Hurricane Laura is now a cAtegory 3 Hurricane. According to the Saffir-Simpson scale, “Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.” Here is a… Read more →
As the next system continues to drift toward the region, there is increasing confidence that when it arrives it will bring significant severe weather with it. The Storm Prediction Center opted to keep – roughly – the same Moderate risk area for the southeast, but expanded the Enhanced Risk area and Slight Risk area. From the SPC …East TX northeastward… Read more →
As a system passes through the region, it will open the door for showers, storms and the potential for severe weather. Come to think of it, I say this in almost every post. But this is not an “every post” kind of system. This one looks pretty potent. A Moderate Risk is in place for parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi… Read more →
At least we will all be at home, already. In fact, now may be a good time to review your severe weather safety plan. The “Where would you go? What would you do?” if a tornado warning was issued for your area plan. By coincidence, the National Weather Association is promoting their #SafePlaceSelfie campaign today, Wednesday, April 8th. 
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For those that were looking at your backyard and thinking, ‘I could use some rain’ it looks like Mother Nature may be willing to help you out. After a long, wet, dreary winter, it looks like the short suspension of precipitation during the last few weeks may come to an end. The Climate Prediction Center, a branch of NOAA that… Read more →
