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Tag Archives: weather alert
Thanksgiving Travel Weather
A Pacific storm train may bring the biggest travel problems for Thanksgiving to the Northwest, while another nor’easter will put travel in jeopardy for the holiday. A nor’easter may form over the western Atlantic by Sunday, sending rain and wind … Continue reading
Posted in Road Trips, RV Safety, RV Tips
Tagged AccuWeather, full time RVing, holiday travel, safety, Snowbird, Thanksgiving, weather alert, weather system
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When Things Go Wrong
Dr. Aram Attarian, professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at North Carolina State University, has spent 35 years collecting accident reports, first-person accounts, and newspaper articles about things gone wrong in outdoor and adventure programs. Attarian combined more than … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Hiking, RV Lifestyle, RV Safety
Tagged backpacking, bear safety, climbing, emergency survival kit, GPS, hiking, outdoor recreation, rafting, safety, weather alert
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Wind Flips High Profile Vehicles
Strong gusty winds caused problems for RVers, truckers, electrical crews, and even buildings in the Dakotas for the past two days (Wednesday and Thursday, October 17 and 18), has finally moved on. According to the National Weather Service, strong northwest … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of Transportation, DOT, National Weather Service, RVing, safety, South Dakota, weather alert, wind warning
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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
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
Pull Aside Stay Alive
Will you know what to do if you encounter a dust storm? Pull aside and stay alive! Avoid driving into or through a dust storm. If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, dust storm, dust storm warning, haboob, Pull Aside Stay Alive, RVing, safety, sand storm, weather alert
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How to Survive a Dust Storm
Dust storms that turn day into night are a hazard to drivers. Dust storms can occur with little warning reducing visibility to near zero in seconds. Dust Storms are among nature’s most violent and unpredictable phenomena. High winds lift dirt … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, dust storm, dust storm warning, haboob, Pull Aside Stay Alive, RVing, safety, sand storm, weather alert
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