Tornado Quest Top Science Links For September 17 – 24, 2022 #science #weather #climate #hurricaneprep #hurricanesafety #hurricane #ian #hurricaneian #astronomy

Tropical Storm Ian gaining strength over the Caribbean on 24 September 2022

Greetings everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. The tropical Atlantic is very busy after a very quiet start to the 2022 hurricane season. Front and center as of this post is Ian which is forecast to intensify into a hurricane, make landfall in Cuba, and then somewhere on the Florida, USA coast as a very strong hurricane. This week, I’ll continue with helpful infographics on preparing an emergency kit that will be helpful in any tropical storm or hurricane scenario as well as an infographic cautioning you to the hazards and dangers of using unofficial sources for weather information. As usual, there are many other essential and important reads to review on climate, weather, and other science related topics, so let’s get started.

Neptune and its rings and moons as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope. Image courtesy NASA.

The new James Webb Space Telescope has captured the most amazing view of Neptune and its rings in decades.
The conditions on other planets in our solar system never ceases to amaze us. Here’s a look at how wind affects the geology on the planet Mars.
Adaptation is key to a healthier future. “A cleaner future for flight — aviation needs a radical redesign.”
Thirty-five years ago this month, the Montreal Protocal came into being. Since then, it has quietly helped us from living in conditions that would have warmed our planet more than it already has.
The year 2022 will be one that many of us will not forget soon due to numerous climate extremes that took place around the globe. This is an exceptionally informative read on how La Nina together with climate change made disasters on top of disasters possible.
Finally, if you’re looking for hurricane preparedness information, here’s your one stop for everything you need to know for before, during and after the storm. This all inclusive website from NOAA will help you prepare for the storm and tell you how to stay safe afterwards. The infographics below will help you prepare an emergency kit and use discretion when you come across questionable weather information/forecasts/hyperbole when online or using social media.

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Infographic courtesy FEMA/Ready.gov/Red Cross

That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! Remember, prepare ahead now for the storm you hope never happens!

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Tornado Quest Micro-podcast For September 17 – 24, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For September 10 – 17, 2022

Greetings everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you doing well. The tropical Atlantic has been much more active as of late. This week, we’ll continue with helpful infographics on preparing an emergency kit that will be helpful in any tropical storm or hurricane scenario. As usual, there are many other essential and important reads to review on climate, weather, and other science related topics, so let’s get started.

Well said. “The past is not radically discontinuous from the present. The past has given us everything that we have, including the ideas we use to criticize it. We must, then, give past people their due.“
This is a very novel idea that has been a long time coming. Making recyclable plastics out of CO2 to slow climate change.
Could switching to renewable energy sources save us money? According to a new Oxford University study, the answer is definitely ‘yes!’
Easier said than done to keep this daunting challenge in check. “How to stop cities and companies causing planetary harm.”
The Interior Department and NOAA have a new website that clearly shows how climate change is hurting the USA in more ways than many of us are aware.
Considering how deadly heat waves have been for many years, perhaps it’s time to revise our current heat index to one that more accurately reflects heat effects on the human body and climate change.
If you thought the summer of 2022 was exceptionally hot across many areas of the globe, you’d be exactly right…it was on of the hottest ever.
It’s well past time that this issue was addressed. Better late than never. “‘None Of Us Are About Hype.’ How To Recognize And Avoid Fake Weather Forecasts.” The NOAA/NWS infographic below also speaks on this widespread issue.

Last but not least, if you’re looking for hurricane preparedness information, here’s your one stop for everything you need to know for before, during and after the storm. This all inclusive website from NOAA will help you prepare for the storms that we hope never happen.

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That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

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Tornado Quest micro-podcast for September 10 – 17 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For August 27 – September 3, 2022 #science #weather #climate #hurricane #hurricaneseason #hurricaneprep

Greetings everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you doing well. The tropical Atlantic is certainly much busier than last week and the potential for a landfalling tropical cyclone is certainly a possibility. Consequently, I’ll continue to share helpful infographics on preparing an emergency kit that will be helpful in any tropical storm or hurricane scenario. As usual, there are many other essential and important reads to review on climate, weather, and other science related topics, so let’s get started.

Happy meteorological autumn to my friend and followers in the Northern Hemisphere! For folks south of the equator, welcome to meteorological spring!

The launch of the Artemis vehicle may have had another delay due to fueling issues, but weather can also sideline a launch. Why is weather so important to a rocket launch?
Here’s some very good news on the renewables front. “US to see renewable energy boom in wake of historic climate bill.”
Public policy is now key to badly needed adaptations if we are to get a handle on the climate crisis. “To adapt to climate impacts, come to grips with politics.” Good weather has held back USA climate action for decades.
“COP27 will be deadlocked if climate adaptation funding promise is broken.” A disastrous stalemate is likely unless low and middle income countries can trust promises made by richer nations.
“Why drought looks different depending on your region.” The USA’s Northeast’s ‘flash drought’ is a reminder that dryness isn’t just a problem for western states.
Hand in hand with drought is the scourge of heat waves. Heat is by far the deadliest weather hazard for the USA & many other countries. Often underrated, heat’s not called the ‘silent killer’ for nothing. Unfortunately, this weather and climate threat doesn’t garner the superfluous attention and hyperbole seen elsewhere in social media.
For the latest on the Atlantic hurricane season, check out NOAA’s National Hurricane Center’s website. Here’s a look at the outlook for the next few days.
Here’s a very comprehensive website from NOAA and the National Weather Service on hurricane preparedness, watches and warnings that will be important to you, and what to do after a hurricane or tropical storm.

