Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Storm Warnings by Marissa Storm Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season. Subtropical Storm Ana is moving west and is predicted to change toward the north, then move northeast. Screenshot by NPR/National Hurricane Center. Hurricane season in the Atlantic is off to an early start for the seventh consecutive year with subtropical storm Ana forming near Bermuda Saturday. The National Hurricane Center began advisories Saturday morning as Ana began moving west. The storm is expected to move in a slow and erratic manner through Saturday night, bringing rain and gusty winds before gradually weakening over the coming days, the NHC reported. A subtropical storm is a low-pressure system that originates over tropical or subtropical waters with surface wind speeds of 39 miles per hour or more. These winds move in a circular pattern with a well-defined center, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Weather. Expect An Above Average Atlantic Hurricane Season This Year. The 2021 hurricane season in the Atlantic will likely see above-average activity, with 13 to 20 named storms predicted. NOAA is predicting six to 10 of those storms to become hurricanes with winds of 74 miles per hour or higher. The agency is expecting three to five major hurricanes with winds of at least 111 miles per hour, NPR previously reported. As NPR's Rebecca Hersher has reported, researchers have found that big, deadly hurricanes are getting more likely. In recent years, some storms have turned into major hurricanes very quickly — and that rapid intensification is one hallmark of climate change. A study published last week found that human-induced sea-level rise caused an estimated $8 billion in excess flooding damage during Hurricane Sandy and affected an additional 70,000 people. Environment And Energy Collaborative. Climate Change's Impact On Hurricane Sandy Has A Price: $8 Billion. Experts expect less hurricane activity than last year's season, a record-breaking year with 30 named storms that exhausted the list of names. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but there has been debate on changing the start date with named storms occurring in May in recent years. Ana's arrival serves as a warning for residents living along the coast to begin preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. "Now is the time for communities along the coastline as well as inland to get prepared for the dangers that hurricanes can bring," Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said. "The experts at NOAA are poised to deliver life-saving early warnings and forecasts to communities, which will also help minimize the economic impacts of storms." Storm Names. Met Éireann, the UK Met Office and the Dutch National Weather Service (KNMI) have unveiled the list of names for the 2020/21 storm season. The three national meteorological services worked together to compile the list of names based on suggestions from the public and particularly includes some names that reflect the three nations’ diversity. Naming storms was first introduced by Met Éireann and the UK Met Office in 2015 and joined by the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) in 2019 forming the West group. The Southwest group consists of Portugal, Spain, France and Belgium. Once a storm is named by any National Met Service globally, that name is retained if the storm moves into our waters. For example: Ophelia and Lorenzo were named by the National Hurricane Center (NHC, USA) and Emma by IPMA (Portugal). The names are in alphabetical order, alternating between genders. Following the NHC convention names beginning with Q, U, X, Y and Z are not used. This naming of storms by National Meteorological Services has been shown to raise awareness of severe weather and help with citizen safety. A storm is named by a National Met Service when Orange or Red level winds are forecast to impact over a wide land area. Orange or Red level gusts can occur in exposed areas without the event being named. In addition there may be high impact precipitation (rain/snow) associated with the storm system. Quotes: Evelyn Cusack is Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann and is also Chair of the European Met Services’ Storm Naming Working Group: ‘ The naming of storms by National Met Services (as well as colour coding weather warnings as Yellow, Orange or Red) provides a clear, authoritative and consistent message to the public and prompts people to take action to prevent harm to themselves or to their property .’ Evelyn adds: ‘ The storm names also add an extra interest for people with particular excitement in a family when one of their names appears in the list. We mostly pick names that can be easily pronounced but some are less generally recognised. Perhaps (hopefully!) we won’t get as far as Heulwen, a striking Welsh girl’s name, but for the non-Welsh among us we have included an aide to pronounce it just in case (Hail –wen). But although I would love in theory to be able to use the Irish name Saidhbhín if we get that far down the list it will have been a really punishing season! Will Lang, Head of the National Severe Weather Warning Service at the UK Met Office, said: “ We are now entering our sixth year of the Name our Storms campaign and we look forward to working closely with our colleagues in Ireland and the Netherlands once again, continuing