[Source, NOAA, Severe Weather 101:Damaging Wind Types] Was it straight-line winds or a tornado? Severe thunderstorms can unleash tornadoes and powerful straight-line winds, often causing widespread destruction. These convective storms – which include tornadoes,...
Common Misconceptions About Hail-Damaged Roofs: What Forensic Meteorology Reveals By Weather and Climate Consulting LLCLast updated: March 2025 Introduction Hailstorms cause billions in insured losses yearly, yet misconceptions about what constitutes hail damage lead...
TL;DR Key Takeaways: Finding Weather Data for Legal Cases Essential weather data sources and forensic meteorology practices for insurance claims and legal disputes: Official Sources: NCEI Storm Events Database and ASOS/METAR provide court-admissible, timestamped...
These Tips Will Help a Claim in Question When someone reports a lightning-related loss—like fried electronics or structural damage—the first question used to be “Did lightning strike nearby?” But modern forensic investigations go much more profound: Where...
https://weather.com/storms/tornado/video/watch-tornado-hits-gas-station-trapping-father-and-son This is why we emphasize remaining weather aware during severe weather risks, even though storms don’t always hit when your area is at risk. Pray for those who are...
I have been watching the computer models today and a complex situation is developing in the Mid-South. A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE COUNTIES BELOW UNTIL 1 AM. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SEEING THE MAP, IT’S ESSENTIALLY EVERY COUNTY IN THE MID-SOUTH....
