One of the worst sounds of summer is the high-pitched, droning buzz of a mosquito as it zips past your ear. These blood-sucking fiends have ruined more than their fair share of cookouts, trips to the lake, and evening walks. Beyond the itchy, miserable bites they bestow, however, is the …
Read MoreIf you live in an area that deals with severe weather and/or hurricanes, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the ranking terms and what they mean to be better prepared and keep yourself safe. You hear terms such as “Category 2 hurricane” or “Level 2 severe weather risk” – …
Read MoreMay 9-15 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week for 2021. This week kicks off the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, while the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. Here are a half-dozen crucial tips for keeping your family safe. Atlantic hurricane season forecast 2021 Meteorologists are forecasting that the 2021 Atlantic …
Read MoreFires are burning through California, hurricanes are flooding areas around the Gulf, and countless other natural disasters will surely be affecting the United States this year. Having to deal with a natural disaster is a big enough stress, but now there’s the added element of COVID-19 that we all have …
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, folks! While fall brings cooler temperatures, sweaters, and Halloween, it’s also the perfect time to make sure your gutters are in check. Gutters may not seem like a huge deal but in reality, they protect your home from mold, water-filled basements, and foundation damage. …
Read MoreThere is nothing scarier than being stuck on a highway (or really any street, for that matter) with inches of snow coming down. Driving in bad weather is unsettling for a number of reasons, but the fear of your car not being able to handle the elements is enough to …
Read MoreWe’ve all come to know the classic image of a rainbow as a multi-colored arch extending across the sky. Sometimes we only see half an arch. But just like the fairytales we read that often feature rainbows, the idea that a rainbow is an arch is not the truth. Read …
Read MoreScott Fitzgerald’s literary masterpiece The Great Gatsby is a tragic love story about a rags-to-riches man pursuing the love of his life. Fitzgerald uses fantastic storytelling wrought with symbolism to convey his tale. One method of symbolism he invokes is the influence of changing weather throughout the novel. On the Winds of …
Read MoreWith a major volcanic eruption occurring in Hawaii last week, forcing a mass evacuation and destroying homes, it has many people wondering: “Why do volcanic eruptions occur?” It’s cause for concern because there are hundreds of active volcanoes around the globe, and there is potential for destruction to all communities …
Read MoreIn some regions of the United States, spring can be unpredictable. Each year seems to bring different weather at different stages, never the same. Warm spells in February, snow in March, a late or early spring thaw; all of these and more are possible each spring. So why is spring …
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