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Flash Floods: The #1 Weather-Related Killer

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May

Flash Floods: The #1 Weather-Related Killer

Did you know? Flash floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the United States! The national 30-year average for flood-related deaths is around 127 people per year. Nearly half of these flash flood fatalities are vehicle-related. Many people will underestimate the power of water and drive in flooded roadways. It…

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May

By Hope Kleitsch

5-30-24 Long Range: Active pattern persists in the short-term, cooler air winds out into Mid-June.B.

Good morning everyone, here is your latest Long Range Report: Here is the link to today's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABFeDs6QCFs Click link to the right for Hi-Res PDF: 5_30_24_LR Temperature: Below average temps remain for days 1 – 2, trending 1 to 5 F below normal for much of the Midwest/OHV. 5– 10 F…

*Video error fixed* 5-29-24 Long Range: Cooler short term, watching risks for heat late June.H.

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May

By Hope Kleitsch

Video error fixed 5-29-24 Long Range: Cooler short term, watching risks for heat late June.H.

Good morning everyone, here is your latest Long Range Report: Here is the link to today's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy8g88yPu9Q Click link to the right for Hi-Res PDF: 5_29_24_LR Temperature: Coolest days ahead will come in the short term through days 1 - 4 in the OH Valley and Mid Atlantic where values fare…

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May

By Hope Kleitsch

5-23-24 PM GFS Ag Weather Report: Wetter trends in the Corn Belt in the short-term. Data likely too cool next week. B.

Good afternoon! Here is your PM Ag Weather Report. Please let us know if you have any questions! https://youtu.be/NZNx8Wb_6VI 5_23_24PMGFS

As of Mid-May, the US has experienced nearly 200 more tornadoes than normal.

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May

By Hope Kleitsch

As of Mid-May, the US has experienced nearly 200 more tornadoes than normal.

It seems that this severe weather season has been notably active so far, as there have been few days without some type of severe risk around the country. However, in terms of observed reports, wind and hail reports are both right around normal compared to the last ten years. Confirmed…

Severe Weather Preparedness Episode 5: Severe Weather Myths

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May

By Hope Kleitsch

Severe Weather Preparedness Episode 5: Severe Weather Myths

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to severe weather. As always, it is important to know the facts. Here are ten severe weather myths and the facts that correct them! Myth: Highway and interstate overpasses are safe shelters Fact: Overpasses create a wind tunnel, actually enhancing…