Veteran Colorado Tornado Chaser’s Last Tweet
“Dangerous day ahead for OK-stay weather savvy!”
A tweet four days earlier jumps out:
|Tim Samaras Tweets: Look at May 27, 2013
Sadly, four days later, Samaras and his chase team got “too close” to this violent, multiple vortex tornado in El Reno, Okla.:
Samaras, 55, his son Paul, 24, and meteorologist Carl Young, died after the tornado took a hard left turn and hit their car:
|Credit: NWS, Norman, Okla.
When the tornado threw its left hook, other storm chasers, including The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes, were also “too close.” Fortunately, Bettes lived.
Tributes to Samaras, a respected pioneer, came in from around the world.
From KMGH-TV Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson:
“I have known Tim for over 20 years, he was the most brilliant and most careful severe weather researcher of them all. Tim was not a cowboy, he was as cautious as possible about his approach to studying these dangerous storms.”
Dr. Jeff Masters, meteorologist, blogged:
“My condolences go to all of the family and friends of Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras, and Carl Young. I hope that their deaths will lead towards safer tornado chasing, and help spur efforts to use emerging drone technology to take measurements in dangerous storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes.”
Tornadoes inspire awe.
Powerful monsters of nature.
Their fury attracts TV specials, twister tubes, a Spielberg movie, spotter networks, “cowboy” chasers.
So much so, we’re in an era of tornado tourism.
A tornado economy.
And the scientists work in it.
Competing with amateurs during tornado outbreaks for room on-the-highways … even escape routes.
Tornadoes excite interest, followers.
But they have no friends.
In this tragedy, Samaras’s own words provide counsel.
Dangerous day ahead?
Don’t get “too close.”
Stay weather savvy.


There are a lot of weather apps out there, many of which are independent or third-party apps for the iPhone. While I am all up for supporting amateur developers and small businesses, there are some apps where it is more beneficial to go with the big guys. That is especially true of any program that works with weather forecasts.
Yahoo has what is probably the most beautiful, effective forecasting app on the market. Which is why Yahoo Weather is still the most popular option around.
More weather apps we reviewed:
- Weather Wallpaper for Mac
- InstaWeather Pro: Weather App Review for iPhone
- YoWindow: Fun Real Time Weather App
- Best Weather-Tracker: Review (Windows)
- MenuWeather Mac App, the Ultimate Weather Solution
- World Weather for iPod & iPhone Overview and Review
- Windows 8 Preview - The Weather App


Observing at-surface irradiance and albedo from space: the Tibet experiment
Abstract Monitoring the solar radiation budget on a daily basis is a prerequisite to study land surface processes, especially in climatology and hydrology. As part of the ceop-aegis project studying the hydrology of the Tibetan Plateau, this thesis focuses on developing a method to adequately estimate at-surface daily solar radiation budget over this particular area. A radiation budget time series produced based on existing satellite data products highlights the necessity to consider terrain and clouds sub-pixel variability when working over heterogeneous areas such as the Tibetan Plateau. The analysis of the impact of spatial and temporal variability of clouds on solar radiation demonstrates that the surface irradiance estimation would benefit from using cloud distribution instead of cloud fraction and the significance of high temporal resolution. A new sub-pixel topographic correction method is proposed and shows that using high resolution digital elevation model improves the irradiance as well as the albedo retrieval. Two approaches are proposed to improve solar radiation budget estimates taking into account adequately the sub-pixel heterogeneity.
Keywords : Radiation budget, Irradiance, Albedo, Topography, Clouds


11 May Hurricane Season 2017- Forecast: “Is Florida ready?”
“Is Florida ready?”
“The 2016 hurricane season showed the state of Florida that yeah, we really are vulnerable to hurricanes,” said Dennis Feltgen, meteorologist and spokesman for the National Hurricane Center. “This was an experience to people who had never been through one and a wakeup call to those who had experience with them.”
So, will Florida be ready for the 2017 Hurricane season? Based on what our team at Keys Claims Consultants, LLC saw with Hurricane Matthew, I’d have to say we can do a much better job of being prepared. Not only from the damage that hurricanes can cause, but also in reviewing our insurance policy prior to the storm season and by being aware of what to do after the storm hits.
The number one priority is to be safe and to heed the warnings that are given. Take precautions and leave the area if needed.
Once the storm has passed, here are a couple of things you should do:
- Without delay, report the claim to the insurance agent /carrier
- Take numerous photos /videos to tell the story
- Keep all evidence of any damage.
- Take immediate measures to prevent further damage.
Forecasts are just that. A prediction or guess of what the season will bring. What Florida learned in 2016, it only takes one. (Article below)
First 2017 hurricane forecast calls for below-average season, 11 named storms
The first hurricane forecast of 2017 from Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science calls for a slightly below average season and 11 named storms this year. Researchers believe the formation of storms will be suppressed by an impending El Niño, the phenomenon of warmer-than-average water temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific. The warmer waters tend to strengthen high-altitude winds that swirl over the tropical Atlantic Ocean, essentially blowing apart storms and making it harder for them to condense into dangerous cyclones.


Limits & Clean Air Programme
All EU member states must comply with thresholds for particulate matter (PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These air pollutants can cause health problems for the population, in particular in metropolitan areas. But they are also harmful to the climate. In big cities the main cause for exceeding the thresholds for particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide is road traffic. For all areas and conurbations where the threshold is exceeded the EU member state concerned must implement plans or measures to reduce air pollution and comply with the threshold.
Therefore in 2005, the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg adopted the first Clean Air Programme for the State Capital Stuttgart. This already included numerous measures that led to a significant improvement in air pollution in Stuttgart, but not yet to a citywide compliance with thresholds. For this reason, the Clean Air Programme has been updated in several versions in recent years and additional measures have been initiated.
Measures & successes
The measures taken since 2005 have included the introduction of the low-emission zone, a ban on trucks driving through the city and the stabilisation of traffic. The city is committed to improving the air in Stuttgart on a sustainable basis. The aim is to further improve the quality of life in Stuttgart and reduce air pollutants, congestion, noise and stress through a variety of activities. The extensive package of measures comprises investments in public transport, bike and pedestrian traffic, traffic flow measures, more urban green areas for the city climate, projects such as air filter columns or road cleaning. The measures taken by the City of Stuttgart also included the fine particulate matter alarm from 2016 to 2020, an action which has been unique in Germany.
Thanks to the variety of measures taken, the pollution due to particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide has decreased in Stuttgart over the past years. In 2018 and 2019 the statutory particulate matter thresholds were met at all measuring stations in the city. In contrast to particulate matter, the nitrogen dioxide values are still above the threshold. However, here again there are significant improvements.
Traffic ban for diesel vehicles
To comply with the nitrogen dioxide thresholds in the Stuttgart low-emission zone as quickly as possible the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg had to introduce traffic bans for certain diesel vehicles.
As of 1 January 2019 the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg launched a zonal traffic ban for all vehicles with diesel motors with the emission standard Euro 4/IV and lower. The traffic ban is applicable all year round in the low-emission zone of the City of Stuttgart. Stuttgart residents have been subject to the diesel traffic ban as of 1 April 2019. In addition, there has been a route-related traffic ban in the Stuttgart city area as of 1 January 2020 for all diesel passenger cars of emission standard Euro 5 and lower. This was also resolved by the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
The diesel traffic bans have been updated respectively in the Clean Air Programmes. They are based on rulings by the Stuttgart Administrative Court and the Federal Administrative Court. According to this, the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg is obliged to update the Clean Air Programme so that it contains the measures required for a quickest possible compliance with the nitrogen dioxide thresholds in the Stuttgart low-emission zone, which has resulted in the introduction of a traffic ban for certain diesel vehicles. The City of Stuttgart must comply with this order and implement the regulations.


