For the first time ever, I decided to stay in a hurricane shelter. Here’s why I did and what I’ve learned about staying at an emergency shelter during a storm. Plus expert tips to help you decide whether you should stay put at home or evacuate in a hurricane.
Hurricanes
If you live in a hurricane-prone area, there are certain facts you should know. First, there are 5 official hurricane categories (not 6), some survival items you definitely need to have on-hand, and other tips for evacuating and surviving a hurricane.
5 Hurricane Categories & The Types Of Damage That Can Result
Hurricanes are major storms with sustained winds of at least 74 mph and form over oceans. Hurricane Categories are used to estimate potential property damage — on a scale from 1 to 5. See what each of the 5 categories means — in terms of maximum wind speeds and the specific types of damage you can expect to see.
Category 6 Hurricanes: Facts vs. Myths (Hint… There’s No Such Thing As A Category 6 Hurricane!)
Have you heard about a major storm being declared the next Category 6 hurricane? That’s fake news! There are only 5 official hurricane categories. See why Category 6 hurricanes don’t exist.
What’s Up With All The Weird Weather Lately? 7 Strange Weather Phenomena Explained… See How & Why They Happen
Here are 7 weird weather events we’re hearing about lately — deadly heat, record rain, monster hurricanes, firenados, record snowfall, chemtrails, and weird clouds.
Weather-Related Halloween Costumes You Can Make Yourself (…More Than 50 Unique Ideas!)
Fun Halloween costume ideas for a weatherman (or a weatherman wannabee). Think along these lines: hurricane, sun, flood, mother nature, global warming, earth day, hail, clouds, snow globe, el nino, weatherman, tsunami, rain, snow, mother earth, blizzard, lightning, wind, stormy weather, rainbow, tornado, weather forecast, snowman, snowflake, wind turbine and solar panel costume ideas!
Hurricane Forecast Update: 5 New Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecasting Changes You Need To Know About
Do you pay attention to the hurricane forecast each year? There are 5 important new storm forecast changes for hurricane season. See what the changes are, why they were made, and how they affect you.
Top 10 Survival Kits (…And Why Everyone Should Have One)
Here’s a summary of some of the best survival gear and survival kits for those who enjoy the great outdoors. You’ll find the Top 10 Survival Kits for home, work, and travel… as well as the 8 Best Survival Tools that could save your life.
My Review Of The Midland WR-120 Weather Radio + 5 Tips For Buying Weather Radios
I’m a weather bug living in Hurricane Alley, and I recently bought a Midland WR-120 weather radio. Here’s why I think it’s one of the best weather radios.
Storm Surge Explained: See Why This Type Of Flooding From Hurricanes & Tropical Storms Is So Dangerous + 5 Tips To Stay Safe
A storm surge is the bulge of water that rises under a hurricane or tropical storm when it makes landfall. Flooding causes the most damage. How to stay safe.
Here’s Proof That Food And Weather Go Hand In Hand: 4 Little-Known Facts About Bad Weather & Food
What’s the Waffle House Index? Why do we rush to buy milk & eggs before a storm? How do restaurants fare during bad weather? How is Wawa helping first responders?
