Sentences with phrase «from weather related»

Bad weather - Another cause for truck accidents comes from weather related accidents.

Not exact matches

Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.

Lease results benefited from fleet growth but were partially offset by higher maintenance costs on certain older model year vehicles and weather - related expenses.

Civil and construction contractor Brierty has recovered $ 2.5 million from a weather - related insurance claim on a project with Main Roads Western Australia, but is yet to reach a resolution with regards to an outstanding $ 6.6 million dispute.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Will employees who are unable to report to work for weather - related reasons be required to work from home?

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

Plans for retaliatory measures were expected to impact US soybean exports the most, since it was a US$ 12.4 billion market in 2017.6 Elsewhere, corn (+10.5 %, to US$ 3.88 per bushel) and wheat (+5.6 %, to US$ 4.51 a bushel) prices also rose during the period, with wheat finding primary support from dry weather - related stress in select US states.5 Global demand for grains is increasing.

The company also said oil sands operations production has benefited from reliable operations at its Firebag and MacKay River plants, but base plant operations dealt with a significant, weather - related outage in January that will cut first quarter output to roughly 400,000 bbls / d.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

Users can also select from a wider range of hazards, from weather hazards related to a facility's location to biological or chemical hazards that might be introduced into a food product.

MLB moves first two games of Expos - Marlins series from Miami to Chicago It wasn't totally weather related.

The 27 - year - old from Northern Ireland, who weathered his own Augusta misery in 2011 when he posted a final - round 80 and blew a four - shot lead, can relate better than most to what happened to Spieth.

The prevalence of deer related crashes can be influenced by a range of factors, including weather conditions and deer population fluctuations from year to year.

Since 1986, the first year the National Weather Service reported data on heat - related deaths, more people in the United States have died from heat (3,979) than from any other weather - related disaster — more than floods (2,599), tornadoes (2,116) or hurricanes (1,391).

By moving production indoors, vertical farms eliminate weather - related crop failures and protect plants from harmful pests.

The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world, including nearby Houston, are facing increased exposure to weather - related risks and hazards ranging from sea level rise and flooding to temperature build - up and urban heat island effect.

We prepare agencies like NOAA, NASA and the Department of Defense, along with large insurance, investment and energy companies to anticipate, manage, react to and profit from weather and climate related risk.

I'll be back on Sunday with another One Pot Meal... it definitely relates to this post My mom is in town visiting from Ohio this weekend and I'm hoping this beautiful fall weather holds out for us!

I'm from just outside of Vancouver so I can totally relate to the Northwest weather!

Further, because we have data from many years, we can compare students in years with many weather - related cancellations to students in the same school in previous or subsequent years with fewer cancellations.

The pack includes: Colour pictures of Percy and the animals in the story Black and white pictures of Percy and the animals - great for colouring and art activities Percy's hut picture in the snow and without snow Snowy trees to add to adisplay to make a great snowy scene A number line to 50 on cute robins Alphabet bunting to hang in your classroom - each piece has a picture of one of the animals in the story and the lower case letter Winter clothing flashcards - great for discussion about clothes to wear when it is colder Word flash cards with words relating to the story - each card is decorated with a picture of Percy in the snow Question cards with questions about the story - great to add to a display A long display banner with the title and pictures of Percy and the animals A snowy board game to make and play A dice game to collect the pieces of each animal A worksheet to draw the scene from the window Photographs of snowy scenes - a great addition to any display Winter words - Words of snowflakes about winter A collection of rhymes and songs about winter Number rhyme about snowflakes with rhyme cards, face masks and props for singing the rhyme Snowflake alphabet jigsaws - find the two halves of the snowflakes with upper and lower case letters A collection of playdough mats linked to the story Dress Percy for winter - choose the appropriate clothes for Percy to wear in the snowy weather Colouring pictures of Percy and the animals and the snowy hut Stick puppets of Percy and the animals - great for retelling the story and for making up new stories Face masks in colour and black and white of Percy and the animals A colourful bingo game for the story «One Snowy Night» An A4 word mat with pictures and words relating to the story «Welcome to Percy's hut» large banner - great to use as part of a role play area of Percy's hut A game of snap to make and play Animals footprints in the snow - great to add to a display and for discussion Two different word searches with words and pictures relating to the story Please note: The art work used in these resources has been produced by ourselves.

Parentlink allows parents to be notified with a phone call, text message, or email about events ranging from weather - related school closures and lock downs, to an unexcused absence.

Based upon the current weather in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, I would imagine there are some people suffering from all manner of cold related vehicle issues.

and employment have continued to expand at a moderate pace in recent months, apart from weather - related disruptions.

CMP shareholders should be comfortable with weather - related volatility impacting the stock from one year to the next.

However, most complaints of shedding, itching and odor — especially in spring — are related to an inability to bathe at home due to weather, seasonal shedding, and itchiness from dry skin and shedding.

Cold weather related health problems, among others, include frostbite, severe hypothermia, dehydration from lack of access to unfrozen fresh water, and poisoning from antifreeze and ice melting products.

Since its opening in 2001, the multi-use Crissy Field Promenade has welcomed more than 18 million people from across the globe and has suffered continuous wear and weather - related damage (see photos).

Recent paintings relate to his observations of weather from above and have been inspired from memories and images while flying.

After controlling for population growth and property values, there has been no increase in damages from severe weather - related events.3

«There are also far more fire - related deaths in cold weather, resulting from faulty or overtaxed wiring, improper use of indoor heaters and errant sparks from fireplaces.

FEMA The FEMA app provides tips and tools for before, during, and after disasters, including weather - related alerts from the U.S. National Weather Service.

How we distinguish weather - related noise from physics - related noise requires longer time periods, but could perhaps be done.

In a 2014 CDC paper, J. Berko, et al, reported that of deaths in the US attributed to weather, 31 percent resulted from excessive heat and related effects while 63 percent resulted from excessive cold and related effects.

When the disbelievers attending and participating in these events are finally forced to function under the «real» dire weather related conditions where climate change is happening now and most prevalent, perhaps then we can hope for them to move toward «action» and farther away from their empty «talk».

And the odds go down from there on attributing other recent shifts in weather - related disasters to global warming.

The graph, which was added to his talk last year, came just after a sequence of images of people from Iowa to South Australia struggling with drought, wildfire, flooding and other weather - related calamities.

There can / will be local and regional, latitudinal, diurnal and seasonal, and internal variability - related deviations to the pattern (in temperature and in optical properties (LW and SW) from components (water vapor, clouds, snow, etc.) that vary with weather and climate), but the global average effect is at least somewhat constrained by the global average vertical distribution of solar heating, which requires the equilibrium net convective + LW fluxes, in the global average, to be sizable and upward at all levels from the surface to TOA, thus tending to limit the extent and magnitude of inversions.)

He'd relate, first, the usual stats and move on to weather patterns derived from the run of numbers — El Niño, La Niña, climate change.

Much climate - related damage results from extreme weather events and could be affected by changes in the frequency and intensity of these events due to climate change.

Additionally, the publication aims to highlight the full range climate - related health issues and risks (i.e. nutrition, NCDs, air pollution, allergens, infectious diseases, water and sanitation, extreme temperatures and weather, etc.) where health decision - making can benefit from climate and weather knowledge at historic, immediate, seasonal, or long - term time scales.

In particular, he cited a graph that was included in the report that showed a relationship between rising temperatures and the increasing costs of damages from weather - related occurrences.

Lloyd's says damage and weather - related losses around the world have increased from an annual average of $ 50bn in the 1980s to close to $ 200bn over the last 10 years.

For example, Hurricane Katrina demonstrated how vulnerable these populations were to extreme weather events because many low - income and of - color New Orleans residents were killed, injured, or had difficulty evacuating and recovering from the storm.239, 240 Other climate change related issues that have an equity component include heat waves and air quality.241, 235,242,234

These climate - related land storage effects could be significant for global sea - levels, though unfortunately there seem to be very few direct experimental measurements of the factors involved, and so the only studies of these effects seem to have been from computer modelling of data from weather data «reanalysis» models (e.g., ERA - 40).

It investigated «thousands of e-mails and documents apparently hacked from the University of East Anglia's climatic research unit» and found «evidence that a series of measurements from Chinese weather stations were seriously flawed and that documents relating to them could not be produced.»

A made - up random collection of imagined messages from some higher power embedded by magic in weather previously cherry - picked to fit our preconceived ideas let us contrive coincidences however loosely related until we got what we wanted.

Nov. 6, 2003: «We also have the head meteorologist from Environment Canada saying that you can't really relate extreme weather conditions to something like global warming — it's a pretty tall stretch.»

By invoking changes in weather, officials divert attention from the role of population growth, floodplain development, national policies, and presidential discretion in contributing to trends in federal disaster costs related to floods.