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In this lab, you will gather data about CO2 emissions using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Web site (Earth System Research Laboratory, n.d.) to help you write up a scientific report centered around known phenomena of CO2 emissions, related to the following question:
The natural balance that occurs between global atmospheric cooling and warming processes provides an important contribution to the Earth’s varied climates.
Planetary albedo from clouds low in the troposphere, sulfur dioxide (SO2) from active volcanoes, snow, and ice all reflect incoming solar radiation back into space. This causes a cooling effect on climates within a geographical area.
Clouds high in the troposphere and greenhouse gases such as water vapor(H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2) , methane (CH4) , and nitrous oxide (N2O) have a warming effect.
Along with the solar activity, these cooling and warming processes help ensure that the planet’s average surface temperature is a net value that is above freezing, helping to ensure that life is possible.
Theory on CO2 Emissions
It has been hypothesized that anthropogenic effects (conditions caused by human activity) that are associated with industry, agriculture, and fossil fuel use have enhanced these warming processes by contributing greenhouse gases such as N2O, CH4,and CO2 into the troposphere. As a result, CO2 is believed to contribute the most to the atmospheric warming process.
Pollution is a substance that produces a detrimental change in the environment because of its composition and abundance. Anthropogenic sources of CO2 fit this description because of the perception that there is evidence of a positive correlation between the increases in anthropogenic CO2 and increases in temperature. In turn, as temperatures increase, climates can change worldwide, unbalancing ecosystems across the globe.
Strategies and prediction models can be used to decrease or eliminate the effects that are associated with a particular pollutant. First, the cause of the pollution must be identified. Then, scientists can create innovate ways to reduce or eliminate its production.
Earth System Research Laboratory
Click on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Earth System Research Laboratory, Global Monitoring Division Website. or https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/ (Earth System Research Laboratory, n.d.). Here you will identify important sources of CO2 emission to help you complete your lab assignment.
Earth system research laboratory: Global monitoring division. (n.d.). Retrieved from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Research Web site: http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop//
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By Mark W. Danielson
Lately, the news has been filled with tragic weather-related stories, and more will certainly follow. Unfortunately, the United States is subjected to some of nature’s wickedest storms, year ’round. The good news is drought, tornadoes, hail, flooding, unseasonal temperatures and hurricanes can inspire great story scenes. To help get it "write", I’ll provide some weather facts that can add tension and realism to any story.
With winter now an afterthought, it seemed a good place to start. Besides the obvious problems associated with snow and ice, a “Blue Northern” cold front can easily drop the temperature thirty degrees in two or three hours. Could your character survive if he or she is caught in the open when one of these Arctic blasts blows through? Add the chill factor from near hurricane-force winds while being cold-soaked from rain or snow and it seems unlikely unless they can find shelter and heat. Could wrapping them in a freshly killed deer carcass be enough? Open your mind and put yourself in their shoes to make it real. If you want to make weather scene more severe, add thunder snow. Yes, it does happen. I’ve seen it first-hand.
While on the topic of thunderstorms, the most intense ones will normally form along the southern-most portion of a squall line. Squall lines are well-defined fronts like in the photo above that can divide the United States with cloud tops exceeding fifty thousand feet. These fast-moving fronts produce tornadoes and large hail, even at night. F-5 tornadoes spinning their two hundred mile-per-hour winds can rip up asphalt, level homes and toss semi trailers like toys. Add grapefruit-sized hail to this and you have absolute terror. The tornado that tore a mile-wide swath through Moore, Oklahoma killed twenty-one, yet in spite of its destruction, pets managed to emerge unscathed from the rubble. My heart goes out to all who are affected by such storms, and yet the resulting oddities such as tables still set when the walls are gone can make any novel pop. Before you write about tornadoes, I recommend you listen to a recording of one passing overhead. You will never forget this fearful sound.
Unlike earthquakes, thunderstorms give plenty of warning. Besides news broadcasts and warning sirens, the sky provides many clues about a storm’s intensity. Super-cells produce Cumulonimbus Mammatus clouds shown in the above photo. If you see these clouds, be prepared for large hail or tornadoes as these clouds are the result of a very unstable storm. A green sky means hail is on the way. A sky that turns day into night means the air is saturated and severe downpours are likely. Thunder is the result from energy discharges we call lightning. Hearing thunder at the same time you see the flash means the storm is directly overhead. Counting the seconds from the flash to the boom gives the storm’s approximate distance away. One second per mile is a good rule of thumb.
Dissipating thunderstorms can produce damaging concentric winds. To illustrate this, try squeezing a full water bag an inch above a flat surface with maximum force. Filming this will let you see the water shooting out in every direction. Isolated thunderstorms can lose their shape quickly once their have dumped their rain, just like the water-bag model. However, squall line storms can continue to grow even while delivering a killer deluge.
Having dealt with weather throughout two flying careers, I could write volumes on weather and never do it justice. As a writer, I am sharing this information because when it comes to antagonists, nothing beats Mother Nature. When writing your scenes, be sure to include her or be prepared to face her wrath.


January 03, 2018
Winter Storm Grayson is already hitting the East Coast and expected to continue hitting tomorrow on Thursday. Winter Storm Grayson is a bomb cyclone, which “occurs when a midlatitude cyclone rapidly intensifies” as “a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass,” as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
States brace for harsh winter conditions. Georgia has already declared a state of emergency. North Carolina and Virginia will be declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of Winter Storm Grayson.
An intense mixture of wind and snow, bombogenesis, brought snow this morning to the Sunshine State of Florida, and is expected to drop a foot of snow later this week in the Northeastern states. Temperatures continue to drop as bombogenesis rolls in.
States are well aware of the dangers that snow and ice bring. You know when you’re cold, but do you know when your pets are?
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January 19, 2018
Winter Storm Jaxon starts today in the West of the US: hitting parts of California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming.
Heavy, wind-driven snow is expected tomorrow from Winter Storm Jaxon.
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January 11, 2018


Chalk one up for dissent. Japanese scientists were smart enough to find the fraud in the anthropogenic global warming hypothesis and then had the balls to publicly disagree with the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change about it.
The Japan Society of Energy and Resources issued a report that says global warming is related to solar activity, and the rise in global temperatures was primarily a recovery from the so-called Little Ice Age, which lasted from 1400 to 1800. Kanya Kusano, program director for the Earth simulator at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science & Technology, says computer climate modeling used to support the manmade global warming theory is like "ancient astrology."
If you think fraudulent climate science doesn't affect you financially, you may wish to know that, according to The Politico, there are now four climate change lobbyists for every member of Congress.


Civic Hacker's first city-scale social impact plan is student-centered, data-driven, and policy-backed.
Breathable air is essential. Solid particles floating in the air, like dust, pollen, and air pollution, affect our ability to breathe. Solid and liquid particles floating in the air are called Particulate Matter. Traffic patterns, gas waste, winds, and the baseline air quality dictated by the planet's ecosystem serve as critical components in the air quality of any given day. Due to global deforestation and lack of reliable public transportation options, Nashville runs a risk of having more days where it's harder to breathe. On those hard-to-breath days, infants and those with breathing problems have more difficulties breathing than usual.
Our Nashville Breathes plan consists of four components:
Our impact schemes routinely have components of software, data, and policy. As I mentioned in a previous post, Civic Hacker's mission is to use our tooling to empower activists, which in this case, are MNPS students. For instance, ENCORE students at Rose Park Middle took the lead by including their school community and Metro Council in the air quality awareness drive.
Our #NashvilleBreathes plan has Rose Park Middle @encorerose students participating in the #AirQualityFlagProgram w/ the support of @MNPS_STEAM, @NashvilleHealth, @TNDeptofHealth, @TNEnvironment, @Cumberlandpf, and @LungAssociation. Learn more at https://t.co/N1o47QfpXc pic.twitter.com/tKerfp2mjm— Civic Hacker (@civichackerhq) February 13, 2020
Since lists are fantastic, here's the stakeholders and strategic partners that helped to make this plan a reality:
Civic Hacker wants to expand the air quality network in Nashville using citizen science. Currently, Nashville has four air quality senors, all positioned in the east and northeast parts of Davidson County. Managed by the Metro Health Department, they report air pollutant concentrations to the EPA hourly. The Tennessee Department of Health our environmental data and generates a forecast for the next day's air quality.
The graphic shows the sensors do not provide adequate coverage for the city. The positioning of our air quality sensors does not take into account population migration patterns due to rising housing costs and gentrification. Civic Hacker is currently seeking strategic partners to help build out citizen-driven sensor network.
Civic Hacker has already done the hard work, curating Key Resources to induce positive social change within Nashville. This project started in January 2019. The story of how this project has gotten so far so quickly is the best represented by the following graphic:
Adaptation to climate change is possible with software, policy, and data, the Civic Hacker way.


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There are 3 weather stations near enough to contribute to our estimation of the temperature and dew point in Oslo. Elverum, Norway Yearly Monthly Climate Weather Averages. We collected past weather data from many thousand weather stations around the world. In February, the average temperature is -14.5 °C | 5.9 °F. In one year, there are 20/25 days with snowfall. Winter is cold, with an average temperature of January and February just above freezing (that is, zero degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit). The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight. Yes, the country is located in Scandinavia, has a very long Atlantic coastline, as well as numerous popular travel destinations set above or in proximity to the Arctic Circle, yet Norway weather averages aren’t as cold as one could imagine at first. The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the entire year of hourly average temperatures. Facebook; Twitter ; Terri Mapes specializes in giving first-time Scandinavia visitors practical tips for their travels. Oslo is located near a large body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, or large lake). That's because of the Gulf Stream which gives it a temperate climate, however temperatures can vary wildly depending on where in Norway you are. The weather in Norway is warmer than might be expected considering how far north it is. The black line is the percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season. The topography within 2 miles of Oslo contains significant variations in elevation, with a maximum elevation change of 518 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 137 feet. Temperature chart displays the maximum, minimum and average temperature from 2008 on month by month basis. Get the monthly weather forecast for Norway, ME, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. The Weather and Climate in Bergen, Norway. Precipitation: 1.88" Humidity: 76%. Based in Trondheim, we are Norway's English language publishing company. Temperatures are typically above 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) during the summer months, dropping to about 30 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 1 degree Celsius) during the winter. The average daily incident shortwave solar energy experiences extreme seasonal variation over the course of the year. The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in the month of february. The cold season lasts for 3.8 months, from November 17 to March 10, with an average daily high temperature below 37Â°F. Winters are usually very cold, but can be mild some years. The thin dotted line is the corresponding average liquid-equivalent snowfall. This is How Norwegian Plans to Save Itself, 17 Fascinating Facts About the Northern Lights, Norway Warns Against All International Travel Until 2021, Wizz Air to Launch 3 Domestic Routes in Norway, Diving in Norway: The Country’s Best Dive Sites, Coronavirus in Norway: The Latest News on the COVID-19 Outbreak, Moving to Norway: The Ultimate Relocation Guide, Norway’s Hurtigruten Hit By Major IT Hack, Arson Attempt on Trondheim’s Nidaros Cathedral. But across most of the country, especially inland, most of the rain falls from September to November. In 2020, the shortest day is December 21, with 5 hours, 54 minutes of daylight; the longest day is June 20, with 18 hours, 50 minutes of daylight. Brochures, websites and the like tend to portray the country bathed in bright sunshine or in deep snow. The climate has grown milder in recent years, with winters hovering around freezing and summers averaging above 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius). Whenever you visit Norway, make sure you're prepared with the appropriate travel gear. Leknes is 21 miles from Lofoten, so the actual climate in Lofoten can vary a bit. Norwegian summers are known for their inconsistency. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures. The earliest sunrise is at 3:53 AM on June 18, and the latest sunrise is 5 hours, 26 minutes later at 9:19 AM on December 26. The average hourly wind speed in Oslo does not vary significantly over the course of the year, remaining within 0.5 miles per hour of 4.5 miles per hour throughout. Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Norway, ME with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather.com Africa Asia Aus & Pacific Europe Latin America N America S America Mid East. We report snowfall in liquid-equivalent terms. The daily average water temperature (purple line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. the most rain falls along the coastal areas, less rain falls inland and in the eastern parts of Norway. The most snow falls during the 31 days centered around January 16, with an average total liquid-equivalent accumulation of 0.9 inches. (Weather station: Leknes, Norway). Annual Weather Averages in Lillehammer Based on weather reports collected during 2005–2015. Unless you're staying on the west coast, the amount of rainfall may surprise you. High Temp: 60 °F. The growing season in Oslo typically lasts for 5.1 months (155 days), from around April 30 to around October 2, rarely starting before April 13 or after May 18, and rarely ending before September 13 or after October 23. In both Oslo and Trondheim I've experienced temperatures as cold as -23°C (-9°F), while the inland regions such as Røros and parts of Finnmark can drop well below -30°C (-22°F). The most consistent summer weather tends to be on the coast of southern Norway and along the coast of the Oslofjord. The percentage of hours in which the mean wind direction is from each of the four cardinal wind directions, excluding hours in which the mean wind speed is less than. Showing: All Year January February March April May June July August September October November December The thin dotted line is the corresponding average rainfall. It is cold here all year round. Book. The percentage of time spent in various temperature bands. Get the monthly weather forecast for Norway, MI, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. What city has the best weather year round? The day, twilights (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and night are indicated by the color bands from yellow to gray. Your email address will not be published. The average winter temperature in most Norwegian cities hovers at freezing or just below. The stations contributing to this reconstruction are: Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (55%, 37 kilometers, northeast); Rygge (32%, 59 kilometers, south); and Arvika (13%, 106 kilometers, east). At least on yr.no *Vis meg de nye nettsidene. The west coast— notably Bergen —receives rainfall year-round. Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information? The percentage of time spent at various humidity comfort levels, categorized by dew point. Average Weather in Reine Norway In Reine, the summers are short, cool, windy, and mostly cloudy and the winters are long, very cold, wet, extremely windy, and overcast. Temperature chart displays the maximum, minimum and average temperature from 2008 on month by month basis. All other weather data, including cloud cover, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and solar flux, come from NASA's MERRA-2 Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis . Average Weather in Trondheim Norway. Showing: All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Lofoten. The cloudier part of the year begins around September 27 and lasts for 6.8 months, ending around April 21. Norway, located in the far reaches of northern Europe, is a large country with many varying climates. On July 18, the clearest day of the year, the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 53% of the time, and overcast or mostly cloudy 47% of the time. The climate in Trondheim is warm and temperate. For each station, the records are corrected for the elevation difference between that station and Oslo according to the International Standard Atmosphere , and by the relative change present in the MERRA-2 satellite-era reanalysis between the two locations. Dress to your fancy, and enjoy the season – but use your head. Norway enjoys a mostly temperate climate thanks to the Gulf Stream, but precipitation and temperatures depend largely on the time of the year and area of the country. The temperature in July averages 6.2 °C | 43.2 °F. But across most of the country, especially inland, most of the rain falls from September to November. Norway - Climate data - Climate information and average monthly temperature, humidity, rainfall, snowfall, daylight, sunshine, UV index, and sea temperature for all cities and towns. Sun & Moon Today ; Sunrise & Sunset ; Moonrise & Moonset ; Moon Phases ; Eclipses ; Night Sky ; Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate … The average liquid-equivalent snowfall (solid line) accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. Southwest Norway has the tundra climate prevailing. Monthly Norway weather averages and temperature in June. The brightest day of the year is June 19, with an average of 6.1 kWh. Averages. Longyearbyen average temperature. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Norway.  Climate is the statistics of weather, usually over a 30-year interval. The least rain falls around February 17, with an average total accumulation of 0.9 inches. The annual rainfall in Denmark averages 24 inches of precipitation with Copenhagen having an average of 170 rainy days. Our cloud cover score is 10 for fully clear skies, falling linearly to 9 for mostly clear skies, and to 1 for fully overcast skies. Front page. Southern Norway is considered a summer island paradise, while Fjord Norway is a popular destination all year round. Among wet days, we distinguish between those that experience rain alone, snow alone, or a mixture of the two. It does rain all year-round of course, but these months are consistently the wettest. We provide live weather, forecasts and averages for towns and cities in Norway. The least snow falls around July 27, with an average total liquid-equivalent accumulation of 0.0 inches. 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Rains have been wreaking havoc across Maharashtra and Karnataka, while Goa is witnessing the worst floods in decades. The floods have left death and destruction on its path as thousands of people are being evacuated.
Extreme weather conditions have ravaged several parts of the world over the past couple of months, with at least 40 countries across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia facing floods, heatwaves, storms, droughts or wildfires. Climate scientists and activists have said that such extreme weather incidents will continue to rise unless strict action is taken to mitigate climate change.
Petteri Taalas, chief of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said that climate change is a reason why Europe is seeing one of the deadliest disasters to hit the region since the world wars. "We have to reduce the amount of fossil fuels, especially we have to get rid of coal-fired energy production, we have to convert our transport system to become more based on electric vehicles and biofuels,” he said.
As top scientists from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) gather online over the next two weeks to finalise the first instalment of its sixth Assessment Report, let us take a look at some of the worst disasters that have affected the world so far in 2021:
Record-breaking cold, snowfall and avalanches: The year started off with the Storm Filomena bringing in cold waves and snowstorms in Madrid, Spain and paralysing many parts of the country. The last time the capital saw such heavy snowfall was in 1917. The storm also brought on flash floods in some parts of the country, damaging roads and homes and killing two people.
In February, India saw a ferocious flash flood wash away homes and a hydro plant in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Around 200 people are believed to have been swept away, though only 60 bodies were found. Experts believe the flash flood was triggered by a massive chunk of a glacier, around five football fields across, that had broken off high in the mountains.
South Africa, which sees winter in the months of June-August, has been witnessing record low temperatures, last experiences around half a century ago. While Johannesburg saw -& degrees Celsius, Kimberly saw the mercury hitting a record low of -9.9 degrees Celsius.
Heatwaves and wildfires: Hundreds of people have died with parts of Western North America reeling under scorching hot temperatures since June, this year. On July 9, Death Valley in California set a record for the hottest temperature measured on Earth after the mercury touched 54.4 degrees Celsius. The town of Lytton, British Columbia saw temperatures touching a record-breaking 49.6 degrees Celsius.
This intense heatwave has led to wildfires across the country, with 35,086 wildfires, burning more than 2.6 million acres as of July 19th. Wildfires have increased by 21 per cent in a single year. Firefighters across the United States and western Canada have been fighting to put out tens of thousands of wildfires erupting under the extreme heat.
The United States is bracing for another intense heatwave as a huge heat dome settles over the heart of the country. The country is also likely to face thunderstorms and lightning in some areas, while nearly two-thirds of the country is facing drought-like conditions.
Parts of northern Europe saw extreme heatwave like conditions as well, this summer. With temperatures crossing 45 degrees celsius in Paris in June and many other parts of Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Poland, etc seeing new highs, June was the hottest month ever. Finland also saw temperatures exceeding 25 degrees – for the country, any temperature above 25.1 degrees is considered to be extreme heat.
Russia and Siberia are battling the driest summer in 150 years as wildfires have swept through huge parts of Siberia, affecting over 1.5 million hectares of land. Russia has been recording high temperatures over the past few years and a corresponding increase in wildfires. This year has been particularly hot with temperatures in the Sakha-Yakutia region of Siberia touching 39 degrees Celsius, setting records.
Floods: The death toll from monsoon related events across the country has crossed 127, while landslides and floods have left destruction in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Goa and Maharashtra have seen the worst floods in four decades as incessant rains have triggered floods in the districts of Raigad, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli. As many as 110 people died in Maharashtra alone as rains battered interior parts of the country with the state recording its heaviest rainfall in July, in decades.
The central Chinese province of Henan witnessed its heaviest rains in 1,000 years, leading to floods and causing loss of lives and property, affecting about 3 million people. Harrowing images and videos of commuters stuck in neck-deep waters in a subway and of overturned cars have been flooding social media. More than 56 people have died in China, while the state media has announced losses of more than USD 10 billion.
Parts of Europe, including Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands received two months worth of rainfall on July 14 and 15 on soil that was already near saturation. Large parts were inundated as heavy downpours turned roads into rivers and swept away people and homes. At least 177 people have been confirmed dead, while many more are missing, in the worst flood in Germany, which is witnessing the worst floods in years.


ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR
Due to COVID-19, people are more concerned with ventilation rate of air-conditioned area, such as 6 air changes per hour for restaurants. Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) are increasingly installed at locations with high occupancy like schools to improve the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and to reduce the risk of spread of viruses inside classrooms and general offices.
The ERV extracts stale air inside and then recover the cooling/heating energy to cool down or warm up the incoming fresh air.
Children, the elderly, and those with predisposed respiratory and cardiovascular disease, are known to be more susceptible to the health impacts from air pollution. While particulate matter is of a key parameter of IAQ, the ‘optional’ filter provided by suppliers of ERV is quite often a low-grade air filter, G3 – G4 to EN779 standard, which is rather not effective to block out fine particles like PM2.5.
Particulate matter (PM) is a term used to describe the mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets in the air such as dust, ash, and sea-spray. Particulate matter varies in size, PM2.5 is also known as fine particulate matter (2.5 micrometers is one 400th of a millimeter). It is well known that PM2.5 is harmful to human health, which increases the age-specific mortality risk, particularly from cardiovascular causes.
The type and grade (filter efficiency) of the filter to be used should be depending on quality of outdoor air at the location where the ERV installed and the IAQ levels desired.
Nanofil has developed a patent pending sterilizing nano filter media with electro-spinning technology, which has a high filter efficiency, low pressure drop and has the ability to kill 99.9% of bacteria of wide spectrum, and adsorb VOCs, odor and formaldehyde.
Nanofil is able to propose appropriate filtering solutions to our clients and provide customized ERV filter to improve IAQ.


