Every year in June, hurricane season opens and any coastal areas are subject to be a target for a tropical storm or hurricane.When a storm is approaching your area you need to watch it very closely, and pay attention to all the numbers on where the storm is heading , because storms can change direction at any giving time.The wind can pick up 20 mph to 50 mph with in 2-3 hours, that could be the difference of a category 3 to a category 5, that is a huge difference.When you get ready for a hurricane make sure toy have plenty of water for a least a week, flashlight, batteries, canned food, maps, important documents that you might need and of course an evacuation route out of town. Give yourself plenty of time to get out before the traffic gets real bad, a lot of people wait until the last minute.After the storm passes give it one day before you come home so the traffic is not so bad. A lot of people ride out the storm and that is not very smart , it is better to leave.
Posted
on December 10, 2009, 3:22 pm,
by ken,
under Hurricane News.
A 2010 weather forecast has been predicted by the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University. They anticipate an “above average” hurricane season for the next year and are expecting 11-16 storms, 6-8 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes. This report is the weather teams 27th year of hurricane assumptions.
Phil Klotzbach, the groups leader, stated that “the Atlantic basin has the largest year to year variability of any of the global tropical cyclone basins.” And with El Nino (a pattern of warmer then usual water in the Pacific Ocean) weakening, more hurricanes will likely form due to increased wind shear across the Atlantic.
Furthermore, the team expects 2010 to bring…
64% chance that one major hurricane will land on the U.S. coastline
40% of a major hurricane making landfall on the U.S. East Coast (including the Florida Peninsula)
and a 40% chance that a major hurricane will make landfall along the Gulf Coast
Posted
on November 10, 2009, 3:49 pm,
by ken,
under Hurricane News.
Hurricane Ida has weakened to a tropical depression, as it was pin pointed almost 30 miles east-southeast of Mobile, Alabama. Top wind speeds have diminished to about 35 mph and Ida is expected to become an ocean storm in the Western Atlantic.
Hurricane Ida, which is hitting the Gulf coast right now, left El Salvador in ruins. When Ida came threw El Salvador it brought three days of rain and winds of 70 miles per hour. This triggered floods and mudslides that has killed more than 120 people. The hill-ringed town of Verapaz, El Salvador is now a highway of boulders, mud and small houses.
At least 60 people are still missing as a result of the floods and mudslides and thousands are left homeless. Honduras and Nicaragua also took devastating blows from the hurricane.
See the devastating aftermath that Hurricane Ida left behind.
Ida has weakened since it hit the coast of Central America and is now a Tropical storm. The storm hit the Alabama coast this morning. Some people do not seem to mind. Surfers take advantage of the rough surf the storm brings.
Ida is bringing in heavy rain that will move across the southeastern states leaving 2-4 inches of rain. The winds are down to 45 mph and should continue to weaken as the storm moves over land.
Posted
on September 18, 2009, 3:47 pm,
by ken,
under Hurricane Tips.
Make sure your pets are as ready as you are for a hurricane! Below is a list of some tips to make sure you and your pet make it through the weather with as little incident as possible.
Keep up to date on vaccinations and keep them well documented. Pet shelters might require this to admit your pets.
Have a current photograph of your pet ready in case they get lost in the storm.
Make sure you have a good sized carrier for your pet. Remember they have to have room to stand up and move to be comfortable.
If you must submit your pet to a shelter, make sure you have all the proper identification and medical records needed well before you schedule an extended stay.
Keep a collar with identification on your pet and have a leash on hand to keep them under control.
Keep your pet in mind when making evacuation plans and make sure they are inside during the storm at all times.
Posted
on September 15, 2009, 2:00 pm,
by ken,
under Hurricane Tips.
In the midst of a hurricane, one generally endures occasional boredom. Yet, there are numerous ways to keep yourself and the others around you occupied with the following beneficial prompts!
1. Invite a group of friends over and have a board game pow wow! I would recommend playing Apples to Apples because it is lighthearted and silly, while something like Scrabble might remind you that there is, indeed, an uncomfortable situation surrounding you.
2. Tell ghost stories! Hurricanes are the perfect time to tell ghost stories because the power usually goes out and one may find their house infested with candles and the echoes of howling winds.
3. Read and write! Write down what you are experiencing during the hurricane and try to turn a somewhat dismal situation into an investigative report. Read books to take your head somewhere else and forget about the nasty weather outside.
4. Make music! Invite friends and family over and take the time to bond over beautiful musical creation!
Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained wind speed is 38 mph or less.
Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained wind speed ranges from 39 mph to 73 mph.
Tropical Storm Watch: An announcement that tropical conditions pose a threat to coastal areas, generally within 36 hours.
Tropical Storm Warning: A warning that tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 24 hours, with sustained winds ranging from 39-73 mph.
Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or more.
Hurricane Watch: An announcement that hurricane conditions pose a possible threat, generally within 36 hours.
Hurricane Warning: A warning that sustained winds of 74 mph or higher and/or dangerously high water associated with a hurricane are expected within the next 24 hours.
Can you imagine if you lost everything that you owned and you and your family were left homeless? There are lots of family that do not have to image, they are actually experiencing the harsh reality everyday. If you are a victim of hurricane violence or you would like to help hurricane victims, there are organization that are offering a helping hand.
Posted
on September 11, 2009, 11:59 am,
by ken,
under Uncategorized.
Get important papers and special photo’s together and put them in plastic
Identification is very difficult and time consuming to replace. Make sure that you include social security cards, birth certificates, high school diplomas or GED certificates, titles or deeds to property. Photos of family and friends or special occasions can not be replaced, so take steps to secure them too.
Every year in June, hurricane season opens and any coastal areas are subject to be a target for a tropical storm or hurricane.When a storm is approaching your area you need to watch it very closely, and pay attention to all the numbers on where the storm is heading , because storms can change direction at any giving time.The wind can pick up 20 mph to 50 mph with in 2-3 hours, that could be the difference of a category 3 to a category 5, that is a huge difference.When you get ready for a hurricane make sure toy have plenty of water for a least a week, flashlight, batteries, canned food, maps, important documents that you might need and of course an evacuation route out of town. Give yourself plenty of time to get out before the traffic gets real bad, a lot of people wait until the last minute.After the storm passes give it one day before you come home so the traffic is not so bad. A lot of people ride out the storm and that is not very smart , it is better to leave.
