Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Picks For March 20 – 27, 2020 #science #weather #meteorology #severeweather #flooding #floodsafety #climate #climatechange #environment #weatherready #coronavirus #covid19 #pandemic #health

Greetings once again to one and all! Plenty of interesting topics to cover this week. In atmospheric science news, our changing climate is front and center and will be for many years as humanity grapples with the best path of adaptation. The coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic is foremost on everyone’s mind with a world-wide pandemic that’s like nothing the world’s current population has ever seen. We’ll cover that topic with several of this week’s picks…so let’s get started.

Let’s start with a very good FAQ about the coronavirus and COVIS=19. This is only one of many excellent sources of basic information to help you understand what is taking place with our current global pandemic.
This is a startling view of just how the coronavirus spread round our home. It just shows how easily many life-threatening pathogens can spread from continent to continent.
People who are asymptomatic could be spreading coronavirus & Covid-19 to much of the population and they’re not even aware of it.
As is the case with so many viruses, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can live for many days on a variety of surfaces.
A common misconception concerning viruses is they ‘disappear’ during the warmer months of the year…depending on which hemisphere you live in. The best answer to that is…maybe.
When those warmer months show up, we tend to get outdoors more often. With the current pandemic, that may not be an option for many people. If you’re feeling the strain of being indoors, this is a good read that will help you through the quarantine that very well may save your life.
As our climate warms, many species of animals have challenges on adapting. “With Temperatures Rising, Can Animals Survive the Heat Stress?”
Extreme weather events have become more commonplace in recent years. This is causing a particularly challenging scenario for forecasters.
While on the topic of forecasting, changes in our planet’s ozone layer are redirecting global wind patterns. We’ve yet to see what ramifications this has on weather forecasts.
Last but not least, staying informed about severe weather potential and ongoing storms can be stressful enough. Keeping up with a severe weather event and getting overwhelmed by other very important events can seem far too much. “S even Calming Ways To Keep Up With Stormy Weather While Avoiding The News.”

FLOOD SAFETY

Flooding is a threat that exists year round but with the onset of the spring severe weather season, it’s become more likely across North America. Here are some helpful infographics from NOAA regarding staying safe if you encounter the weather phenomenon that causes more deaths annually than any other hazard.

An emergency kit is also an essential part of severe weather preparedness. This handy checklist from the American Red Cross will help you get started. Since severe weather and other weather-related disasters can occur year round, it’s an excellent idea to have this at the ready regardless of where you live or the month/season.

That’s a wrap for this post! I’d like to extend a warm welcome to my new followers in social media. I’m glad you’re along for the fun! If you’re on Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr, so am I and I invite you to enjoy me. Once again I’d like to thank so many of you for all the thoughtful comments I’ve received as of late. Cancer does not have to be an automatic death sentence and I have no intention of giving up this fight and will accept nothing but absolute and total victory. If you’re a male over the age of 40, you should discuss getting your PSA tested with your doctor. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is an excellent website with further information. As for the coronavirus, please follow good personal hygiene and prescribed by official sources, stay safe, and stay healthy!

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Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Picks For March 13 – 20, 2020 – #science #weather #meteorology #tornado #severeweather #climate #climatechange #environment #renewables #solar #weatherready #coronavirus #covid19

Greetings once again to one and all! Plenty of interesting topics to cover this week. In atmospheric science news, our changing climate is front and center and will be for many years as humanity grapples with the best path of adaptation. The coronavirus is the big story with the USA now under, as of 13 March 2020, a national emergency and a world-wide pandemic that’s like nothing the world’s population has never seen. We’ll cover that topic with several of this week’s picks…so let’s get started.

The internet is awash with fake science…charlatans, homeopathic witch doctors, paranormal beliefs, et al. are everywhere. Sadly, many people lack the critical thinking skills that are easily learned to disseminate between real science that has survived the rigors of the scientific method and those with conspiratorial, nefarious misinformation and lies. “How Technology Can Combat the Rising Tide of Fake Science.”
In this day and age of very trying news, here’s an encouraging story on the renewable energy front. “2019 Was a Record Year for U.S. Solar Power.”
Air quality is an ever present hazard to many people around the globe. COVID-19 just made that much, much worse.
The origins of viruses is part history of medical science and (almost) part science fiction. Here’s a startling read on the origins of the coronavirus.
Is the COVID-19 like climate change? This essay points out some important similarities.
Different generations spread COVID-19 in many ways. Here’s a good read on how they differ.
Speaking of generations, for my parents generation, who endured the Great Depression & fought World War 2, ‘voluntary’ was treason, ‘loose lips sink ships,’ & sacrifices, blackouts, & rationing were the norm. “For pandemics & climate change, voluntary measures aren’t enough.”
Testing for the coronavirus is a critical technique for humans to conduct. Unfortunately, the United States has done a dismal job of testing.
Washing your hands with soap is actually more effective in keeping you from getting sick with a myriad of illnesses than using hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer is good, but nothing beats the old-school soap and water.
Last but not least, here’s a read that I hope many of you will find helpful. There’s not a lot of good news from social media and the worldwide media and that can be very taxing on even the sturdiest of souls. Here’s some good advice on maintaining a less–stressed and even positive outlook in our very challenging situation.

