Greetings everybody! Thanks so much for visiting. In addition to summer heat, Hurricane Ernesto has been the big weather story this past week. We’re reaching the peak season for hurricane potential. While preparedness 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 good reads, so let’s get started.
- Let’s start this week off with a read about some new information on the asteroid that caused the extinction of dinosaurs.
- The view of earth from the International Space Station is always good, but the view of the Northern Lights is exceptionally spectacular.
- As the demand for cobalt increases, so do the environmental and human impact dilemmas increase.
- Hail stones have a new role in improving weather forecasting.
- What are the hottest temperatures the human body can endure? The answers may not be what you think.
- Forecasting tornado potential is difficult enough, but forecasting the possibilities of squall line tornadoes is an exceptional challenge of its own.
- 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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