Tornado Quest Top Science Links For November 20 – 27, 2021 #science #weather #climate #winter #wintersafety #pollution #covid19 #omicron

Greetings to one and all. I hope everyone is having a great week. The Atlantic hurricane season officially lasts until November 30, 2021. It’s very likely that the Atlantic will not have any more tropical cyclones in the near future. There are many good reads to review, so let’s get started.

The latest COVID-19 variant of concern has been dubbed “Omicron” and, until scientists can learn more about its behavior, is considered to be a variant of substantial concern.
In case you missed the recent “Beaver Moon” that took place on November 19, here’s a very good one minute time lapse of the entire event.
This is an essential read concerning much of our planet’s ecosystems. “Humans Have Broken A Fundamental Law Of The Ocean.“
The air pollution over portions of India has been so bad as of late that it can easily be spotted on NASA satellite images.
Finally, here’s some good news from the world’s top carbon emitter. “China creates vast research infrastructure to support ambitious climate goals.”
Based on the latest NOAA data, October 2021 was the fourth warmest October on record.

WINTER WEATHER SAFETY

This week, we’ll be starting posts on winter weather safety. Even though this infographic is focused on winter weather, it certainly applies to all weather information year round. Diligence from January through December is important to cull through misinformation, disinformation, and deceitful rumors and hyperbole.

Infographic courtesy NOAA/NWS Fort Worth, TX

Please keep in mind that ONLY NOAA weather radio, your local National Weather Service office, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving information on hurricane/tropical storm watches, warnings, and other related warnings! None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

That’s a wrap for this post! A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, get vaccinated, sport a quality mask, practice good hand-washing hygiene, mind your social distancing, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For November 13 – 20, 2021 #science #weather #climate #COP26 #hurricane #climatechange

Greetings to everyone. I hope everyone is having a pleasant and productive week. The COP26 climate talks have come to and end. We’ll take a look at a few stories on that important event. The tropical Atlantic is still quiet and will likely remain so for the coming weeks. This week’s post will be the last post with a plethora of links to help you with hurricane preparations. The Atlantic hurricane season officially lasts until November 30, 2021. As usual, there’s many good reads to review, so let’s get started.

There are many complex scientific questions that surround human existence. Here’s a look at some questions with no easy answers.
Regardless of the field or topic, science communication is a fine art. Unfortunately, much of the general public and mainstream media often misinterpret or misinform consumers on scientific data. “On Covid, we need to be careful when we talk about numbers.”
You know that things are getting bad when this happens…and for all the wrong reasons. “An Astronomer Cancels His Own Research—Because the Results Weren’t Popular.“
When you look at the general trends from the past, this reaction was inevitable. “Climate change deniers are over attacking the science. Now they attack the solutions.“
In order for climate change solutions to be properly implemented, the communication gap between climate science and social science must be vanquished.
Now that COP26 is over, you can catch up on many of the events, speeches, and interviews on their YouTube channel.
At this point, it’s not too early to beginning making plans and agendas for next year’s climate talks. “Climate leaders call for pressure on stubborn nations before Cop27.“

HURRICANE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, 2021. As is the case with most years, the late summer and autumn months comes the peak of activity. This is a list of tropical cyclone safety and preparedness links that I hope you’ll find helpful and spearhead your preparedness plan. None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

WEATHER DATA

National Hurricane Center

Tropical Atlantic

Central Pacific Hurricane Center

National Weather Service Homepage

N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Storm Prediction Center

National Data Buoy Center

NCAR Tropical Cyclone Guidance Project

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

NOAA Hurricane Preparedness

CDC Hurricane Preparedness

American Red Cross

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)

Ready.gov Basic Disaster Supply Kit Info

Preparing Your Pets For Disasters And Emergencies

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

Flash Flooding: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

NOAA Weather Radio

Interactive NOAA Weather Radio Coverage Map

The following infographics cover many important topics including emergency kits, staying informed, and avoiding misinformation and disinformation that are applicable to tropical cyclone scenarios. Tornadoes are also common in land-falling tropical storms and hurricanes. If in doubt, always stay with OFFICIAL sources of important information, forecasts, and warnings.

Even though this infographic is focused on winter weather, it certainly applies to weather information year round. Diligence from January through December is important to cull through misinformation, disinformation, and unfounded rumors.

That’s a wrap for this post! Next week we’ll have some winter weather safety information along with many good science reads to review. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, get vaccinated, sport a quality mask, practice good hand-washing hygiene, mind your social distancing, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

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Please note: queries regarding marketing, promotions, sales schemes, prizes, or papers/research that have not been under & approved by scientific peer review will not be accepted.

