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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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Happy National Big Wind Day – 2023

National Big Wind Day! The Recent Big Wind Day! The day to honor a windy day. . . National Big Wind Day ! ! !  💨 😮‍💨 ༄ 💨 😮‍💨 ༄ 💨 😮‍💨 ༄ 💨 😮‍💨 ༄ 💨 😮‍💨 ༄ 💨 😮‍💨 ༄ 💨 😮‍💨 ༄ A Brief History: Origination: The wind is not new.…Read more Happy National Big Wind Day – 2023

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The Danger of Floods ’23 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources

Spring/Summer Weather Series: The Danger of Floods There really isn't a flood season as floods happen almost year round, for different reasons per season. Spring presents the combination of changing weather going all the way from the melting snows of winter into changing from freezing temperatures at the beginning, to the introduction of summer like…Read more The Danger of Floods ’23 – Spring & Summer Weather Series + Resources

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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

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Massive Tornado Outbreak Friday, 8 States; More On the Way

WARNING: More storms, starting today until Tuesday!! My prayers go out to all areas involved in Friday's disaster massive tornado outbreak, March 31st. In the wrath of another destructive storm system, storms that dropped possibly dozens of brutal tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big there are at least 32 dead…Read more Massive Tornado Outbreak Friday, 8 States; More On the Way

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Massive Tornado Touchdown in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Friday Night

My prayers go out to all areas involved in Friday's disaster massive tornado, March 24th. In the wrath of the destructive storm system, there was a massive EF-4 tornado. I am posting a resource guide for all affected areas for use in recovery. Preliminary Reports: EF-4 tornado touchdown at Rolling Fork, Mississippi (about 60 miles…Read more Massive Tornado Touchdown in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Friday Night

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Happy World Meteorological Day – 2023

Happy World Meteorological Day! Today was World Meteorological Day! 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 not only…Read more Happy World Meteorological Day – 2023

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The Disaster Toolkit – Resources For Home, Family & Financial Recovery

When Disaster Strikes, Recovery Starts With Resources: 2023 is getting ready to see the spring season soon. With that, there is unfortunate weather and other aggravating circumstances are going to become present, and being ready is a key factor to speedy recovery. Safety is the upmost important factor in any disaster. Once disaster strikes, the…Read more The Disaster Toolkit – Resources For Home, Family & Financial Recovery

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National Weather Forecaster Day – 2023

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 Weather Forecaster Day ! ! ! ☀️ ☂️…Read more National Weather Forecaster Day – 2023

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The 56th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Blizzard in 1967

The Anniversary of the Great '67 Chicago Blizzard: It has been fifty six years since the "Great 1967 Blizzard! On January 26th and 27th, 1967, Chicago, Illinois witnessed the most horrific and distressing blizzard in the recorded history of the city. This year, we have the calendar that matches the 1967 calendar, and that year…Read more The 56th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Blizzard in 1967