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cbtroofingau · 9 months ago

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Climate-Resilient Roofing: Preparing for Weather Challenges in 2024

As we usher in the year 2024, the planet faces an increasingly urgent and formidable adversary: climate change. The consequences of this global challenge have become impossible to ignore, as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe. From raging wildfires and destructive hurricanes to intense heatwaves and torrential rains, the world is grappling with a new normal in weather patterns.

Let’s delve into a crucial aspect of climate adaptation—climate-resilient re roofing Sunshine Coast—and explore how it is poised to be a frontline defence against the weather challenges in this article.

The Growing Threat of Extreme Weather

The year 2023 saw its fair share of extreme weather events. Hurricanes battered coastal regions, wildfires scorched vast landscapes, and record-breaking rainfall caused devastating floods. These events not only took a toll on human lives and property but also highlighted the vulnerability of our infrastructure, particularly roofing systems.

Traditional roofing materials and designs are often ill-prepared to withstand the intensified weather patterns associated with climate change. Roofs can be vulnerable to wind damage, leaks, and structural failure during extreme weather events. The rising temperatures and prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight can also accelerate the deterioration of roofing materials, leading to reduced energy efficiency and increased maintenance costs.

The Importance of Climate-Resilient Roofing

Climate-resilient roofing is designed to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather and climate change. It focuses on enhancing the durability, energy efficiency, and overall performance of roofs, ultimately helping homeowners and businesses adapt to the evolving climate challenges.

Durability: Climate-resilient roofing materials are engineered to withstand strong winds, heavy rainfall, hail, and even wildfires. Reinforced roofing systems can reduce the risk of damage and help protect your property during severe weather events.

Energy Efficiency: By using reflective roofing materials and improved insulation, climate-resilient roofs can reduce heat absorption and lower indoor temperatures. This not only makes homes and buildings more comfortable but also reduces energy consumption, cutting down on electricity bills and carbon emissions.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly roofing options, such as green roofs and solar panels, can play a vital role in climate resilience. These solutions not only enhance a building's ability to withstand extreme weather but also contribute to mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Longevity: Climate-resilient roofing materials are often designed to have a longer lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements and repairs. This not only saves money in the long run but also reduces waste and resource consumption.

Preparing for 2024 and Beyond

As we look ahead to 2024 and the continued challenges posed by climate change, it's essential for homeowners, businesses, and policymakers to prioritise climate-resilient roofing solutions. Here are some steps to consider:

Roof Inspection and Maintenance: Start by assessing the current condition of your roof. Regular inspections and maintenance can identify weaknesses and potential areas of improvement.

Upgrade to Resilient Materials: Consider replacing traditional roofing materials with climate-resilient alternatives. Options include impact-resistant shingles, metal roofing, and cool roofing materials.

Incorporate Sustainable Solutions: Explore eco-friendly roofing options, such as green roofs, solar panels, and cool roofs, to enhance both resilience and sustainability.

Consult with Experts: Seek guidance from roofing professionals and climate experts who can help you choose the best roofing system for your specific location and needs.

Advocate for Climate Policy: Support policies and initiatives that promote climate resilience in construction and infrastructure. Engage with local and national governments to advocate for building codes and incentives that encourage climate-resilient roofing.

Community Resilience: Encourage your community to adopt climate-resilient roofing practices. Collective action can amplify the impact of these efforts and make neighbourhoods more resilient to climate-related challenges.

In the face of increasing weather challenges driven by climate change, climate-resilient roofing has emerged as a crucial component of our adaptive strategy. As we enter 2024, investing in durable, energy-efficient, and sustainable roofing solutions is not only a wise choice for homeowners and businesses but also a responsible step toward building a more resilient and sustainable future. Let us prioritise climate-resilient roofing to protect our homes, our communities, and our planet from the growing threats of extreme weather. Together, we can make a significant difference in preparing for the weather challenges of 2024 and beyond.

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slightlyrebelliouswriter23 · 5 years ago

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We’re All Mad Here | Jurdan College AU

Summary: Tenacious student, Jude Duarte, discovers a dark underworld in the very heart of RGU. It’s all just a game of Russian Roulette. Harmless, as long as you’re the one holding the gun.

Content Warning: Cursing, mild mention of panic attack (to skip, stop reading between the ~~~~~)

Part II | Masterlist | AO3

Part I- Slow Burn

I, Jude Duarte, third year at Royal Greenbriar University and soon-to-be reigning Top Scholar, am in a hurry.

It’s rush hour. The pavement is slick with sleet and packed with important people in fancy suits. They brave sheets of freezing rain that lash down from the angry October skies with an unending canopy of black umbrellas.

I don’t carry my own. Umbrellas aggravate the chaos of mornings in Insmire, and I don’t need to add another to the mix.

Luckily, I am short. Manoeuvring through gaps in elbows and shoulders does not take much effort on my part. It’s the briefcases and patches of ice which make running a bit of a challenge this morning—but then, I have always enjoyed a challenge.

As I tear through the crowded streets of Insmire, I only know one thing: No amount of wind or hail or people can stop me. And if anyone gets bludgeoned with my thirty-pound backpack as I weave through the throng, well, that’s on them.

Cold air slices through me with every heave of my lungs, every pounding thud of my boots on the sidewalk. My legs are sore from yesterday’s fencing practice, but I savour the sweet ache and forge on.

I am used to this rushing, for I am always in a hurry. It sometimes feels like I’ve been in a hurry from my very first breath. As if I’m constantly trying to catch up to something just out of my grasp.

My twin sister, Taryn, and I were born in a hurry.

