Charley's Force Took Experts by Surprise
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Hurricane Charley's 145-mph force took forecasters by surprise and showed just how shaky a science it still is to predict a storm's intensity &#151; even with all the latest satellite and radar technology.
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FIRST, Charley tore through western Florida, sending more than a million people fleeing and turning homes into matchwood. Then, Frances arrived, dumping yachts on to freeways and drenching the state with days of torrential rain.
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The first wave of hurricane hunter planes penetrated and circled Hurricane Frances on Sunday as scientists employed every tool at their disposal to learn more about an intense
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I don&#39;t recall the names of all of Disney&#39;s (NYSE: DIS) Mouseketeers, but I&#39;m guessing that Charley and Frances won&#39;t be earning their ears after the way that the hurricanes that bear their names have been tormenting Florida over the past few weeks.
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Experts in a field can benefit from an outsiderâs perspective.
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The fizzling of Tropical Storm Ernesto was a perfect example of what forecasters constantly tell residents of hurricane-prone states: Scientists are far better at predicting where a storm will go than determining how powerful it will be.
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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops were scattered across Florida to help residents rally from the brunt of Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the state in a dozen years...
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As Hurricane Charley bore down on Florida this month, the principal radar covering the landfall area went down due to mechanical failure &#151; and wasn't restored until 14 hours before the storm smashed into the state, according to documents and officials.
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The physical impact of Hurricane Charley, which slammed into Florida on Aug. 14, was immediately visible: downed trees, caved-in roofs, smashed windows. But in economic terms, the full brunt of the Category 4 storm has yet to be felt. Action Economics ...
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NEW YORK -- Hurricane Charley will likely cost insurers at least $7.4 billion, according to the Insurance Institute, an industry trade group that based its estimate on initial claims data from Florida residents and businesses.
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Punta Gorda, Fla. -- US federal assistance started flowing to hurricane Charley&#39;s victims, and postal workers handed out mail outside their damaged building yesterday, but hundreds of thousands of Floridians remained without telephones, running water and ...
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Hurricane Charley reminded the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals of the importance of keeping football in perspective. It didn't stop them from preparing to do their jobs.
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Animal rescue after Hurricane Charley hasn't just been a matter of helping storm victims with their dogs and cats. Far from it.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 17  - Hurricane Charley may have caused up to $15 billion in damage in Florida, but that is not seen immediately hurting the state&#39;s credit picture thanks to strong finances and funds in reserve, analysts said ...
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I don&#39;t know why I bother with this. You won&#39;t listen to me. But after riding out Hurricane Charley in a darkened building in Punta Gorda one week ago today, hearing the roar of the 145 mph wind and the clang of ...
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Hurricane Charley's 145-mph force took forecasters by surprise and showed just how shaky a science it still is to predict a storm's intensity - even with all the latest satellite and radar technology.    "Most major hurricanes become major by going through a rapid intensification...
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Hurricane Frances is set to make landfall in Florida tomorrow. If you were lucky enough to escape the wrath of Charley, you may not be as fortunate this time around.