Saturday, July 23, 2011

Magnetosphere Update - Saturday July 23, 2011

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Latest Earthquakes Magnitude 2.5 or Greater in the United States and Adjacent Areas and Magnitude 4.5 or Greater in the Rest of the World - Last

Update time = Sun Jul 24 0:00:03 UTC 2011

MAG UTC DATE-TIME
y/m/d h:m:s 		DEPTH
km 		Region
MAP 5.0 2011/07/23 22:45:21 20.6 OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE
MAP 3.0 2011/07/23 18:18:04 28.1 BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
MAP 2.8 2011/07/23 18:11:35 10.5 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MAP 5.5 2011/07/23 16:34:42 14.0 GUAM REGION
MAP 4.3 2011/07/23 16:13:39 47.5 ALASKA PENINSULA
MAP 4.9 2011/07/23 14:24:43 153.0 KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA
MAP 4.9 2011/07/23 13:54:19 62.1 COSTA RICA
MAP 4.7 2011/07/23 12:53:03 10.0 SOUTH OF PANAMA
MAP 2.8 2011/07/23 11:17:05 13.8 GULF OF ALASKA
MAP 3.6 2011/07/23 11:00:54 15.4 ALASKA PENINSULA
MAP 3.3 2011/07/23 10:05:07 72.0 VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
MAP 3.0 2011/07/23 08:20:30 96.1 PUERTO RICO REGION
MAP 3.4 2011/07/23 08:03:41 17.1 WASHINGTON
MAP 4.7 2011/07/23 07:51:54 219.1 BANDA SEA
MAP 3.3 2011/07/23 07:36:41 16.6 GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
MAP 5.3 2011/07/23 06:28:36 44.8 ALASKA PENINSULA
MAP 4.5 2011/07/23 06:27:13 60.2 OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
MAP 4.4 2011/07/23 06:07:55 56.1 OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
MAP 5.2 2011/07/23 04:40:21 366.0 SOUTH OF THE FIJI ISLANDS
MAP 6.4 2011/07/23 04:34:24 38.6 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 3.0 2011/07/23 03:38:21 104.6 PUERTO RICO REGION
MAP 5.5 2011/07/23 02:56:54 120.6 SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
MAP 3.3 2011/07/23 02:47:19 122.8 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MAP 2.7 2011/07/23 02:46:24 8.7 PUERTO RICO REGION
MAP 4.6 2011/07/23 02:37:17 23.7 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
MAP 4.5 2011/07/23 01:27:32 405.3 SOLOMON ISLANDS
MAP 3.1 2011/07/23 01:23:58 95.0 PUERTO RICO REGION

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ELECTRON                                WARNING: Analysts at the GSFC Space                                Weather Lab report elevated levels of energetic                                electrons around Earth. ("GOES 13 > 0.8                                MeV integral electron flux is above 105 pfu."                                ) This is caused by the high-speed solar stream                                now blowing around our planet. Spacecraft with orbits                                passing through or in the vicinity of the Earth's                                outer radiation belt could be affected by these                                charged particles.

None of these                                sunspots poses an immediate threat for strong flares.                                Solar activity remains low.

A new coronal                                hole is emerging over the sun's NE limb.


Solar Update:  Solar activity on the weekend should be at very low levels as all  current sunspot groups are stable and there is no chance for strong  solar flares. Shrinking sunspot 1251 is rotating onto the western limb  and will soon be out of direct earth view. The other two regions are  diminishing as well.
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MISSOURI RIVER 2011 FLOODING UPDATE - Saturday July 23, 2011










High and dry in South Sioux City, Nebraska due to previous preparation using the then yet to be announced Corps of Engineers 500 year flood plain maps
SOUTH SIOUX CITY -July 23, 2011 - At the same time the Missouri River is rushing past South Sioux City's riverfront levees and causing a couple companies with still-unannounced industrial development projects to leave them up in the air for now, City Administrator Lance Hedquist said the flooding at least has one bright side.

Two important parts of the city remain high and dry: the Roth Industrial Park -- home to Beef Products Inc., Solbar USA (formerly Green Planet soy processing) and Omega Industries, among others -- and the 100-acre site the city has been developing as a Power Park to attract companies with massive amounts of data to store or process.