So excited were we to join the ranks of men, we surprised our mother half to death by wandering into the world nearly four weeks early.

As a result, we spent the next several weeks of our lives as tiny things in incubators—a little sickly and terribly jaundiced. This was how our mother always used to describe it, at least.

Ever since then, I have been invariably late to everything. Mostly, I blame it on the incubators. And the jaundice.

If I’m being honest with myself, though, being always late is a trait I can only attribute to who I am as a person. It is as much a part of me as the tip of my left ring finger is not.

I sometimes wonder if that’s exactly the crux of it; that just like my fingertip, my punctuality has somehow been taken from me, too.

I have heard of twins absorbing their siblings in the womb. I can’t see why personality traits should be any different. Especially since Taryn and I had to spread them so thinly between two of us.

And Taryn is always perfectly on time.

I risk a glance at my watch. A tiny crack runs up the glass. It’s been there for ages, but I am still nettled by the sight of it and the unbidden memory it stirs.

It’s because of this tiny crack that the watch’s face is now fogged up from the inside. I can barely make out the three little golden hands racing each other toward my tardiness.

Seven minutes past eight.

I am really very late. Or, I know I will be, at least.

Technically, if I go straight to the Silhouette Gazette now, I will be right on time for my interview.

But I can’t go straight there. Not when I haven’t had coffee.

Without my fix, I won’t be able to string together even one sentence. Much less make it through an entire interview with enough charisma to snag the internship position I so desperately need. Since I am not very charismatic to begin with, I’ll need all the help I can get.

Everything depends on my getting this internship. If I don’t, there’s no way I’ll maintain my near-perfect GPA, no way I’ll graduate summa cum laude or Valedictorian of my class.

And then I’ll have to go into something boring. Like publishing. A shudder runs through me that has nothing to do with the cold.

I shove between two men wearing long coats and flat caps. They grunt in shock and disapproval. I hardly feel the zing of pain as my shin collides with something hard.

A briefcase flies out of its owner’s grip, crashing onto the pavement a few yards away. I don’t stop to apologise.

“Bitch!” One of the flat caps shouts after me.

Yes, I agree silently, hopping over the felled bag. I am very much that.

If I had the time and breath to tell the men just the same, I would. Instead, I flip them a rude gesture over my shoulder and don’t turn around.

I’m already ten paces away when a dull throbbing starts on my leg. It radiates from where I know there’ll be an unsightly bruise tomorrow. But bruises are a thing for future Jude to handle.

There is no way I will let what happened last year happen again. Second-year was a fluke. A one-time thing.

I will get this internship, take back my rightful title of Top Scholar, and keep it until I graduate—just like my mother did. I absolutely refuse to be beaten out by some preppy moneybags prick.

Or a bit of hail.

Before flying out the door of my flat this morning, I did a quick search on Google Maps, the results of which yielded the quirky little coffee shop I now see in my line of vision.

The White Rabbit sits mercifully in all its three-story glory right across the street from the newspaper’s office building. If luck is on my side, if I hurry, I should have just enough time to grab a cup to-go and make it with a minute or two to spare.

My thoughts are all jumbled as I barrel through the glass doors.

A white-haired barista stands behind the counter at the back of the shop, taking a customer’s order with an unbearable amount of cheer for a Monday morning.

The queue isn’t too bad, maybe three people long. I send up a quick thanks to whatever power of the universe might be in charge of coffee queues.

It smells miraculous in here—freshly ground coffee and something buttered and flakey. Suddenly, I am too warm.

I make a beeline for the back of the queue, shucking off my hat and gloves as I go. I’m unzipping my coat, a difficult task with hands full of knitted things, when a wall of black blurs into my periphery.

I don’t have a second to react before that wall smacks me right in the forehead. And collides everywhere else.

A scalding liquid sloshes down the front of my shirt. I stumble backwards, gasping at the pain.

There is a very loud “Fuck” followed by an equally as loud “Shit!”

I am not sure which curse fell from my lips, but I know it was one of them. All I can feel is this dreadful sting. It spreads like a wildfire across my chest.

Perhaps, I’d cursed both words. The pain certainly warrants it.

“Are you alright, dear?” a dark, silken voice asks. A pair of beringed hands steady me, grasping my shoulders with the barest of touches. As quickly as they appeared, like that they are gone. And then they are handing me a wad of brown paper napkins.

“Here,” the voice says.

I snatch the proffered napkins and look up at my assailant.

Perfect. Just perfect, I think with a scowl. Of course the person who spills their drink down my blouse has to be stupidly attractive.

The man before me is so beautiful it’s almost cruel.

A crown of crow dark curls circles his head, framing his oil slick eyes and sharp cheekbones. His is an unnecessary sort of perfection that sets my teeth grinding.

He’s clad in all black, save for his coat—a beaded brocade of black and crimson silk with quilted red lapels. From the breast pocket, a beaded scarlet brooch in the shape of a dahlia dangles in ostentatious splendour.

There is something familiar about him I can’t quite grasp.

For some inexplicable reason I amount to probable insanity, I cannot stop my gaze from flitting to his mouth.

Bad idea. Very bad idea.

His lips look like two full flower petals. I’m plagued by the inane thought that they might feel just as soft. If I can only reach out and—

I shake my head.

Concern creases the man’s brow now. To my horror, I realise I haven’t responded to his question. I’ve just stood here, dripping and sticky, for who knows how long. Staring. Like an idiot.

“I’m fine,” I grit out through barred teeth and my own mortification. I pat at the stain hastily with the wad of napkins. “I’m just great.”

It’s useless, of course.

