Greetings everybody! Thanks so much for visiting. The tropical Atlantic is quiet for now, but that will change in the coming weeks. There’s no time like this present to get prepared for a tropical storm or hurricane. I’ve plenty of hurricane preparedness information for you. I’ll also continue our overview of summer heat safety and tornado safety. As usual, there are several interesting science reads this week along with the latest US Drought Monitor update, so let’s get started.
- Lets start with an interesting read on Titan, one of Saturn’s moons.
- Exoplanets are always fascinating to learn about. This one is no exception.
- The history of medical science has fascinated me for many years. Here’s a look at some intriguing instruments used in Roman medicine.
- Have you ever heard of ‘space hurricanes?’ This read will tell you a lot about them. They’re closer to you than you’d think.
- All efforts to curb climate change are worth looking at, but there are some that carry hazards that may not make them worthwhile.
- Would you like to take part in citizen science and contribute to a precipitation database that compiles valuable information? If so, you need to check out CoCoRaHS!
- 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!
- 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.
- This is another good preparedness link that covers hurricanes, health concerns, and other natural disaster emergencies.
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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