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.
- Around the world, approximately four billion people lack safe water. This shouldn’t be happening in the 21st century.
- Carbon capture technology may be a cutting edge idea, but it’s worth looking into at this critical juncture in climate change.
- July 2024 was another record breaking month for heat. Here’s all of the details including a link from NOAA with further information.
- What are the hottest temperatures the human body can endure? The answers may not be what you think.
- Speaking of the human body and heat, here’s a good read on how your medications might make handling the heat more difficult for you.
- Are you familiar with the wet bulb temperature and why it’s important for you to understand this element of weather observations?
- 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
- 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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