There are some severe weather hazards that get a lot of press… tornadoes, for example, are attention-grabbers, and they frequently take center stage during preparedness campaigns. One deadly severe weather threat that doesn’t always make the spotlight, however, is lightning. On their lightning safety web page, the NWS notes that lightning is hotter than the […]
Flash flooding can occur quickly and without a lot of warning. Flooding – especially flash flooding – can be life-threatening. And it has a lot to do with how sneaky it can be. Flooding is the master of disguise and hides a lot of evidence, including: How deep the water really is, How fast the […]
For those who live in the Midwest, wind is a big part of life. It shows up on perfectly clear, blue-sky days, and it takes a starring role in a lot of our severe thunderstorms. Because we see so much wind around here, it takes a lot to get us excited about it (unless it’s […]
Those who live in tornado alley are accustomed to tornado drills, during which the National Weather Service will trigger NOAA Weather Radios and some jurisdictions will sound their storm sirens. Even if you don’t hear an alert, take a moment to think about (or even practice) sheltering from a tornado (or a very angry severe […]
Lighting can be considered one of the marvels in the natural world. It is mostly known to be created naturally although scientists still are looking for the real cause or causes of lightning. Cloud-to-cloud lightning, rocket lightning, dry lightning, cloud-to-ground lightning, positive lightning, ball lightning are types of lightning that occur during thunderstorms and during […]
In the State of Colorado lightning is the number 1 killer. In fact, it’s one of the worst life threatening atmospheric hazards in the world. For the record, there has been three hundred ninety four cases of death caused by lighting. Colorado is not actually alone. To note, Colorado is only eleventh in the United […]
We never know what the providence has in store for us. The best thing we humans can do is to remain prepared against any natural disasters or unfavorable incidents. Nowadays, insurance provides financial protection against losses for persons or businesses. Over the years, the domain has expanded to encompass almost every type of disaster that […]
The summer’s unpredictable severe weather and debilitating power outages highlight the need for preparedness planning. We’ve seen devastating hurricanes and tornadoes in the past years and miles-wide fires destroying everything in their paths. Since devastating natural disasters are happening on and around our planet, it’s becoming more important for you and your family to know […]
Residents in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are once again bracing for a major winter storm. In addition to the snow, record-shattering cold will spill into Texas and portions of the South over the next few days. A winter storm is likely to bury parts of the South with significant snow and some ice before moving […]
Ice storms are an all too familiar scene to Kansas residents. They almost always result in power losses and sometimes can even be deadly. The aftermath can somewhat resemble the destruction caused by a Kansas tornado – fallen trees and power outages everywhere. However, while a tornado generally causes damage in a somewhat limited area, […]