Hurricane Humberto at Category 4 status on 27 Sept 2025

The Atlantic hurricane season is at its peak and the past few days have been very active. Now’s the perfect time to ready your hurricane‑prep plan. Humberto may stay out to sea, but what could be Imelda may not. Now’s the time to prepare, test your NOAA weather radio, and stay informed with the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center. The updated USA drought data is in as well. There’s also plenty of thought provoking reading material, so let’s get started.

Tornado Quest Top Science Links Podcast For September 20 – 27, 2025

As recent events have shown, censorship is alive and well in 2025 in spite of the USA’s First Amendment. In 1950, Scientific American defied Red‑Scare censorship when its hydrogen‑bomb issue was seized and burned, underscoring the enduring principle that scientists must speak out for public awareness despite political pressure.
Earthquakes release most of their energy through an unexpected way, and it’s not through shaking.
If you didn’t hear about this, it’s exciting news about a new way we’ll be able to keep an eye on space weather.
Deforestation of the Amazon creates a bleak climate marked by alternating dry spells and extreme rains, strong winds hindering forest regrowth, and rising temperatures that stress both people and wildlife.
Even with the U.S. pulling back, 77 % of global GDP stays pledged to net‑zero emissions, reflecting steady growth in climate commitments from nations, cities, regions, and companies.
Let’s do some fact checking on some powers that be with two good reads. From NASA, a concise explanation on the difference between climate change and global warming.
Next, let’s revisit this important report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change from 2023. Hopefully, these two combined will clear the air on a certain degree of disinformation that is making the rounds.
Here’s a very important read that we need to revisit. Originally published in May, 2025, this is the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025-2029).
The Atlantic is really hopping right now with Humberto and what will become Imelda. Here’s a concise read on hurricane prep that’s a good first step. Check out the more detailed hurricane preparedness information below.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

Infographic courtesy NOAA/National Hurricane Center

Complacency kills. Mother Nature doesn’t check your calendar. Prepare early, stay vigilant, and protect what matters most.

NOAA’s updated 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook predicts 13-18 named storms, including 5-9 hurricanes and 2-5 major hurricanes, with a 50% chance of above-normal activity. We’ve still many weeks of the Atlantic hurricane season to go. It only takes one land-falling storm to make for devastating, and deadly, season.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FROM NOAA

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FROM RED CROSS

AMERICAN RED CROSS EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD

PREPARE YOUR PETS FOR DISASTERS

HOW TO BUILD AN EMERGENCY KIT – INFORMATION COURTESY READY.GOV

THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE