Extreme Weather

Weather Changes are the product of differences in atmospheric temperatures and pressure. Extreme weather results when these differences become larger than usual. Using data gathered from meteorologists helps detect or predict serious storms like tornadoes or hurricanes. Warnings can then be issued through the national weather service, and steps are then taken to minimize danger and prevent loss of life. Extreme weather is often seasonal, and may be confined to certain geographic regions. Knowing what to do during a storm is important, regardless where you are, who you are, or how old you are.

Tornado

A tornado develops when warm, low pressure air rises, the rising air then meets high winds and cool storm clouds. This creates a swirling vortex of wind forming a funnel cloud. If you're in a tornado warning seek shelter immediately! If you're outdoors take shelter in a cave, outdoor shelter, or lie in a ditch with your arms over your head. When in a car, run into a ditch, A car is not the safest place to be. Indoors, Close doors and windows, and get to the lowest floor of your house. A bathtub or the innermost wall. Most injuries associated with high winds are from flying debris, so remember to protect your head.

Hurricane

A hurricane is a tropical storm caused by hot air rising from the sea, creating low pressure and drawing high, spamming winds and thunderstorms together, much like a tornado. When severe hurricane warnings appear, board up your windows and doors, and move inland. For minor hurricanes treat it like a tornado, but stay on ground levels incase of flooding.

Flood

Floods can be caused by rivers and dams breaking, or heavy rainfall. They are normally the worst in dry areas, for loose topsoil can easily turned into mudslides or sinkholes. Most flooding is unexpected or occurs without warning. During a flood get to high ground fast. Don't be tempted to swim or walk across moving water or drive through watered down roads. If water seeps into your house before you can evacuate climb to the attic or roof of your home. If possible grab important necessities like food, clean water, matches, or bedding if possible.

Electrical Storm

When rising warm air meets cold air, static electricity is formed. Water droplets are created and start to descend from forming storm clouds. The charged clouds have enormously high voltage, flashing between water droplets, electricity strikes the closest object in encounters. In a thunderstorm warning, get inside and hunker down on the lowest level of the most inner wall of your home. Even if you're struck by lightning you may still live. To prevent from being struck by lightning, never take showers during lightning storm, and, if outside, lay on the ground. Like I said, lightning strikes the tallest object in its area, so don’t be the tallest object.

Thank you, and I hope this helps as we enter the storm seasons. Stay tuned and remember to always be prepared.

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