Tornado Quest Top Science Links For November 6 – 13, 2021

Greetings to one and all. I hope everyone is having a good week. The important news from COP26 is front and center as the climate talks wrapped up. We’ll continue to cover that this week. For the time being, the tropical Atlantic is quiet. This week’s post will continue with a plethora of links to help you with hurricane preparations. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts until November 30, 2021. Since there are still a couple of weeks left in the Atlantic hurricane season, it’s still a good idea to prepare for the storm you hope never happens. On that note, let’s get started.

This is a very important read on the importance of free flowing rivers and how policymakers can protect them.
This is a very important update on the current climate talks. “COP26 climate pledges: What scientists think so far.” Many countries have promised to end deforestation, curb methane emissions, and stop public investment in coal power. Researchers warn the real work of COP26 is yet to come.
At COP26, the Glasgow Declaration on Zero-Emission Cars and Vans has been signed by at least one hundred countries, states, cities, and businesses. The goal is to end the sale of internal combustion engines by 2035 in leading markets and by 2040 worldwide. Considering the fact that internal combustion engines are contributing more and more emissions resulting in greenhouse gases, this will be an important step.
Now that the COP26 has wrapped up, the concerns of many include the question, “Is it too late?“
Here’s some very good news on a new study to come. “NASA selects new mission to study storms, impacts on climate models.”
A large ozone hole over Antarctica that is monitored by NOAA and NASA satellites has grown in size significantly during 2021.
The latest drought summary for October 2021 has been issued by NDMC and NOAA. Across the western contiguous USA, substantial drought conditions persist.

HURRICANE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

WEATHER DATA

National Hurricane Center

Tropical Atlantic

Central Pacific Hurricane Center

National Weather Service Homepage

N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Storm Prediction Center

National Data Buoy Center

NCAR Tropical Cyclone Guidance Project

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

NOAA Hurricane Preparedness

CDC Hurricane Preparedness

American Red Cross

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)

Ready.gov Basic Disaster Supply Kit Info

Preparing Your Pets For Disasters And Emergencies

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

Flash Flooding: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

NOAA Weather Radio

Interactive NOAA Weather Radio Coverage Map

That’s a wrap for this post! Next week we’ll continue information on hurricane preparedness and safety. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, get vaccinated, sport a quality mask, practice good hand-washing hygiene, mind your social distancing, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

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Please note: queries regarding marketing, promotions, sales schemes, prizes, or papers/research that have not been under & approved by scientific peer review will not be accepted.

Tornado Quest Top Science Links For October 30 – November 6, 2021 #science #weather #climate #hurricane #hurricanesafety #hurricaneprep #COP26

Greetings to one and all. The news that is front and center this week is COP26. We’ll cover that in several links thsi week. For the time being, the tropical Atlantic has Wanda, the sole system that is ongoing as of this post. This week’s post will continue with a plethora of links to help you with hurricane preparations. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts until November 30, 2021. Since there are still several more weeks left in the Atlantic hurricane season, now is the time to prepare for the storm you hope never happens. There are many other stories worth reviewing, so let’s get started.

For many areas across the USA, Standard Time starts at 2:00 AM local time on November 7, 2021. While you’re setting your clocks back one hour, put new batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and your NOAA weather radio. Like your detectors, your NOAA weather radio is a vital source of important weather and emergency information year round.

Let’s start with a fascinating history of science read. “‘It works! It works! It works!’: Jonas Salk and the Vaccine that Conquered Polio.“
These are some badly needed goals for the near future. “US astronomy’s 10-year plan is super-ambitious.“
Astronomers may have found a planet in another galaxy. If this is true, it would be a significant scientific achievement.
Time will tell if these countries will honor their words and promises. “COP26: Countries promise coal phase-out & end to fossil fuel finance.”
Clean energy sources are imperative for the near future. How might we achieve and work with various types of renewable energy?
Can the most staunch climate deniers change their minds in the face of overwhelming evidence? Well…maybe.
When it comes to climate change news, we need all the encouraging information we can get. “Latest climate pledges could limit global temperature rise, a new report says.”
Across the USA, 2020 was yet another record year for billion dollar weather and climate disasters. Overall, there were twenty-two events which broke the previous record of sixteen events. To date, there have been eighteen billion dollar events in 2021. NOAA has an excellent overview of this exceptionally disturbing trend.

HURRICANE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

WEATHER DATA

National Hurricane Center

Tropical Atlantic

Central Pacific Hurricane Center

National Weather Service Homepage

N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Storm Prediction Center

National Data Buoy Center

NCAR Tropical Cyclone Guidance Project

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

NOAA Hurricane Preparedness

CDC Hurricane Preparedness

American Red Cross

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)

Ready.gov Basic Disaster Supply Kit Info

Preparing Your Pets For Disasters And Emergencies

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

Flash Flooding: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

NOAA Weather Radio

Interactive NOAA Weather Radio Coverage Map

See you next Saturday!

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