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In previous blog posts, I have discussed the recent heat wave and drought in Europe. But there is another area of extreme heat and drought as well in China. According to Reuters, China has issued its first national drought alert of the year as authorities battle forest fires and mobilize specialist teams to protect crops…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that most areas of the Southeast should get at least an inch of rain this week. Southwest Alabama could see some extra rain from the remains of Potential Tropical Cyclone 4, which is in the western Gulf of Mexico and is expected to move into southern Texas or northeastern…
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Do you or someone you love have severe fears about tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, or other natural disasters? If so, you are not alone. Many people feel anxious during severe weather or even during seasons when severe weather is more likely. You can help reduce this anxiety by preparing for the severe weather in advance and…
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NOAA released the latest monthly climate outlooks for September and the September through November period yesterday. They show that warmer than normal temperatures continue to be expected in the next month and season for the U. S. as a whole, although most of the Southeast has equal chances of below, near, and above normal in…
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Here’s a story from CTV News (from Canada) that does an excellent job of describing some of the severe consequences of the U. S. drought out west. It includes impacts on both crops and livestock and how it has affected agricultural production and food prices. You can read it at https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/american-farmers-are-killing-their-own-crops-and-selling-cows-because-of-extreme-drought-1.6031139.
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The latest Drought Monitor, released this morning, shows that there were improvements in drought and dry conditions in Virginia and Georgia, minor changes in the Carolinas and Alabama, and a small new area of moderate drought (D1) along the East Coast of Florida. There were no changes in Puerto Rico this week. Rain in the…
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Researchers at the University of Georgia have helped identify causes of heat-related deaths in high school athletics and have led to new ways to practice that are much safer for outdoor activities in hot, humid climates. This NPR article and audio story describes the changes to practices that have improved athletes’ health and led to…