The AERONET (AErosol RObotic NETwork) program is an inclusive federation of ground-based remote sensing aerosol networks established by AERONET and PHOTONS and greatly expanded by AEROCAN and other agency, institute, and university partners. The goal is to assess aerosol optical properties and validate satellite retrievals of aerosol optical properties. The network imposes standardization of instruments, calibration, and processing. Data from this collaboration provides globally distributed observations of spectral aerosol optical depths, inversion products, and precipitable water in geographically diverse aerosol regimes. Three levels of data are available from this website: Level 1.0 (unscreened), Level 1.5 (cloud-screened), and Level 2.0 (Cloud-screened and quality-assured). Descriptions may be found of program objectives, affiliations, the instrumentation, operational issues, data products, database browser "demonstrat", research activities, links to similar data sets, NASA EOS links and personnel involved in AERONET.
Aquarius is a focused satellite mission to measure global Sea Surface Salinity (SSS). Scientific progress is limited because conventional in situ SSS sampling is too sparse to give the global view of salinity variability that only a satellite can provide. Aquarius will resolve missing physical processes that link the water cycle, the climate, and the ocean.
ICESat (Ice, Cloud,and land Elevation Satellite) is the benchmark Earth Observing System mission for measuring ice sheet mass balance, cloud and aerosol heights, as well as land topography and vegetation characteristics. The ICESat mission will provide multi-year elevation data needed to determine ice sheet mass balance as well as cloud property information, especially for stratospheric clouds common over polar areas. It will also provide topography and vegetation data around the globe, in addition to the polar-specific coverage over the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets.
Landsat 7 is a U.S. satellite used to acquire remotely sensed images of the Earth's land surface and surrounding coastal regions. This site features Landsat 7 data characteristics, science and education applications, technical documentation, program policy, and history. It is maintained by the Landsat 7 Project Science Office at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Images acquired by Landsat satellites were used to produce the first composite multi-spectral mosaic of the 48 contiguous United States. Landsat imagery has provided critically important information for monitoring agricultural productivity, water resources, urban growth, deforestation, and natural change due to fires and insect infestations. The data have also been used successfully for mineral exploration, to measure forest cover at the state level, and to monitor strip mining and strip mine reclamation.
The "Faces of Antarctica" Website uses the new, first-ever, high-resolution Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA) to familiarize the public with this remote continent, its vast ice sheet, and why what happens there matters to us all. "Faces of Antarctica" emphasizes our themes that exploration and research are both human endeavors, that satellite imagery captures the face of the continent, and that this face is changing.
The MODIS Rapid Response system has been developed to provide rapid access to MODIS data globally, with initial emphasis on 250m color composite imagery and active fire data. The experience gained during the Montana fires of 2000, when the MODIS team was asked to provide active fire information to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), has led to the improvement and automation of several of the steps involved in MODIS rapid data provision. Imagery and data are now being provided to a number of users such as the USFS Remote Sensing Applications Center (RSAC), the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), the U.N. Global Fire Monitoring Center, and NASA's Earth Observatory. Incremental improvements are planned both for the user interface and the selection of products available from this site.
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) is a 36-channel visible to thermal-infrared sensor that was first launched as part of the Earth Observing System (EOS) Terra payload on 18 December 1999. A second MODIS was launched as part of the payload on the Aqua satellite on May 4, 2002. A variety of snow and ice products is produced from the MODIS sensors, and the products are available at a variety of spatial and temporal resolutions. The MODIS snow product suite begins with a 500-m resolution, 2330-km swath snow-cover map which is then gridded to a sinusoidal grid. The sequence proceeds to climate-modeling grid (CMG) products on a latitude/longitude (cylindrical equidistant projection). Most of the products are archived at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) in Boulder, CO.
The National Polar-Orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) will provide long-term systematic measurements of key environmental variables begining about 2009. The NPP mission collects and distributes remotely-sensed land, ocean, and atmospheric data to the meteorological and global climate change communities as the responsibility for these measurements transitions from existing Earth-observing missions such as Aqua, Terra and Aura, to the NPOESS. It will provide atmospheric and sea surface temperatures, humidity sounding, land and ocean biological productivity, and cloud and aerosol properties.
The purpose of the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) Project is to provide quantitative data on global ocean bio-optical properties to the Earth science community. Subtle changes in ocean color signify various types and quantities of marine phytoplankton (microscopic marine plants), the knowledge of which has both scientific and practical applications. The SeaWiFS Project will develop and operate a research data system that will process, calibrate, validate, archive and distribute data received from an Earth-orbiting ocean color sensor.
SMAP will provide global observations of soil moisture and freeze/thaw state, together termed the hydrosphere state. SMAP hydrosphere state measurements will be used to enhance understanding of the processes that link the water, energy and carbon cycles, and to extend the capability of weather and climate prediction models. SMAP data will be used to quantify net carbon flux in boreal landscapes and to develop improved flood and drought prediction capabilities.


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What are The 4 Major Indoor Air Pollutants?
When most people think about polluted air, one of the first visuals that come to mind is of a big factory churning out vast dark grey clouds of exhaust. In actually, indoor air pollutants are far more nuanced and dangerous than most people realize. The number one major indoor air pollutant is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas that typically has a smell additive that the gas authority adds to make it smell like sulfur. The second most common air pollutant is radon. Believe it or not, radon is produced naturally as the uranium in the Earth breaks down. Being exposed to radon increases home inhabitants risk of lung cancer. The third indoor air pollutant homeowners should be aware of is nitrogen dioxide. Nitrogen dioxide can be produced at high levels at the site of a building fire. In order to prevent this pollutant, homeowners are encouraged to make sure that their heaters are installed correctly, used as directed, and are kept in good condition. The fourth and last major indoor air pollutant is second-hand smoke.
What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality?
There are many different causes of poor indoor air quality. One of these is not enough ventilation. Breathing in fresh air is incredibly important, and the constant recycling of the same indoor air is not ultimately beneficial. Poor upkeep of ventilation, heating and air-conditioning systems contributes to bad indoor air quality, as does dampness and moisture due to leaks, flooding and high humidity. Construction and remodeling projects also contribute to poor air quality, thus if a combination of these factors is found to be present, inhabitants of the home should be aware that they should take their indoor air health seriously.
Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?
Breathing air that is high quality is absolutely critical for good health. It is true that most Americans spend a significant amount of time indoors, and this is where gases, chemicals, and other pollutants contribute to various health annoyances such as headaches, eye irritation, allergies, fatigue, and congestion. In fact, serious pollutants can cause certain types of cancers and other long-term health complications. Indoor air quality is a critical public health issue that needs to be addressed and communicated seriously. A fresh air ventilation system, a systematic cleaning of air filters, and other services can dramatically help the air in a home.
Is Indoor Air More Polluted?
Pollutants in enclosed spaces, such as indoors, are more concentrated than they would be outdoors. In fact, indoor pollution can be even more deadly because it affects inhabitants who spend 80% of their time in a single location. This means that if an individual lives or works in a polluted environment, then that pollution will affect the individual. Indoor air pollution levels are usually two to five times higher than outdoor pollution levels and can quickly become 100 times worse than outdoor air pollution. Nearly seven million people die prematurely per year due to causes linked to air pollution. These diseases include heart disease and respiratory conditions.
What is the Most Common Indoor Air Pollutant in the Developed World?
Indoor air quality is an incredibly important worldwide problem. Based on figures developed by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, 2.6 million people died prematurely in 2016. Their deaths stemmed from illnesses attributable to household air pollution. In the developed world, when individuals have access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, indoor air pollution radically decreases. For developed countries, it is important to understand that improper installation methods for gas appliances, including water heaters, can contribute to the number one pollutant, carbon monoxide, which can lead to death. Investing in an excellent gas company that provides quality gas installations can dramatically improve this statistic.
Indoor Air Quality and Health
For property owners considering home repair services, one of the best investments that homeowners can make is to invest in their Indoor air quality. Roofs, windows, and gutters share equal importance as all home repairs contribute to increased home functionality. On average, Americans spend an extraordinarily high percentage of time indoors. This figure rounds out to about eighty percent. Indoors, the concentrations of some pollutants are often two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. Those who are most susceptible to the adverse effects of pollution tend to be very young, the very old, and individuals with cardiovascular or respiratory disease.
Indoor Air Quality and Productivity
According to a Harvard research report, researchers believe that building managers need to be more aware of the possible gains to be made by increasing the quality of indoor air. Apparently, there seems to be a disconnect between public health awareness and those making decisions about building construction. In a controlled experiment, when test subjects were placed in an environment that was highly ventilated, test subjects scored sixty percent higher on the same test. Better air ventilation also showed an eight percent increase in productivity.
Indoor Air Quality Experts
In order to become an indoor air quality expert, one must be informed concerning the possible contaminants in the air. Many individuals would be surprised to learn that with each inhalation of breath, many different pollutants may be present. Chemical gases, microbes, mold, viruses, germs, dust, dirt, pollen, allergens and more could be present. This is why it is so important for homeowners to be vigilant when it comes to their indoor air quality. Allergies, which can be brought on by polluted indoor air, affect as many as 30% of adults and 40% of children in the United States. In fact, allergic disease is the third most common chronic disease in children under 18 years of age.
Indoor Air Quality Facts
Please consider the following indoor air quality facts. Each of them is worth consideration.
- The Environmental Protection Agency consistently ranks indoor air in their top five of environmental dangers.
- Second-hand smoke is one of the top indoor air pollutants.
- Pediatric asthma rates have increased to seventy-two percent in the last twenty years.
- Hundreds of harmful chemicals are released every day.
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Well Old Man Winter, it's about damn time you showed up. I loved the sunny weather--but I knew you'd get here eventually. That's just how you are.
If you're on the coast it's gonna get wild and wooly.
The Oregon Coast is set to get battered by high winds when the storm system comes onshore early Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service issued a “hurricane force wind warning” for the ocean off the central coast. Forecasters think sustained winds could be as strong as 60 miles per hour with gusts up to 86 miles per hour.
Onshore, most of the coast is under a “high wind warning” through Wednesday afternoon. Beaches and headlands could also see wind gusts in the 80s, forecasters said.
If you're in the Portland Metro area, it's metric craploads of snow.
Shawn Weagle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says the West Hills – and areas higher than 500 feet – could get up to four inches of snow by day’s end.
But Wednesday? Well, that’s a different story.
Weagle and his colleagues at the National Weather Service are keeping a close eye on what they’re calling a “significant winter weather event” expected to sweep through the Pacific Northwest starting this evening. But even now, hours before the storm’s arrival, meteorologists aren’t sure whether the storm will be mostly wet or mostly white.
“If the system moves as little as 20 to 30 miles to the north, it could be mostly rain,” he said. “If it tracks further south, it will be mostly snow.”
Regardless, Weagle said, “there’s a pretty good chance that most of the metro area will see at least a couple inches of snow.”
He said the storm’s target is the east metro area and Clark County.
The Eugene area is looking at 2-4 inches of snow overnight, too.
The Bend Bulletin is behind a firewall, so I can't get to their report. Any Bendites wanna weigh in? And what about other points east and further south?


