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Happy National Weather Observers Day – 2024

Happy Weather Observers Day! Today is National Weather Observers Day for 2024. A day to honor the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather.  It could be you, someone in your family, a friend, a co-worker, etc. Hats off to all weather observers. . . Happy Weather Observers Day ! ! !  ☀️ ☂️ 🌅 🌄 🌪️ ☁️ 🌁 ⛅ 🌀 ❄️ ☀️ ☂️ 🌅 🌄 🌪️ ☁️ 🌁 ⛅ 🌀 ❄️ A…Read more Happy National Weather Observers Day – 2024

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The Danger of Thunderstorms + Lightning Safety ’24 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources

Spring/Summer Weather Series 2024: The Danger of Thunderstorms/Lightning Safety Thunderstorms and lightning are just part of the activity that come at a very high cost in terms of safety and dollars in loss. The actual lightning has great value at the nutrients for vegetation that cannot be provided for any other way, yet with the…Read more The Danger of Thunderstorms + Lightning Safety ’24 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources

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The 57th Anniversary of Massive Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967…Never Forget! – Peak of 2024 Tornado Season is Now!

Today is the 57th Anniversary of a massive, then an F4 tornado (original Fujita scale) that did devastating damage in the community of Oak Lawn, IL. The tornado left a 16-mile long path of over 200 yards wide and an unfortunate 33 casualties total, and a loss of over 100 homes (including on of my…Read more The 57th Anniversary of Massive Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967…Never Forget! – Peak of 2024 Tornado Season is Now!

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The Danger of Tornadoes ’24 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources

Spring/Summer Weather Series 2024: The Danger of Tornadoes It is tornado season from March through May in Illinois, and the seasons are adjusted to suit the spring of anywhere you live, according to the likelihood of formation of a tornado. The maximum amount of occurring tornadoes happen in the time slot of the afternoon and…Read more The Danger of Tornadoes ’24 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources

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Happy World Meteorological Day – 2024

Happy World Meteorological Day! Today is World Meteorological Day for 2024! The day was established in order to honor the the science of meteorology worldwide. The study of meteorology has roots that go back centuries in time, and the dramatic improvement thanks to computer science, has shaped the study and implementation of meteorology to be…Read more Happy World Meteorological Day – 2024

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National Weather Forecaster Day – 2024

Happy Weather Forecaster Day!!! Today is Weather Forecaster Day! It is the day to honor the special weather forecasters nationwide. These are professionals that have dedicated the expertise into getting your weather forecasts to you, every day. Hats off to our professional weather forecasters. . . Happy National Weather Forecaster Day ! ! ! ☀️…Read more National Weather Forecaster Day – 2024

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The Danger of Hurricanes & Tropical Activity ’23 – Summer & Fall Weather Series + Resources

The 2023 Hurricane Season Starts With Safety: The season starts at midnight. The U.S. proposal to start each year’s Atlantic hurricane season to begin on May 15th every year is still on hiatus, but they again like last year do post activity that started on May 15th. No reason is cited, but officials at National…Read more The Danger of Hurricanes & Tropical Activity ’23 – Summer & Fall Weather Series + Resources

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Happy National Weather Observers Day – 2023

Happy Weather Observers Day! Yesterday was National Weather Observers Day. A day to honor the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather.  It could be you, someone in your family, a friend, a co-worker, etc. Hats off to all weather observers. . . Happy Weather Observers Day ! ! !  ☀️ ☂️ 🌅 🌄 🌪️ ☁️ 🌁 ⛅ 🌀 ❄️ ☀️ ☂️ 🌅 🌄 🌪️ ☁️ 🌁 ⛅ 🌀 ❄️ A Brief History:…Read more Happy National Weather Observers Day – 2023

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Never Forget…Revisiting the Massive Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967 – Peak of the Tornado Season ’23 is Now!

Yesterday was the 56th Anniversary of a massive, then an F4 tornado (original Fujita scale) that did devastating damage in the community of Oak Lawn, IL. The tornado left a 16-mile long path of over 200 yards wide and an unfortunate 33 casualties total, and a loss of over 100 homes (including on of my…Read more Never Forget…Revisiting the Massive Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967 – Peak of the Tornado Season ’23 is Now!

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The Danger of Thunderstorms + Lightning Safety ’23 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources

Spring/Summer Weather Series: The Danger of Thunderstorms/Lightning Safety Thunderstorms and lightning are just part of the activity that come at a very high cost in terms of safety and dollars in loss. The actual lightning has great value at the nutrients for vegetation that cannot be provided for any other way, yet with the onslaught…Read more The Danger of Thunderstorms + Lightning Safety ’23 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources