Hey folks—Atlantic hurricane season is officially in gear. We’ve already had our first names storm in the Atlantic basin. Things are quiet for now, which makes this the perfect time to get prepped for the storm you hope never shows up. I’ll be sharing some handy infographics this week, plus tips on staying safe during severe weather and tornadoes. You’ll also get your fix of solid science reads and the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. And hey, don’t forget to check that NOAA weather radio, wherever you are. Let’s roll into it!
- A very novel idea with great potential…a house paint that “sweats” to keep your home cooler in hot weather.
- A sobering read on finding microplastics in one of the most unlikely places.
- Finding the earth’s oldest rocks has always been challenging. Here’s a good read on what may be the oldest rocks found to date.
- If you’ve ever wanted to see an aurora, NOAA has your back with a very handy tool that will make this rare phenomenon easier to watch.
- It takes a hardy disposition to handle the work meteorologists do in Norway’s Arctic region. It also gives them a front row seat to the changes in our planet’s climate.
- The recent heat wave across much of North American was quite a shock to millions. These “heat domes” are not only troublesome, but dangerous and likely to be more intense…and the Arctic plays a role.
- What exactly is a “heat dome?” This video gives you a simple explanation.
- Staying with heat, let’s take a look at scientifically backed ways you can keep your home cooler during these dog days of summer.
- The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has arrived. Here is a very comprehensive overview from NOAA of the season ahead and what is expected this year.
- This is an excellent video from the National Weather Service in Norman, OK on seasonal readiness for severe weather and tornadoes. It highlights the complexity of severe weather forecasting and the effort meteorologists put into making their work accessible to the public.
- Are you interested in weather? Would you like to be a citizen scientist? Check out the CoCoRaHS project! Your daily precipitation reports, even when no precipitation has occurred, are part of very important weather data forecasting models and data archives! Every single daily report counts!
- Another path into becoming a citizen scientist is using the free mPING app! Your weather reports go directly to the National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, OK!
- Here’s your weekly reminder to check your NOAA weather radio’s operation and its batteries. NOAA has a comprehensive page on NOAA weather radio…a feature of the National weather Service in the USA that has saved countless lives.
- Here’s the latest update on the US Drought Monitor. Across much of the contiguous USA, drought conditions have improved significantly across the east coast, deep south, and parts of the southern plains. The latest fire weather outlooks can be found at the Storm Prediction Center website where they are updated daily.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FROM NOAA
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FROM RED CROSS
PREPARE YOUR PETS FOR DISASTERS
THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE
SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY
THUNDERSTORMS, TORNADOES, AND LIGHTNING…NATURES MOST VIOLENT STORMS
TORNADO SAFETY FROM NOAA’S STORM PREDICTION CENTER
THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TORNADOES FROM NOAA’S STORM PREDICTION CENTER
HOW TO BUILD AN EMERGENCY KIT – INFORMATION COURTESY READY.GOV
That’s a wrap for this week! Thanks for stopping by! See you next Saturday!
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