Severe thunderstorm warnings can strike fear and uncertainty into the hearts of many, especially when accompanied by forecasts of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for hail. But what does this all mean, and how should we prepare? Let me break it down for you. When and Where:...
Severe thunderstorm warnings can be daunting, often striking fear into the hearts of those who hear them. But what exactly do these warnings mean, and how should you prepare? What Are Severe Thunderstorm Warnings?Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when meteorologists expect storms to produce win...
When considering hail in a thunderstorm, the longevity of a thunderstorm is important to whether the hail reaches the ground and at what size. Hail needs time to grow as it cycles in and out a storms updraft to collect new layers. The schematic below shows how this happens. Looking for an...
Researchers say a better understanding of the dangerous yet surprisingly common phenomenon of wildfires triggering supercell thunderstorms could reduce risk to life and property. A thunderstorm generated by a New South Wales wildfire reached a height of 12.7 kilometers, according to an analysis involving...
Severe Weather Watch A watch means that conditions are favorable for a severe thunderstorm, tornado, or flash flood. That doesn't mean that severe weather will happen for sure. It just means that there is a possibility and that you should monitor the situation in case a warning is issued. ...
Learn about the fundamentals of lightning strikes and the risk they pose for electric power systems and operator safety.
It is intended that a greater understanding of compound hazards and the weather systems that cause them in regions throughout the world will help lead to improved preparedness and disaster risk reduction, given the importance of this for our rapidly changing world....
How it works: A severe thunderstorm uproots a tree that falls onto your home, crushing part of the roof and attic. You’d pay your share of the repair cost — known as the homeowners insurance deductible— and then the insurer would pay the rest, up to your dwelling coverage limit. ...
(Ngare et al.2022; Mahmood et al.2021; Shirgir et al.2019). The frameworks of climate change adaptation and resilience are critically important, as they permeate various domains such as disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation strategies, and broader sustainable development efforts, highlighting ...
Severe thunderstorm warnings can strike fear and uncertainty into the hearts of many, especially when accompanied by forecasts of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for hail. But what does this all mean, and how should we prepare? Let me break it down for you. ...