Greetings everybody! Thanks so much for stopping by. As severe weather and tornado activity continues, the Atlantic hurricane season is here as well. We’ll continue our overview of severe weather and tornado safety but also get into more details on hurricane preparedness. We also have our look at the latest US Drought Monitor update along with interesting science reads, so let’s get started.
- Let’s start with a fascinating read on a new discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope.
- Much of the scientific method is done by a trial and error method. It’s a shame that many who have nefarious agendas don’t understand how science works. Then again, thinking, specifically critical thinking in depth, takes work. It’s far easier to be judgemental.
- This is a novel idea that could help reduce the heat island effect in many of our urban areas.
- How can you reduce your carbon footprint? Here’s a good read with some helpful suggestions.
- There’s been a substantial change in El Nino. How will that affect the weather and climate for you?
- This is a very important read that’s worth reposting from the World Meteorological Organization. It’s their global annual to decadal climate update and it has some very telling climate information that affects us all.
- With the official beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season now upon us, here’s a good primer to get you started. It’s never too early to prepare for the storm you hope never happens. Here’s another comprehensive site that covers a myriad of topics that will be of interest to anyone living in an area prone to hurricanes and tropical cyclones.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Substantial improvement has taken place across much of the contiguous USA. Drought conditions have persisted for parts of Florida, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, 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 continue to 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.” NOAA has a very comprehensive page on what to do during a tornado warning. 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.
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