If you thought the rain and the current heat wasn’t enough for you, get prepared this week – several major cities in the US are expected to be heating up, with record temperatures to be seen in the next few days and into the weekend. So turn up that air …
Read MoreThe state of Louisiana is soaked after being hit by Barry this weekend, the Category 1 hurricane which quickly weakened into a Tropical storm. Barry hit land as a hurricane on Saturday, but lost steam quickly over land, dropping back to a tropical storm, and eventually by Sunday afternoon being …
Read MoreIf you thought the US had a lock on dangerous, life-threatening tornadoes, think again – China just experienced an intense tornado last week that ripped through the province of Liaoning, killing six people and injuring 190. This is only one of many “extreme weather” incidence China has seen this year, …
Read MoreTropical Storm Barry is steadily making his way towards to Gulf Coast, and if some meteorologist predictions are correct, he will be a hurricane by the time he makes landfall. This is bad news for Louisiana who is already experiencing flooding. It could be disastrous if Barry sits over the …
Read MoreThe city of New Orleans is gearing up for Tropical Storm Barry to turn into a hurricane before it hits the coast this weekend, and parts of the city are already experiencing intense flooding. Multiple counties are under a flash flood warning, and at least one tornado warning has come …
Read MoreIn 2005 a major hurricane hit the Florida coast, causing millions in damage and moving quickly. Dennis is considered to be responsible for 88 total deaths across Cuba and the US, and the Air Force Base at Eglin and Hurlburt reported a staggering half a billion dollars in total damage. …
Read MoreFolks in Anchorage, Alaska got a surprise gift on the Fourth of July from Mother Nature – a day that broke the heat records, with temperatures hitting 90 degrees. It was great news for those who wanted to grill out and enjoy some weather, but signs point to bigger issues. …
Read MoreGreat news for Hawaii coming from hurricane trackers! One of the first hurricanes of the season, Hurricane Barbara, has been downgraded from a category 4 storm to a category 2 storm this past week. Barbara is expected to dissipate before hitting the islands, though rain and wind are expected. Hurricane …
Read MoreIf you think the weather has been especially bad in the Midwest this year, you’re not wrong. Spring saw some of the worst tornado seasons in the past ten years with over 300 hitting ground in a two-month span. The skies have opened nearly every day, dumping water on small …
Read MoreOhio is having a rough time lately. Flooding has been a serious issue, and numerous tornados have plowed through the state this past spring. Now, they’re dealing with even more – parts of Northern Ohio have a mayfly invasion that’s so bad, local weather radar is picking it up. If …
Read MoreScientists are getting good at predicting tornados – their spawning, their trajectory, and even the estimated damage. The time has gone up from 3 minutes to 14 when it comes to the creation of one. 14 minutes is enough to get your things and get to the shelter but doesn’t …
Read MoreAll of Europe is experiencing a massive heat wave that has already turned deadly this week, with temperatures expected to continue to rise. One clever Frenchman noted that the projected heat map of France for Thursday, June 27th appears to be a screaming skull, an appropriate image for the temperatures …
Read MoreIf you lived in the south in late June or early July of 1989, you probably remember Tropical Storm Allison slamming into the coast roughly this week, 30 years ago. Most people don’t take tropical storms as seriously as a hurricane, but Allison made them rethink this when she dumped …
Read MoreThere is a debate going around Capitol Hill recently, and it isn’t about the hot button issues you might be thinking of. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is facing off against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) when it comes to selling off 5G wireless frequencies to cell phone …
Read MoreReports that the weather would calm in the central US this month were highly exaggerated, as evidenced by the uptick in storm damage, injury, and death that the south-central US has been experiencing this past week. Oklahoma Woman Found Dead Vickie Darnel, 64, of Poteau, Oklahoma was pronounced dead Sunday …
Read MoreSadly, raging wildfires are no longer all that remarkable in the west. The last few years have seen an uptick in the amount and intensity of wildfires, and that is expected to continue. In 2017 a study showed that over 4 million homes in the US were at risk for …
Read MoreThe beginning of summer, always near the end of June, should be brought in with sunshine and positivity. In 1987 in Detroit, Michigan, it was instead rung in with an EF-1 tornado that killed one and ripped 50 homes apart in the Chateau Estates trailer park. No Warning That Day …
Read MoreIf you thought satellites were only good for getting you to and from new places, or for showing you pictures of what your neighbor’s backyard looks like, think again. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as NOAA, is planning on launching six ‘micro-satellites’ within the month that will …
Read MoreOn June 19th, 2006, Houston Texas and neighboring Louisiana experienced an incredible influx of rain. This caused hundreds of people to be evacuated from their homes, entire nursing homes to be completed evacuated, and left others trapped in airports or businesses because of flooded roadways. Miraculously, no deaths occurred during …
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