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That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

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Tornado Quest micro-podcast for August 27 – September 3, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For August 13 – 20, 2022

Category 4 Hurricane Laura approaches the Louisiana coast on 26 August 2020. Satellite image: NOAA

Greetings to everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you doing well. For the time being, the tropical Atlantic is quiet, but that could change over the next few weeks. In the meantime, I will share some infographics on preparing an emergency kit that will be helpful in any tropical storm or hurricane scenario. There are many other essential and important reads to review, so let’s get started.

The academic environment in our colleges and universities isn’t what it used to be. The love of teaching, conveying knowledge, and mentoring older teens and young adults so they will become productive citizens with a keen concept of critical thinking is quickly becoming extinct.
Our planet Earth spins on its axis at around 1,000 miles per hour. That may sound simple enough, but there’s more to that simple fact.
This is a very thought provoking read. “We exist. What can that fact teach us about the Universe?“
Huge volcanic eruptions present an underrated hazard to humans in many areas around the globe. It’s time to buckle down on forecasting these eruptions and taking steps before they happen to reduce damage and the toll they take on human lives.
This has been a record breaking year for wildfires in Europe with an area of approximately the same size as one-fifth of Belgium having already been burned.
Megafloods and megafires in California share one link…climate change.
The more sea ice loss is studied, the more dour the research findings become. Those very important findings also come with an ominous warning.
As our oceans warm, the patterns in our tropical cyclones/hurricanes have changed. In fact, NOAA is considering changing the official beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to May 15.
With the Atlantic hurricane season upon us, here are some excellent NOAA and National Weather Service hurricane safety resources all on one website.

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That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

Tornado Quest micro-podcast for August 13 – 20, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For June 18 – 25, 2022

Greetings to everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you doing well. This week we’ll start taking a look at summer safety with an infographic on preventing heat related deaths in automobiles. There are several other interesting topics to review, so let’s get started.

The Voyager spacecraft have been going strong since 1977. At this point in their life cycle, NASA is beginning to power them down.
This is a sobering listen on being put in a situation where you can only watch a wildfire rage out of control.
Is the recent flooding in the USA’s Yellowstone National Park a sign of things to come? Yes. And it also applies to the over 420 other American national parks as well.
This is an interesting new tool that helps you discover the influence of climate change on local weather in real time.
While the focus for greenhouse gasses has been on the most popular sources, here’s a source that has been quietly doubling for the past 20 years.
This past week marked the summer solstice for the Northern Hemisphere. Do you know the difference between the meteorological and astronomical seasons?
A third La Niña year for our planet is forecast. Meteorologists say this is very unusual and we should prepare for the coming extreme weather events as the Earth continues to warm.

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

That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

Tornado Quest micro-podcast for June 18 – 25, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For June 11 – 18, 2022

Greetings to everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you doing well. This week we’ll start taking a look at summer safety with an infographic on staying safe in the heat. There are several other interesting topics to review including a look at the latest US Drought Monitor, so let’s get started.

Astronomers’ main reference guide to the Milky Way just received a major update. “Mega-map of Milky Way adds depth to stars’ motions.”
This is a very disconcerting health read. “More than 1 in 7 people worldwide have had Lyme disease.”
These are some badly needed improvements. “Inspired by palm trees, scientists develop hurricane-resilient wind turbines.”
“Microplastics found in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for first time.” This could accelerate snow & ice melting & pose a threat to the health of the continent’s unique ecosystems.
While it’s true that climate change is related closely to power, you’re not powerless to take action yourself. Every small step counts.
Summer has gone from the lazy days of no school and vacations to a season that presents a high level of danger to our species.
Here is a look at the latest NOAA US Drought Monitor. For the 13th straight week, drought conditions improved in varying degrees across the USA.

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For June 4 – 11, 2022

Greetings to everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you doing well. We’ll continue sharing severe weather preparedness information this week with an infographic on flash flood safety that is applicable in both thunderstorms and tropical cyclones . There are several other interesting topics to review, so let’s get started.

A new search for life on Mars has begun with NASA’s Perseverance rover.
Who would have thought? “Car tires produce vastly more particle pollution than exhausts, tests show.”
This is an unfortunate example of misinformation, junk science, and climate change denialism blended together by nefarious interlopers and then integrated into a ‘culture war.‘
This was the the largest atmospheric explosion in recorded history. “Burst of underwater explosions powered Tonga volcano eruption.”
From Tampa, Florida to Alexandria, Egypt to Manila, Philippines, coastal cities round the world are slowly sinking.
NASA has plans to launch six satellites that will give meteorologists valuable data on forecasting tropical cyclones.
NOAA’s National Ocean Service has an excellent infographic and website on why our planet’s oceans are so important to our climate, economy, and survival as a species.