to raise awareness of the potential impacts of severe weather in order to keep people across our nations safe. “The impacts from Storm Ciara and Dennis earlier this year are still fresh in many people’s minds and although it’s too early to anticipate what weather this autumn and winter will bring, we are prepared with a new list of names to help raise awareness of severe weather before it hits.” Gerard van der Steenhoven, Director General at Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) said: “ We gladly continue our collaboration with the UK Met Office and Met Éireann on storm forecasting. As storms are not confined to national borders, it makes a lot of sense to give common names to such extreme weather events. For us at KNMI, it is a great privilege and advantage to work in close co-operation with our colleagues from Ireland and the UK in the communication about storms.” Is Our Weather Getting Worse? There is heightened awareness now of weather warnings through social media as well as through traditional Radio and TV. This awareness has been catapulted into the public arena by the colour coding of warnings and this storm naming scheme. People really feel that the number of storms have risen and the weather has gotten worse. After a lengthy fine spring and a pretty good June the summer of 2020 turned increasing unsettled culminating in two storms at the end of August, Ellen and Francis, resulting in extensive flooding damage in the south and ranks closely with August 1986 which also had two storms. The first on August 5 th 1986 would certainly be a named storm nowadays and the second one was ex- Hurricane Charley (Kilcoole had 200mm in 24-hours the wettest day on record). A report on these storms is available in our August 1986 Monthly Weather Bulletin. Page Views to www.met.ie during the 2019/20 Storm Season. Our website has received over 66 million page views from almost 8 million users for the 2019/20 storm season which began in September 2019. During these storms, the most popular page was the homepage, then the National Forecast page, and then the Weather Warnings page. On 3 rd October 2019, Storm Lorenzo arrived in Ireland and met.ie had a record breaking 1.3 million page views that day although thankfully impacts were few as its social media fame exceeded its effects. Rainfall across Ireland has increased by about 6% in the last 30 years which is consistent with a warmer atmosphere being able to hold more moisture. Also in a warming world whilst the frequency of north Atlantic storms may be expected to reduce somewhat, their intensity is expected to increase resulting in more destructive and harmful impacts. www.met.ie/climate/climate-change. Met Éireann’s Warning Services. Notifications Push notifications for all weather warning levels (yellow, orange and red) for your location are available on the latest version of the Met Éireann App. These notifications now give the weather element, the areas warned for as well as the validity times of the notified warnings. You can also sign up to receive emails / SMS(red only) of weather warnings on Met Éireann’s web site (warnings). Northern Ireland Warnings. In June 2020 Met Éireann began displaying weather warnings for Northern Ireland on its app and web site. This provides a clear, authoritative one-stop shop for easy and reliable access to the latest weather warnings for the Island of Ireland . In particular it is hoped that this all-Ireland warnings display will promote citizen and societal safety in border regions www.met.ie/warnings. Met Éireann do not issue weather warnings for Northern Ireland but rather display the Northern Ireland warnings which are issued by the UK Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk in the United Kingdom. An Orange warning is referred to as Amber for Northern Ireland as this is the colour coding used by the UK Met Office, as in Yellow/Amber/Red, as opposed to the labels Yellow/Orange/Red as used by Met Éireann. 3-Tab Display. Another important development in our warning service is also being launched this week. It is the introduction of a three-day Tab display of the warnings on the Met Éireann website and app. This separates warnings into three days starting with ‘Today’ and should provide for clearer communication and understanding of the complex weather scenarios which can affect Ireland most especially in winter. For example both wind and rainfall warnings as well as snow and ice warnings are possible over three days for different locations and different durations and intensities due to different weather events. Accurate warnings out to three days ahead have been made possible by the introduction in April 2020 of the Met Éireann 54-hour, 11-member ensemble forecast which is run four times per day. Read about this in the article ‘Upgrade to Met Éireann’s Forecast System’ at www.met.ie/forecasts/meteorologists-commentary. These ensembles provide forecasters with an objective way to predict the skill of a forecast and to estimate the most likely scenario resulting in improved forecasts and warnings. This enhances support for impact-based decision making for weather events and contributes to the safety of citizens and property. Please be weather prepared and stay safe by signing up for warnings notifications on your Smart phones and always get the latest forecasts and warnings from the Met Éireann website and app. Social media graphic for Storm Names 2020/21 