I'm a weather geek from Florida who's been studying meteorology and watching weather patterns for years! I enjoy sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about the weather. I especially like sharing interesting details about weather events and conditions that can affect you... and how to prepare for Mother Nature's ever-changing weather patterns.
I live in Florida, one of the most hurricane-prone states. I believed these hurricane myths. Until they were debunked. (See the facts & scientific research)
Wind damage can be caused by many weather storms, including hurricanes & tornadoes. Here are the 3 scales that are used to measure wind strength & damage.
Finding a good online hurricane tracker is simple with these tips. You'll know where the next hurricane is forming, and where it's headed by using one of these storm trackers or hurricane trackers.
Have you heard a major storm being called a Category 6 hurricane? It's NOT true! There are only 5 hurricane categories. The truth about hurricane categories
I live on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I can attest to the fact that hurricane shutters & hurricane windows are two key ways to save your home from damage during a hurricane.
A storm surge is the bulge of water that rises under a hurricane or tropical storm when it makes land. See why storm surge is so dangerous + How to stay safe
Hurricane wind can do damage even when the center of the storm is a great distance from you. See how strong winds must be to qualify as hurricane strength.
Making a hurricane safe home is the BEST way to keep your family safe when the weather gets rough. Here's how to fortify your current house to make it safe.
