Tornados can happen any time of year but the peak season in the U.S. is generally April-June. Popular Science reports that meteorologists are expecting another big season for tornados, with predictions ranging between 1,350-1,475, which is more than the average of 1,253 per season (1). Due in part to drought, jet stream changes, and temperature... Read more »
Much of the U.S. was hit by a winter storm and sub-zero temperatures, causing widespread power outages in Texas and other parts of the South, bringing freight movement across the country to a near stand-still, and causing multiple petrochemical manufacturers to declare force majeure. The timing of this storm could not be worse, as manufacturing... Read more »
The year 2020 is bound to be a year for the history books and this hurricane season will be no different. Forecasters and experts alike have agreed that this will be an above-normal storm season in the Atlantic. Along with a higher than normal storm activity its also been noted that the hurricanes in the... Read more »
After what seemed to be a never-ending amount of snow and polar vortexes, the Midwest is finally starting to warm up. Unfortunately, with the warm weather comes flooding and lots of it. Flooding that is making history began around March 15th and has wiped out miles of roads and bridges along the Missouri River. The... Read more »
More than 400 people were killed after a tsunami struck in Indonesia on Dec 22, 2018 and that was just one. Tsunamis are large, unbroken tidal waves which are usually caused by an underwater explosion resulting from volcanic activity, earthquakes or glacier clavings. Tsunamis not only pose a huge threat to civilian life, but they... Read more »
This week much of the Midwest and Northeast is experiencing dangerously cold conditions and heavy snowfalls. Is your business prepared for this round of winter weather? Below are three things to keep in mind as you brace for this week’s arctic conditions: Plan for closures Many shipping terminals and warehouses may be closed or working... Read more »
