Heads up, weather watchers! The Atlantic hurricane season has officially clocked in. We’ve had two named storm already. While things are calm for now, this lull is your golden window to prepare for the storm you hope never shows up. This week, I’ve got storm-smart infographics coming your way. Starting this week, we’ll take a look at summer heat safety. You’ll also get your regular dose of science that sticks and the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. And hey, give that NOAA weather radio a quick check. You’ll thank yourself later when it saves your life. Let’s dive in.
- In spite of sound scientific evidence from a myriad of objective sources, some scientific facts are still rejected by Americans for the most bizarre and unexplainable reasons.
- How has the current USA presidential administration reshaped science? Here’s a growing list of events that have taken place this year. It’s also important to be mindful of the fact that the rest of the world is watching.
- Speaking of politics, the website with the National Climate Assessment has gone dark due to the fear it induces in the current presidential administration. Fortunately, you can find this vital climate data here.
- In April 2029, the Earth will have a close encounter with an asteroid. Unfortunately, NASA is going to be sitting on the sidelines due to the powers that be.
- A very important satellite used to track methane emissions has gone silent. Unfortunately, resurrection of this satellite isn’t likely.
- And, to add insult to injury, the National Severe Storms Laboratory, among other facets of NOAA, appear to be on the chopping block…again the blame squarely lies with a presidential administration of dubious integrity.
- This is an especially poignant article that drives home the foolishness of the proposed NOAA budget cuts.
- Last but not least, the big beautiful disaster is certain to put the USA’s climate goals out of reach and set us back in the dark ages.
- Much of Europe is currently going through an unprecedented heat wave with records being set in many countries. From the UK to Spain to Turkey, could this be the new normal?
- According to the Met Office, the UK’s version of the National Weather Service, June 2025 was the hottest ever for the UK since climate records began.
- Recent heat waves across the USA, Europe, and China have grabbed headlines. But, some of the most hazardous heat conditions with the most detrimental human health effects take place in regions where extremes in heat are common.
- Individuals with jobs that require them to be outside are dealing with extremes in heat that are inducing heat related illnesses in some, and killing others.
- 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!
US DROUGHT MONITOR
- 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.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
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.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
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.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FROM NOAA
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FROM RED CROSS
PREPARE YOUR PETS FOR DISASTERS
HOW TO BUILD AN EMERGENCY KIT – INFORMATION COURTESY READY.GOV
THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE
SUMMER HEAT SAFETY
That’s a wrap for this week! Thanks for stopping by! See you next Saturday!
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