list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Storm Warnings. The glass has been falling all the afternoon, And knowing better than the instrument What winds are walking overhead, what zone Of grey unrest is moving across the land, I leave the book upon a pillowed chair And walk from window to closed window, watching Boughs strain against the sky. And think again, as often when the air Moves inward toward a silent core of waiting, How with a single purpose time has traveled By secret currents of the undiscerned Into this polar realm. Weather abroad And weather in the heart alike come on Regardless of prediction. Between foreseeing and averting change Lies all the mastery of elements Which clocks and weatherglasses cannot alter. Time in the hand is not control of time, Nor shattered fragments of an instrument A proof against the wind; the wind will rise, We can only close the shutters. I draw the curtains as the sky goes black And set a match to candles sheathed in glass Against the keyhole draught, the insistent whine Of weather through the unsealed aperture. This is our sole defense against the season; These are the things we have learned to do Who live in troubled regions. Storm Warnings is a poem of four stanzas made up of seven lines each. It is written in the free verse style in that it does not follow any structure in particular. Storms Warnings discusses the mood building up to an expected storm. It explores the idea that, although we may be able to predict when storms are coming, we still have no control over them due to the unpredictable nature of the weather. We can see this in the third stanza where she writes, “…between foreseeing and averting change lies all the mastery of elements which clocks and weatherglasses cannot alter”. In that line she is saying that, no matter what tools or instruments we might have to measure a storm, we will never be able to stop the storm from happening. This lends itself to the idea that humans are fairly helpless in this universe – we are at the mercy of a lot of things we have no control over. This is related to the nature of life itself, which, much like the weather, is in a constant state of change and uncertainty. The poem’s speaker is probably the poet itself, since she makes use of “I”, and talks about her own experiences. The poet uses many different literary devices throughout. For instance, imagery is used constantly with the author describing the things she sees and hears as the storm approaches. Each stanza of seven lines contains one rhyme or half rhyme (afternoon/zone, abroad/come on, time/rise, season/regions). Also, the poets uses the technique of alliteration in the opening of the poem, where she uses repeating ‘w’ sounds that allude to the wind of the storm (‘what winds are walking overhead, what zone of grey…’ and ‘…walk from window to closed window, watching’). The poet also makes use of both metaphor and personification: metaphor when she says ‘weather abroad and weather in the heart’, with ‘weather in the heart’ referring to human moods, and personification in the way she talks about the wind, saying ‘what winds are walking overhead’. Storm Warnings by Marissa Storm. Published: 07:38 BST, 20 May 2021 | Updated: 16:15 BST, 20 May 2021. Wild late spring weather hit Britain today with 60mph winds sweeping in along with a month's worth of rain. The Met Office has issued a 30-hour weather warning for southern England and most of Wales from 3pm today until 9pm tomorrow as the 'unusually deep area of low pressure for the time of year' moves eastwards. The deluge will be accompanied by very strong winds before the low pressure system crossing the country is expected to head out into the North Sea tomorrow night, leaving showers for the weekend. Forecasters have urged homeowners to tie down outdoor furniture amid concern that temporary structures could be affected, such as marquees set up as Covid vaccination centres and pergolas in pub beer gardens. Unsettled conditions will continue through the weekend, but there is a sign of drier conditions to come from next Tuesday - with temperatures expected to starting to climb towards more typical average for the time of year. A windsurfer enjoys the strengthening winds at Camber in East Sussex this afternoon. A kitesurfer makes the most of the windy conditions on the Sussex coast at Camber this afternoon. A kitesurfer carries his equipment towards the sea as winds strengthen in Camber, East Sussex, this afternoon. Waves crash onto St Catherine's Island and South Beach in high winds at Tenby in South West Wales this afternoon. Members of the public hold onto their hats and hoods amid high winds on The Paragon at Tenby in Wales this afternoon. Waves roll onto South Beach in high winds at Tenby in Wales this afternoon as a storm sweeps in from the Atlantic Ocean. Spectators shelter under umbrellas as rain stops play at a county championship match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham today. Met Office chief meteorologist Dan Suri said: 'The low pressure system moving in from the west is going to bring some heavy rain across much of the UK from Thursday and into Friday. RELATED ARTICLES. Share this article. 