As we currently watch post tropical cyclone Nestor
approach Florida [see image below from NHC], a
round of severe thunderstorms,
with damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes, is possible Sunday and
Monday from the Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley. The chance of severe
weather will build due to a familiar early winter-like setup that includes the
intersection of a strong low-pressure system with warmer, more humid air ahead
of it from the Gulf of Mexico.
The
Weather Prediction Center shows the map below for tomorrow, with further predictions
of thunderstorms moving east with each passing day.
As expected, 2018
was the fourth-hottest year on record globally, and another near-record year
for U.S. weather and climate disasters, see image below.
While the U.S. had its
14th-warmest year in 2018, unusual heat in Europe and the Arctic propelled the globe to higher numbers. The oceans also
had their warmest year on record — a trend that intensifies sea
level rise, coral
bleaching, and tropical
cyclones such as
hurricanes.
Any of these websites are
great places to keep yourselves informed so we can prepare for a heat wave or a
storm coming our way.
Hi Professor, I really enjoyed reading your post. I had no idea that the U.S. had it's 4th warmest year in 2018. I also find it odd that the states in the west are going through a drought and wildfires and the states in the east are going through storms and severe weather. I would say right now we are going through a heat wave. Great post Professor thank you for keeping us informed.
ReplyDeleteAnytime...yes, it seems there are a lot of articles talking about extreme heat everywhere...something we'll have to adapt to.
ReplyDeleteHey professor, it was interesting to read about how the earth is not only getting hotter but about how that heat can have an effect on the severity and frequency of natural disasters. It's weird to think about given how I have never experienced any extreme natural disasters in my entire life, but those in Florida have to experience things like extreme thunder storms and hurricanes.
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