Greetings everyone. Thanks so much for stopping by. The past week has been amazing with a spectacular solar eclipse seen by millions across North America. Severe weather, including tornadoes, has also occurred. It’s that time of year to buckle down on how to prepare for all severe weather hazards. Our review of severe weather preparedness continues this week with a review of tornado safety. Along with other interesting science reads we have the latest US Drought Monitor update. Let’s get started.
- The solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 was spectacular for many people across North America. It gave scientists a chance to study our sun in a unique way. Truth be known, studying the sun during solar eclipses is nothing new.
- Here’s another interesting read on how other scientists studied many other ways the spectacular eclipse affected our planet.
- For years, forever chemicals have been polluting the water that you and I use on a daily basis. The EPA is finally doing something about this health crisis. How will this affect you and your family?
- Seeing the effects of climate change through mass media is one thing. To experience it first hand is a new kind of nightmare.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Several of the northern and central plains states have seen an uptick in drought conditions along with Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The latest fire weather outlooks can be found at the Storm Prediction Center website where they are updated daily.
TORNADO SAFETY
Let’s review very important and potentially life saving tornado safety guidelines. Here’s an excellent 20 page PDF document from the National Weather Service: “Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning…Nature’s Most Violent Storms.” Here’s another detailed look at tornado safety you should read carefully. There are many misconceptions regarding taking shelter from a tornado. The following infographics should clear up any confusion.
The following infographic speaks for itself. While it addresses winter weather, it is certainly applicable year round regardless of the weather or climate in your region.
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