The stain isn’t coming out, I’m late to my life-altering interview, and to make matters worse, I still haven’t had coffee. Not to mention, my chest burns in a way that makes me tempted to scrap everything in favour of a doctor’s office.

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That’s when panic seizes hold.

A strand of pearls tightening around my throat. I am sure it means to strangle me because I cannot breathe.

My heart takes flight, battering my ribcage as if it intends to escape entirely. A trail of sweat trickles down my forehead.

I am going to be late. I am going to have this horrid stain on my shirt. I am going to fail this interview. I am going to fail this year and myself and my family.

There’s something heavy sitting on my lungs. I am both hot and cold, here and not.

Tears prick my eyes. I will them not to spill over, but of course, my body betrays me. I swipe furiously at my cheeks.

Everyone in the coffee shop plus one unfortunately attractive dude must be staring, watching as I teeter on the edge of full-blown hysterics.

“Hey,” Unfortunately Attractive Dude croons, but I don’t see him.

I try to draw even breaths. And fail. And fail again.

~~~~~

I’m barely aware of the hand that guides me to a corner of the coffee shop. It’s darker here. A bit quieter, too. I notice a large bookshelf obscuring the alcove from the main seating area. Away from prying eyes.

“Just relax,” the man says. “It’s going to be okay. Are you hurt?” He looks inclined to place his hand on my shoulder again but thinks better of it when he sees my expression.

I want to punch him in his stupid face. Maybe I should. It’s only fair, given the circumstances.

“Relax?” I scoff, hating the way my voice cracks. “Don’t tell me to relax. I’ve got an interview in ten minutes and I’m fairly certain my would-be boss won’t appreciate my being late. Or this sort of oversharing.”

I make a wild gesture at the stain on my chest, ignoring the slight tremor in my hands. I am acutely aware of the fabric’s transparency there. Today was not the day to wear a bright purple bra.

A moment passes before a smirk slips into place on Unfortunately Attractive Dude’s hateful mouth. He folds his arms across his chest, giving me a once over.

“You sure about that?” he drawls, and now I am positive I’m going to punch him. My hands curl into fists at my sides.

“You’re disgusting.”

“And you, sunshine, are no longer having a panic attack.”

Indeed, the tightening in my throat has waned. But as keen an observation as it might be, I would first run my hand through with my fencing sabre than admit he is right.

“I wasn’t having a panic attack,” I say too quickly. He produces a smug expression that is just as bewitching as it is infuriating.

He knows what I’ve said is a lie. I know it’s a lie, too. Very deep down. In some dark forgotten place inside me where things that don’t want to be admitted go.

The man grins as if I should be grateful. I am decidedly not.

“I don’t know who you think you are,” I say, taking a step toward him. “But don’t pretend to know me. Because you don’t.”

He lifts a brow—the worst kind of dare. “Don’t I?”

“No,” I say. I hope I come off more menacing than I feel with my tearstained cheeks and conspicuous underthings on display for all the world to see.

“Pity,” he says, still wearing that stupid smile. “You seem delightful.”

My face grows hot. Blood pounds heavy in my ears, and I feel like I’m running anew. I’m so angry I cannot think.

And apparently, I don’t think—because I take another step closer.

The rest of the world slides away. It’s just me and this loathsome beautiful heinous man in a secluded corner of a strange coffee shop.

He towers over me, lithe and angled, face limned in shadow. He’s unflinching and returns my gaze with equal distaste.

My heart skitters wildly, stumbling one beat over the next like it knows it's been spotted by something with sharp claws and jagged teeth.

In the unclosed space between us, a glittery treacherous thing ripples.

I am suddenly very glad for bookshelves.

I should leave. I should go to my interview before I do something I will regret. Before I ruin everything. I should walk away.

Then, I do the opposite of that.

“I’m the farthest thing from delightful,” I tell him, shooting a dagger-filled glare from beneath the hood of my brow. “Which is why I’d strongly advise against getting in my way again. And don’t call me sunshine.”

Something smells familiar; like a forest in winter. Like cedarwood and myrrh. With a jolt, I realise it’s him and dig my nails into the meat of my palm.

He chuckles, raising his hands in defence. “Fine,” he says. “Won’t happen again. But at least come with me. I think I can help.” He juts his chin toward the back of the coffee shop, presumably towards the toilets.

I wrinkle my nose.

This can’t seriously be some kind of come-on. I don’t have time for unsolicited advances right now. I don’t even have time for solicited advances.

“I’m not going anywhere with you,” I spit, and he flinches. “First, you give me third-degree burns. What’s next? Chop me up in the alley out back?”

The corner of his mouth twitches slightly. “As appealing as that sounds,” he says. “I’m shit with knives.”

“Oh, that’s a comfort.”

“Better with fabric, though.” He gives an unbothered shrug. “I was going to offer to get that out for you.” The man nods, seemingly unfazed, at my chest. Heat rises in my cheeks again.

“You’ve done enough already,” I snap.

Maybe I’ll just wear my winter coat through the whole cursed interview. Even that would be a better solution than this conversation.

I turn on my heel to leave, but the man catches my wrist.

Bad move, I think.

I’m contemplating dragging him out of this alcove by the ear so I can punch him in front of every customer in this coffee shop when, to my surprise, he lets go.

The man rakes a hand through his dark curls, heaving a great sigh.

“Wait. Just...” he starts. “Look, I feel bad enough as is. Let me make it up to you. It’ll take five minutes. You’ll only be a little late to your interview, and you won’t have to deal with a dry cleaner’s bill.”

I snort. I haven’t been able to afford dry cleaning since I stopped living in Madoc’s house two years ago. I will likely have to throw this shirt away if I can’t get the stain out with a good old-fashioned scrubbing.

“I’ll buy you a coffee for your troubles while we wait.”

I consider him for a moment. He seems sincere enough, though attractive people always seem sincere, even when they are truly not.

Now, though, I don’t really have much left in me to care.

I want the stain out of my blouse, a vat of coffee in my system, and a teleportation device that can transport me to the sixth floor of the Silhouette immediately.

