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N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)

The following infographics cover many important topics including emergency kits, staying informed, and avoiding misinformation and disinformation that are applicable to tropical cyclone scenarios. Tornadoes are also common in land-falling tropical storms and hurricanes. If in doubt, always stay with OFFICIAL sources of important information, forecasts, and warnings.

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SUMMER HEAT SAFETY

Even though this infographic is focused on winter weather, it certainly applies to weather information year round. Diligence from January through December is important to cull through misinformation, disinformation, and unfounded rumors.

Infographic courtesy NOAA/NWS Fort Worth, TX

Please keep in mind that ONLY NOAA weather radio, your local National Weather Service office, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving information on hurricane/tropical storm watches, warnings, and other related warnings! None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

That’s a wrap for this post! If you’d like a detailed review of tornado and severe weather safety, please review April and May posts. Next week we’ll continue information on hurricane preparedness and summer heat safety. I’d like to extend a big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. I’m glad you’re along for the fun! If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, get vaccinated, sport a spiffy mask, practice good hand-washing hygiene, mind your social distancing, stay safe, and stay healthy!

See you next Saturday!

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For August 7 -14, 2021

Greetings everyone! I hope this week’s post finds you health, happy, and the weather is to your liking. The big news this week is the IPCC’s climate report. The full report is in this week’s post. During the past week, drought and damaging wildfires have plagued much of western North America and eastern Europe. In the tropical Atlantic activity has increased in recent days. We’ve still the most active weeks of the hurricane season ahead. The National Hurricane Center updated the 2021 Atlantic tropical cyclone outlook. An active season is anticipated. A link to the updated outlook is included in this weeks post. We’ll also continue our review of hurricane safety/preparedness and summer heat safety. There are many other good science reads to review for this week, so let’s get started.

There are many mysteries regarding the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Studying data with the scientific method will ultimately lead to sound answers.
Here’s some encouraging news regarding renewable energy. “Offshore turbines could be a windfall for the US steel industry.”
Do severe thunderstorms have a detrimental effect on the stratosphere and its chemistry? A new study from NASA intends to find out.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released a exceptionally important update on climate change. “AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis.” In terms of importance, this is a watershed event that clearly conveys the severity of the climate crisis. Here’s a concise overview on the report’s five climate futures.
This contains some very insightful perspectives from the IPCC’s lead author on the new climate report.
Record breaking heat has been taking place in several locations around the globe. On 11 August 2021, Sicily hit a high of 48.8C (120F) setting a new record high temperature for all of Europe.
In case you missed it, the National Hurricane Center has an updated Atlantic hurricane outlook. “Atlantic Hurricane Season Shows No Signs Of Slowing.”

QUICK REVIEW OF SUMMER HEAT SAFETY

In light of the ongoing North American heat wave, here are some very helpful infographics on heat safety that could save someone’s life.

HURRICANE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

WEATHER DATA

N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)

Please keep in mind that ONLY NOAA weather radio, your local National Weather Service office, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving information on hurricane/tropical storm watches, warnings, and other related warnings! None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

See you next Saturday!

Media inquiries: tornadoquest@protonmail.ch

Please note: queries regarding marketing, promotions, sales schemes, prizes, or papers/research that have not been under & approved by scientific peer review WILL NOT be accepted.

Tornado Quest Top Science Links For July 31 – August 7, 2021

Greetings to one and all! I hope this week’s post finds you health and happy. Drought and wildfires still plague much of western North America this past week. Parts of Europe have also been dealing with wildfires. All is quiet for now in the tropical Atlantic, but that could change in a few days. The National Hurricane Center updated the 2021 tropical cyclone outlook on August 4. A link to that information is included in this weeks post. We’ll also continue our review of hurricane safety/preparedness and summer heat safety. There are many other good science reads to review for this week, so let’s get started.

The planet Mars holds many secrets. What was thought to me a ‘buried lake’ has turned out to be something entirely different.
A sobering read on the close connection between our warming atmosphere and our oceans. “Scientists Horrified by Growing ‘Dead Zone’ in Ocean.”
A good read on the complexities of climate change and public policy. “The Science Museum’s ‘Gagging Clause’ is the Tip of the Iceberg When it Comes to its Flawed Approach to Climate Change.”
This is an interesting look at the impacts and perceptions of climate change amongst Americans.
“Climate crisis: Scientists spot warning signs of Gulf Stream collapse.” A shutdown of the Atlantic currents would have devastating global impacts.
California has taken the brunt of many extreme weather events in recent years. To add insult to injury, a ‘protection gap’ will worsen the situation for the state’s residents.
Here’s an excellent interactive look at wildfires…from prescribed burns to the devastating wildfires that kill and destroy.
For those of us who love supercell thunderstorms, here’s some eye candy to help us through the rest of the long, hot summer.
Last but not least, the National Hurricane Center has an updated Atlantic hurricane outlook. An above average season is expected. Below you will find a plethora of links covering hurricane preparedness.

QUICK REVIEW OF SUMMER HEAT SAFETY

In light of the ongoing North American heat wave, here are some very helpful infographics on heat safety that could save someone’s life.

HURRICANE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

WEATHER DATA

N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)

Please keep in mind that ONLY NOAA weather radio, your local National Weather Service office, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving information on hurricane/tropical storm watches, warnings, and other related warnings! None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

See you next Saturday!

