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…DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS ON THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT… .A dry cold front combined with recent warming temperatures will create dry and windy conditions, especially through the Cascade Gaps, Kittitas Valley, and the east slopes south into Oregon. Dry and windy conditions will increase the risk of wildfire spread today and tonight. * AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING…From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS…Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch

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* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of central California, including the following county, northwestern San Benito. * WHEN…Until 1015 AM PDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 713 AM PDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Hollister and San Juan Bautista. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Position Title:
Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Ultrasound Research Lab

Location:
Appointment: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Laboratory location: UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA

Overview:
The Biomedical Ultrasound Research Lab, led by Dr. Hsiao-Chuan Liu (Assistant Professor, UMass Amherst BME), is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate. The lab is physically based at UMass Chan Medical School and focuses on developing and translating advanced ultrasound imaging technologies to quantify tissue biomechanics. Current research emphasizes ultrasound shear wave elastography, wearable ultrasound imaging systems, and optical coherence elastography (OCE). The position encourages interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, fundamental science and clinical domains.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement research in ultrasound elastography, shear wave imaging, OCE, and wearable ultrasound systems Design and execute experimental protocols; analyze data and publish results in peer-reviewed journals Present findings at appropriate conferences or seminars Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees as needed

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FFWBOX The National Weather Service in Norton has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for… West Central Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts… Northwestern Bristol County in Rhode Island… Kent County in Rhode Island… Southeastern Providence County in Rhode Island… Northeastern Washington County in Rhode Island… * Until 1215 PM EDT. * At 949 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE…Radar. IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

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