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Why Worry About Thunderstorms?

A thunderstorm affects a relatively small area when compared to a hurricane or a winter storm. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. Despite their small size, ALL thunderstorms are dangerous! Every … Continue reading

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Lightning: What You Need to Know

Before heading out in your recreational vehicle, ensure you have a plan and know what to do if you encounter severe weather. Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena— lightning. But don’t be fooled, … Continue reading

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Be Prepared with Road Trip Planner

You and your family are packed into your recreational vehicle, heading out of town for a much-needed vacation to kick off the summer. The skies were clear when you left home, but several hours out the skies turn dark and … Continue reading

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 5

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Bear Spray Mandatory on Banff Trail For the first time in a national park, Parks Canada has mandated that until … Continue reading

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Tornadoes: Emergency Preparation

Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. All types of vehicles can be blown over, rolled, crushed, lifted, or otherwise destroyed by even a weak tornado. People have been hurt or killed when large trees crushed their recreational vehicle. NOAA Weather … Continue reading

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Tornadoes: The What, When & Where

Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. People, recreational vehicles, cars, and even buildings may be hurled aloft by tornado-force winds—or simply blown away. Most injuries and deaths are caused by flying debris. A tornado is a vertical funnel of violently … Continue reading

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Tornadoes: Southern Storm Damage Extensive

Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. A violent tornado outbreak last week (April 25–28, 2011) affected the southern Midwestern, and eastern United States, leaving catastrophic destruction in its wake. The outbreak produced destructive tornadoes in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North … Continue reading

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