Los Angeles city and county officials have characterized the wildfires that so far have scorched more than 55 square miles, destroyed thousands of structures and left at least 10 people dead as a “perfect storm” event in which hurricane-force gusts of up to 100 miles per hour prevented them from deploying crucial aircraft that could have dropped water and...
As the holiday season arrives and temperatures plummet, it’s the perfect time to focus on creating a warm, energy-efficient, and healthy home environment. Inspired by “The 12 Days of Christmas,” here are 12 actionable tips to optimize your home’s heating, lower energy costs, and improve air quality and ventilation this winter. 1. A Programmable Thermostat in a...
The FEMA Mobile App was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It was created to improve how the agency communicates with the public during disasters and emergencies. The app serves as a tool to help individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies. It provides real-time alerts, disaster preparedness tips, and...
Meteorologist Cliff Mass Asks the Heated Question: Has Global Warming Changed the Nature of Northwest Heatwaves? On July 9th, the temperature surged to 98F at Seattle-Tacoma Airport. This was a record for the day and 22F above normal. But that is not what surprised me…..SeaTac had gotten that warm before. It is was HOW it...
Springtime maintenance is crucial for optimizing the performance, efficiency, and longevity of your home HVAC system, ultimately saving you time, money, and discomfort in the long run. With the warmer months approaching, ensuring your HVAC system is in top shape ensures it can handle the increased workload of cooling your home efficiently. Addressing any issues in...
“If you ask, ‘How on Earth are we going to power the modern economy cleanly,” said Saul Griffith, founder and chief scientist of Rewiring America, “all roads point to electricity!” Yes indeed, there is a smarter, more efficient alternative to setting millions of tiny fires everywhere — burning fossil fuels in countless engines, furnaces and boilers to...
The City of Seattle Heat Safety webpage is full of tips and resources to stay safe and comfortable when the Seattle area experiences a heat wave. Visit the page and learn more about the following topics. How to stay safe at area cooling centers, beaches, community and senior centers, and public libraries. Managing your activity level during...
Meteorologist Cliff Mass, the American professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington, is one of the “go-to” experts for anyone interested in weather modeling and prediction in the Pacific Northwest. His recent reporting has concluded that April 2023 has been starkly cool over the Pacific Northwest. In fact, the second coolest on record...
