The relevant fields as SWIS and FIPS_CODE, the later which is the GeoID used by the Census bureau.
To link state tax data to that file, you may need to zero the last two digits of SWIS codes with code like this in R or your favorite language: taxroll$swis <- gsub('.{2}$','00', taxroll$swis)
Scientists know that warm weather is a key ingredient in tornadoes and that climate change is altering the environment in which these kinds of storms form. But they can't directly connect those dots, as the research into the link between climate and tornadoes still lags behind that of other extreme weather events such as hurricanes and wildfire.
That's at least in part due to a lack of data — even though the U.S. leads the world in tornadoes, averaging about 1,200 a year.
Federal Reserve policymakers moved into inflation-fighting mode on Wednesday, saying they would cut back more quickly on their pandemic-era stimulus at a moment of rising prices and strong economic growth, capping a challenging year with a policy shift that could usher in higher interest rates in 2022.
The central bank’s policy statement set up a more rapid end to the monthly bond-buying program that the Fed has been using throughout the pandemic to keep money chugging through markets and to bolster growth. A fresh set of economic projections released on Wednesday showed that officials expect to raise interest rates, which are now set near-zero, three times next year.
“Economic developments and changes in the outlook warrant this evolution,” Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said of the decision to pull back on bond purchases more quickly.
In a vote Wednesday, New York's city council approved a ban on natural gas in newly constructed buildings, joining cities like San Jose and San Francisco that have made similar commitments to reduce emissions.
Moving away from natural gas means that stoves and heat pumps will be powered by electricity instead, cutting down on carbon emissions. Nearly 40% of carbon emissions in the country — and more than half of New York City's emissions — come from buildings.
The new ban, with 40 votes in the affirmative and seven votes against the measure, applies to buildings that are seven stories or shorter by the end of 2023; buildings that are taller have an additional four years to comply. There are some exceptions in the bill, including hospitals, laundromats and crematoriums.
After the rain last night, 63 degrees later. And sun! 😎
Just a one day break from winter, not that it’s been that cold this winter. Friday is going to be 52 degrees, which isn’t that bad then rain and snow for Saturday. I think I’ll probably stay in town on Saturday and then head out on Sunday. Not totally sure if it’s to Central NY then Finger Lakes, or directly that way or the Adirondacks, still considering my options though I want to get out of town part of the time I’m off next week. The cold and sunny come Monday. Yes, see the word cold!
Today. Feels like … October 12th.
A slight chance of showers before 8am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny.
South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
and
63 degrees
,45 max dew point,
4:23 sunset.
Tonight. Feels like … October 9th.
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear.
South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
and
43 degrees
,
7:19 sunrise.
Friday. Feels like … November 8th.
Sunny.
West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
and
52 degrees
,
4:23 sunset.
Friday Night. Feels like … November 26th.
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Increasing clouds.
Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
and
28 degrees
,
7:20 sunrise.
Saturday. Feels like … December 22nd.
Snow before 1pm, then snow and sleet between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm.
Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
and
36 degrees
,
4:23 sunset.
Saturday Night. Feels like … November 30th.
Rain before 10pm, then sleet between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.
Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