There is "not a drop of water," he said, of both locations. The city spent more than $640,000 several years ago to raise low spots in the Power Park site in order to get the land out of the 500-year flood plain in time to be identified that way on the Army Corps of Engineers' new maps.

The flooding nearby gave the city a chance to take photographs from the air and the ground showing that even when the river rises, those sites are dry.

Hedquist said that prospective companies sometimes ask about flooding, with the river so close. But, thanks to the current flood -- and the timely photographs they can see proof that neither site will flood, even when the river rises.

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Spreading sinkhole in Council Bluffs IA tied to sewer collapse due to Missouri River flooding raising water table 
A large sinkhole in Council Bluffs started as a dip in the road and just kept growing.

The  sinkhole now measures 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. It spans the width  of a street and has started destroying a driveway. Repair costs could  run close to $220,000.

City spokesman Don Gross linked the  sinkhole to the collapse of a sewer, which happened when Missouri River  flooding raised the water table.


$26 million for Omaha's International Eppley Airfield Missouri River flood fight 


PLATTE RIVER RISES

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Saturday July 23, 2011 — The rising waters of the South Platte River aren't causing much of a concern for local forecasters.

Brian  Hirsch, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in  North Platte, said the river was at 10.24 feet as of 1 p.m. Friday.  Flood stage is 13 feet.

"I don't think we'll get to that level," Hirsch said. Last year the river peaked at 11.44 feet on June 24.

"We  typically see it rise around the beginning of July, so we're several  weeks late," Hirsch said. He attributed the delay to the fact that it  took longer this year for the snow to melt in Colorado.

Runoff  from the mountains feeds the river. It worked out well that the rise  came later, because it gave irrigation a chance to pick up.

"That's  taken the worst of it off for us," Hirsch said. "We're not looking for  the river to go much higher — maybe 10.5 feet by Saturday, then we'll  see it sharply drop off under 10 by Sunday evening. When everyone gets  back to work Monday and crosses the bridge, it should be closer to 9  feet."

The North Platte River is also expected to rise slightly.

"It  has fallen quite a lot," said Hirsch. "It's at about 6.2 feet, and we  don't see it going much above 6.5 feet, where it will stay through Oct.  1. Central dropped the inflows just a little bit to help take the bite  off the South Platte."

River levels at Brady were at 8.2 feet Friday afternoon. Flood stage there is 7.5 feet.

"They're  managing to keep it at minor flooding," Hirsch said. "It will probably  reach 8.4 feet on Sunday and won't fall below flood stage until  Wednesday. If they wouldn't have taken a little bit off the North  Platte, it would have pushed them closer to 9 feet."

OMAHA.COM |  Latest on the Missouri River Flooding - July 23, 2011


Berm repaired: A flood berm that collapsed last month at the  Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station has been replaced. The Omaha Public Power  District said Friday that the berm is keeping Missouri River floodwaters  away from the plant. The 2,000-foot berm collapsed June 26, allowing  water to surround the auxiliary and containment buildings. OPPD has said  the berm was an extra protection not required by its flood plan, and  federal regulators said the failure caused no threat to the public. The  nuclear plant was shut down in early April for refueling and remains off  line because of flooding.

Take a picture: Residents  affected by floodwaters are urged to take photos and document property  damage before making repairs. Homeowners should keep receipts for  cleaning supplies, materials and contracted repair work, the Nebraska  Emergency Management Agency said. Gov. Dave Heineman has asked the  federal government to approve individual assistance in 33 counties where  homes are damaged. If that request is approved, good record-keeping  will help, NEMA officials said.

New heights: Construction  on Interstate 29 south of Blencoe should be completed in time for  weekend travelers, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation.  The southbound lanes have been elevated about 1 foot to keep floodwaters  at bay.

Then there was one: The Nebraska Emergency  Management Agency now is staffing only one flood telephone hotline.  Information is available at 855-211-2453 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday  through Friday.

Almost reopened: Iowa roads officials say  work to protect the Highway 175 bridge between Onawa, Iowa, and Decatur,  Neb., from erosion by floodwaters was completed Friday. However, the  bridge will remain closed until it has been inspected and deemed safe  for travel.

Danger zone: Residents are asked to wait until  authorities declare that a flood zone is safe before returning to their  homes, said the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Homes or buildings  with water damage are hazardous, officials said.

