Greetings everybody! Thanks so much for stopping by. As of this post, Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to make landfall on the Texas coast as a hurricane. It was also proof positive that a major Atlantic hurricane can happen so early in the tropical cyclone season. Beryl was the earliest Category 5 in the history of the Atlantic basin. This week, I will expand our coverage of hurricane preparedness and continue our overview of tornado safety and summer heat safety. Along with the latest US Drought Monitor update, there are several interesting science reads, so let’s get started.
- Hazards that exist in summer are not limited to temperatures and heat indexes. The paved surfaces that are around us can present a significant hazard to you, your children, and pets.
- El Nino has a substantial effect on our climate and weather. Here’s a look at what a new study found in early onset El Nino events.
- Dangerous summer heat has been plaguing the United States for weeks, far earlier than in most summers. Here’s a good read on why the current heat wave is so dangerous to you.
- This is an informative read on how our current climate helped Hurricane Beryl reach Category 5 intensity so early in the Atlantic season.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Substantial improvement has taken place across much of the contiguous USA. Drought conditions have worsened for parts of Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and spread through the Mid Atlantic region and northern Rockies. The latest fire weather outlooks can be found at the Storm Prediction Center website where they are updated daily.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane Beryl was a stark reminder that major hurricanes are not limited to the late summer or early autumn. 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!
SUMMER HEAT SAFETY
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.
That’s a wrap for this week! Thanks for stopping by!
See you next Saturday!
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