Greeting everyone. It’s good to see you and I hope everyone has had a good week. The beginning of September marks the beginning of meteorological autumn in the northern hemisphere and the start of spring for folks south of the equator. As of this post, Hurricane Lee is front and center having intensified into the first Atlantic Category 5 hurricane of the 2023 season. Over the course of a 12 hour period, Lee intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 4 hurricane. An exceptional event under any circumstances. There are several more weeks left in the Atlantic hurricane season, so let’s continue with hurricane preparedness information. We’ll also take a look at the latest update of the US Drought Monitor, so let’s get started. But first, this important caveat.
This important infographic focuses on TROPICAL STORMS/HURRICANES 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. With Twitter (aka “X”) in disarray and automated posts now a thing of the past, warnings from your local National Weather Service office won’t be in your timeline. Now more than ever, you need a good quality NOAA weather radio.
- Base on data from the World Meteorological Organization, the summer of 2023 smashed climate records.
- Heat is perhaps the most underrated weather hazard and, world wide, responsible every year for more illnesses and deaths than hurricanes, tornadoes, and lightning combined.
- Humans, animals, and plants aren’t the only thing extreme heat affects. Here’s a look at how heat takes a toll on electronics and machines.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Across much of the plains states and northwest, severe to exceptional drought conditions continue to spread. Parts of TX, KS, and NE are some of the hardest hit areas as of this week.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNES
- NOAA has an excellent and comprehensive website on hurricane preparedness. Check it out! There’s a great deal of very important information for you.
- Here are two infographics that you’ll find helpful in preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm. The emergency kit checklist is a good starting point.
Now let’s take a quick look at various hurricane hazards.
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