Grants available: Applications for disaster relief grants are available on the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation website, www.ourpccf.org,  or by calling 712-256-7007. Grants are available to individuals and  agencies and government entities. Individuals and groups working  together may apply for up to $500 assistance for a specific need related  to the disaster, such as moving expenses, pump or generator purchase,  appliance replacement or repairs, household repairs and furnishings.  Agencies and government entities may be awarded up to $2,000. Depending  on the level of donations, that amount may be increased. Donations can  be made in support of the flood relief effort at www.ourpccf.org.

Railroading:  Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway isn't waiting for floodwaters to  recede to get a critical stretch of track reopened in northwest  Missouri. The line from Lincoln to Kansas City has been closed since  mid-June by flooding around Big Lake, Mo. Andy Williams, BNSF spokesman,  said Friday the company is building four bridges and elevating the  track where it crosses the Missouri River valley. The work is being done  along 3.5 miles of track between the river and the town of Fortescue.  The line is used to transport coal from Wyoming to the Kansas City area,  and to carry other cargo.

Down came the rains: The  Missouri River at Omaha is expected to rise to 36 feet by Monday,  because of rains in the Big and Little Sioux River basins. The National  Weather Service estimates that the water level will decrease to 35 feet  by Wednesday. Flood stage at Omaha is 29 feet.
Pumps in place:  Omaha officials said all of its water pumps are in place and capable of  removing up to 1 billion gallons of water from the city and into the  Missouri River.

Sandbagging resumes: Sandbagging efforts in  Omaha were put on hold during the heat wave, but volunteers are needed  next week. Sandbagging shifts will resume Thursday at 18th and Cass  Streets.

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Missouri River Dams and River Levels Flood Map


US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RELEASES NEW FORECAST SCHEDULE OF RELEASE - 6 MAINSTEM MISSOURI BASIN DAMS

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 NOAA Hydrologic - Water Level at Gavins Point Dam, near Ft. Calhoun and Cooper Nuclear Plants

  
 
   
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FT. PECK DAM - MONTANA

GARRISON DAM - NORTH DAKOTA

FT RANDALL DAM - NEAR CHAMBERLAIN SD

GAVINS POINT DAM - NEAR YANKTON SD

BLAIR, NEBRASKA NEAR FT. CALHOUN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

BROWNVILLE, NE - NEAR COOPER NUCLEAR PLANT


RESERVOIR CONTROL CENTER REPORTS

The                                 following is the latest Reservoir   Readings    on     the       Upper          Missouri       River.  This   report is     updated           daily.        Click    on      the     picture for     today's  readings   in    reference        to  Gavins        Point    Dam,       Ft.    Randall  Dam  in    SD, Big Bend  Dam    in     SD,     Oahe      Dam in     SD,   Garrison     Dam    in  ND and   Fort   Peck   in Mt.

Link to daily report:
 http://www.nwd-mr.usace.army.mil/rcc/reports/showrep.cgi?3MRDTAP7

July 23, 2011


June 13, 2011
  
The Cave's Archive: NW DIVISION OF THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RESERVOIR CONTROL CENTER DAILY REPORT

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Magnetosphere Update - Friday July 22, 2011










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ALASKA'S HAARP FLUXGATE MAGNETOMETER
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 From:            dutchsinse      |     Jul 22, 2011   
                        
     
Seen on Intellicast: http://www.intellicast.com/Local/WxMapFull.aspx
Here is the HAARP ring and scalar square video from 2 days ago calling for tornadoes in this specific spot:
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Latest                          Earthquakes Magnitude 2.5 or Greater in the    United        States     and          Adjacent   Areas and Magnitude 4.5    or   Greater   in    the  Rest    of  the    World -      Last 

   Update time = Sat Jul 23 0:00:01 UTC 2011
   
 
    
         MAG        UTC DATE-TIME
y/m/d h:m:s    		            DEPTH
km    		     Region    
                   
MAP 5.6  2011/07/22 20:58:56   4.4  GUAM REGION
 
MAP 5.2  2011/07/22 20:35:57  39.7  WEST CHILE RISE
 
MAP 4.0  2011/07/22 20:31:10  34.7  ALASKA PENINSULA
 
MAP 4.2  2011/07/22 18:28:09  22.5  HEILONGJIANG, CHINA
 
MAP 3.4  2011/07/22 17:36:10 120.5  PUERTO RICO REGION
 
MAP 2.7  2011/07/22 17:35:18  11.7  SOUTHERN ALASKA
 
MAP 2.7  2011/07/22 16:42:49  31.5  GULF OF ALASKA
 
MAP 4.9  2011/07/22 14:52:59  15.0  EASTERN RUSSIA-N.E. CHINA BORDER REGION
 
MAP 3.0  2011/07/22 12:17:56   6.0  BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
 
