Santa Ana winds

cumuliform cloud, and often (but not always) visible as a funnel cloud. (Howard 2). However tornadoes aren't always that dangerous when it comes to destroying things because we could get a f0 tornado and wind speeds might only get up to 40-65 compared to a f5 tornado that is a baby. An f5 tornado can reach wind speeds to…

Ah, The Great Hurricane of 1938. Ever heard of it or know anything about it? Well this will be about the hurricanes surprise, weather conditions and the impacts that this had on people. This hurricane was a surprise to everyone. No one saw it coming except for one junior forecaster that tracked the exact storm. No one listened to him but if they did then the storm might not have been such a big surprise. People were not prepared for this storm at all. There were no warnings and if the other…

Jordan Russell Geology 111 Natural Disasters Due 11/20/15 New Hanover County: When Disaster Strikes Natural disasters happen all the time. Most of the natural disasters that occur do not have a direct impact on our specific location. Many times, people do not prepare for natural disasters when warned, and are not prepared with the necessary tools in case one strikes without prior knowledge. The knowledge of what to have, or what to do, can go a long way in helping determine the impact of a…

Panting, I run toward the unmistakable sound of a cargo boat. Once I finally reached the shore my greatest wish came true, a boat finally came close enough to the island I marooned on two years ago when my plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. I was flying with my brother when we hit the water and I think I was the only survivor, I don’t know. The boat is about seven hundred feet of the shore. Relying on instinct I scream at the top of my screechy lungs, but soon find out that that won’t work…

27 in the Atlantic Ocean. The storm intensified and moved towards the Bahamas. Eventually, the storm directed itself to the northeast, passing Bermuda slightly to the left. The storm officially dissipated on October 7. On October 3rd, the estimated wind speed was 155 mph, just 2 mph's short from a cetegory five hurricane. Hurricane Joaquin is the strongest Atlantic hurricane since 2010's Hurricane Igor. Hurricane Joaquin was missed by Bermuda, it did witness speed at 50 mph. The Bahama…

Leaves are slowly beginning to fall off the trees and changing to beautiful orange, red, and yellow colors. The wind is getting colder and colder, and sweaters, scarfs, and coats are becoming a part of her everyday outfit. It is that time of year again. Fall is the time of year most people dread and are unprepared for; nonetheless, it is the time of year when being home inside warm doors becomes cheerful. Everyone has her own way of making those cold days inside enjoyable, but what better way to…

"Death on the Prairies: The Murderous Blizzard of 1888" The people of the Dakota and Nebraska Prairies had made it through some bad weather in the past. However, on January 12,1888 no one had a clue that there was a cold front coming their way. Especially since on that day the weather had been mildly warm, compared to that of previous days. That cold front caused the worst blizzard for the region, killing their people, their livestock and the economy. There were several factors that made the…

Hurricane of Destruction Prior to 2012, lasting memories were made on the Seaside pier then the “Hurricane of destruction,” changed everything. This storm came and destroyed a historic landmark and devastated a community. Before, Seaside was a thriving beach town in New Jersey and after, it was the a town that was changed completely forever. Moreover, the lasting effect from Hurricane Sandy changed the community, and the economy. The community of Seaside had a devastating toll to the point…

Insane The gentle wind, soft and settling. The flowers dancing with the breeze. Birds sang a soft melody that was serene and soothing. The area clear except for a young woman dancing to the gentle music in her head. Every bit the girl danced, her long, white dress flowed around her, her long brown hair moving with the wind. Everything was calm and still. Suddenly, the once beautiful and lively flowers started to shrivel up and turn black, dying. The warm, soothing breeze, turned ice cold.…

Being a lifelong sailor comes with perks. I have a sixth sense attuned to the sea and wind. It is a wonderful thing to be able to point out North, South, East, and West without the slightest aid. I can always sense where the ocean is when it is out of sight (and will usually be found staring in that direction when I am bored). I can identify and differentiate wind and current lines on the water with only a glance. When I mention that I am a sailor to my friends, their minds usually conjure…