What is a Blizzard?
Blizzards are winter snow events that meet two characteristics: heavy precipitation and winds of over 35 mph for three hours producing white-out conditions.
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The Impact of Global Warming on the World’s Arctic Region
Climate changes in the Arctic will also affect global weather patterns, wildlife, agriculture, and population.
Tropical Cyclone Formation: Devastating Storms Formed Over Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans
Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclonic storms are all forms of tropical cyclones, creating havoc and causing damage with high winds, rain and storm surge in low-lying regions.
Cyclone or Hurricane, or Typhoon, Which One is it?
What’s the difference between a cyclone, hurricane, typhoon and tornado? And, what about other seasonal events like monsoons and tsunamis?
Analyzing Weather Producing Severe Thunderstorm Formations
Thunderstorms, ranging from mild to severe, are the most common weather formation, producing heavy rainfall, hail, high winds, flash floods, and damaging tornadoes.
The Physics of Hurricanes
Hurricanes have hit the popular consciousness hard – the increased hurricane activity has everyone worried – but how do they work?
Why Do Some People Not Heed Weather Warnings
The National Weather Service explores why people ignore warnings of approaching severe weather. Answers are vital to those that utilize NWS forecasts including mariners.
What to do During a Hurricane Watch or Warning
Hurricane watches and warnings are issued to warn residents of danger and damages that could occur with a hurricane. Understand the warnings and prepare to minimize risk.
Emergency Kit: Items that could save your life during a Natural Disaster
When a natural disaster, such as a hurricane strikes, an at home emergency kit can provide the essentials for survival.
Food Security Preparedness
Learn what skills you will need to survive any natural or human-made disaster, including how to grow and preserve your own survival food kits.
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