Role of Electric Vehicles in Reducing Carbon Emissions
In the quest for a sustainable future, the role of electric vehicles (EVs) in reducing carbon emissions cannot be underestimated. As our planet grapples with the looming threat of climate change, it has become increasingly clear that we need to reduce our carbon footprint. One significant way to do this is through the adoption of electric vehicles, which are gaining prominence as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars.
The relationship between carbon emissions and climate change is well documented. Traditional vehicle combustion of fossil fuels, chiefly petrol and diesel, produces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the environment. These gases trap heat, raising global temperatures and contributing to the harmful effects of climate change. It's an alarming issue, and electric vehicles are set to provide.
Evs have multiple benefits of using them, like some of them are –
1. Zero Emission:
The reason of Evs huge popularity is its eco friendliness. Electric vehicles on the other hand, produce zero tailpipe emissions. This clean energy source makes EVs an integral part of the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible transportation system.
2. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
Carbon dioxide plays a major role in climate change and combat this problem, EV is a great help. It helps in reducing the impact of global warming by curbing the release of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere and hence, better air quality and a healthier environment for all.
3. Improved Air Quality:
As electric vehicles do not produce carbon dioxide, a major contributor towards degrading air quality. Traditional vehicles emit pollutants that harm air quality and public health. EVs, with their zero emissions, help reduce these pollutants, making cities cleaner and more breathable.
4. Cost Savings for Consumers:
Apart from their environmental benefits, electric vehicles offer economic advantages for consumers. EV owners enjoy significant savings on fuel costs. The cost of electricity is lower than gasoline, making each mile driven in an EV more cost-effective. Additionally, electric vehicles require less maintenance, leading to reduced long-term expenses.
5. Government Support and Incentives:
Governments worldwide are actively promoting the adoption of electric vehicles through various incentives and policies. These include tax credits, rebates, and reduced registration fees for EV owners. By offering such support, governments encourage consumers to choose electric vehicles and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
The future of electric vehicles looks promising. With advancements in technology, the range of electric vehicles is increasing, making them suitable for longer journeys. Furthermore, the integration of autonomous driving features and smart technology is enhancing the driving experience. And its also more healthier and beneficial for the earth as with time when majority starts using EV it will lead to reuction carbon emission.
Frequently Ask Questions: -
Ques 1: Are electric vehicles truly better for the environment?
Ans: Yes, electric vehicles are better for the environment as they produce zero tailpipe emissions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
Ques 2: Do electric vehicles save money for consumers?
Ans: Yes, electric vehicles are more cost-effective to operate in the long run, with lower fuel and maintenance costs.
Ques 3: Are there government incentives for electric vehicle buyers?
Ans: Many governments offer incentives such as tax credits and rebates to encourage electric vehicle adoption.
Ques 4: What is the future of electric vehicle technology?
Ans: The future holds promise with longer ranges, faster charging, and advanced features like autonomous driving.
Ques 5: Do electric vehicles have a global impact?
Ans: Yes, electric vehicles are making a global impact by reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality worldwide.


...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM CST this morning. * EVENT...With abundant low level moisture across the area, areas of dense fog are expected this morning * AREAS AFFECTED...Northwest Arkansas. * VISIBILITY...These areas will experience visibilities of 1/4 mile or less. * IMPACTS...This will affect driving in these areas. Drivers should use extra caution. ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * EVENT...Strong and gusty winds associated with a tight pressure gradient and a low-level jet stream pushing northward into the area. * AREAS AFFECTED...Northwest Arkansas. * TIMING...10 AM Saturday thru midnight. * WINDS...25 to 30 mph with gusts to near 40 mph. * Impacts...Loose outdoor items will be vulnerable to the strong winds. Travel may become difficult and hazardous on area roadways especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will create rough conditions on area bodies of water.
Current Condition: Rain
Wind Speeds: 2.38mph
Chance of Precipitation: 1%
Temperature: 57/34 Clear throughout the day. Monday:
Temperature: 58/39 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Tuesday:
Temperature: 60/43 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Wednesday:
Temperature: 66/47 Overcast throughout the day. Thursday:


Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Would like to share a photo taken the day after the blizzard AKA Snowmageddon 2010 that hit the DC metropolitan area. Over 20" of snow fell within a day and a half. Unfortunately, winter is not over for this area. We are expecting round 2 today with 12-18" of more snow. Not sure where all this new snow will go when we begin to dig out again tomorrow.
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Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms and can leave an area devastated in seconds. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud, striking the ground with whirling winds of up to 200 miles per hour or more. In Minnesota tornadoes occur mainly in April, May, and June.
A tornado has been seen or a thunderstorm is exhibiting characteristics that would indicate the possibility of a tornado forming. Sherburne County activates outdoor warning sirens when a tornado has been confirmed.
If you are in the affected area, take shelter immediately. If you are outside and not being immediately threatened by the severe weather, move indoors quickly. If you are immediately threatened, take cover by lying on the ground, preferably in a low area, safe from flying objects and flooding.
Do not drive in the area of a tornado or severe straight-line winds. Under most circumstances, inside a vehicle is one of the most dangerous places to be during a tornado or severe thunderstorm. Winds in some storms can pick up a car and toss it great distances.
Extra precautions are needed in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and office buildings. There is a large concentration of people in a small area, but these buildings usually have a large amount of glass on outside walls.
Get into the innermost portions of the lowest floor possible. Avoid windows, glass doorways, auditoriums, and cafeterias that are not protected by overhead floors and rooms. Restrooms are excellent storm shelters. Do not use elevators, the power could go off and you could be trapped.
Protect your head and make yourself as small a target as possible by crouching down.
Protect Yourself & Family
Remember, the weather warnings are broadcast before the storms arrive. It begins when the weather indicates the possibility of severe weather. You are responsible for preparing and protecting yourself and your family.


This book provides a wide overview of the issues related to managing of air quality in Canada. Learn about the air issues that have caused impacts to ecosystems or human health and hence been targeted to be managed. Discover how Canadaas national governance involving a federal government along with provincial and territorial governments impacts the air quality management process. Understand how Canadians manage their air quality in context with the USA, their largest and closest neighbour. Benefit from the experience of 43 of Canadaas most experienced air quality management professionals who share their insights into the state of air quality in Canada today, how it is managed, as well as giving a glimpse into the future.aUnder the Canadian Clean Air Act of 1971 a three-tier framework for objectives was developed and levels were established for ... Edmonton APIS (2012) Critical loads and critical levelsaa guide to the data provided in APIS. ... National Research Council, Ottawa BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport (2010) Proposed provincial framework for the development of ... Victoria Blair L, Fu L, Angle R (2007) Albertaa#39;s multi-stakeholder process for developing ambient air quality objectives.
|Title||:||Air Quality Management|
|Author||:||Eric Taylor, Ann McMillan|
|Publisher||:||Springer Science & Business Media - 2013-10-30|


We’re going carbon neutral
Research shows that removing carbon dioxide (CO2e) from the atmosphere will prevent a climate catastrophe. The world’s innovators have been working on giant machines that take carbon out of the air and store it underground. Meanwhile, nature has already built those machines for us. They’re called trees, and they play an essential role in preserving our climate.
No matter where carbon dioxide is emitted or where its source is, it has the same impact on the climate. Therefore, if a tonne of carbon dioxide is taken in from the atmosphere in one area, the carbon dioxide emitted in another area should be cancelled out. When trees grow, they absorb and store carbon dioxide from the air, making forests one of the biggest carbon sinks.
As such, QuickHostUK offsets its carbon emissions by investing in projects around the world that reduce or store carbon, such as forest preservation and tree planting. After careful consideration, we have chosen to invest in the planting of biodiverse forests in Panama, as we feel we can make the most impact with the project.
Planting tropical forests, protecting endangered animals, and creating livelihoods.
Panama’s reforestation program was the first agroforestry program in the world to receive Gold Standard certification. Formerly degraded farmland is now being transformed into strong, biodiverse forests all over Panama, blending 20 local tree species with farmed cocoa trees and sustainable timber, along with dedicated conservation areas.
- The planting of more than 20 types of native trees encourages biodiversity
- Approximately 25% of the project area is under special protection as a conservation area
- Establishing wildlife corridors between the various project sites
- Provides habitat for 15+ or more endangered or vulnerable species
- Programs for environmental education
- A sustainable source of income for farmers
- Provides financial support to local schools
- Employment for local communities that is long-term and fair


TEACHERS: Weather's Role
- collect and analyze data for a high ground level ozone day and a low ground level ozone day
- make comparisons and determinations about ozone levels utilizing graphing skills
- learn that ground level ozone may be abundant when VOCs, NOx, and intense sunlight are present
- Computers with internet access
- Air Quality (Ozone) Map
- Student Worksheet (.pdf)
- Optional: Excel or graph paper
For homework, the students will repeat the procedure, steps 1 - 7, but use the following links to look at examples of low ground level ozone days. The students should obtain another copy of the Student Worksheet and use the following links to complete the homework assignment:
The student responses to the questions on the Student Worksheet(s) can provide insight as to student understanding of the topic.
This introductory lesson actually uses archived images, which will offer greater flexibility to prepare for the lesson if you are expecting network failure, or cannot get into the computer lab.
If there are not enough computers for students, you could:
- create small working groups
- project the images and weather data for the class using an LCD projector
- arrange to take your class or small group of students to the Internet access computer on a regular basis for data collection
- collaborate with the Computer Teacher
If the network is slow or not working, you could:
- print the images and weather data on overheads and use the overhead project to project the images for the class
- print and/or photocopy the images and weather data, enough for small student working groups
- save the images to disk
Please refer to the Graphing Tips and Examples for assistance.
Graphing Cloud Cover/Conditions (Sunlight) - optional
This graph is optional and increases the complexity of the lesson. To graph Cloud Cover versus Time, use the chart below. The chart lists various sky conditions (terminology may be subjective) with a numerical value associated with each condition to ease the students' ability to graph the data.
The Cloud Cover data, gathered from the Weather Underground site, specifically, the "Conditions" column, refers to the Cloud Cover visible in the sky. Cloud Cover is often judged by the scale below and expressed in one of four terms, Clear, Scattered, Broken, and Overcast. For graphing purposes, the terms need to be expressed with a numerical value. In addition to explaining the conversion to your students, it may be necessary to point out that the amount of cloud cover has a direct relationship with the amount of sunlight, and the amount of sunlight has a relationship with the amount of ground level ozone generated during the day.
|Cloud Cover/Conditions||% Cloud Cover|
|0% > 10%|
|Scattered (includes Partly Cloudy)||10% - 50%|
|Broken (includes Mostly Cloudy)||50% - 90%|


