Tropical Storm Preparedness
The 2019 hurricane season is upon us and tropical waves have already made their trek from the African coast through the Caribbean and towards the United States. If you’ve been living in this region for an extended period, you should be very familiar with all that’s required to prepare for the June start of the […]
Each year, the Colorado State University (CSU) publishes several hurricane forecasts for the Atlantic basin. Although these forecasts are designed so that anyone can read and interpret, there are some terms and acronyms that may be unfamiliar. As a result, the CSU includes a list of tropical storm definitions and acronyms that are used throughout […]
The hurricane research team at Colorado State University has released its initial hurricane forecast for 2019. The outlook states that the 2019 season is expected to be slightly below normal activity, thanks in part to a weak El Nino. The forecast touches on several important points, but the most important one to note, especially for […]
Each year, people wait with bated breath for the latest meteorological predictions for the hurricane season. For some, the formation of one tropical storm is very bad news, because it could mean a setback for countries still recovering from the previous hurricane seasons. For others, it could mean that the chances of a direct hit […]
Every home should have a first aid kit, even if the home is not in an area that is prone to tropical storms or hurricanes. The most basic first aid kit will enable you to deal with health emergencies and injuries and can save your life if you are unable to seek medical attention right […]
Accurate forecasts and outlooks can make all the difference when it comes to being prepared for tropical storms and hurricanes. The science of meteorology is rapidly advancing and this has resulted in more detailed forecasting that offers greater insights into weather events. Weather forecasting itself is a detailed process that includes the collection and observation […]
We’ve identified some of the most helpful tropical weather links which are useful during the hurricane season. Generally, people tend to rely on various media sources for tropical weather news and information. In recent times, weather information has increased in accuracy and frequency, which benefits the users of the information. The American Press Institute suggests, […]
Each year, the Atlantic Tropical Storm Names are announced and these names are assigned to storms as they form during the June – November hurricane season. Storms that form before the official June 1 start of the Atlantic Tropical Storm season also use these names. When the full list of twenty-one names is used in […]