The American Meteorological Society, along with several state agencies, have issued their recommendations: People are safer in shelters than staying at home during severe weather. They do, however, recommend that people bring their own hand sanitized and face masks, maintain proper social distancing, and avoid touching high-contact surfaces like door …
Read MoreAn earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook metro Los Angeles early Thursday morning. There are no immediate reports of damage. The Los Angeles Times reported the earthquake occurred less than a mile from Los Angeles, four miles from Santa Clarita, and seven miles from Burbank at 4:29 a.m. local time. The tremor struck at …
Read MoreJulie Dimperio Holowach was killed by a great white shark bite, about 20 feet or so offshore, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported. Authorities in Maine said the woman killed in a rare shark attack off the state’s coast, was a 63-year-old resident of New York City and a recently retired fashion executive. Humans are more likely to be …
Read MoreHere are some earthquake myths according to multiple local and federal government agencies’ websites. Earthquakes occur during earthquake weather: It is commonly believed that earthquakes happen when it is hot and dry. This dates back to the ancient Greeks. This is wrong, they take place miles underground, and can happen at …
Read MoreThe relief the Midwest and Plains are seeing at the moment from the recent heat and humidity are short-lived. A pattern change will create another heat dome this weekend. A slight dip in the jet stream will keep high temps near or even a few degrees below average for much of the Midwest through midweek. …
Read MoreMonsoon rains have caused severe flooding in the Indian State of Assam, killing at least 85 people and displacing tens of thousands of residents, while drowning rare wildlife in a national park. Since May, floodwaters have inundated thousands of villages on the bank of the Brahmaputra river. According to reports, more than 145,648 people have been forced out of their homes and obstruct …
Read MoreImages of starved polar bears, desperately searching for food have made the animal the face of global warming in recent years. As the planet continues to rapidly warm, a new study brings a dire warning: if humans do no reduce greenhouse gas emissions, most populations of polar bears may not survive beyond 2100. Some populations have probably already crossed key thresholds that will make survival almost impossible, according …
Read MoreA new tropical disturbance is drawing attention to the Atlantic Ocean Basin. Dry air and strong winds over the basin for several weeks have prevented organized tropical activity. Fay was the last system to form, it made landfall in New Jersey on July 10. Sunday afternoon, a tropical wave over Hispaniola, the southeastern Bahamas, …
Read MoreAs much of the country is experiencing extreme heat, it is very important to realize how the heat can put your child at risk. Though every person needs to take precautions, in dangerous heat it is especially important to carefully watch kids and seniors as those demographics are at greater risk of sustaining a heat injury. Children do not acclimate to the heat as …
Read MoreDuring a heatwave, it is important to pay special attention to your pets to make sure they are not in distress. Here are a few safety tips to help. Exercise is out. Even if you have an active pet who gets exercise every day and is healthy. Scale back their activities, change the times to early morning or …
Read MoreWhen a heat wave strikes an area that typically doesn’t need air conditioners, surviving extreme temperatures can be a challenge. Below you will find heat survival tips. Use Water! Fill buckets and basins with water and soak your feet. Wet towels and bandannas can have a cooling effect when worn on your head or shoulders. Take …
Read MoreWe are into the dog days of summer and there are 18 states under a heat advisory, watch, or warning this morning! The hottest weather Friday will be from Texas to the Dakotas, where it will feel like it is over 100 degrees. The hottest areas on Saturday will be in the …
Read MoreAs a stalled seasonal front dumps deadly amounts of rain on Japan, nearly 3.6 million residents have been asked to evacuate their homes in recent days. Areas are completely cut off after roads were washed out, and as of yesterday, 14 people were still missing according to the Associated Press. …
Read MoreIn 2012 Vermont passed a universal recycling law, and the scrap ban is the last phase of that law. Vermont became the first state in the nation to enact a food waste ban. According to the state’s website “if it was once part of something alive, like a plant or …
Read MoreStorm chasing can be exciting… from your sofa, as you watch one of the television shows or YouTube videos. You can even subscribe to live storm chasing feeds. Feeling more adventurous? You can book a storm chaser tour vacation. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has turned the storm chasing world upside down. If …
Read MoreA low-pressure system that has meandered its way from Florida to the Atlantic coast this week just might become the next tropical system of 2020. The system located off the coast of North Carolina is becoming more defined, according to The National Hurricane Center, so it could become Tropical Depression …
Read MoreA La Niña is developing, and that means intense heat is coming to the lower 48 states. The Northeast and the Midwest will be especially affected. Let’s dive in and find out what this means for summer 2020! La Ninã Means It’s Gonna Be Hot According to Weather, most of …
Read MoreThis week, Utah was hit with multiple wildfires. At least one of them, The Traverse Fire, was caused by fireworks. This has led the state of Utah to implement strict rules for exactly when and where civilians can use fireworks. Fireworks Cause Devastating Fires Utah is in the midst of …
Read MoreThe Arctic Circle is in the midst of a very intense heat wave right now. This heat wave has sent temperatures soaring in the typically frigid region. Now, that warm weather is causing an unprecedented spider baby boom, reports say. Hot Weather Causes Spider Baby Boom Jan Wesner Childs of …
Read MoreThe United States is so big, sometimes snow and fires happen in the same state at the same time! This happened earlier this week in Utah, where what residents call ‘Juneuary’ began as snow fell. Summer Snow Hits Utah The Northern Rockies and nearby areas are currently experiencing ‘Juneuary.’ On …
Read MoreWe all look forward to the fun of summer, kids most of all, but the coronavirus has shut down many of the traditional summer activities, and social distancing and masks are still essential. By now, you may be asking yourself what CAN you do to enjoy the summer sun with …
Read MoreLet’s face it, we’re all tired of staying inside. With lockdowns lifting, and summer here, it’s so tempting to run out, see friends, and enjoy summer activities. And those masks are HOT, uncomfortable, and annoying. Despite the fact that President Trump refuses to wear a mask, and is encouraging people …
Read MoreFor many people, the stimulus check from the government to help during the coronavirus lockdown helped pay essential bills like rents or mortgages, buy food, and cover utility bills. Help your stimulus check go further by keeping your utility bills low this summer. Minimize your air conditioner use by putting …
Read MoreCrime does go up in summer. Most robberies are opportunistic in nature. Contrary to popular belief, thieves mainly go to work during daylight hours, not in the dark of night. Vacation time is the ideal time for thieves to smash and grab, even just a long day trip, or a …
Read MoreThe summer sun is tough on lawns. The heat dries them up and the dead thatch blocks new growth. In addition, the dry soil won’t support any shoots that try to make it through. The wet spring has probably brought out weeds like dandelions that reproduce like, well, weeds, and …
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