Tornado Safety Guidelines

Severe weather and tornadoes may be the last thing many want to hear about, but it is that time of year and to deny or avoid that reality is to invite trouble. With the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, we have our biggest annual increase in severe weather activity. For much of North America, that also means a substantial increase in tornado activity. If you are in a Tornado Warning, it’s imperative that you do not ignore the warming or listen for sirens. “Tornado warning sirens” are cold-war era technology that is ineffective. When you do take shelter, please follow the following guidelines from NOAA & the National Weather Service.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU TAKE SHELTER FROM A STORM AND/OR TORNADO IN AN UNDERPASS!

Cheers…and Good Luck!

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Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Picks For March 6 – 13, 2020 – #science #weather #meteorology #tornado #severeweather #climate #climatechange #environment #weatherready #airquality #health #astronomy

Greetings once again to one and all! Plenty of interesting topics to cover this week. In atmospheric science news, our changing climate is front and center and will be for many years as humanity grapples with the best path of adaptation. The coronavirus is the big story with the USA now under, as of 13 March 2020, a national emergency. Now…let’s get started on this week’s reads.

This exoplanet has the kind of atmosphere that you would definitely want to steer clear of at all costs.
From the American Scientist archive, a very important and still valid read on poor air quality and how it can shorten the human life span.
Storms have many significant effects on land, but understanding how they affect the underwater ecology is just as important.
Human behavior to threats is a complicated and quixotic topic of behavioral study. “Why don’t we panic about climate change like we do coronavirus?.”
Speaking of the coronavirus, the spread of the virus worldwide has had an interesting effect on CO2 emissions.
The connection between tornadoes and climate change isn’t yet clear, but it’s definitely there.
The latest US Drought Monitor shows that, for the week of March 4-10, 2020, approximately 10.8% of the USA is experiencing drought conditions.
Yet another record month for our ever changing climate. “Earth just had its 2nd-hottest February on record.”
This is a must-read on a persistent problem that has infested social media and the online world for many years. As a result, many weather ‘hobbyists’ put information out on the internet as if they are the only reliable source. “Meteorologists say they are sick of clickbait and misleading social media weather forecasts.”
Here’s a very concise and to-the-point overview of the challenges faced during the 2 March 2020 Tennessee tornado outbreak. “Tennessee tornadoes’ death toll was tied to a lack of warning, awareness and readiness.”

For our severe weather preparedness tip for this week, let’s touch on two topics…reliable and official sources of weather forecasts, watches, and warnings, and then, the difference between a severe weather watch and warning.

This infographic says it all concisely, clearly, and makes no mistake that you should only follow important severe weather information from trusted weather sources.

If by chance you are in an area where severe weather is forecast, it’s important to know the difference between a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch and a warning.

Cheers…and Good Luck!

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Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Picks For February 28 – March 6, 2020 – #science #weather #meteorology #tornado #severeweather #tnwx #climate #climatechange #environment #citizenscience #citsci #weatherready #astronomy

Greetings once again to one and all! Plenty of interesting topics to cover this week. In atmospheric science news, our changing climate is front and center and will be for many years as humanity grapples with the best path of adaptation. On a more personal note, I appreciate the continued best wishes for recovery and good health during my rehabilitation from prostate cancer surgery. You folks are awesome! Now…let’s get started on this week’s reads.

One way that non-scientists can help professional scientists is through ‘citizen science’ projects. These projects gather significant amounts of priceless data. Here’s an excellent read on why we need citizen scientists and how they can increase public understanding of many complex scientific topics.
The Curiosity Mars rover recently snapped a fantastic high resolution image of Mars that has to be seen to be believed.
Keeping any data base and vast amounts of maps up to date can be quite a challenge. Unfortunately, these maps are flood plains in the USA that are badly out of date. You may live in a flood zone…and not even know it.
This is a no-brainer and more than a little obvious. “Yes, Climate Change Did Influence Australia’s Unprecedented Bushfires.”
The major news networks have quite a job on their hands handling all of the current events. By this account, their coverage of climate change in 2019 was lacking.
While climate change is a well established fact, many of the subtle nuances have still to be worked out. “Will future East Coast winters be freezing or balmy? Scientists can’t agree.”
At this rate and lack of competence and progress, this is bad news all around. “Net zero emissions target in peril as tropical forests absorb less CO2.”
Here’s the latest as of 6 March 2020 from the Nashville, TN National Weather Service on the deadly Tennessee tornadoes that killed over 20 people and heavily damaged much of the Nashville metro and neighboring counties. A review of the Storm Prediction Center’s outlooks, watches, and preliminary storm reports can be found here.
Will 2020 be an active tornado year across the USA? There are many variables involved and forecasting weeks and even months out while dealing with fluid dynamics is almost impossible. Here’s a very thorough look at some interesting data from US Tornadoes on what 2020 may…or may not…bring.
While on the topic of severe weather events, it’s important to remember that knowledge is power…and can save your life. Over the next few weeks I’ll post helpful National Weather Service infographics concerning severe thunderstorms, lightning, flooding, and of course, tornadoes. This week, lets take a look at the severe weather probabilities categories issued by the Storm Prediction Center.

Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Risk Categories And Associated Hazards.

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