As I write this, developing weather pattern is predicted to unleash severe weather across Texas, at the same time as potential repeated downpours and flooding problems into the second week of April. Much of the central and southern parts of the state have been experiencing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions in recent months due to a significant deficit in rainfall. AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Brian Knopick said that scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will erupt in south-central Texas during the afternoon then drift southward into the evening hours. Large hail, localized damaging winds and flash flooding are expected to be the main threats from the storms.
As expected, 2019 there were 14 weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each across the United States. These events included 3 flooding events, 8 severe storm events, 2 tropical cyclone events, and 1 wildfire event. Overall, these events resulted in the deaths of 44 people and had significant economic effects on the areas impacted, see image below.
Any of the websites I used here are great places to keep yourselves informed so we can prepare for an extreme weather event.
Stay safe and informed!
Stay safe and informed!
Hi Ana! Thanks for sharing your sources for staying informed on these natural hazards. Unfortunately it seems as if climate change will continue to cause more issues such as flooding and droughts, so it is more important than ever that we stay prepared!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! My and definitely your generation will have to figure out ways for climate adaptation!
ReplyDeleteWow I thought your blog looks cool, yeah the fires in California cause a lot of damage, I hope we stay safe : ).
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