MAP 4.5  2011/07/22 11:58:43  32.2  OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO
 
MAP 5.0  2011/07/22 10:48:33  51.5  NEAR THE COAST OF NICARAGUA
 
MAP 4.7  2011/07/22 10:07:42  48.2  OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
 
MAP 4.6  2011/07/22 09:43:13  41.6  ALASKA PENINSULA
 
MAP 3.3  2011/07/22 09:26:32  90.9  SOUTHERN ALASKA
 
MAP 3.9  2011/07/22 09:08:36   7.9  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
 
MAP 2.8  2011/07/22 08:59:20  48.2  DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
 
MAP 2.8  2011/07/22 08:49:28   0.1  NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
 
MAP 4.5  2011/07/22 08:20:32  62.2  NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR
 
MAP 2.8  2011/07/22 08:01:41 117.4  CENTRAL ALASKA
 
MAP 3.3  2011/07/22 07:05:35   5.2  UTAH
 
MAP 6.0  2011/07/22 06:56:40 600.6  FIJI REGION
 
MAP 2.7  2011/07/22 06:45:35  24.0  PUERTO RICO REGION
 
MAP 4.5  2011/07/22 06:39:04  66.3  OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
 
MAP 2.5  2011/07/22 05:10:55   0.0  NEVADA
 
MAP 2.6  2011/07/22 04:46:51   6.0  BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
 
MAP 4.3  2011/07/22 04:24:12  20.0  NEAR ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
 
MAP 4.8  2011/07/22 00:56:27  23.4  OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
 
MAP 2.5  2011/07/22 00:10:04  14.8  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


  
 
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None of the                                sunspots poses an immediate threat for strong flares.                                Solar activity remains low. 


Solar Update:   Solar activity continues on  at very low levels on Friday. All three current visible sunspot groups  1251, 1254 and 1259 remain stable. There is a chance for a C-Class  flare.

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US Dept of Homeland Security's FEMA Agency Daily Update - Friday July 22, 2011











  National Situation Update: Friday, July 22, 2011            

Missouri River Basin Flooding Summary            

The flood waters have reached a steady state  throughout most of the basin and the focus is on monitoring and  reinforcing existing levees. Fort Peck, Garrison, Oahe, and Big Bend  Dams reductions in releases have led to declining water levels and less  water moving downstream.

There have been no new levee  breaches or overtoppings in Region VII since July 11, 2011. There are  potential overtopping concerns on 4 Federal and 13 non-Federal levees in  the basin. These levees are forecast to have less than 2’ of freeboard.
The  State of Missouri and local/federal partners will discuss flood fight  concerns on Monday, July 25, 2011. Additionally, daily coordination  calls will be reduced to three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and  Friday).

Missouri River Basin Reservoir Releases

 Dam Releases projected for Thursday, July 21:
  • Fort Peck: 35,000 cfs
  • Garrison: 120,000 cfs
  • Oahe: 140,000 cfs
  • Big Bend: 137,200 cfs
  • Fort Randall: 156,000 cfs
  • Gavins  Point: 160,000 cfs (On Monday, August 1, 2011 Gavins Point is expected  to reduce releases from 160,000 cfs to 150,000 cfs and maintain this new  release rate through at least August 12, 2011; additional releases  thereafter from Gavins Point are still to be determined.)
              
Souris (Mouse) River Flooding – Minot, ND            

Current Situation

 As of 2:00 a.m. EDT on July 22, the Souris River at Minot was below  flood stage at 1,548.5 feet and is forecast to remain below flood stage  for the forecast period. Evacuation zones have reopened and residents  have begun returning home. Boil water orders continue to be lifted in  the previously effected boil zones. USACE contractors have removed 249  tons of debris. The Broadway Bridge in Minot remains open from 7:00 a.m.  – 8:00 p.m. CDT.

