Jet stream, America's storm maker, moving slowly northward

[phantom power]

WASHINGTON - The jet stream — America's stormy weather maker — is creeping northward and weakening, new research shows. That potentially means less rain in the already dry South and Southwest and more storms in the North.

And it could also translate into more and stronger hurricanes since the jet stream suppresses their formation. The study's authors said they have to do more research to pinpoint specific consequences.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080417/ap_on_sc/jet_stream_2

[AX10]

1. kick for others to see.

[nichomachus]

2. Don't confuse us with science -- we've got lapel pins to talk about

[midnight]

3. My daughter said there was an earthquake that was felt here in

Wisconsin, and that freeways in Skokie,Il. are damaged this morning.

[Celebration]

4. We felt it in west TN also