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The Most Destructive Types of Severe Weather

March 31st, 2013

Devastating Hurricanes

Individuals should be aware of the most destructive types of severe weather conditions and safety precautions. Different types of severe weather conditions occur in each geographic region. Individuals living near coastlines may occasionally have hurricane, tropical cyclone or typhoon weather events. This type of severe weather causes torrential rain and dangerously high winds. Rainfall occurs so quickly during a hurricane that high levels of flooding are common. During this type of storm, dangerous waves can develop in (more…)

How to Tell If a Storm Is On the Way

March 27th, 2013

Aside from the weather forecast, there are other reliable indicators that a storm is brewing. Here are a few tips to determine if a storm is on the way.
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Animals
Animals have a superior insight on the imminent arrival of a storm. Cows will begin to huddle closely together. If a severe storm is approaching, they will bundle themselves even closer together. Birds begin to fly low because of the lowered air pressure.

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When Severe Thunderstorms Turn Into Something Worse

March 26th, 2013

People who are used to thunderstorms striking their area often become complacent and do not worry when storm warnings are issued. They believe that nothing bad can happen. However, safety experts warn that thunderstorms are unpredictable and have the potential to take a quick turn for the worse. Rather than be unprepared if a storm becomes tornadic, people, even those who have been through dozens of storms, should prepare for the worst when the warnings are issued.

The first step people may be advised to take includes packing (more…)

Making Sure Your House is Hurricane Ready

March 22nd, 2013

Hurricanes can cause major damages if homes are not protected from the storm. Before a hurricane hits, it would be better to take some steps and prepare your house for the storm.

The first step is to prepare the outside of the home. Start by making sure that the trees are trimmed to prevent the falling limbs from damaging the home. Tree limbs can cause expensive damage when they land on roofs or cars. Next, check the gutters on the house. They will need to be cleaned to prevent debris from clogging the gutters and drains. Clogged gutters can create (more…)

The Worst Snowstorms of the 20th Century

March 19th, 2013

In March of 1993, a blizzard known as the Storm of the Century stretched from Canada all the way to Central America. Sadly, at least three hundred people lost their lives. Southern states received three feet of snow which shut them down for days. Incredibly, ten million people lost their electricity.

Known as the White Hurricane, this blizzard, powered by hurricane force winds, pummeled the Great Lakes region of the United States. When this storm hit in November of 1913, waves in the Great Lakes rose as high as thirty-five feet (more…)

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