Category: News

The Perfect Storm: How Tornadoes Form

Easily creating wind speeds of up to 200+ mph, tornadoes are a well known terrifying yet mesmerizing force of nature. You’ve probably seen these monstrous, swirling giants tearing through the landscape in movies or on the news, but have you ever wondered how they actually form? Well, hold onto your hats (literally), because we’re about to break it down for you.

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Tornado In A Jar Activity

All Activities Tornado In A Jar Activity Objective: To teach kids aged 5-10 about tornados through a hands-on and visually engaging activity. MATERIALS NEEDED: Clear plastic or glass jar with a lid Water Dish soap (a small amount) Glitter or small beads (to represent debris) Food coloring (optional, for visual effect) Small plastic or foam...
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Tempest News | September 2023

NAVIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE: HABITABLE LIVING AND ITS INSIGHTS FOR HOMEOWNERS As extreme weather events become more frequent and rising temperatures bring new challenges, homeowners and new buyers are facing a rapidly changing landscape. In response to this, award-winning editor and entrepreneur Ann Marie Gardner (former editor of Tempest News) created Habitable Living. The website, newsletter,…

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Tempest News | August 2023

A study from the University of California, Riverside, has found that after a drought-stricken California lifted a year of mandatory water-use cuts, urban water use crept back up somewhat, but the overall lasting effect was a more waterwise Golden State. Published in the journal Water Resources Research, the UCR study found that water use by…

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