A hurricane moves within 50 miles of southern New England every 13-18 years. The Hurricanes Bob & Carol were the last two hurricanes in New England to make landfall. Hurricane season is typically between June and October in New England, but it can also begin early. You should check the weather forecast and take appropriate precautions. Hurricanes can pose a danger to property and people. Here are some important things to remember when it comes to hurricane season.
Tropical storm Hanna
Hurricane season is here again, and Tropical storm Hanna is heading towards New England. This incredible image of Hanna's winds was captured by the satellite monitoring Hanna on Aug. 29, 2008. The image was taken at approximately 14:15 UTC or 10:33 a.m. EDT, and shows the wind intensity reflected by the clouds.
Today's eye of Hanna will pass over the eastern United States, then move northeastward into the Mid-Atlantic Monday. The storm is expected bring heavy rainfall as well as flash flooding or isolated tornadoes. Today, coastal storm surge is possible along the Chesapeake Bay or Albemarle Sounds. The risk of coastal flooding decreasing as it passes towards the northeast
Hanna is capable of sustained winds up to 60 mph and higher gusts. Hanna's center was located near latitude 20.3 north and longitude 78.5 west, approximately 305 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Hanna was moving northeast at 12 mph, but it will likely turn northwest during the day. Its lowest central pressure is 1002 milibars.
Hurricane Bob
Hurricane Bob was one the most destructive hurricanes to hit New England in hurricane season. It caused considerable damage and killed 18. The storm caused $1 billion of damage in Southern New England, and $2.5 billion overall in New England. Hurricane Bob was the last named hurricane to hit the area, although Hurricane Edouard did make landfall in Nantucket in 1996.
Hurricane Bob made landfall close to New Bedford, Massachusetts. He then cut across Southeastern Massachusetts. Some parts of the storm had rainfall of three to six inches. Because it was a Category-3 Hurricane, it produced winds up to 75 mph that ripped through coastlines. The storm surge reached seven feet in some places, including Cape Cod. Many coastal towns were hit with damage and lost power.
Hurricane Bob was second in strength to hit New England during hurricane seasons. It reached its maximum sustained winds of 115mph (185 km/h). It caused much destruction and significant damage in the region. In 1997, Bob was officially renamed Bill to reflect the fact that the Atlantic hurricane season had officially begun.
Hurricane Carol
Hurricane Carol struck New England in hurricane season 2013, with strong winds and a storm-surge of more than 14ft. The storm caused massive flooding in southern New England, particularly in the New Bedford and Somerset areas. Additionally, Hurricane Carol dumped between two and five inches of rain across most of the region. In the Northeast, it could have dropped up to six inches. Nearly 4,000 homes and boats were also destroyed by the storm. The storm also cut off power to many eastern Massachusetts communities.
Hurricane Carol started out weakening before reaching the east coast of the United States. It intensified rapidly after it reached the northeast and turned north. On August 30, it reached Category 2 status after passing Cape Hatteras in North Carolina. Hurricane Carol's intensity was marked by sustained winds of 120 km/h for some areas, and gusts reaching up to 217 km/h for others.
FAQ
How to stay calm in a survival situation?
You will do well in almost any situation if you have patience and calm. It's easy for people to panic in survival situations, especially when they are far from civilization. But staying calm and patient will allow you to deal with whatever happens.
It's important to remember that you cannot change the outcome of a situation. The only thing you can control is how you respond to it. You can feel good about yourself, even if your goals weren't met.
If you find yourself in a survival scenario, it is important to remain calm and collected. This means being prepared mentally and physically.
Mental preparation involves setting realistic expectations and having a clear goal.
Physical preparation means ensuring that you have enough water and food to last until help arrives.
Now you can just relax and enjoy this experience.
Why basic survival skills are important
You may not always have access to food and water, but if you're prepared for an emergency situation, then you'll survive much longer.
You need to learn how to care for others and yourself. You won't survive in a crisis if this is not something you know.
You will need to know how to make shelters, light fires, and locate food if you go into the wild.
These are all essential skills that everyone should know. They will help you to stay safe and healthy while on a camping trip.
How to Navigate Without or With a Compass
A compass is not able to tell you where your destination is, but it can help guide you back home if necessary.
There are three options for navigation:
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By landmarks
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Use a compass to find magnetic North
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By stars
You recognize landmarks when you see them. These can be trees, buildings, rivers, and so on. Landmarks can be useful because they are a visual indicator of where you're at.
Magnetic North is simply the direction in which the Earth's magnetic field points. If you look at the sky, the sun appears like it's moving across the sky. The sun actually moves around the earth because of the earth's magnetic fields. Although it appears that the sun is moving across the sky and around the horizon, it actually does so. The sun is directly overhead at noon. The sun is directly below your eyes at midnight. The magnetic field on the earth changes daily, so the direction of the North pole's magnetic North pole can change every day. This means that sometimes you may be off course for quite a while.
Stars can also be used to navigate. The stars appear to rise or set above the horizon. These are fixed points in time that you can use for determining your location relative others.
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- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
- In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To
How to Build an Lean-To Shelter
Small structures known as lean-tos can be found all across the United States. They are made from wood or steel poles covered by tarps. The roof is typically added after the walls, floor, or ceiling have been built.
A lean to is a temporary shelter that can be built at the side or roof of a building in case the weather doesn't permit permanent shelter. You can also refer to it as a lean-to shed, lean-to cottage, or lean-to home.
There are many types o lean tos.
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A simple wooden frame with a tarpaulin covering. This type is often seen in rural areas.
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A lean-to tent, consisting of a frame made up of poles which support a tarpaulin.
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A lean-to-cabin, also known "cabins-on-frame", consists primarily of a platform supported via beams and posts.
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A lean to shed, also known as "shelter–on-a-pole” or "paddock shed", is a structure of poles and supports that has a cover.
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A lean-to garage also called a "garage-on-stilts" or "overhang," consists of a steel framework resting on concrete stilts.
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A lean-to studio, also called a "studio-on-a-frame" or "studio-on-a-post," consists of a framework made up of two parallel horizontal members (posts) and one perpendicular member (beam).
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.