If this man is a willing rung in the ladder to get me even two-thirds of those things, I will consider it a blessing.

“Fine,” I say, pinching the bridge of my nose. “I’ll take a large cappuccino. Extra shot of espresso. And a shot of caramel. To go.”

“Wonderful.” The dazzling man smiles his dazzling smile. “Follow me.” And with that, he leads the way out of the alcove, a gleeful bound in his step.

I already regret my decision.

☽☽☽☽☽

Part II

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Tag List: @the-mithridatism-of-jude-duarte @velarhysismine @knifewifejude

AN: this was originally sent to me as a request for the prompt “I’m running late to an important interview/meeting and you accidentally spill your hot cocoa all over my outfit” from a winter prompt list. but it spiralled into several chapter outlines and an almost fully-fledged plot so i’m rolling with it.

anyway, thanks so much for reading! hope you enjoyed :) if you’d like to be tagged in future updates for this AU, feel free shoot me an ask/message.

a few disclaimers:

1. i don’t think publishing is boring! i’m technically trying to go into publishing for my career so really just poking fun at myself. but i do think jude would find publishing (or any other office job) incredibly boring.

2. the depiction of jude’s panic attack is provided by yours truly, though i do not claim to speak for everyone who gets them, and am aware that they differ in both manifestation and severity from person to person. this just pertains to my own experience.

3. i was definitely listening to slow burn by kacey musgraves while writing part of this lmao (hence the chapter name).

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importanttigercreation · 2 years ago

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kansascityhappenings · 5 years ago

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Joe’s Weather World: Next bigger severe risk is later Tuesday (SUN-5/26)

While not the brightest start to our Sunday…we should see more sunshine as the day moves along…and while there has been rain…and again some heavy rains overnight…the weekend “daytime” at least has been mostly dry and that means outdoor activities aren’t being totally messed up unless you’re trying to do something that requires dry ground…dry ground is something tough to find right now. More rain is in store over the next few days as rain chances will continue to be around. Another chance comes our way tomorrow AM and then later Tuesday into Tuesday night.

The Tuesday situation will need to be monitored for our next severe weather opportunity but there are already subtle changes in the data that will continue into Tuesday. The timing aspect of this is still sort of questionable and that will play a role in what type of storms we go through.

Forecast:

Today: Variable clouds with more sunshine as the afternoon plays out. Highs near 80°. Muggy.

Tonight: Partly cloudy and mild with lows well into the 60s

Tomorrow: Some morning showers are briefly possible then partly cloudy…warm and humid with highs into the 80s

Tuesday: Partly cloudy with storm chances later in the day especially. Highs well be well into the 80s once again with windy/muggy conditions. Storm risks continue into Tuesday night with the potential of severe storms.

Discussion:

Yesterday the NWS in Pleasant Hill surveyed three brief tornadoes that affected Jackson County/Lafayette counties on the MO side. These things very short lived.

This one was the most “impressive”.

Survey teams have confirmed a third tornado from Friday night (5/24). This tornado was rated EF-0 and occurred just north of the Lafayette and Johnson County border. pic.twitter.com/bh6uXUTDZ2

— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) May 26, 2019

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Here are the other two…

Our survey team confirmed one tornado occurred last night (5/24). An EF-0 (~60mph winds) near Lake Lotawana. #mowx #KC pic.twitter.com/5x2UfZ3nkD

— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) May 25, 2019

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Survey teams have confirmed a second tornado from last night (5/24). This tornado was rated EF-0 and occurred south of Longview Lake. pic.twitter.com/kNxLb7Oqs6

— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) May 25, 2019

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And on a pull back…

As a matter of fact on the broader scale…these are the storms that have been surveyed over the last week.

Active for sure…

Over the past 10 days, the U.S. has been battered by severe thunderstorms. There has been 1845 total severe reports, with 231 reported tornadoes. Of all severe reports, 8% of them have involved a tornado. pic.twitter.com/O3Wqlfilza

— Michael Ventrice (@MJVentrice) May 26, 2019

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and the corrected information is 13% of the reports have been tornadoes…

The tornadoes that hit on Friday night…were small mesovortex tornadoes that we’ve seen time after time…they are usually weak and short lived.

Rarely do they create a lot of damage and sometimes they can’t even be detected fast enough before their gone.

Last night however…El Reno, OK was hit by the same “type” of tornado. Short…quick hitting spin-up…with little warning. This tornado though was different because it was stronger. At least EF2 strength compared to our EF0 ones on Friday night. It may have actually been an EF3 and it was deadly and destructive.

El Reno tornado presser update: 2 fatalities 16 transported to hospital Hotel and trailer park wiped out Approx 2 mile path, NWS on scene will release storm survey later today.#ElRenoTornado

— Rob Marciano (@RobMarciano) May 26, 2019

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HEARTBREAKING … Sky 5 captured video of the devastating damage left behind after a tornado touched down late Saturday night in El Reno, killing two people. A search and rescue operation is ongoing. #ElReno #tornado #storm #KOCO5

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Surveying tornado damage in El Reno. At least EF2 damage found so far. Survey continues. pic.twitter.com/jcfC9Cjw0l

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Tragic situation from this type of tornado especially.

Folks in El Reno had about 2-3 minutes of warning, which is NO fault of the NWS. QLCS line tornadoes form VERY quickly, and while damage is significant, this is a rare tornado as most line-tornadoes are weak! @kfor #OKWX pic.twitter.com/ZdB4xOJ2X8

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Bad night down there.

Back home there were strong storms on the northside…they sort of fell apart south of I-70 with lighter rains on the south side.

Up towards Spickard another 2-3″ fell with a 24 hour total of over 4.5″!

KCI had 1.33″ of rain…the monthly total is now 11.03″ and that’s just shy of 3 times average for this month through the 25th.

This is now the 2nd wettest May in KC weather history…the record right now is 1995.

Now to answer the question that you may be asking…that summer…from June>August actually wasn’t that wet in the big scheme of things. We had 12″ that summer…which actually ranked 57th driest out of some 130 summers or so.

As a matter of fact since 3/1 (meteorological spring)…here are the rankings of the wettest 3/1-yesterday periods.

The I-80 corridor hasn’t been as wet by rankings compared to us…but gosh that’s a lot of rain.

Onwards…

Tuesday:

Interesting changes already in the data…the Plains dryline will be setting up farther west of KC than the data showed yesterday…3 counties farther west in the morning data according to the NAM. There will be a cap in place for awhile at least into the afternoon…and while there may be some still iffy pre-main show storms during the day before 5PM especially on the KS side (which could be strong with hail as a main threat) I’m not totally sure when the “main show” comes into the area…it might be another night-time type event. The forecast soundings are showing parameters for tornadoes though…and while the directional “shear” in the atmosphere isn’t the strongest…the wind “shear” as you go upwards is pretty decent and in the “so what else is new” department…there will a loaded atmosphere of moisture once again which means the potential for another 1-4″ or rain which combined with all the available instability…means the chance of big storms and heavy rains

The Tuesday system will be the key in whether or not we get that monthly record…”officially” at KCI. I know full well that some of you are closing in on 20″ of rain so far this month as I pointed out yesterday.

The SPC has placed our region in the “enhanced” threat of severe weather…

Need to watch the cap though…at least into the afternoon and how long that holds + I’m still searching from something to break the cap aside from the heating…some sort of disturbance coming up from the SSW…which the models may not be seeing yet.

The cap will break I believe in the evening…not sure about the afternoon situation. Of course the later into the evening we go the less likely a tornado becomes as the storms come our way from out west…just speculation on my part.

That’s it for today…another update tomorrow.

Our feature photo is from our own Pat McGonigle of lightning dancing around or own FOX 4 tower. We took several hits the other night…some pretty strong ones too.

Joe

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/2019/05/26/joes-weather-world-next-bigger-severe-risk-is-later-tuesday-sun-5-26/

from Kansas City Happenings https://kansascityhappenings.wordpress.com/2019/05/26/joes-weather-world-next-bigger-severe-risk-is-later-tuesday-sun-5-26/

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upshotre · 5 years ago

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Weather forecasters urge caution for Tuesday after 18 tornadoes across five states on Monday

After 18 tornadoes swept through five states on Monday, forecasters say Tuesday's severe weather threat warrants caution but lacks the same potential. At least some tornadoes, damaging winds and hail are possible Tuesday in parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois, said Jared Guyer, lead forecaster at the Storm Prediction Center. More than a dozen severe thunderstorm warnings and a few tornado warnings remained active overnight, Guyer added. Flash flash flooding from torrential rains that accompanied the storms also posed a concern. Flooding threats will also not be as great Tuesday, but eastern parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri may face heavy rainfall issues, said Brian Hurley, senior meteorologist at the Weather Prediction Center. Tornadoes in sparsely populated areas damaged homes and barns in Oklahoma on Monday, but no injuries were reported. Preliminary reports show 18 tornadoes had spawned in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arizona since Monday morning, as of 12:55 p.m. EST Tuesday, according to the Storm Prediction Center. One afternoon tornado hit parts of the southwestern Oklahoma town of Mangum. Glynadee Edwards, the Greer County emergency management director, said roofs of homes were damaged and the high school’s agriculture barn was destroyed. The livestock survived, however. “The pigs are walking around wondering what happened to their house,” she said. Another tornado severely damaged a house and destroyed a barn in the northern Oklahoma unicorporated community of Lucien. The prediction center placed parts of the eastern Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma under a "high risk" area for severe weather, the most serious of SPC’s five risk categories. The entire Oklahoma City metro area was within the "high risk" area. "I’d certainly label this the 'nightmare scenario,'" meteorologist Mike Smith tweeted, with a display of the storms that are predicted for later Monday. The midday forecast from SPC has increased the tornado probabilities from 30% to 45% from northwest Texas into central Oklahoma. This means there's a 45% chance of a tornado forming within 25 miles of any spot in the area. The last time a 45% tornado outlook was issued was before an outbreak in Oklahoma and Kansas on April 14, 2012, when 122 tornadoes formed, killing 6 people. Schools closed across Oklahoma ahead of the bad weather. Many of the largest school systems in the center of the state (as well as the University of Oklahoma campus) closed all day Monday, which appears to be the first time such a mass closure has occurred in central Oklahoma on the night before severe weather, according to the Weather Underground. Tinker Air Force Base near Oklahoma City evacuated several planes to other military installations in anticipation of storm damage. Atmospheric scientist Roger Edwards tweeted Monday that “this is the rare kind of event that may take many lives. Pray I’m wrong.” View image on Twitter

