Freak storm in Alaska

[marmar]

A powerful Bering Sea storm hit western Alaska early Wednesday with high winds and surging seas.

The National Weather Service office in Fairbanks has received reports of some roofs blowing off in Nome where water reached the base of buildings.

Meteorologist Scott Berg says some homes close to ocean have been evacuated, but there are no reports of injuries. A storm surge could bring more severe flooding later Wednesday.

Blizzard conditions prevailed overnight in quite a few places with sustained winds of 60mph (96kph) and gusts to 80mph (128 kph). .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/09/unusual-alaska-storm-floods

[Jack Rabbit]

1. Didn't she leave the state after resigning as governor?

[KamaAina]

2. It says "freak *storm* in Alaska"

:P

[Jack Rabbit]

4. I know

And she's freak storm. She's a freak who blows a lot of hot air.

[anamandujano]

3. I was thinking of them last night

as I pulled the quilt over my head for a 47 degree night in Texas. I don't know how anyone can deal with that kind of weather. I hope everyone will be OK.

[grasswire]

5. I know

My grandparents homesteaded in Saskatchewan and that was horrible in the winters, but never a threat there from the ocean. How terrifying to have cold, wind, and ocean all attacking you.

[Parker CA]

6. I keep wondering how all of the fisherman in the Bering Sea are faring through this beast.