Major historical weather events that have occurred on September 10 include hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. The date also falls on the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, with the highest probability of tropical cyclones forming in the Atlantic basin. 1811: During the hurricane of September 10, 1811, a […]
Weather History for September 9
Notable global weather events that occurred on September 9 include several powerful hurricanes and significant flooding. 1775: The “Independence Hurricane” of 1775 was not a single storm that struck Halifax, but rather a system that affected the Atlantic coast of the American colonies before delivering its most catastrophic blow to […]
Weather History for September 8
Year Event Location Why it’s significant 1900 Category 4 hurricane makes landfall Galveston, Texas, USA Deadliest U.S. Atlantic hurricane on record (≈ 6 000–12 000 deaths) with a > 15‑ft storm surge 1959 Strong winds & blowing dust Central South Dakota, USA Gusts of 40‑50 mph across counties along the Missouri River 1987 Heavy rain from […]
Winter Weather Outlooks
Farmers’ Almanac vs. NOAA forecasts (Aug 12, 2025)The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold, snowy winter, while NOAA anticipates more variable conditions due to El Niño impacts. The contrast highlights the challenge of long-range forecasting. Farmer’s Almanac releases winter outlook: ‘Chill, snow, repeat’ (Aug 12, 2025)The Almanac forecasts a colder, snow-heavy […]
Climate and Urban Impacts
As hurricane season begins, coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient design (Aug 15, 2025)Coastal homeowners are adopting stronger building codes, elevating homes, and using stormproof materials due to rising hurricane risks, aiming to mitigate long-term climate impacts. What is the urban heat island effect? (Aug 13, 2025)Urban areas with higher density […]
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Severe Weather Events
Towering wall of dust rolls through metro Phoenix (Aug 26, 2025)A massive dust storm swept across Phoenix, knocking out power for thousands and reducing visibility on roads. Known as a haboob, the storm was driven by strong winds from monsoon storms, underscoring the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather during summer […]
Public Perception of Disasters
These are the natural disasters Americans are most scared of (Aug 28, 2025)A survey revealed that Americans are most fearful of tornadoes, followed by hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Concerns are rising due to severe weather frequency, media coverage, and personal experiences, with regional differences shaping what people perceive as the […]
Dog Owners and Summer Heat
From pup-sicles to pools: How dog owners keep their pets cool in the summer (Aug 31, 2025)A survey of 2,000 dog owners found that summer heat makes many feel they can’t properly care for their pets, with 39% worried about overheating and 77% canceling outdoor activities. To adapt, owners are […]
