The fierce, roaring winds and heavy rain of hurricanes are extremely dangerous and frightening. However, to the people living in the Carolinas, this terror is a reality. Hurricane Florence first made landfall near Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina. It brought 92 mph winds, which is the highest wind gust since Hurricane Donna in 1960. It Read More
Flash floods are the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the world because of their immense power, speed, and unpredictability. In the United States, the amount of deaths caused by floods largely exceeds those killed by tornadoes, hurricanes, and lightning combined. Furthermore, the amount of deaths and injuries caused by these natural disasters increases Read More
For over a century now, sea level has been on the rise and has been at an even more rapid rate in the last decade. According to tidal gauge readings and satellite measurement, Global Mean Sea level has been on the increase by 0.3 inches (3.2 millimeters) annually. Within the last decade, it has approximately Read More
Fishing is a great outdoor past time that a lot of people love. Families and friends have passed down experiences from generation to generations and they all involve fishing. The quiet atmosphere of fishing can be the peace you are looking for in this busy world. Here are some great accessories to make your fishing Read More
What is a Doppler radar like? A Doppler radar is a unique and specialized radar. It performs its ‘weather watch’ functions by making use of the Doppler effect. This enables it to produce velocity data relating to objects present at some distance. A Doppler radar can be seen when driving through U.S 41 between Marquette Read More