Today was the 58th 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 58th Anniversary: Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967…Never Forget! – Peak of 2025 Tornado Season is Now!
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The Danger of Tornadoes ’25 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources
Spring/Summer Weather Series 2025: The Danger of Tornadoes 2025 is off to a hard start with the amount of spring 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…Read more The Danger of Tornadoes ’25 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources
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Happy World Meteorological Day – 2025
Happy World Meteorological Day! Today is World Meteorological Day for 2025! 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 – 2025
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The Disaster Toolkit – 2025 + Resources For the Home, Family & Financial Recovery
🚩 When Disaster Strikes, Recovery Starts With Resources: 2025 is ready to start seeing spring season very soon. With spring, unfortunate weather and other aggravating circumstances become imminent for some areas. The whole weather year leads from spring, into summer and fall, then finally winter. Being ready is the key factor to speedy recovery. Safety…Read more The Disaster Toolkit – 2025 + Resources For the Home, Family & Financial Recovery
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National Weather Forecaster’s Day – 2025
Happy Weather Forecaster's Day! Today is Weather Forecaster's Day for 2025! 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 all our professional weather forecasters. . . Happy National Weather Forecaster's Day !…Read more National Weather Forecaster’s Day – 2025
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SKYWARN® Recognition Day – 2024
Happy SKYWARN® Recognition Day! Today was SKYWARN® Recognition Day for 2024! It is the day to honor the special efforts of public service volunteers who deliver critical weather information in real-time.. . . SKYWARN® Recognition Day ! ! ! ☀️ ☂️ 🌅 🌄 🌪️ ☁️ 🌁 ⛅ 🌀 ❄️ ☀️ ☂️ 🌅 🌄 🌪️ ☁️…Read more SKYWARN® Recognition Day – 2024
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The Danger of Hurricanes & Tropical Activity ’24 – Summer & Fall Weather Series + Resources
Tomorrow, the hurricane season starts for 2024. The season goes from June 1st through November 30th. Therefore, I am sharing the next segment of the Summer/Fall Weather Safety Series for the season to bring you tropical activity and hurricane safety before any warnings are safety. Summer/Fall Weather Series: The Danger of Tropical Activity The season…Read more The Danger of Hurricanes & Tropical Activity ’24 – Summer & Fall Weather Series + Resources
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The Danger of High Winds ’24 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources
Summer comes with the chance of high winds. With all that heat, we are bound for the onset of having some high winds. Winds can arrive any season, so be prepared year-round. Being prepared before the onslaught is paramount, and here are some tips & pointers to being prepared. Spring/Summer Weather Series: The Danger of…Read more The Danger of High Winds ’24 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources
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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