'With wind looking to be strongest in southern coastal areas, including south Wales, there's a chance of some disruption to travel plans and potential damage to temporary structures, such as tents and marquees.' The Met Office has issued a wind warning from 3pm today. He added that conditions are set to improve after the start of next week. This spell of weather will probably keep nights cooler than the long-term average, but bring warmer days compared to those seen in recent weeks. Mr Suri said: 'There are some glimmers of hope in the forecast into next week, with more settled weather possible from Tuesday. In areas of prolonged sunshine, we should be seeing some quite pleasant conditions, but night temperatures will continue to stay stubbornly low.' From 3pm today, the Met Office said winds could gust at speeds of up to 60mph along coasts and on high ground, while maximum speeds of 50mph are expected inland and at lower levels. Meanwhile, up to 70mm (2.8in) of rain is set to fall - the normal average for the entire month - with Wales and Northern England set to be the wettest areas. The Met Office is warning of travel disruption, a risk tree of branches being toppled by the winds and a danger of temporary structures such as outdoor gazebos being blown away. Its meteorologist Craig Snell said: '[At] this time of year, with the trees in full leaf, it could potentially bring some small branches down and because there's a lot more outdoor furniture, we advise people that it is a bit vulnerable to strong winds and to tie it down.' The Met Office said in its warning for tonight: 'An unusually deep area of low pressure for the time of year will move slowly eastwards across a central swathe of the UK during Thursday night and Friday. True Storms: “Storm Warnings” Analysis. Everyone has dealt with troubled times, which can accurately be described as ‘dark times’ or ‘internal storms.’ In the poem “Storm Warnings”, Adrienne Rich organizes the poem’s main statement in the middle of the poem in order to mimic the buildup and aftermath of a real storm, provide the division between her external and internal storm, and elaborate on the uselessness of warnings. Her organization of the the focal point of the poem is important, as it is specifically placed in the middle. If we look at the first two stanzas, she uses imagery to paint a picture of her setting. With, “The glass has been falling all afternoon” and “gray unrest is moving across the land” (Rich, line 4 ). For these quotes, the author is describing her environment that is affected by the storm. What typically happens when a storm is arriving, so the buildup to it. Then we see her make her main statement at the end of the second stanza. “Weather abroad and weather in the heart alike come on regardless of prediction” (Rich, line 13). It is in this line that the author first mentions a metaphorical storm, a storm in the heart. She chose to place this shift in tone in the middle of the poem in order to imitate the events of a real storm. In the second half of the poem, the author has switched to her actions after seeing the storm coming. She prepares herself and goes in defense mode to protect herself. “I draw the curtain as the sky goes black” (Rich, line 21 ). This no longer depicts the buildup to the storm, but instead the aftermath. The first and second stanza depict a storm, in the literal sense, while the third and fourth stanzas portray both a literal and internal storm. She starts off the poem by describing her environment affected by the storm. Rich leaves her chair to examine outside as soon as the signs of a storm make themselves visible. “Watching boughs strain against the sky” (Rich, line 7 ). This is a literal storm because she is describing the effects of the storm on external, tangible things such as, the sky. However, in the second half of the poem, we see the author using a metaphorical meaning of protection from harm: “We can only close the shutters” (Rich, line 22). This statement signifies the helplessness and feeling of despair Rich and others get when they realize they can’t do much to stop the storm. Rich also presents the uselessness of warnings when it comes to warding off storms .When speaking about internal storms, Rich clarifies that many people try to avoid change even though it is not something people can control. A storm will come no matter how cautious you are: “Weather abroad […] come on regardless of prediction” (Rich, line 13-14). Rich states that if the storm has been predicted to come, it will, and if it hasn’t, it still will. Not knowing about it does not stop it from approaching. This applies to both a literal storm and an internal storm. There are some who try to avoid any changes in their life in fear of chaos, creating a false feeling of control over their personal and internal storms. However, as Rich states, “time in the hand is not control of time” (Rich, line 18 ). This is a metaphor for a watch, signifying the measurement of time, but just because you can measure time does not mean that you control it. Similarly, in an external storm, no one has control of the weather, and in someone’s personal life no has control over what changes come next. The author also hints at skills she has acquired from previous storms, from drawing the curtains, to lighting a candle. “This is our sole defense against the season; these are the things that we have learned to do” (Rich, line 26-27). Those that have experience with many internal or external storms usually are more prepared for the next one; thus, Rich comes to the conclusion that taking a defensive route is best when approached by a dark situation. Adrienne Rich organizes the