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How Quickly Do You React when Advised of Severe Weather?Severe weather has increased around the globe. Tornados, earthquakes and more are happening in unexpected places. Have you prepared an emergency kit or made evacuation plans for your family and you? Now is the time.- Preparing for Severe Weather in GeorgiaTips on how to prepare for severe storms and tornatos.
- Did Global Warming Cause All This Weird Weather?Big snow storms this winter in the US, tremendous flooding in Australia, big snows in UK: are these the consequences of anthropogenic global warming?
- Severe Weather Calls Out for Better Building PracticesSevere Weather Calls Out for Better Building Practices. Building in America runs well behind making and marketing gadgets and the result is we are living centuries behind where we need to be. Here is the solution.
- Preparation for Severe WeatherJust a few preparations before severe weather could make a difference between unnecessary discomfort or riding the storm with a sense of security and comfort.
- Severe Weather Awareness in WisconsinSevere weather can be prominent in Wisconsin during the months of April through September, maybe even October. Because the weather is so unpredictable in Wisconsin, it is important to be ready for anything.
Severe Weather Warning - Tornado SeasonFor years, people have been told in cases of severe weather such as tornados and hurricanes that an animal is safer outside. They have natural instincts of survival that we humans don't.- Severe Weather Preparation TipsSpring and summer bring flowers, but they also ignite severe storms and tornado warnings. Here is a primer on how you can prepare for these weather related problems.
- How To Become a Storm Spotter for Your CommunityIf severe weather excites you and you want to learn more about how you can help your community, you need to take it in your own hands and make it happen. Anyone can do it, including you.
Severe Weather Causes Hospital Staffing IssuesWhen inclement weather occurs, healthcare providers are put in the precarious position of having to decide whether to go to work to be available to care for patients in need or to stay home and be safe.- Severe Weather SafetyThe hot, humid weather experienced during the summer months has a tendency to breed severe storms. This article explores tips on how you and your family can stay safe during severe weather.
- What is Entailed in Storm ChasingIf you find the weather irresistible, you may think of becoming a storm chaser, but what really entails storm chasing, what things should you consider?
- Severe Weather Tips to Help You Stay SafeSevere weather can strike at any time.Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, fire, and hurricanes are all possible.When confronted with the possibility of dangerous weather, follow a few tips to stay safe.
- Weather Call: A New Severe Weather Warning SystemWeather Call is a new program that many television meteorologists are now offering to viewers. For a very small fee, viewers can get a phone call from the meteorologist when weather warnings are issued for the immediate area.
- Severe Weather Pummels New York CityA severe thunderstorm warning was in effect this evening for the New York area. After sweating and panting through a brutal 3 day heat wave, I believed the worst was over.
- Ohio Tornadoes and Severe WeatherThe tornado warnings have just been lifted in Northwest Ohio and the experience was one that will never be forgotten.
- Experiencing Severe Weather StrikesBarbara held Bill's arm tightly as they watched their neighbor careen through the air and slam into a tree! Bill shouted, "Get to the bathroom," as he hurriedly made his way to the front door.
- Road-Savvy Survival: Severe-Weather SafetyAn overview of road safety in areas prone to severe weather, this article discusses survival if you are stranded in a storm in your vehicle.
Torrential Spring Storm Causes Third Major Severe Weather Crisis in Six WeeksMajor highways and city streets were closed for portions of Tuesday and Wednesday as rain filled creeks and rivers to overflowing.- Another Severe Weather Hit Predicted for NHDescription of snowfalls received thus far in NH and what is predicted for this weekend
- When is a Storm Really a Storm?The next time you hear a weather report on the radio, television or via the internet... is the predicted storm really a storm?
Severe Weather Headed for New Englandhe National Weather Service has issued a "Heavy Snow Warning" due to a winter storm that will hitting Southern New England this afternoon and this evening.
Severe Weather Phobia: What it is and What Triggers this AnxietyAn irrational fear of severe weather is classified as a condition called Severe Weather Phobia. Learn some of the characteristics of this phobia, as well as what triggers it.- Why Does the Media Discredit Forecasts?This article discusses the importance of forecaster credibility. Media and reporters need to tread lightly when addressing tornado warnings.
- I've Got an App for ThatWeather apps can save lives with the benefit of receiving weather alerts on the go. People often miss weather watches and warning when they are in transit or at a location without television or radio. I have included my favorites in this article.
- Weathering the WeatherWeather idioms dominate everyday life. This article is a fun compliation of weather terms and sayings as they relate to news, people, and even politics.
- "Warnings: the True Story of How Science Tamed the Weather" - Book ReviewOf all the things we take for granted, weather forecasting and severe weather warnings probably rank up near the top. We normally only notice – and complain – when forecasts are wrong; praise for accurate reporting just doesn’t happen.
How to Survive in Severe Weather When Your Car StallsIf your car’s engine suddenly stops, coasting safely to the side of the road is a well-known emergency procedure. Yet would you know how to survive in a snow storm or a sudden flood? How about the scorching heat of the California desert?
National Weather Center in Norman, OklaMeteorologists, storm chasers and weather hobbyists will want to visit the National Weather Center (NWC) located on the University of Oklahoma (OU) campus in Norman, Okla.- Change of WeatherA poem lamenting overly warm weather, but knowing that the seasons will be changing sooner rather than later.
- Severe Weathere, My ConcernAs I sit here and watch the lightening and rain from another set of severe thunderstorms, I wonder about climate change. I've heard the tornado sirens go off three times tonight.
Upset WeatherJust a poem I wrote about todays weather.- Impersonal Personalized MarketingIf you're going to do something like this '" institute an automated system to add a personal touch '" do it right.
How Local TV Weathercasts Are PreparedIt takes more effort than you would think to prepare a forecast.
Severe Weather Has Hit Northeast Ohio Once AgainIt is no real surprise to residents of northeast Ohio when a weather advisory is upgraded to a winter storm warning, seeing as we are used to getting almost 9 feet of snow dumped on us annually.- Eight Reasons to like WinterThis is a humor article about winter. The goal is to give people struggling through winter an emotional lift.
Nasty Weather; Nastier Climate ConditionsHow to read the signs of impending weather in your locale and knowing the difference between it and climate change- How the Weather Outside Impacts Us InsideOutsides impact insides every day. Insides may influence outsides, but that is probably more reliant on belief than upon measurement. Whether the weather?
What is Hail and How Does it Form?Hail is a form of frozen precipitation that only is created under certain conditions associated with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. It can do serious damage to property and ruin crops.- Community News for Royal OakRemember that burning in portable fireplaces or fire pits outside is not allowed; however, residents can do outside cooking and grilling using charcoal, propane, or natural gas for fuel.
