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What to do in a Power Outage- do you call 911?
What to do in a Power Outage- do you call 911? This topic is heavily debated and often leads to a lot of confusion. The answer here is both yes, and no. Let’s take a closer look at the factors. You’ve just had a traumatic experience with a large storm going through,...
Summer’s Return for the Midwest?
Summer's Return for the Midwest? It has been a slow start for summer for one region in particular, the Midwest- as mentioned in another recent post. So far, cities like Minneapolis/St.Paul have only had 1 day at 90 degrees or above. Last year, they had a total of 33...
Expecting Active Hurricane Season-Where Are the Hurricanes?
You may have seen all of the reports about an above-average hurricane season that is expected this year, with record amounts of storms. So far, we have had a Category 5 storm, Beryl, which crushed many early season records. But so far, things are quiet now- which is a...
The Summer that Wasn’t: For the Midwest?
The Summer that Wasn't: For the Midwest? This may be a controversial take, but let’s dive in. Much of the country has been baking this year in 2024, with relentless heat advisories, and excessive heat warnings. The West coast has had a prominent heat wave, with a few...
BUSY SEVERE WEATHER & TORNADO SEASON
BUSY SEVERE WEATHER & TORNADO SEASON It may seem like Spring is just a busy time, and it is, but this year has been well above average for Tornadoes, as well as Severe Wind and Severe Hail. So far, it is the 2nd most active year ever on record for tornadoes. As of...
Hurricane Season Preparations-Active Season
Hurricane Season Preparations- Active Season Expected The National Hurricane Center has been suggesting we may have a very active season this year- although their official forecast is pending. Sea surface temperatures are already rivaling that of July in the Atlantic...