Nine out of every ten people that get hit by lightning survive, according to a post today by The Week magazine. But their health afterwards can be significantly changed, and even their personalities can be affected by the trauma as well as the rewiring of their internal electrical circuits (which…
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Since we are now entering the heart of hurricane and flood season, when evacuations may become necessarily, it’s a good idea to think about your evacuation plans. FEMA is a great source of information on how to plan for an evacuation (for example, see https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family), but I thought this article…
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According to a new report published in the Annals of the Association of American Geographers, “trends from 2001 to 2011 show that urban development has declined in coastal flood zones; however, development in flood zones in inland counties has grown.” The authors point out that with a few exceptions such…
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As we watch the development and northward motion of Tropical Storm Cindy, you might be wondering what impacts the Southeast will see from the storm. Currently the storm is forecast to move to the west of us, probably making landfall in eastern Texas. But the Southeast will be in the…
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This week the National Weather Service is celebrating Lightning Safety Week. Lightning can kill any time of year but with more outdoor activities coupled with the best chances for thunderstorms, summer is the prime season for lightning injuries and deaths. Be safe and be smart! You can read more from…
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EarthSky posted a short article this week about the top five questions meteorologists get asked about tornadoes. While many parts of the US experience their peak tornado season in May or June, in the Southeast we can and do get tornadoes any month of the year, so it is especially…
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Weather Underground has a short but interesting article this week on unusual paths taken by tornadoes. It’s a great idea to keep in mind that tornadoes don’t always move from southwest to northeast, although in many areas that is the most common direction. For example, the Atlanta tornado of March…
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