It used to be that there were pretty defined seasons for certain severe weather -- like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires (which are the result of a combination of severe weather conditions), blizzards, etc.
But, with the climate change that is occurring, those defined seasons are blurring. Tornadoes are happening throughout the USA--even in places that seldom (or never) see them. Flooding rains are dumping on places that don't normally get such rains. And the severity of such storms is increasing.
It is pretty clear that for the next few years, at least, we will be experiencing more extreme weather--both in the US and around the globe.
Are you prepared for it?
If you are not, what do you need to do to get ready?
To help answer that question, I would like to refer you to the US National Weather Service. They have put together a Severe Weather website that draws upon many websites (and organizations) to help you prepare. Please visit www.srh.noaa.gov/lub/safety/swaw and browse around the site. It has tabs that cover Thunderstorms (including hail and lightening), Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Flash Flooding.
The information covered here comes from more than just the usual government sources and is a great starting point to helping you get prepared for severe weather and it's aftermath.
Do you have a favorite site for preparing for severe weather? If so, don't keep it to yourself. Share it with us.
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