Greeting everyone and thanks for stopping by. Across the Northern Hemisphere summer temperatures have set records in some areas. As regions get hotter, the health hazards for you increase. This week, I’ll have heat safety infographics and the heat index for you. Heat is the leading weather related killer that isn’t associated with thunderstorms. We’ll also take a look at the latest update of the US Drought Monitor along with other interesting science reads to review. Let’s get started.
- Sadly, another child has died in the USA due to being left in a vehicle. All of these deaths are preventable and the infographic above shows you just how hot a car can get in as little as ten minutes.
- Why is heat so deadly? Here are several good reads on this underrated killer.
- Air pollution and air quality issues aren’t a local phenomenon affecting developing countries. The air pollution situation exists the world over and is responsible for a significant number of human deaths.
- Once again, the planet Mars continues to fascinate us.
- Essential climate read. “June extremes suggest parts of climate system are reaching tipping points.”
- Here is this weeks update on the USA Drought Monitor. Conditions east of the Mississippi river have improved a great deal. Extreme or exceptional drought conditions continue for a few central and southern plains states. Recent thunderstorms have helped ease drought conditions across Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
HEAT SAFETY
- As the severe weather season in 2023 continues, heat waves have settles in across much of North America and Europe. Starting this week. I will be sharing heat safety infographics and a simple warning regarding lightning safety which is relevant year round. If you can hear thunder, you’re in danger of being struck. I will also continue to share an essential read on severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and related hazards in an excellent 20 page PDF file from the National Weather Service…”Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Lightning. Nature’s Most Violent Storms.”
This important infographic focuses on winter weather and social media. However, it also applies to ANY weather conditions that occur years round regardless of where you live. Remember that your NOAA weather radio, local NWS Office, and the broadcast meteorologists of your choice are always the best choices for all types of weather…from clement to life threatening situations.
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