Media inquiries: tornadoquest@protonmail.ch

Please note: queries regarding marketing, promotions, sales schemes, prizes, or papers/research that have not been under & approved by scientific peer review WILL NOT be accepted.

Tornado Quest Top Science Links For June 19 – 26, 2021

Greetings to one and all! I hope this week’s post finds you happy, healthy and the weather is to your liking. Across North America, the severe weather season continues. This weekend, the western USA, Washington and Oregon in particular, are in the grips of an unprecedented heat wave. Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st. An active season is forecast. There’s a complete section of information on hurricane safety in this week’s post. There are many other good science reads to review for this week, so let’s get started.

The Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is now widespread. Here’s some basics on what you need to know.
We’re used to yellow and orange while viewing sunsets. If we were on Mars, they’d be blue. Why it that?
Here’s an interesting read concerning the irrevocable link between public health, climate change, and science communication. “The search for the Dr. Fauci of climate change.”
As our climate warms, the Earth’s plant life has to adapt…but not necessarily for the better. “Scientists see the beginnings of a more sudden, disruptive rearrangement of the world’s flora, a trend that will intensify if greenhouse gas emissions are not reined in.”
As of this post, much of the western USA is in the grips of a heat wave. The atmospheric ingredients for hot weather occur annually, but this scenario is quite different with patterns and data that indicate this is not normal summer heat.
Summer heat in Siberia? Indeed there is. “Siberian Heat Wave Nearly Impossible Without Human Influence.”
Perhaps the biggest climate news story this past week has been the leaked draft of a UN/IPCC climate report that has some very important crisis issues that need to be addressed immediately.
Reminder: The Atlantic hurricane season outlook has been released by NOAA. A busier than normal tropical cyclone season is anticipated . Time will tell whether the outlook verifies. As of this post, we have had three named tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. It may be quite for now, but it’s best to prepare for the storm you hope never happens. You’ll find details on Hurricane Safety And Preparedness below.

HURRICANE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

WEATHER DATA

N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)

The following infographics cover many important topics including emergency preparedness, flood safety, and tornado sheltering information which is also applicable to structures that are subject to tropical cyclone winds. Tornadoes are also common in land-falling tropical storms and hurricanes. Residents in those areas should be ready to take shelter if a tornado warning is issued. Other infographics deal with misinformation that you may encounter in social media. If in doubt, always stay with OFFICIAL sources of important information, forecasts, and warnings.

Please keep in mind that ONLY NOAA weather radio, your local National Weather Service office, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving information on hurricane/tropical storm watches, warnings, and other related warnings! None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

That’s a wrap for this post! If you’d like a detailed review of tornado and severe weather safety, please review April and May posts. Next week we’ll continue information on hurricane preparedness. I’d like to extend a big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. I’m glad you’re along for the fun! If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, get vaccinated, sport a spiffy mask, practice good hand-washing hygiene, mind your social distancing, stay safe, and stay healthy!

See you next Saturday!

Media inquiries: tornadoquest@protonmail.ch

Please note: queries regarding marketing, promotions, sales schemes, prizes, or papers/research that have not been under & approved by scientific peer review WILL NOT be accepted.

Tornado Quest Top Science Links For June 12 – 19, 2021

Six tropical cyclones in progress simultaneously from the east Pacific to central Atlantic on 14 September 2020.
Image courtesy NOAA.

Greetings to one and all! I hope this week’s post finds you happy, healthy and the weather is to your liking. Across North America, the severe weather season continues. Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st. An active season is forecast. As of this post, Claudette, the third tropical cyclone of the Atlantic season, has made landfall on the central USA gulf coast. There’s a complete page of information on hurricane safety in this week’s post. There are many other good science reads to review for this week, so let’s get started.

“What is awe?” In this day & age when dystopian conflict is the norm, feeling awe in the presence of nature/science is a badly needed solvent.
In astronomy, it’s very important to study weather on other planets. “Astronomers Have Found the Perfect Exoplanet to Study Another World’s Atmosphere.”
Three new missions are planned for Venus…two of which are from NASA!
Some of you may remember the snow days that were an annual occurrence just a few decades ago. These days, things are much different. “Remember snow days? Today’s kids get heat days.”
Texans were greatly inconvenienced in February 2021 when a cold snap led to the cratering of much of the state’s infrastructure. Only four months later, a heat wave threatens to pull a repeat performance.
These startling images show just how bad the drought in the western USA has become…and how this could be an omen for the months to come.
According to a new study, when climate change is taken into consideration, “high-elevation forests in Colorado and southern Wyoming are experiencing bigger wildfires than at any point in the last 2,000 years.”
When residents are threatened with a hazard (earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, et al.), language can be a life threatening barrier. Here’s an excellent read on the importance of translating warnings.
Reminder: The Atlantic hurricane season outlook has been released by NOAA. A busier than normal tropical cyclone season is anticipated . Time will tell whether the outlook verifies. Regardless, it’s best to prepare for the storm you hope never happens. You’ll find details on Hurricane Safety And Preparedness below.

HURRICANE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

WEATHER DATA

N ational Weather Service Weather Prediction Center

HURRICANE SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

American Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Information

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF file)

Extensive FEMA Emergency Preparedness Document (34 Page PDF File)