Greeting everyone. Thanks for stopping by. The major stories this past week have been Hurricane Lee, the first Atlantic hurricane to reach Category 5 status, the flooding on Lybia, and the earthquake in Morocco. As for the topical Atlantic, there are several more weeks left in the 2023 hurricane season. I will continue with hurricane preparedness information that you’ll find helpful. We’ll also take a look at the latest update of the US Drought Monitor. But first, this important caveat on weather information and social media.
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.
- ICYMI: Base on data from the World Meteorological Organization, the summer of 2023 broke many long standing climate records.
- To be more specific, NOAA has a detailed State Of The Climate report for August, 2023. Unfortunately, that month alone smashed many climate records.
- This is a very thought provoking read. “With little knowledge comes great confidence: Study reveals relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward science.“
- A sobering read. “Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says.“
- When comparing heat to other natural disasters, the “fast” events may seem far more destructive. In fact, that assumption needs to be reevaluated now and for the future.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Across much of the plains states, deep south, and northwest, severe to exceptional drought conditions continue to spread.
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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