While they can happen any time of the year, most of the wildfires that claim Virginia occur during the spring and fall, when the Old… ( Read More )
Could New Orleans Flood Again Despite the New Levee System?
If you live in New Orleans or follow its plight, you know the feeling. It’s as if what’s happening there is a recurring cold-sweat anxiety… ( Read More )
Is Retiring in Michigan a Good Idea for Retirees
As I approach retirement age, I am beginning to think about where I would ultimately like to settle, so to speak. It seems that a… ( Read More )
What are winters like in Michigan?
Winters in the Great Lakes State are particularly brutal thanks to a combination of lake-effect snow, Arctic blasts, and infrastructure, specifically frozen pipes in states… ( Read More )
Why Are Thunderstorms So Common in Summer
Maybe you can relate. Maybe you feel the same way I do. I sure do love a good summer thunderstorm as long as it isn’t… ( Read More )
How is Irving Preparing for Extreme Weather and Flooding Risks?
The city of Irving in Texas, situated within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, is vulnerable to many natural hazards, including extreme heat, tornadoes, hail, severe storms,… ( Read More )
How Often Does the Mississippi River Flood?
The Mississippi River has been part of the lives of those who live along its banks for thousands of years. From helping farmers grow crops… ( Read More )
Is Puerto Rico Prone to Flooding?
Puerto Rico is a tropical island located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. With this in mind, Puerto Rico is frequently hit… ( Read More )
What is Texas Doing About Climate Change?
Texas has been experiencing extreme weather events more and more in recent years. For instance, record-breaking heat waves reached three digits in the Lone Star… ( Read More )
Does Atlanta Get Hurricanes?
Hurricanes start out from storms that brew in the bodies of water that surround the United States to the east, west, and south. When they… ( Read More )