Indoor Air Quality by Will Fix It
Between the dust from all the construction in San Antonio and seasonal pollens and other allergens, it can be difficult to maintain quality air inside your home. In fact, EPA.gov states that indoor air levels of many pollutants may be 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels.
At Will Fix It, we have the tools and trained indoor air quality experts to neutralize any microbial growth, reduce allergens, and improve the overall air quality inside your home.
Indoor Air Quality Services We Offer:
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For a professional indoor air quality analysis, call Will Fix It at 210-333-3300, and breathe easier!
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Plenty of contaminants can make their way into your property’s ventilation system. Mold spores, dust, and dirt can all be borne through every room in your building, causing a lot of potential problems for anyone living or working within it. Many of these issues are hard to spot until it’s too late, so knowing the root causes and how to identify them is important. The ramifications of low indoor air quality can be severe - people with respiratory conditions such as asthma can be hit hard, as can the young and old. Air Duct Cleaning El Cajon can help identify whether your air poses a health risk, and will help reduce indoor air pollution.
Airborne Contaminants In Your El Cajon Home or Business
Human bodies are perfectly capable of dealing with a low level of pollution in the atmosphere. We’re always breathing in some dust and particles, but we’re rarely exposed to a concentrated level of pollution. Problems can arise when contaminants are allowed to enter a limited supply of air, such as that in a building. Because air is recirculated over and over again, people will be exposed to a constant level of contamination. From simple dust to pollens and pet dander, airborne contaminants can have various effects on respiratory systems. If you’ve got allergies or some other issues, you might find that dirty air ducts affect you more severely than others.
What Causes Bad Indoor Air Quality
Problems can be caused by a wide range of different issues. One of the most common is debris or mold buildup in the air vents. These will often enable particles or spores to enter the atmosphere, particularly if an HVAC system is in use, which will spread contaminants thoroughly around every room. Other causes can be the use of lead paint, poor insulation, or hazardous materials. Certain seasons will see more pollens in the air, as well as dust and small debris. These airborne contaminants can get trapped inside dirty air ducts. This will make some particles circulate through the indoor air of your El Cajon property. Cleaning the air ducts and vacuuming them helps keep the passageway clear and clean.
Health Hazards of Poor Air Indoors
The effects of low air quality can be subtle but can pose a danger to the long-term health of occupants. This is especially true for particularly young or old individuals, or for those with respiratory problems like asthma. Air quality should always be checked regularly in order to catch potential problems. If left untreated, it can cause serious health issues. The presence of pollens and dust in the air can aggravate existing allergies. In fact, stuffy rooms can even cause respiratory issues to develop. This is why at least bi-annual cleaning of your El Cajon air ducts and HVAC system can end up very worthwhile. The cleaner the ductwork, the less airborne particles floating around inside your house, office, apartment, or other properties.
Test Your Air Quality – Clean HVAC Systems
A good way to ensure your indoor air quality remains up to par is with general testing. Of course, it’s very much recommended to have the air ducts cleaned at least once a year. This fresh start gives the ductwork clear passageways to allow airflow at an optimal level. Besides air quality, it also helps with energy savings. When you need help with duct leak repairs or various cleaning and maintenance, Air Duct Cleaning El Cajon can help. Let us know what service you require and our nearby HVAC cleaning technicians will carry out any needed tasks. Optimize your indoor air quality to enjoy a fresher atmosphere and pleasant ambiance in your business or home.


CLIMATE scientists have told the bushfire royal commission that tinderbox conditions that allowed the catastrophic 2019-20 fire season are set to become the Australian norm.
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, chaired by retired Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, started two-weeks of hearings in Canberra on May 25 examining the Black Summer bushfires that killed 33 people, destroyed more than 3000 homes and burnt about 12 million hectares across the nation.
“This isn’t a one-off event we’re looking at here,” head of climate monitoring for the Bureau of Meteorology, Dr Karl Braganza, told commissioners.
“Since the Canberra 2003 fires every jurisdiction in Australia have seen some really significant fire events that have challenged what we do to respond to them and what we thought fire weather would look like.
“The frequency of these events – if we look at the historical record – seems to be increasing.””
According to Dr Braganza, three “unprecedented” weather events combined to create the perfect storm of conditions to fuel last summer’s fires.
The first event – an Indian Ocean Dipole – caused drier conditions.
By spring, the signs were there.
On September 9, southeast Queensland’s historic Binna Burra Lodge, on the Gold Coast hinterland, was destroyed in a bushfire.
The loss, and the blazes in the surrounding rain forests, alarmed scientists, who said that such fires were extremely rare in the usually cool and wet area.
Dr Braganza said the second event – a Negative Southern Annular Mode – meant above-average temperatures and less rainfall.
Finally, a Neutral El Nino – combined with the warming climate – created a stage for the devastating bushfires.
Dr Braganza said Australia had experienced two decades of record temperatures, and overall warming of 1.4 degrees.
If greenhouse gas emissions increase, temperatures are likely to hit 48 degrees by 2050, he said.
Senior scientist from the CSIRO Dr Helen Cleugh told the commission climate change was interacting with, and exacerbating, previous weather systems in a way never seen before.
“This means that understanding the interaction between climate variability and these drivers and climate change is very important for building preparedness for the changing nature of climate risks into the future,” she said.
Dr Cleugh said “Australia will continue to warm substantially”, and that coupled with lower rainfall, this would lead to the future risk of extreme fire weather.
Mr Briskin said the devastation of the bushfires and their ongoing effects meant many communities are still grieving.
“The tragic loss of life, the destruction of homes, the significant loss of livestock and millions of hectares of forest has been devastating and continues to deeply affect people and their recovery,” he said.
The commission received almost 1700 submissions from individuals, companies and government bodies.
It will deliver its final report and recommendations in August.


The quality of the air we breathe has a direct effect on our overall health. Poor air quality caused by air pollution increases our risk of respiratory infections, heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and even dementia. For those with serious health issues like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the effects are even more severe. Older adults, children, and people with heart or lung disease are most likely to be negatively affected by fine particulate matter (PM2.5). And those who recreate or work outside can be affected by exposure to ozone.
Both types of pollution are present in Idaho, especially in the most populated area, the Treasure Valley (Ada and Canyon counties). Inversions in wintertime that last for days or weeks trap cold air and pollutants near the ground resulting in poor air quality. Ozone can also accumulate in the valley during summertime due to calm winds, intense sunlight, and high temperatures. Other areas also experiencing inversions include Shoshone County (northern ID) and Franklin County (in southeastern ID due to its proximity to Logan in Utah’s Cache Valley). The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has a map of the Air Quality Priority Areas and real-time air quality monitoring.
Vehicles with internal combustion engines are one of the main contributors to PM2.5 and ozone. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, volatile organic compounds, and fine particulate matter are all products of fossil fuel combustion. Electric vehicles do not directly combust fossil fuels, although the electricity that EV’s are charged with may be produced with the combustion of fossil fuels (coal and natural gas). Electricity production in Idaho is relatively clean compared to the rest of the nation. For example in 2020, Idaho Power produced 41.7% of its electricity using hydropower, 11.1% from wind, 4.1% from solar and 2.9% from geothermal or biomass. Natural gas and coal were used to produce 32.8% of the electricity. For comparison, the United States as a whole produced 61% of it’s electricity from fossil fuel combustion. By transitioning from vehicles powered by internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, Idahoans can have a direct and positive affect on our local air quality.


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Current Air Quality Conditions are posted several times throughout the day and include information on Ozone and PM2.5. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter, which is a by-product of fossil fuel combustion. PM2.5 can easily reach remote lung areas, and is linked to serious respiratory ailments such as asthma and may aggravate other medical conditions. Ground-level ozone is not emitted directly into the air, but is created by chemical reactions in the presence of sunlight. Because of this, high ozone levels occur most frequently on hot summer afternoons. SJTPO engages in a number of efforts to measure and improve air quality in our region.


Bengaluru's summer bummer, temperature tops 40C
Bengaluru saw its maximum temperature exceed 40 degrees Celsius, for the first time on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) station in Chowdeshwari ward, Yelahanka zone, the temperature recorded was 40.6 degrees Celsius.
KSNDMC further added that it surpassed the 38.9 degrees Celsius registered on May 22, 1931. The maximum temperature for April was also recorded in the same year on April 30 at 38.3 degrees.
GS Sreenivas Reddy, director, KSNDMC, told The New Indian Express that out of the 14 stations in the Bengaluru urban limits, six stations had registered maximum temperatures above 39 degrees Celsius. He also mentioned that the average temperatures in the city had been above 38 degrees Celsius.
On being asked about the forecast for the next week, he said that the probability of showers was less for the region. It is likely that the city will record temperatures around 41 degrees during the week.
Meanwhile, the maximum temperature in North Karnataka reached 44 degrees Celsius in parts of Raichur district.
According to KSNDMC data, two-thirds of the districts in the state recorded maximum temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. Six of them were above 41 degrees, while Raichur, Kalaburagi and Ballari recorded temperatures above 43 degrees.