NWS SPC ✔@NWSSPC Here is a zoomed in image of our High Risk for 20 May 2019 for use in social media. 390 3:44 PM - May 20, 2019 327 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy The wild weather Monday will continue a pattern of severe storms that have battered the region: Nearly 40 preliminary tornadoes were reported across Nebraska and Kansas to end this past week, and the severe weather continued on Saturday, AccuWeather said. Forecasters say four tornadoes struck parts of West Texas in severe weather that damaged some homes and businesses in the San Angelo area on Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Looking ahead, more bad weather is forecast the rest of the month for the central U.S.: "It looks like there is no end in sight to this very active pattern of severe weather into the end of May," AccuWeather Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer said. High heat will also be another big weather story as May continues: As the Memorial Day weekend rolls in, look for a "death ridge" of heat in the Southeast, forecasters warned. "Extreme heat and very dry conditions for extended period of time. Days 6-10 averages are 8-10°F above normal in the ensemble mean," meteorologist Ryan Maue tweeted. "Huge signal for record highs – and long duration!" SOURCE #USATODAY Read the full article

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Strange cloud formation as storm hits NSW

Sydney Airport chaos grounds Virgin travellers A strange cloud formation has Sydneysiders craning their necks as NSW gets ready for another summer storm. Parts of the state are set to be battered with large hail, heavy rainfall, potential flash flooding and damaging winds. Currently there is a very active line of thunderstorms over the Blue Mountains, Central Tablelands and the Illawarra, said Steph Spackman, Duty Forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology.

media_cameraInteresting cloud formations, knows as mammatus clouds, are pictured over the Sydney city skyline. Picture: Nicholas Eagar MORE NEWS Premier would consider pill testing with proof Cyclist critical after crash with P-plater Bra Boys mental health fight after home invasion Bauble-like clouds, known as Mammatus, formed above Sydney Harbour and stretched across the city to western Sydney this afternoon, acting as a precursor to the forecast storms. We still have quite a moist easterly air flow coming in from the sea and a trough line across the Blue Mountains and central parts of NSW which are generating the key ingredients for these storms.

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media_cameraThe formation was a precursor to a severe thunderstorm forecast to hit parts of NSW. Picture: Dylan Robinson Other areas include parts of the Hunter, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains districts. Rain is expected for the Sydney basin with the slight chance of small hail in the outer west of the capital.

media_cameraSydney is expected to be hit with a storm later this week. Picture: Dylan Robinson At this stage we dont have any cells in the region so were not expecting any serious storms for Sydney but we are monitoring the situation closely, said Spackman. Heading into the weekend, some relief from the heat should be felt on late Saturday with a cool change forecast. Sydney should expect some showers and a possible thunderstorm with that change, with temperatures from the mid-20s to high-20s across the entire basin, said Spackman. Download The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph app for your smartphone or tablet to get the full story. APPLE: DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR iOS GOOGLE PLAY: DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR ANDROID

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UK weather forecast – Storm Jorge set to batter Britain with 70mph winds in THIRD storm this month as more floods feared – The Sun

STORM Jorge is set to batter Britain with 70mph winds in the THIRD storm this month as more flooding is feared. Already flood-hit communities will face further heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend. 13 Flood barriers are overwhelmed by water from the River Severn in Ironbridge, EnglandCredit: Getty Images – Getty13 Tewkesbury Abbey, at the confluence of the Rivers Severn and Avon, is surrounded by flood watersCredit: Getty Images – Getty13 A playground sits partially submerged in floodwater in Tewkesbury as the town suffers continued floodingCredit: PA:Press AssociationParts of Wales and northern England could see between 60 to 80mm of rain on Friday as the storm hits the UK, the Met Office warned. Strong winds are then forecast for much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Saturday, reaching 70mph in coastal areas and up to 60mph inland. The Met Office’s chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said further flooding is also possible with rain forecast to fall on already saturated ground. Flooding along parts of the River Severn, which has reached close to its highest levels in some areas, is likely until at least Sunday, the Environment Agency said. A severe “danger to life” flood warning covering the river at the Wharfage in Ironbridge, Shropshire, remains in place on Thursday, while 82 flood warnings and 125 flood alerts had been issued. Storm Jorge, which was named by Spanish meteorological services, is forecast to track across the North West of the UK before clearing on Saturday afternoon. Mr Gundersen said: “This weekend we’ll see another named Storm bring strong winds to parts of the UK with several wind and rain warnings in place. “We have issued rain warnings for parts of Wales and northern England, where rain will be heaviest and we could see 60-80mm possible over the highest ground.” The Republic of Ireland is expected to face the strongest and most damaging winds, Mr Gunderson said. 13 Heavy rain is forecast as Storm Jorge arrives at the weekend, according to Met Office map13 Met Office weather map shows yellow warnings in place across the vast majority of England and Wales on Saturday13 A swing set lies submerged in flood waterCredit: Getty Images – Getty13 Members of the coastguard arrive in Snaith, East Riding of YorkshireCredit: PA:Press Association13 Flood warnings are in place for England, with one severe warning in IronbridgeThe Met Office said the storm will be followed by snow over the hills and mountains in the north of the UK and rail and hail in the south, with winds easing slightly on Sunday. Yellow weather warnings for rain are in place for the North West and South West of England, parts of Wales and Northern Ireland between midday on Friday and 9am on Saturday. The Met Office has also issued a yellow wind warning for a 24-hour period from midday on Saturday covering most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and south-west Scotland. On Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson declined to say whether he would visit those made homeless by recent flooding. Speaking in central London, he instead focused on how the “massive issue” of flooding “presents an opportunity” for job creation. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has previously accused Mr Johnson of being a “part-time Prime Minister” due to his absence in affected areas. How to save £268 on your energy bills (Sponsored)AVOID energy price rises this winter with Switchcraft.Why is it important to switch suppliers regularly? Energy suppliers save the best deals to attract new customers, while moving existing customers to higher rates. Switchcraft lets you know every time you can save money by switching. Sign up in 3 minutes and get instant energy quotes. Let Switchcraft find you better deals every year, saving you time and money. Get £5 free cashback or an Amazon voucher* when you sign up between 9 December 2019 and 2 March 2020. The £5 will be paid into your bank account within 120 days of completing the switch. *Prepayment meter customers will receive a £5 Amazon voucher. Open to those 18 and over. UK residents only. Click here for full T&Cs. News Group Newspapers Limited has a brand partnership with Switchcraft.

