Surprising Wacky Weather In York County Makes Residents Wonder
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We talked about this at work. And came across a new term none of us had heard before. Some wacky weather in York County over the weekend makes residents wonder, what exactly was that. People in York County, South Carolina had to take cover as heavy winds, rain and hail pummeled the area. But it wasn’t a tornado.
Wacky Weather In York County
The National Weather service confirms the weather situation in York County was not a tornado. And “the environment was not conducive for tornado development.” This is according to our source for this story, wsoctv.com. Authorities believe it was a weather condition known as a “macroburst”. Yeah, that was a new one on us too.
What Is A Macroburst
Here is how Channel 9’s weather authorities described it, “The air leaving the downburst is cooled and is capable of producing wind gusts over 160 mph. A macroburst is defined as a large downburst with a wind field extending over 2.5 miles long. Macrobursts are wider than a mircoburst but often not as strong.” Thank you Channel 9’s meteorologist Madi Baggett. You learn something new everyday.
The wind was fast and furious. Madi Baggett goes on to say that the wind gusts were faster than 60 miles per hour during Saturday’s weather event. To learn more get all the details from Channel 9 right here.
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7 Severe Weather Safety Tips That May Save Your Life
Nobody likes dealing with severe weather. But, it’s part of life. Depending on where you live in the United States, you might come up against hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, blizzards and more. I’ve certainly had my fair share of severe weather events. Probably my most vivid memory was being in an ice storm, which knocked power out for about a week where I lived, including during Christmas. It was freezing cold, so my family and I had to go to a hotel that was out of town. Needless to say, our Christmas plans were totally different that year. So, what are some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life?
Before we get to the main tips, let’s get through some basics. Stay informed when a severe weather event is approaching. It’s simple but important. You don’t want to be caught off guard when bad weather strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service both have information that they provide leading up to and during a severe weather event. So, make sure to get the latest information in the case of any weather emergency. Local meteorologists also have good information, but the main alerts come from the National Weather Service.
Another mistake some people make is not taking “watches” seriously. For example, you might see that there’s a severe thunderstorm watch in your area and think, oh, it’s just a watch, I can go out for a walk. Don’t do it. “A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain,” the National Weather Service explains. We’ll get more into the specifics of a watch, warning and advisory later in this story.
Let’s get into some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life.
