Category Archives: Weather Dangers

How do I prepare for severe weather?

Posted on March 26, 2018 by WeatherGuys Editor

Severe summer weather can happen at any time and anywhere. The three biggest severe weather killers in the United States today are tornadoes, lightning and flash floods. Your best protection is to be prepared.

First, you need access to reliable weather information so you remain alert for potential weather hazards. Get a NOAA weather radio for weather updates. Subscribe to wireless emergency alerts, or WEAs, that provide free messages to your cell phone that will alert you about severe weather in your area. For more information on WEA Alerts, go to www.ready.gov/warning-systems-signals. Continue reading →

Category: Severe Weather, Weather Dangers

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What are the leading threats from hurricanes?

Posted on September 11, 2017 by WeatherGuys Editor

With all the news about hurricanes over the past couple of weeks we’ve been asked a lot of questions about the various threats posed by these storms.

Hurricane Harvey is a clear example of the damage that long-duration heavy rains can inflict. Hurricane Irma provides an example of the destructive power of the winds associated with these storms. Continue reading →

Category: Severe Weather, Tropical, Weather Dangers

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Is springtime pothole season?

Posted on March 27, 2017 by WeatherGuys Editor

Many drivers probably consider early spring to be pothole season.

A pothole is a structural failure in a road surface.

Potholes result from a combination of traffic and water in the underlying soil. Continue reading →

Category: Seasons, Weather Dangers

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What is a November gale?

Posted on November 14, 2016 by WeatherGuys Editor

A gale is a sustained wind between 39 mph and 54 mph.

Gales are usually caused by large differences in the air pressure between a low pressure system and a strong, high pressure system. Continue reading →

Category: Seasons, Severe Weather, Weather Dangers

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What role did weather play in the Peshtigo Fire?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by WeatherGuys Editor

The Peshtigo Fire was the largest wildfire in U.S. history and occurred on Oct. 8, 1871.

The fire swept through the eastern and western shores of Green Bay, burning more than 1.28 million acres. Continue reading →

Category: Phenomena, Severe Weather, Weather Dangers

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