Have you ever experienced a microburst? You would have probably thought you were in a tornado if you ever had been, since microbursts are strong, sudden blasts of winds that can exceed 160 miles per hour. While the microbursts I have experienced weren’t as destructive as the typical tornado would be, they can still be an alarming event -- especially when they spur young trees to suddenly genuflect toward the ground and cause yard furniture to make a tumbling 30-yard dash to the … [Read more...]
Your roof gutters may have been designed to handle rainfall, but if you live in the northern climes, your gutter system may also have to handle winter storms and the subsequent melting snow. While the amount of snowmelt you experience will differ from year to year, melting snow nevertheless always poses hazards to you and your home. From falling ice that can damage your car to black ice that can form on the ground below your roof's drip line and cause potentially serious injuries, snowmelt … [Read more...]
Retrofitting your existing home or building a new one with the aim of resisting hurricane-force winds can be an expensive but worthy endeavor. One area many homeowners are especially prudent to focus on improving the durability of their windows and protecting windows and doorways from high winds and flying debris. The best way to ensure protection against brutally high winds is to install hurricane shutters and hurricane windows. But what's the difference between hurricane shutters and … [Read more...]
Hurricanes have the power to destroy homes and businesses with power sustained winds of more 74 miles per hour or more. However, you can have the power to restrict hurricane damage to your home by building a hurricane-safe home. Fortified construction has long been used in places like Florida, where hurricanes are a threat throughout hurricane season. Hurricane-Safe Rooms Versus Hurricane Safe Homes Commonly seen today are hurricane safe rooms -- concrete bunkers that … [Read more...]
You've probably seen the famous tornado movie where a film crew was chased by a tornado and they wound up taking shelter under a Kansas highway overpass. The following videos provide some great reasons you why you do NOT want to seek shelter under an overpass, if you happen to be driving in your car when a tornado approaches. Tornado Overpass Video #1 This first video highlights the danger of riding out a tornado under and overpass: Tornado … [Read more...]
Getting struck by lightning is no joke. It's a serious -- and sometimes deadly -- reality for hundreds of people in the United States each year. Don't become a statistic. Protect yourself. … [Read more...]
Don't let a summer storm ruin your vacation!Heating in the summer time often means thunderstorms pop up in the afternoon hours.While the rain is often welcome relief from hot temperatures, it can dampen your day while you are on vacation, camping, or spending a day at a theme park.5 Tips For Avoiding Getting Caught In A Summer Storm: Theme park rides, golf courses, and resort swimming pools normally close down when lightning is within 5 to 10 miles -- enjoy these recreation hotspots … [Read more...]
The sun's out, the heat's on, and summer's here! You know what that means, right? Time to go swimming! But hold onto your water wings... There are a few things you should know about swimming safety. More specifically, you should be sure you know a thing or three about water illness caused by improper and unsafe use of your swimming pool. Don't worry, you have time to read this. Fall won't officially begin in the United States until the autumn equinox in late September! A few … [Read more...]
Hail storms are among the most dangerous types of weather phenomena. Dropping hard chunks of ice, hail storms have damaged cars and small buildings and have been known to injure animals and people. … [Read more...]
What's a squall line? You've probably seen plenty -- squall lines are long lines of severe weather that most often precede cold fronts. A squall line can approach from the horizon with a line of low-hanging, dark clouds. Squall lines often move very quickly. If you see one coming, be sure to take cover quickly. After all, squall lines are notorious for producing heavy rain, hail, high winds, lightning, and tornadoes. Check out this video of a powerful squall line: … [Read more...]
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