Greetings to all. I’m glad you stopped by. The tropical Atlantic is quiet for the time being, but that can change. There are several weeks left in the 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane season. I’ve plenty of hurricane preparedness information for you. Along with this week’s US Drought Monitor update there are several good reads, so let’s get started.
- The universe is full of amazing images thanks to the incredible technology of the James Webb Space Telescope.
- Iceland is a beautiful country, but the views of the volcanic landscape is nothing short of spectacular.
- Whether it’s at dawn or sunset, twilight is a special kind of light all it’s own that is unique to our planet.
- The science behind contrails and how they form is a fascinating read.
- Parts of eastern Spain have been hit by devastating floods that, as of this post, have killed more than 200 people.
- Before we look into the details of the latest US Drought Monitor, read this informative overview of how the ongoing drought has affected the USA.
- 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 to exceptional drought conditions that have spread from the northern Rockies, the southern plains into the Ohio/West Virginia region. 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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