Weather
Posted by k8ji on April 30th, 2006
The World of Weather
Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week:
March 26–April 1, 2006
The goal of the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather awareness is to inform Ohio residents of the weather hazards that most affect Ohio, and to encourage Ohioans to plan and prepare for severe weather before it happens. Check out their website: Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
Flooding is Ohio’s number one natural disaster occurrence. Floods and flash floods can happen during any season, at any time. In fact, in January of 2004 and 2005, the state of Ohio was granted federal disaster declarations for severe flooding. Investing in flood insurance is the best way to protect your home and property before a disaster happens.
Tornadoes are the state’s second-highest natural disaster threat that also can occur during any season. Ohio had two major tornado events in November of 2002 and 2003. The number of injuries and fatalities were minimal because people were alerted to the weather conditions and sought shelter.
Emergency Guide prepared by the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness Emergency Prepardness Guide
This State of Ohio EMA site provides a lot of interesting information.Ohio Emergency Management Agency
NOAA PREDICTS VERY ACTIVE 2006 NORTH ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
Residents in Hurricane Prone Areas Urged to Make Preparations
May 22, 2006 — NOAA today announced to America and its neighbors throughout the north Atlantic region that a very active hurricane season is looming, and encouraged individuals to make preparations to better protect their lives and livelihoods. May 21-27 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Â
During a news conference at the NOAA National Hurricane Center, Deputy Secretary of Commerce David A. Sampson noted, “Preparation is the key message that President Bush wants to convey during National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The impact from these storms extends well beyond coastal areas so it is vital that residents in hurricane prone areas get ready in advance of the hurricane season.”
“For the 2006 north Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA is predicting 13 to 16 named storms, with eight to 10 becoming hurricanes, of which four to six could become ‘major’ hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher,” added retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator.
On average, the north Atlantic hurricane season produces 11 named storms, with six becoming hurricanes, including two major hurricanes. In 2005, the Atlantic hurricane season contained a record 28 storms, including 15 hurricanes. Seven of these hurricanes were considered “major,” of which a record four hit the United States. “Although NOAA is not forecasting a repeat of last year’s season, the potential for hurricanes striking the U.S. is high,” added Lautenbacher.
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