Tornado Quest Top Science Links For June 15 – 22, 2024 #science #weather #climate #tornado #hurricane #drought #heatsafety

Greetings everybody! Thanks so much for stopping by. The severe weather pattern has changed this month with most severe weather and tornado reports coming from the central and northern plains while the southern plains and southeast have remained quiet for the time being. Of course, the Atlantic hurricane season is here as well. We’ll continue our overview of severe weather and tornado safety, hurricane preparedness and, with the summer solstice having passed in the northern hemisphere, a look at summer heat safety. I’ve also go the latest US Drought Monitor update plus interesting science reads, so let’s get started.

Tornado Quest micro podcast for June 15 – 22, 2024

Let’s start with a good read on the “elephant in the room” that is far too often overlooked for the same reasons it is denied. The harsh truth that many refuse to face is “living with it” doesn’t mean a promising future.
The content and subject matter of the link above certainly has it’s connections to social media which has had a great deal of scrutiny as of late.
The warmer months bring on the mosquitoes which, regardless of their size, are one of the most dangerous critters on the planet to humans. Repellents work well, but which ones are the best?
Here’s a look at ongoing research into why the year 1740 was one of Europe’s coldest in almost 600 years.
Does our sun have an influence on lightning? Read this article to find out.
With the official beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season having arrived, here’s a good primer to get you started on preparedness. 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.
Much of North America is having an early start on the heat waves. Here’s a very good primer on staying safe in the heat…which kills far more people globally than winter cold.
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.