Heading into winter, you might occasionally hear about “La Nina,” a weather condition that can occur over the Pacific. The condition, which is Spanish for “little girl,” refers to a cooling of the waters of the Pacific. This cooling occurs, on average, once every four or five years. When it …
Read MoreWe’ve known for a while that sea levels are rising, and it’s a complicated issue – we’re not here to get into the how and why of the situation. However, what is interesting is to take a look at the cities more affected by these rising levels. Most major cities …
Read MoreWhen the news reports a particularly full riverbed or flooding, it’s usually very temporary. A few days, perhaps a week, and then it’s over, the water levels recede, and life goes back to normal. But what happens when the water levels don’t recede, and life can’t go back to normal …
Read MoreYes, folks, it’s that time of year – hurricane season is right around the corner, and experts are finally weighing in on what they expect this season to look like. If you’re like the rest of the world and curious about that to expect this coming season, read on. But …
Read MoreWhere there is a will, there is a way. Millions of people around the world bet every year on the outcome of sports. From small bets, like shaving facial hair or wearing silly clothes, to thousands of dollars on how many times a ball is fumbled, sports betting is big …
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the term “severe weather” or “severe thunderstorm,” but what actually defines these categories? Here is a quick guide to understanding these terms and the five categories of severe weather risks. What is it that makes a storm severe? According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in order …
Read MoreTornado season is upon us, folks. The weather is volatile, and it can go from a perfectly sunny and beautiful day to a green and purple sky with heavy winds in a matter of minutes. If you’re in an area known for tornados or you’re worried that this year is …
Read MoreAs a rainy spring approaches, you may want to start considering how to manage and mitigate the damage done by flooding. Even the best basements get a little wet, after all. It’s just how basements work! Don’t go into this rainy season unprepared – set yourself up for success and …
Read MoreTornado season is no joke! Between May and June (generally speaking), the United States experiences what is called “tornado season”, when the winds and weather are just right to give us some incredibly intense weather. And if the 2020 season is any indication, this year is going to be a …
Read MoreYou might have heard of the term derecho on the Weather Channel or in the news and thought nothing of it, but a derecho is actually a very serious weather phenomenon that can be seriously dangerous for anyone and anything in its path. If you want to know more as …
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