Greetings everybody! Thanks so much for visiting. The tropical Atlantic will awaken soon as the effects of Saharan dust and unfavorable upper level winds subsides. While it is quiet and supplies are plentiful, NOW is the time 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. Along with the latest US Drought Monitor update there are several essential reads, so let’s get started.
- NASA’s Perseverance has found something very interesting on the planet Mars. Check it out!
- Could it be possible that reducing the amount of methane produced by landfills may have an effect on climate change?
- Movies like “Twisters” deal with weather and entertainment, but fall short and silent on climate change.
- Heat is known as the “silent killer” and is vastly underrated on it’s danger to human lives. Here’s a good read on how heat affects the human body and becomes lethal in short order.
- While some parts of North America are baking in heat, Vermont has been dealing with flooding that could become a regular occurrence.
- Have you ever wanted to take part in a science project and contribute to an essential weather database of valuable information? If so, you need to check out CoCoRaHS!
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Drought conditions have worsened across the southern plains, the Mid Atlantic region, the Pacific northwest, and the 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
That’s a wrap for this week! Thanks for stopping by!
See you next Saturday!
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