A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Tornado Alley
The term “Tornado Alley” has become a common term to describe the region in America most affected by twisters, but a closer look reveals that Tornado Alley is actually composed…
With Increased Destruction, a New Tornado Alley Emerges
It’s no mystery why the stretch of America’s heartland from Iowa to Texas became known as Tornado Alley. Every spring, twisters up to two-and-a-half miles wide—wider than Manhattan—churn across flat…
Hurricane Maria, an “extremely dangerous” storm, pounds Dominica
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Maria, an “extremely dangerous” storm, made landfall on the small island of Dominica Monday night as a Category 5 storm, then weakened ever-so-slightly to…
Maria expected to become a Major Hurricane taking a track similar to Irma
Tropical Storm Maria continued to become stronger and better organized overnight and is expected to become a hurricane today as it heads toward islands battered by Irma. Over the next…
Hurricane Irma shares infamous Florida date with Hurricane Donna
With Hurricane Irma’s potentially devastating impact on Southwest Florida predicted to begin today, it’s safe to say those of us who live here will always remember Sept. 10 as the…
Hurricane Irma is one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever 185 MPH
Hurricane Irma is already one for the record books. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported the storm had become a Category 5 with sustained winds of 185 miles per…
The National Hurricane Center Is A Trusted Source As Worrisome Hurricane Irma Looms
Ok, folks, I am officially concerned, and I usually try to be measured. It is Labor Day, and many people are enjoying the day off. There is a group of…
