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. Historic flooding in the northeastern USA has taken place as of late, so let’s start there.
- As if the ongoing heatwave across much of the Northern Hemisphere wasn’t enough, more extreme weather events on the other side of the spectrum are likely. The historic flooding in Vermont is just one example. Here’s an explanation of why this took place.
- The recent flooding in the northeastern USA has brought front and center the dangers of floods. Here’s an excellent read from NOAA on flood safety.
- According to the latest data from the World Meteorological Organization, our planet just had its hottest week on record. Here’s all the details.
- Last summer, over 60,000 people died from heat in Europe. Based on current climate change trends, this tragedy is likely to happen more often and in more areas of our planet.
- ICYMI: Why is heat so deadly? Here are several good reads on this underrated killer.
- 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 several areas in the midwest and central plains.
HEAT SAFETY
- As the severe weather season in 2023 continues, heat waves have settles in across much of North America and Europe. Heat is a highly underrated killer that is responsible for more fatalities in the USA every year than tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, winter cold, and lightning. 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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