Storm drain

administrative action. Hurricane Harvey, a meteorological disaster, began as a Tropical Storm; but over time, it transitioned into a Hurricane. On August 17, 2017, the Miami National Hurricane Center identified, then, Tropical Storm Harvey, in the Caribbean Sea. However, as it continued to move west—as we learned recently in class—the storm built strength but slowly deteriorates. Then, on August 23, 2017, the storm rebuilt and continued west—developing stronger winds and finally turning into a…

In storm emergency situations, having a roof over your head is more than just a figure of speech! Fortunately, there are instant solutions for storm damaged roofs in Newport. Storms and tornadoes Global warming cannot be ignored. It leaves tangible evidence of its existence, not only in warmer summers, but also in the unpredictable, extreme weather which has been experienced lately in South Wales. The UK suffers about sixty tornadoes, or 'mini-tornadoes', a year, according to the Met Office,…

ordinary was going to happen. Some residents of Galveston hinted there was a storm brewing in the ocean, but they just ignored the signs because they had handled many other storms. But, Galveston had never seen any hurricane or storm like this before. By mid-morning rain clouds covered the sky and the winds speed started to pick up, and by mid-afternoon the hurricane hit and only intensified as the darkness of the storm descended. The residents were warned to evacuate, but many still waited…

A tropical wave developed into Tropical Storm Matthew near Barbados on September 28. Continuing westward under the influence of a mid-level ridge, the storm steadily intensified to attain hurricane intensity by 18:00 UTC on September 29. The effects of southwesterly wind shear unexpectedly abated late that day, and Matthew began a period of rapid intensification; during a 24-hour period beginning at 00:00 UTC on September 30, the cyclone's maximum winds more than doubled, from 80 mph (130 km/h)…

the form of thunder storms and possibly tornados. Driving in these conditions is dangerous because gusty winds affect both your steering and that of other vehicles around you. This problem is made more difficult by the heavy rain that accompanies these types of storms. Getting safely through these situations will require your complete attention and skillful use of these tips: Stay off the road in extreme weather. Consult the weather forecast when planning your day. These storms usually occur…

I am writing to tell you a little about how I made it through the hurricane. The Friday that hurricane Harvey made landfall I was having my employees pick machines off the floors and put tools up so as not to get any important equipment wet. Along with keeping looters from being able to break in and take tools with ease. Following this I sent my employees home early so they could get things in their own personal lives in order. On Saturday, I thoroughly cleaned my house and began to cook. For I…

One of the most current natural disasters is known as hurricane Maria. It started as a category 4 storm, and progressively Maria left catastrophic damage all around Puerto Rico. . Many people are stuck on the island because the transportation facilities are still closed. On the same note Dozens of cities remain inhabitable, and the people have abounding needs for help. So all across the map there are complications throughout the Puerto Rican territory. On September 30, the Cruise line The…

The states that experience the highest number of tornadoes are Texas, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Mississippi. Not only do these states have the highest number of tornadoes, but they also have some of the most dangerous and devastating tornadoes. The Enhanced Fujita Scale can describe just how strong these tornadoes can get. These scales are based on the damage they cause after a tornado. There are six different categories on the scale that range from 0-5. EF0 describes minor or no…

a little better than horses. While weather may not seem like it has changed a lot it has. Maybe the pattern of the weather has not changed but storms that occur have. In the 1800’s while the sand was being ripped up sand storms started. There was nothing to hold the sod it together so it starting getting in the air. Therefore starting dust storms. Witch started to get worse. As more land was ripped up more sand got into the air. Therefore the weather pattern consisted of a lot of…

Hurricane Grace combined with a cold front that came off of a current, and later on combines with another storm, Which creates a HUGE storm that the Meteorologists to be “The perfect storm”. This chapter talks about a different boat being caught in this huge storn, and how they tried to send out a SOS signal with a 2 mile radius to any other boats. They send rescue planes to save the crew, except…