How Tornadoes Form
The formation of a tornado can be broken down to three stages: 1) low level horizontal spin,…
Understanding Hail
Hail, Showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice more than 5 mm…
Severe Weather Preparedness
Tornadoes, floods, thunderstorm winds, hail, lightning, heat, wildfires, rip currents and tsunamis - spring is three months…
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Extreme Weather Including Winter Storms Can Be Stressful, Counselors at the Ready 24/7
Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990. It's Free. It's Confidential.. Are you experiencing signs of distress as a result of a disaster? Signs of distress…
Avoid Using Unsafe Heating Devices Indoors
[caption id="attachment_2855" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Be careful trying to stay warm this winter. Using unsafe heating devices indoors can cause CO poisoning![/caption] Be careful trying to stay warm this winter. Using unsafe heating devices indoors can cause…
Major Snowstorm and Likely Blizzard Conditions for Northeast Monday and Tuesday (Jan 26-27 2015)
[caption id="attachment_2829" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Major Snowstorm and Likely Blizzard Conditions for Northeast Monday and Tuesday (Jan 26-27 2015). Graphic show areas expecting 2 inches of snow (light green) up to 2 feet of snow (bright red)[/caption]…
Wintery Mix to Hit Northeast Friday into Saturday (Jan 23-24 2015)
[caption id="attachment_2808" align="aligncenter" width="425"] Forecast Chart for Wintery Mix to Hit Northeast Friday into Saturday (Jan 23-24 2015)[/caption] The storm system that brought heavy snow to parts of the southern Plains will continue to develop as…
Extraordinary View of Tropical Cyclone Bansi
[caption id="attachment_2794" align="aligncenter" width="458"] Tropical Cyclone Bansi pic taking by Samantha Cristoforetti (click to enlarge)[/caption] An amazing, rare, and extraordinary view of Tropical Cyclone Bansi. Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti captured this image aboard the International Space…
[OSHA] Protecting Workers from Cold Temperature Stress
Cold temperatures and increased wind speed (wind chill) cause heat to leave the body more quickly, putting workers at risk of cold stress. Any one working in the cold may be at risk, eg., workers in…
Drought State of Emergency Continues for California Despite Recent Rainfall
Drought information statement issued by National Weather Service Sacramento, CA November 28, 2014 Governor Brown declared a drought state of emergency for California on January 17, 2014. On April 25, 2014 governor brown issued a proclamation…
Drought Defined
A drought is a period of drier-than-normal conditions that results in water-related problems. When rainfall is less than normal for several weeks, months, or years, the flow of streams and rivers declines, water levels in lakes…
Severe Weather Likely for Southeast and Gulf States This weekend; Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi at High Risk
Severe Weather Likely for Southeast and Gulf States This weekend; Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi at High Risk. Map below shows areas of risk below.... A low pressure system will move east from the Plains bringing with it…