North Dakota
Three shelters were open with 362 (-8) occupants.              

Significant National Weather            

A dangerous heat wave continues across much of the central and eastern U.S.
Excessive  heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect for much of the central  U.S. and Ohio River Valley as well as areas from the eastern Carolinas  northward into southern New England. High temperatures combined with  oppressive humidity levels will create heat indices between 105 to 120  degrees during the afternoon hours. See www.weather.gov/largemap.php

West:
Precipitation will be limited to some rain and thunderstorm activity in  western Washington, northern Idaho and eastern Montana associated with a  cold front. The Southwest Monsoon will bring scattered afternoon  thunderstorms to Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. Red Flag Warnings are  in effect for western Utah. The desert Southwest will see temperatures  in excess of 100 degrees this afternoon.

Midwest:
Two fronts draped across the region will produce severe thunderstorms  from eastern Montana to the Ohio Valley. Damaging wind gusts and hail  are the primary threats. There is the possibility of flash flooding,  primarily in North Dakota, but other areas will see significant  precipitation and the Upper Mississippi Valley could receive an inch or  more of rain. Temperatures will range from the 80s to over 100.

South:
High heat and humidity continue across the entire region. High  temperatures will range from 90 to 100. Showers and scattered  thunderstorms are forecast across the entire region

Northeast:
High temperatures today should reach the 90s and 100s with 80s in  northern New York and New England. Precipitation in the form of showers  and thunderstorms should be limited to interior sections of the Mid  Atlantic and northern New England.                                    

Tropical Weather Outlook      

Atlantic / Caribbean / Gulf of Mexico 

Tropical Depression Bret  – At 5:00 a.m. EDT, Tropical Depression Bret was located about 320  miles northwest of Bermuda, moving toward the northeast near 21 mph.  This general motion and increase in forward speed is expected over the  next day or so. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher  gusts. Bret is forecast to gradually weaken by tonight and dissipate in a  day or so.
Tropical Storm Cindy - At 5:00 a.m.  EDT, Tropical Storm Cindy was located about 805 miles northwest of the  Azores, moving toward the northeast near 29 mph. This motion is expected  to continue the next couple of days until dissipation. Maximum  sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is  forecast and Cindy should dissipate within the next 48 hours. Tropical  storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center. 
Area 1 -  At 2:00 a.m. EDT, a Tropical Wave located about 500 miles east of the  Windward Islands is producing scattered showers and thunderstorm  activity. Upper level winds are expected to gradually become a little  more conducive for some slow development of this disturbance over the  next couple of days. This system has a low chance, 20 percent, of  becoming a Tropical Cyclone during the next 48 hours, as it moves toward  the west-northwest at 15-20 mph. Regardless of development, brief  periods of locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds associated with this  wave could begin spreading across portions of the Lesser Antilles later  today.


Eastern Pacific

Hurricane Dora  - At 2:00 a.m. EDT July 22, Category Three Hurricane Dora was located  about 210 miles southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico and moving  northwest near 9 mph. This general motion is expected to continue for  the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Dora would  remain offshore of the southern Baja California Peninsula, but Tropical  Storm conditions could reach portions of the Tropical Storm Warning area  by tonight. Maximum sustained winds have decreased near 120 mph with  higher gusts; continued weakening is forecast through tonight. Hurricane  force winds extend outward up to 50 miles from the center and Tropical  Storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles.

Central Pacific 

No tropical cyclones are expected through Saturday evening.

Western Pacific

Tropical Storm 08W (MA-ON) is dissipating and the final warning has been issued.                                           
 Earthquake Activity      
No new activity (FEMA HQ)                                              

Fire Activity      
Thursday, July 21, 2011:
  • National Preparedness Level: 2
  • Initial attack activity: LIGHT (198 new fires)
  • New Large Fires: 2
  • Large Fires Contained: 2
  • Uncontained Large Fires: 19
  • Type 1 IMT Committed: 1
  • Type 2 IMT Committed: 5
  • States affected: NC, GA, TX, OK, AZ, NM, WY, CA, and ID.

Wildfires
No significant activity.                                           

Disaster Declaration Activity    


Massachusetts 
  • FEMA-1994-DR-MA;  Amendment # 1, effective July 21, 2011, adds two Townships for Public  Assistance.
                        
 
          
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