Mr Johnson said on Thursday: “There’s a massive issue about flood defences, and we have put £2.6 billion in and we will be investing another £4 billion. “This is something that is absolutely critical for our country to tackle. England has received over 200 per cent of its average February rainfall, according to the Environment Agency, with some areas experiencing a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours. Toby Willison, executive director of operations at the Environment Agency, said: “Our operational teams continue to work night and day to protect communities alongside the River Severn, which is experiencing record levels. “River levels will remain exceptionally high on the Severn for some time and communities, in particular Shrewsbury, Bewdley, Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, should prepare for potentially ongoing severe flooding.” Operational teams have put up more than 6km of temporary flood barriers across the country and flood defences have protected more than 34,184 properties over the last week. Earlier on Wednesday, police could be seen knocking on doors along the riverside to ensure that residents living on Wharfage had left their homes. SQUEAKY BUG TIMESporting events & gigs at risk as Brits faces months of coronavirus chaosHORRIFICBoy, 6, ‘died of infection after his dad raped him with a stick for eating cake’EVILParents who made son kneel on pile of buckwheat so it grew into his skin, jailedNEEDLE NIGHTMAREWoman goes BLIND after getting her eyeballs tattooed black to copy rapperpont-sniffPope Francis, 83, taken ill and cancels event amid Italy coronavirus crisisExclusiveBRAND BATTLE DROPPEDHarry & Meghan admit defeat over plans to trademark royal brand Temporary flood defences had been pushed back towards a pub and other businesses, sparking fears that the defences could be fully breached. Residents in the Worcestershire town of Bewdley were forced to evacuate earlier after the river spilled over barriers at Beales Corner. In East Yorkshire, residents were being evacuated from the village of East Cowick after the River Aire broke its banks.

13 Aerial view of flooding in Severn Stoke just south of Worcester on ThursdayCredit: SWNS:South West News Service13 The River Severn burst it’s banks sparking flood chaos across the areaCredit: SWNS:South West News Service13 Many families have had to flee their homes amid the floods with yet more rain to comeCredit: PA:Press Association13 A warning sign is surrounded by water amid the extreme weatherCredit: Getty Images – Getty13 A car is engulfed by water during the floodsCredit: Getty Images – GettyIronbridge makeshift flood defenses shift under the weight of waterWe pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.

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Winterize Your The Home Of Make It Through Winter Weather Condition: The Ultimate House Preparation Checklist

Every winter months, your residence takes on the roughest of weather condition. From ruthless snow, to battering hail tornados to ever-lingering ice, the components sure do put your residence via the ringer. And according to the Insurance Details Institute, in 2014 alone, American home owners who cannot winterize their houses shed a cumulative $2.4 billion dollars from damages triggered by snow, ice, as well as cold winter months temperature levels.

The typical insurance claim for damage triggered by an icy pipe that's burst is concerning $18,000. As well as falling down trees - with weak or dead branches that could be broken off by the howling wind, or from the weight of ice and also snow - could cause anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 bucks in damage each tree when they come collapsing into your home.

Yet the good news is that the winter does not always have to have its way with your home and also budget. Preparing your residence for wintertime climate could help prevent, prevent, and also reduce these and various other problems that could cost you hundreds of bucks to repair. And also the most effective means to see exactly what needs repairing in your house is to do a winter residence physical fitness test.

There's a lengthy listing of benefits that accompany winterizing your home. Realty professionals note that weatherization initiatives, generally, lower home owners' power intake by 35%, along with reduce their yearly power expenses by 32%.

And also as an included reward, weatherization efforts also flaunt a solid proportion of financial savings from the residence improvement investment. For every $1.00 you invest on protecting your home from air movement and insulation problems, you'll net a return of $1.80 in cost savings in your bank account.

On top of all the power savings, stopping a tiny problem from ending up being a substantial concern will certainly conserve you thousands. As our wise founding father Benjamin Franklin once quipped, "An ounce of avoidance deserves an extra pound of treatment." As well as here's exactly how you can maximize your prevention initiatives this winter months.

4 Ways the Winter Months Components Can Ruin Your Residence

Contrary to common belief, your residence isn't unbreakable. It may really feel that way when you're sitting by the fire as the wind growls outside, however there's probably an issue developing at this actual moment. So, let's consider several of the typical ways the components harm your home

1) Ice Will Ruin Your Smokeshaft

There's no method it's going to last as long as your roofing, as well as over time, the rain will certainly begin to locate its means inside the splits. And currently your blinking (that slim sheet or strip of waterproof product that's mounted at roofing system crossways) will not be able to save you since the water will get in and also roll down your interior walls.

2) Incredibly Effective Winds Are Identified to Damages Your Roofing system

