Columbia Weather Systems

🌀 June marks the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and we're throwing it back to our 2005 ReCap newsletter article by our resident meteorologist at the time, John Gerrish. John detailed how hurricanes are formed and tracked. He writes: "Hurricanes are the most dynamic and destructive of all atmospheric storms . . . We cannot stop hurricanes, so we must learn to get out of their way. Advanced warning is the most crucial part of the mitigation process, and learning more about these dynamic forces helps us to better understand and contend with nature’s most devastating storms." The details are just as relevant now as they were then - read the full article here . Preparing for storms ahead of time is key. Click here are some practical Hurricane Preparedness steps from NOAA.

It is week three of National Preparedness Month - here are some timely recommendations from FEMA.

September is National Preparedness Month , and this week’s theme is “Learn Life-Saving Skills”. Find out six things you should know before disaster strikes in this brief video from FEMA. As Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors, we also encourage having access to accurate weather data both in preparation for and during emergencies like storms and wildfires. Click Here for Columbia Weather Systems Website