Greetings to all and thanks for visiting. Across North America, Helene and Milton have been the big weather stories. In spite of the quiet spell we’re in, there are several weeks left in this years Atlantic hurricane season. 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.
- Social media influencers can be entertaining at times, but when they risk life and limb for follower, fame, and notoriety, few realize that nature always has the upper hand.
- You want a good laugh? Read how the proliferation of contemporary misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories go hand in hand. If the long term ramifications from this sophomoric nonsense weren’t so substantial, it could easily be written off as a delusional fairy tale.
- Climate justice is an important topic. Unfortunately, not many understand it’s relevance to their every day lives.
- For those of us where it’s autumn, we often enjoy the color of the trees. Here’s a good read on how climate and weather can affect fall colors.
- What element are behind the rapid development of hurricanes Helene and Milton?
- ICYMI: In spite of Helene and Milton, the Atlantic hurricane season is far from over.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Drought conditions continue to worsen across much of the contiguous USA. Of note are extreme or exceptional drought conditions in Montana, Wyoming, western Dakotas, Oklahoma, Ohio, West Virginia, and Texas. 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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