If you live in an area where storms, blizzards, and also extremely solid winds frequently strike, after that you understand that they can be effective enough to rip branches off trees and send them hurtling to your roof covering. When this happens, it can conveniently tear your roofing system apart until you have huge openings where the rain and snow will discover its way inside, triggering all type of water damage. The very best means to make certain this does not take place is to keep an eye on trees and also cut off any type of old or broken branches. It is among the reasons steel roof coverings are ending up being ever extra preferred, as they can withstanding virtually anything the wind will certainly toss at it.

3) Your Piping Can Freeze and also Burst

Among one of the most irritating methods the cold weather could damage your house is by triggering your pipelines to burst. It's a much harder issue to repair, particularly if you end up with added concerns like a swamped basement. Burst pipes are brought on by the water inside your pipes cold up till they broaden a lot that they crack. It's common when your pipelines run outside to garden faucets or via uninsulated walls. You might always stop utilizing your yard tap throughout winter, however it might not be functional, and this doesn't resolve every concern. The best thing you can do is add insulation to your pipes to stop them from obtaining also chilly.

4) Stacks of Heavy Snow Might Collapse Your Roof covering

Snow could look quite when it's lying on your roof, yet if there is excessive of it, after that it becomes hazardous for a number of reasons. One of the most uneasy one is that the snow could slide off - like a small avalanche - as well as landed on top of a person standing or walking below it. An old roof could likewise give in the pressure, which would certainly cost a lot to fix.

Even if the pile of snow on your roofing system isn't really heavy sufficient to harm the roofing itself, your guttering might not be so fortunate. With all that added weight, it might quickly come collapsing down to the ground. To prevent this, you could remove your rain gutters of fallen leaves as well as various other tree particles beforehand so the snow doesn't develop as quickly, and then you can get rid of any kind of stacks on your own with a rake if there is enough there to be deemed unsafe.

Prepper's guide to survival on a budget :

When was the last time you took a tour of your residence as well as believed "how do I secure my house from wintertime weather condition"? It's most likely been years, and also in all that time, it's likely that a few crucial points have actually slid through the fractures. If adequate melting snow begins leaking right into those fractures, it's going to cause much too much pricey damage to your haven from Mom Nature's cold shoulder.

Since winterizing your house entails a lot more than just making a fast trip to the closest supermarket for some eggs, milk, and also bread. You have to remember that the snowstorms, sleet, and the severe cold could wreak havoc on your house's structure and also safety. As well as to make certain that your house is in shape and properly prepared for the next blast of wintertime weather condition, utilize our Wintertime Residence Health And Fitness List listed below to do a complete once-over of your house and fill up those splits. It's a basic malfunction for just how you could prepare and safeguard your residence - both throughout.

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Severe weather hits US Southeast, claims two lives

(CNN)Severe weather bringing strong winds and potential flooding is battering the Southeast, with a tornado in Louisiana claiming two lives Sunday morning.

A 38-year-old woman and her daughter, 3, died when the tornado with winds of 100 mph blew their mobile home off its foundations in St. Martin Parish, the National Weather Service and local sheriff's office said.

Strong storms could still produce tornadoes in the area from southeastern Louisiana into central and southern Mississippi overnight, before moving further east early Monday, CNN Meteorologist Michael Guy said.

Flooding risk

There is also a considerable threat of flash flooding from east Texas into Louisiana over into Mississippi, Guy said:

"Some areas have already seen over 5 inches (13 cm) with these severe storms (Sunday) in Louisiana, and the storms are slow moving. Rainfall could exceed up to another 3-6 inches locally in some areas causing flash flooding into the morning hours."

Here's our latest update on storm threats and timing overnight. http://pic.twitter.com/QqPHP4xtYh

— NWS Jackson MS (@NWSJacksonMS) April 3, 2017

There had already been flooding and wind damage in central Mississippi with water rescues in the Vicksburg area, National Weather Service (NWS) Jackson office Meteorologist Daniel Lamb told CNN.

He said that the Big Black River was rising quickly in Mississippi's Bovina community and water had also entered homes around Pearl.

Meanwhile, at least three tornadoes had occurred in northeast Louisiana and 15 structures had been damaged in Franklin Parish, Lamb said.

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The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Service said "damaging winds, possibly widespread and significant" were anticipated through much of the region from southern Mississippi into South Carolina but that that Alabama would be at greatest risk of tornadoes overnight.

The state's southwest would be at risk of tornadoes from around 8 a.m. until midday Monday before the storms moved into southeastern Alabama and and parts of western Georgia, Guy said.

Threat of severe weather in LA. and MS. tonight - then shifting east to AL., GA., and SC. Monday. Stay alert for warnings in your area http://pic.twitter.com/AoM4Zxo5cB

— CNN Weather Center (@CNNweather) April 3, 2017

School closures

Four school districts in Southern Alabama said they would close Monday in anticipation of the severe weather.

Baldwin County Public Schools, Monroe County Public Schools, Mobile County Public Schools and Chickasaw City Schools said they would be shut. Coastal Alabama Community college also said it would be closed and the University of Mobile said it would not open until 6 p.m.

510PM GOES-16 IR meso sector of storms to our west showing many overshooting tops and enhanced V signatures. These are dangerous storms! http://pic.twitter.com/yAscDKupUP

— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) April 2, 2017

Guy said the severe weather threat also extended over into northern Georgia and South Carolina, where storms would begin hitting from midday through Monday evening.

"These storms can be severe and could spawn tornadoes, hail, and strong winds. Heavy rain with flash flooding is possible and frequent lightning can also be expected," Guy said.