— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 26, 2020 Mandatory evacuations have been issued for coastal residents in Laura’s path as a result of this dire storm surge scenario. Louisiana and Texas are, of course, no stranger to hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, and already the 2020 season has seen the most storms in the shortest amount of time in recorded history. Only twice has the National Hurricane Center (NHC) ever run out of human names for tropical storms and had to turn to its bac...
While any weakening would be considered a good thing, chances are the system will not weaken significantly and will likely affect Louisiana's coastline as a strong category 2 storm at the very least. Here is the 0400 am CDT advisoryfrom the National Hurricane Center.Delta was located 200 miles...
A gale is a strong wind, typically used as a descriptor in nautical contexts. The U.S. National Weather Service defines a gale as 34–47 knots (63–87 km/h, 17.5–24.2 m/s or 39–54 miles/hour) of sustained surface winds. Hurricane A severe tropical cyclone having winds greater than...
What is a "major hurricane?" If a storm is a Category 3, 4 or 5, it is deemed a "major" hurricane due to the potential for "significant loss of life and damage," the National Hurricane Center says. Hurricanes that fall into categories 1 or 2 are still considered dangerous, the cent...
September 1 was named National Disaster Prevention Dayin remembrance of an earthquake that devasted Tokyo in 1923. Disaster preparedness is taught from a young age; most people in Japan are aware of the necessary precautions and happy to comply. You can also take part in disaster prevention simul...
What can people do to prepare in the face of the most dangerous storms on Earth? The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to bring a record-breaking number of ferocious storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal season, with up to 25 named ...
The aftermath of a hurricane: What one mental health center did following a major disaster.Simpson, William HKogan, Robert ESalvendy, John T
or homeowners association, is a self-governing organization in “common-interest” communities where homeowners collectively pay fees to maintain the units or neighborhood. HOAs are typically run by resident homeowners, unpaid volunteers who are elected to a board of directors that oversees the HOA’...
the seven-day holiday dedicated to reflecting on the gifts of African culture. The first day's gift, umoja, represents unity — and Shabazz, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is conscious of national unity and the fragility of democracy as we head into the 2024 elections....