Greetings everyone and thanks for stopping by. As 2023 wraps up, we’ll review the climate data on 2023, winter weather safety, and the US Drought Monitor. I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year holiday.
- ICYMI: As 2023 comes to an end, it’s become very clear through solid scientific data that it was our planet’s hottest year on record.
- There was plenty of climate news in 2023, but was it all bad news?
- Here’s the annual severe weather report from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. Though it only goes through September 18, it will give you a good idea of how active the year has been compared to others.
- This is a look at winter weather safety. Here’s a comprehensive winter weather safety page from the National Weather Service where you’ll find a plethora of good information.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Conditions from Arizona through the deep south have improved somewhat. Extreme to exceptional drought conditions in the central plains have eased as well.
That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by.
Now, a note regarding social media.
With the exception of Tumblr, I’m cutting back on my social media presence and, much to my surprise, I find I don’t miss it. “Twitter” aka “X” has become far more vitriolic, vile and hateful. Threads is fine, but unless you’re very well known in some sort of national or international media, you’re starting over from square one with a long, long uphill struggle to gain traction, followers, and be noticed by anyone. I’m not leaving anytime soon, but have taken an evaluative stance like many others and ponder the future of these and many other social media platforms that may have gone well past their usefulness and validity.
I’ve been on Tumblr since 2009 and have enjoyed it immensely. A few “takeovers” and shifts in ownership have caused substantial disruption regarding content, but it’s improving. I’ve got a loyal following that’s been with me over fourteen years and have developed and curated a quality archive that is free from the histrionics, politics, misinformation, and disinformation that has been so pervasive in almost every other social media platform. Feel free to visit me at Tornado Quest on Tumblr. I think you’ll enjoy your stay.
Happy New Year to everyone! Here’s to a great 2024!
See you next Saturday!
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