poem’s main statement in the middle of the poem in order to guide the reader’s reactions and emotions through a simulated experience and to underscore one of her main themes: the questionable value of warnings. By using metaphors, she is thus able to elaborate on the similarities between literal storms and the storm within that everyone faces. What is a Severe Storm Warning? Natural disasters, such as tornadoes and earthquakes, have been known to cause significant property damage. When these kinds of major disasters are forthcoming, you will be warned. This provides you with the opportunity to get to a safe place and prepare yourself for whatever potential harm may be near. But natural disasters do not need to be as serious as an earthquake or tornado for you to be cautious. Severe Thunderstorms. While not usually as severe as other weather events, thunderstorms can still be powerful enough to damage your home or business and put you and your family at risk of harm. When a severe storm is near, your area may be placed under a severe storm warning. Areas may first be placed under a storm watch. The terms “storm warning” and “storm watch” seem similar, but it is important to understand that they are not the same. Knowing the difference between the two terms can help you and your family be more appropriately prepared for a potential disaster. Continue reading to learn the difference between a storm watch and a storm warning, what constitutes a severe storm, and what to do if you are in an area where a storm may hit. What is the Difference Between a Storm Watch and a Storm Warning? A storm warning system, usually seen at parks, alerts when there is an incoming storm or lightening present. Storm Watch. A storm watch is an alert that gets issued when a larger area is likely to experience a severe thunderstorm within the next couple hours, and conditions suggest a severe thunderstorm will develop soon. Because storm watches cover larger areas, such as multiple states, they are issued by the National Weather Service, as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Furthermore, a watch means that a storm is possible, but not currently an immediate threat. In such a case, stay alert and be prepared for the potential storm. As the storm develops and nears, the storm watch may transition into a storm warning. Storm Warning. A storm warning is an alert that gets issued when a smaller area, such as certain counties or a cluster of cities, is likely to experience a severe thunderstorm within the next hour. A storm warning can also be issued in more immediate cases. For example, a storm warning can be issued when a severe storm has been reported by a weather spotter, or spotted on radar. Because warnings cover smaller areas, they are issued by local offices of the National Weather Service. Furthermore, the threat of a storm is more immediate when there is a storm warning. In such a case, it may only be a matter of time until your home suffers storm damage. What Constitutes a Severe Thunderstorm? Thunderstorms are common, but a rainstorm that features thunder does not make it a severe storm. A severe thunderstorm is considered such when it produces winds of at least 58 miles per hour, has hail with a diameter of at least one inch wide, and/or results in the formation of a tornado. If a tornado is produced, it can happen quickly enough that there is no time to issue a storm warning. Without at least one of these qualities, a thunderstorm will not be considered severe. But this does not mean the storm cannot cause serious harm. Essentially, what differentiates a standard storm from a severe storm is the increased potential for danger. Any rainstorm can lead to flood damage if the water makes its way into your home, but severe storms can do more harm than that. Tornadoes can tear through buildings, severe hail can damage roofing and dent cars, and strong winds can knock over trees and power lines. However, it is important to know how quickly a standard thunderstorm can become a severe thunderstorm. This is also why storm warnings and watches are not always issued for severe thunderstorms. What to Do If There is a Severe Storm Warning. If there is a severe storm warning , then you need to stay indoors and be prepared for the situation to worsen. You may want to consider remaining toward the center of your home, or even take shelter in the basement in case a tornado emerges. What to Do About Storm Damage. When a severe storm strikes, there can be an abundance of damage done to your property. The storm damage can be so extensive that your home is left in an unstable condition. Sometimes, the storm damage can also include flood damage if the heavy rainfall makes its way into your residence. In such a case, standard water damage restoration work will not be sufficient in bringing your home back to its pre-loss state. Instead, you will need to seek help from professional reconstruction services. The reconstruction services will begin with structure stabilization to ensure that your property does not suffer further damage. From there, the technicians will take care of the entire reconstruction process, rebuilding your property to its former condition. About Luke Armstrong. Expert in emergency fire and water restoration services, fire cleanup and water damage cleanup, mold removal, as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Contributor to several restoration and cleaning blogs.