Greetings everybody! Thanks so much for visiting. The tropical Atlantic is quiet for the time being. 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. Along with the latest US Drought Monitor update there are several good reads, so let’s get started.
- The COVID-19 virus is exceptionally nefarious. Unlike many seasonal illnesses, it’s not limited to the winter months but, during the current wave, illustrating it’s biannual characteristics.
- There are a lot of asteroids floating around our solar system. Fortunately, astronomers are getting much better at tracking asteroids that could prevent a hazard to Earth.
- At one point in our planet’s life, it may have had a ring not unlike the rings we see around Saturn.
- A disconcerting read on what scientist found when they looked deep into a glacier.
- Exiting news from NOAA! Take a look at the newest satellite images from GOES-19!
- If you’ve wondered why the number of tropical storms and hurricanes has been below average, here’s a look at why this years tropical waves have struggled to maintain or increase intensity in the Atlantic.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Drought conditions have worsened across much of the contiguous USA with little relief in sight for the near future. 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.
That’s a wrap for this week! Thanks for stopping by! See you next Saturday!
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