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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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…
Winter Storms | A Preparedness Guide
Did you know..... Each year, dozens of Americans die due to exposure to cold. Add to that number, vehicle accidents and fatalities, fires due to dangerous use of heaters and other winter weather fatalities and you…
Three P’s of Safe Winter Driving
Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. This sheet…
Pinpoint Storm Damage Reports | Helping Homeowners in Need of Home & Roof Repairs
When a home is damaged by severe weather it is important to have repairs done right, but also done quickly. Many homeowners have faced this situation and iAlert wanted to do something that helped bring homeowners…
