Inherit the Wind

to the earth surface on the way picking more air and hence strength enough to topple heavy materials such as building and any other objects. It starting at the Philippines and the Chinese equatorial regions, and are also the places these types of winds hit the most with the United States of America compared to other parts of the world. The hurricane hits the coastal region of most of the world countries and these cannot be the reason not to inhabit these land area as some countries coastal…

extremely vulnerable to flooding and it is usually this affect that has the most impact on human lives. As Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the levees protecting the city were overcome by the storm surge and the enormous waves, made by the extreme winds of the storm. As the levees gave way, huge areas of New Orleans were flooded and according to Met Office UK, approximately 80% of the city was underwater with some areas 6 metres underwater. Not only was the storm surge devastating, but the…

This article examines warning times and its affect on death rates of tornadoes. Simmons and Sutter provide background research on the NEXRAD radar that has improved warnings by upgrading measurements on winds, rainfall and detecting tornadoes. Simmons and Sutter conclude that tornadoes from the past 75 years have been less deadly. Previous research also shows that lead times increased from 5.3 to 9.5 minutes after the invention of the WSR – 88D radar. Background research has indicates shown that…

It won't be too much longer before summer storm season arrives in Queensland. This brings rain, winds, and plenty of thunderstorm activity. While the summer rain is welcome after a dry winter, you are a little worried about how these storms will impact on your home. This is your first home, and since it is an older property, now is the perfect time to be thinking about summer storms and power surges. There are two ways you can protect the electrical appliances in your home from the power surges…

weather commonly seen in the area includes ice storms, high winds and thunder and lightning storms sometimes creating wildfires. The response to severe weather depends on severity, location and type of event. During a recent windstorm it was advised that all residents prepare for widespread power outages, due to the Spokane area having a significant amount of its power lines exposed above ground. Many…

If you live in a hurricane prone area, such as Southwest Florida, you must know the importance of protecting your house during storm and hurricane. When thinking about ways of protecting the property from hurricanes, most people think about hurricane doors. Many people forget the role played by windows in protecting their home from these natural calamities. Impact resistant doors and windows protect your residential and commercial property from storms and hurricanes. Also, known as storm…

pressure was recorded at Tully Sugar Mill at 929 hPa. The heaviest rainfall was recorded at South Mission beach at 471 mm. The highest tidal surge was recorded at Cardwell of an approximate height of 5m. Yasi had a maximum wind gust of 285 km/h, and had a maximum sustained wind gust of 205 km/h. Cyclone Yasi began developing as a tropical low northwest of Fiji on the 29th of January 2011, and started tracking on a general westward track. It quickly intensified to a cyclone category to the north…

Irene Sans Meteorologist Irene Sans was always focused in mathematics and science from a very early age. She attended Florida State University, where she graduated with a bachelor in Meteorology, minor in mathematics and concentration in Hispanic Marketing Communications. While in FSU, she was the first bilingual deputy State Meteorologist on board at the Division of Florida Emergency Management – Emergency Operations Center where she would brief state officials about the weather conditions…

Violent Storms A violent disturbance includes strong winds and usually rain, thunder, and/or lightning is called a storm. To be considered violent, storms need to led to a significant amount of damage to properties and lives. Classified as violent, storms have three categories: wind-based, water-based and other. In geography, it becomes important to know about these specific storms, how they move, where they are most common and potentially the damaged they can cause to the land and people who…

system began deepening over the Gulf of Mexico during on June 24, 1957. On June 25 at 06 GMT, the tropical storm was located at 21.6 Latitude, 93.3 longitude with wind speeds up to 70 mph. On June 25, the storm stopped over the southwestern Gulf and it quickly became a hurricane. The storm was located at 23.9 latitude, 93.7 longitude with wind speeds up to 90 mph. The storm moved northward at 5mph, and it…