I most definately do think there is because of the Hurricane season last year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Absolutely.  Interestingly enough, though, there is also such a thing as particle refraction.  This is the pollution particles (mostly sulfates) in the air forming droplets and mixing with clouds.  These smaller particles reflect more light than unpolluted drops, therefore refracting much light and warmth from the earth.  This is referred to as global dimming.  Global dimming actually helps to balance out the global warming.  If we were to somehow end all particle pollution, then the earth would warm at a faster rate.  Without the global warming, the particle pollution would eventually freeze us out.  Therefore, if we end either process of pollution, we must end both or the earth will suffer grave consequences.  If you want more proof of global warming, investigate the hurricane trend of the last few years.  We have had an increase in the frequency of hurricanes because the ocean waters are warmer--check National Geographic, I remember an article in August or September of last year.
573423
Well written article.  \n\nHaving just sold a home in the town immediately north of Port Charlotte, I can tell you that the market there has gone flat.  We were able to sell because we put a realistic price on our house.  The 1/2 dozen others on OUR STREET that were for sale when we put ours on the market remain on the market today.\n\nThe woods across the street from our old house are being turned into homes that are selling for upwards of $500,000.  Mind you, the same builder was selling the same houses in another development 2 years ago for 1/3 of the price.  I wish the new owners luck in being able to afford homeowners & flood insurance.\n\nAll over the area in Sarasota & Manatee counties the market has gone flat.  Too many people trying to cash in on the post hurricane demand for existing homes.  Made everyone's property taxes go through the roof.\n\nWe moved out of Florida, to a part of the country where you can still afford to live.
566149
I think the weather is off because, I don't think that the news is the greatest thing for the weather. One time they said it was going to rain, I was excited, but dissappointed. I wonder when did they decide to be the foretellers of the world. Maybe everysince they've started showing the news; now their inaccuracies are on the internet. Too bad for the people. But I say good job on the forecast on the Katrina and the hurricanes that they've warned people about in advanced, you have to give them that.
408665
We live on the coast of Mississippi,and made it through hurricane Katrina,it was very scary.We had so many trees up rooted,Roof damage lots of water damage from the storm surge,We didn't get it as bad as a lot of people,but it is something I hope we never have to go through again.What everyone saw on TV is nothing compared to what we saw here,There is nothing like driving down the streets and seeing dead bodies of people and animals and coffins floating from where they washed up.It was horrible.
601442
I agree, Florida sucks. it's hot, humid, and there are too many hurricanes. but when i'm hanging out with my friends i don't really care about that stuff. I do think there is somthing in the water though..... maybe the presidentail votes from 2001
4465
One question I've heard a lot recently is "What happens if we run out of hurricane names?" If we're unlucky enough to deplete the year's supply of names we won't, contrary to popular opinion, simply start using names from next year's list. In that case, the National Hurricane Center will turn to the Greek alphabet and we'll have Hurricanes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, etc.\n\nI really doubt we will ever go though all 2 (regular/greek) sets of names. If we do, I guess we will be unprepared. They could always go back and use the years names again and add a special letter/number. Like Katrina.2, Rita.A\n\nAntivirus companies do something like this when there are many versions of a certain virus.
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No two hurricane seasons are the same.  The iconic prediction by Dr. William Gray came out in April, and is looking for another active season (link in sources).  I also read that an AccuWeather forecaster is predicting 3 major storms will hit the US Mainland this year.\n\nMy thoughts, as an atmospheric science grad student, are that this season will be above average because there is not a strong El Nino, limiting the interference in the tropics.  There will also be tons of heat added into the system, and in our 50-year cycle of hurricanes, we happen to be on the upslope (look at the 1950s, and the hurricane damage then).\n\nThe season will most likely not be as bad as last year's, and that's because last year's was record-setting.  The difference is that a lot more people are living in areas that are hurricane-prone, and that's why we're seeing more covereage of them.
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My son has lived in Gainesville for 2 years. Not been any  hurricanes there so far since he has been there, not one from last year touched them.  \nHe says its always humid or raining tho'. \nIt is a huge "college"  town with the University of Florida as the big school, so I think a job above that age level and skill would be easier to get than a min. wage job.
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Hi!  I'm not quite sure - but...\nMy grandmother used to say that when the summer did not have enough rainfall, the winter snow would make up for it, and vicaversa.  She was right then and about most issues having to do with the weather. I will be interested to see what answers come in on this one.  God Bless -
455270
help hurricane victims it will be very worth while
301024
During the next 5 years, I hope to see a Democratic sweep in all state and Federal governments (at least we will get a different set of lies), I am afraid we will see rampant inflation, horrid interest rates, serious weather pattern changes including more and more serious hurricanes on the East Coast. I expect that during the next 10 years, our ocean levels to begin rising causing more and more flooding in the gulf and East Coast. We well could face a serious uprising of the population due to the Iraq ordeal...very much like we had with Viet Nam. I do not foresee good times ahead. I also think our problems with Mexico have just started. I hope I am wrong.
9822
Actually there is an expiremental product being developed that will help us control, or if at all, inhibit the formation of the hurricane.\n\nHowever, the cost of such powder is prohibitive.  So, chances are untill the production cost comes down, there is nothing that we can do to prevent.  However, i think we should be more focused on preventing the damage, not the storm.
619808
I'm in Arizona. The reason we are having so many fires is because we are in a major drought. The second reason is that many environmentalists fought the thinning of the forest that they wanted to do to avoid a disasterous fire. Since they didn't do that, nature is doing it for them.\n\nThey do say that Global Warming may have an effect on the hurricanes though.
263540
Yes. My neighbor has collected weather data for the last 15 years.  It's mostly temperature, rain amount, and a general description of the weather.  I did a statistical analysis of the temperature data and discovered that the trend indicated an increasing temperature.  I used a least squares analysis and plotted the graph.  I did this for a monthly average, and a yearly average.  The trend is upward for both, and some record highs were recorded in several months. I don't want to get into the details for anyone who is a statistical genius at this point.  The outcome seems to depend on which political party you belong to in the US. \nThere are also some wild fluctuations in temperature, and wind events.  We have had some severe storms that have damaged large areas of pristine forests, and we have had some major flooding. I live in Pennsylvania and, yes, I would say the temperature is changing somewhat by inching upwards, based on temperature data.  The voracity of some storm events are very damaging, as viewed over my lifetime in this geographic area.  Friend to friend, I would think about moving to Europe if I was you.  You are going to experience a cataclysmic event in the near future that will have devastating effects on the UK.  At least that's what my research shows.  But, it's just the rantings of a conspiracy nut, that's what my friends say.
557465
Unfortunately,we are constantly ruining the balance in nature and that causes dramatical changes in climate.I observe the same as you..Maybe it's probable even to bring us a climatic shift.
310013
I live in Florida so I know a little about hurricanes. 1) they are an act of nature and there is no defense against them 2) When one threatens my locale I go to a place where I will be safe and wait it out 3) Although governmental help is needed in the infrastructure each individual should be prepared to help themselves. I am aware that many people are not able to recover by themselves and need assistance, there is usually help to be had within a day or two. While I personally don't like president Bush I do ot hold him personally responsible for my well being. The agencies that are in place to provide relief have been in place far longer than he has been president. People who own their home should insure it, people who rent their homes can move, I know that this isn't a popular view but it is perhaps time that people began to take responsibility for their actions.
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Well, they were like that way before the hurricane.  They were just trying to take advantage of the govt, when in fact we-the working taxpayers, are being taken advantage for because we pay for all this crap.  Why do you think the giant didn't wanted to help them right ways-so it clears the area a little bit from such people.