Archive for the ‘Weather’ Category
1/22/1922: Accumulated snow on the Knickerbocker’s roof collapsed the building and tons of steel and concrete fell down on top of the theatergoers killing 108 and hospitalizing another 133.
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019Very wet storms will impact California and some surrounding states over the next several days. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding, and mud and debris flows on burn scars. Heavy snow will impact the western mountains, with blizzards in the California mountains.
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Massive winter storm brings snow, freezing rain, power outages (200 000without power), and at least 9 deaths.
Monday, January 14th, 2019Lebanon hit by Storm Norma on January 6, heavily impacted at least 360 informal refugee settlements and putting 850 others at risk.
Friday, January 11th, 2019
CDC: Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Weather
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Prepare for extremely cold weather every winter—it’s always a possibility. You can avoid many dangerous winter travel problems by planning ahead.
Take Action
- Avoid dangerous winter travel problems by planning ahead.
- Have maintenance service on your vehicle as recommended.
- Check the antifreeze level.
- Keep the gas tank near full to help avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
There are steps you can take in advance for greater wintertime safety in your car.
Have maintenance service on your vehicle as often as the manufacturer recommends. In addition, every fall, do the following:
- Have the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level yourself with an antifreeze tester. Add antifreeze as needed.
- Replace windshield-wiper fluid with a wintertime mixture.
- Replace any worn tires, make sure the tires have adequate tread, and check the air pressure in the tires.
During winter, keep the gas tank near full to help avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
Checklist
Keep your car fueled and in good working order. Be sure to check the following:
- Antifreeze
- Windshield wiper fluid (wintertime mixture)
- Heater
- Defroster
- Brakes
- Brake fluid
- Ignition
- Emergency flashers
- Exhaust
- Tires (air pressure and wear)
- Fuel
- Oil
- Battery
- Radiator
A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and freezing rain across a wide swath of the South on Sunday, causing dangerously icy roads, immobilizing snowfalls and power losses to hundreds of thousands of people.
Monday, December 10th, 2018