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Whether it’s a thunderstorm, a tropical storm, or a hurricane, flash flooding presents a significant threat to life and property. Some years, flash flooding is the leading cause of weather related deaths. This infographic has some simple steps and a link for further information on staying safe when the waters begin to rapidly rise.

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

Lastly, I wanted to pass along a reminder that was shared with me regarding misinformation, disinformation, rumors, gossip, et al. These six words, along with critical thinking, are exceptionally useful.

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When?

Where?

How?

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That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

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Tornado Quest micro-podcast for June 4 – 11, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For May 28 – June 4, 2022 #science #weather #climate #lanina #hurricane

Greetings to everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you doing well. We’ll continue sharing severe weather preparedness information this week with an infographic on preparing an emergency kit. The beginning of June brings the official beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season…and now is the time to prepare for the hurricane or tropical storm you hope never happens. There are many other fascinating topics to review, so let’s get started.

Science, like far too many topics, has become politicized. That has always been and will always be a bad idea with exceptionally detrimental long term effects. Science is a facts based endeavor and along with the scientific method and critical thinking, can make achievements like no other field of endeavor or study.
An urgent need for cutting greenhouse gasses is warranted…and here’s why.
There has been a great deal of discussion on this topic as of late. “As private weather forecasting takes off, who is left behind?” If you’ve got digs in a high status location, you’re going to charge premium prices for the most basic of weather information. But what if you can’t afford it? Will paying for the privilege of receiving a life saving tornado warning be limited to the 1%?
La Nina has become the most unwelcome weather and climate guest, especially for the United States.
This is an essential read on the connection between hurricanes and climate change.
ICYMI: NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center and the National Weather Service have released their outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. An above average season is contained in their findings and predictions.

Infographic courtesy NOAA/NWS/NHC Atlantic

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In the Atlantic, the 2022 hurricane season officially began on June 1. Here’s a very useful emergency kit that will help you prepare for the storm you hope never happens. Regardless of where you live or work, an emergency kit is essential to staying safe and prepared in any kind of emergency or disaster scenario.

Infographic courtesy Ready.gov/FEMA/Red Cross

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

Who?

What?

When?

Where?

How?

Why?

That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

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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 May 21 – 28, 2022

Greetings to everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you happy, healthy, and doing well. We’ll continue sharing severe weather preparedness information this week with an infographic on lightning safety. Of course, there are many fascinating topics to review, so let’s get started.

This is easily one of the biggest science news stories in some time. “Black-hole image sheds light on Milky Way mysteries.”
This should be interesting to watch if they’re able to pull this off. “Florida Lab to Mimic Category 6 Hurricanes with 200-Mile-per-Hour Wind.“
Population centers and cities often take the brunt of poor air quality and air pollution. Here’s a look at the best and worst cities around the world in regards to air quality.
Here’s the latest and very comprehensive State Of The Climate report from the World Meteorological Organization. This is an essential ‘must read’ for anyone interested in the atmospheric sciences.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center and the National Weather Service have released their outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. An above average season is contained in their findings and predictions.

While on the topic of hurricanes in the Atlantic, lets take a look at some recent data that shows the Gulf of Mexico is unusually warm for this early in the year. That is more fuel for the fire for what is predicted to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season.
ICYMI: Here is the official NOAA outlook for summer 2022 located on page 14 and 15 in this PDF document covering the temperature and drought outlook.

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

That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

Tornado Quest micro-podcast for May 21 – 28, 2022

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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 May 14 – 21, 2022

Greetings to everyone! I hope this week’s post finds all of you happy, healthy, and doing well. We’ll continue sharing severe weather preparedness information this week with an infographic on tornado sheltering safety. There are many other interesting topics to cover, so let’s get started.

The supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy is the biggest science news to come from astronomy in some time.
After 45 years, this was inevitable. “Voyager 1 glitch? Strange signals from probe has NASA baffled.“
Australia has some of the world’s oldest tropical rain forests. Climate change is decimating many of the irreplaceable trees.
Air pollution is responsible for up to 9 million deaths globally every year. This is one of the most underrated weather/climate hazards.
“Climate change swells odds of record India, Pakistan heatwaves.” Here’s the rub…if these kind of heat waves can occur in these countries, there’s no reason they can’t happen in Europe, South America, or North America.
Flash droughts are fast becoming a new normal, especially in Oklahoma.
The latest summer outlook for the contiguous USA doesn’t look good for folks like myself who are not fans of hot weather.
Here’s the official NOAA outlook for summer 2022 located on page 14 and 15 in this PDF document covering the temperature and drought outlook.

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A quick review of some important tornado sheltering guidelines.

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

That’s a wrap for this post! Thanks to everyone for stopping by. A big ‘Thank You’ to my followers in social media. If you’re on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or Facebook, let’s connect! As for the COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe, stay positive, and test negative!

See you next Saturday!

Tornado Quest micro-podcast for May 14 – 21, 2022

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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.

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