCAR Race Kills 1 Fan, Injures 9 Others

Weather Alert: Thunderstorms In Umatilla County Oregon

Faith Martin — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:00:12 +0000

Be prepared for more thunderstorm activity in the Umatilla area through tonight! Here’s the forecast for today (Thursday Jul 19) Chance of T-Storm Day: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms May produce gusty winds…Small hail and heavy rainfall. Highs 87 to 92. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 [...]

Two-Inch-Wide Hailstones Fall on Heppner, OR [VIDEO]

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:00:06 +0000

You probably heard about the severe weather that roared through Eastern Oregon Tuesday. While the Tri-Cities didn’t see much of the violent weather, Northeastern Oregon was under a severe thunderstorm warning, with lightning, flash flooding, torrential rainfall, and hail. The Nichols family of Heppner grabbed a few hailstones that fell, and they measured just about [...]

5 Hurricanes That Share Their Names with the Stars

Ray Chalme — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:43:09 +0000

When you think about all the names of all the hurricanes in history, you obviously stumble across some with monikers that you’ve heard on TV. For every one named after a boring newscaster, there’s bound to be a name with a bit more excitement in its famous counterpart. Here are five of the most exciting [...]

Are You Smarter Than The Weatherman? Tri-Cities Weather History (QUIZ)

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:30:06 +0000

The recent blast of hot weather, with a few records being broken here and there made us wonder – how well do YOU know Mother Nature here in the Mid-Columbia? Even Wikipedia views the Tri-Cities as being pretty varied in our climate. From blowing dust and triple digit temps, to icy cold winters with black [...]

Fire Danger Extremely High in Much of Washington

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:53:39 +0000

With the recent blast of hot weather, the fire danger in the the northwest and eastern parts of Washington State is ‘extremely high.’ Authorities say at least one blaze was human caused. While lightning has been the culprit for several fires in the northwest, officials say the nearly 700-acre fire that burned near Entiat and [...]

Dog Obsessed With Air Conditioner Has the Right Idea

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:09:52 +0000

Large swaths of the nation are currently being blasted with extreme heat. If you happen to live one of these boiling regions, you are probably wondering how folks were able to properly function in such conditions before there was air conditioning.

Now imagine if you had to face triple-digit temperatures with a thick coat of fur. That’s what dogs have to do, and that’s why the dog in the video below loves AC even more than you do. Check it out.