After straight-line derecho winds passed at midnight, employees arriving in the morning were stunned: windows broken, roof lifted, debris scattered into stores and offices. There was simply no way to do business. But essential work had to start immediately: boarding up to protect the property. Board up services are required… Read more »
When it comes to severe weather, this year will be one for the record books. The first named Atlantic storm churned into existence before hurricane season started and forecasters predict an unprecedented 16 named systems in 2020. Meanwhile, furious thunderstorms and hailstorms have already aimed winds, property damage and flooding… Read more »
Early this year, two strong low-pressure systems spawned a rash of tornadoes in the eastern, south and southeastern regions of the United States. The tiny state of Maryland, not normally a tornado prone area, experienced a record-breaking five tornadoes. As we conclude spring and enter summer, meteorological experts predict an… Read more »
Insured damages from ice storms, floods, windstorms and tornadoes across Canada rang up an astounding C$1.9 billion in costs last year, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). That organization noted that the year 2018 ranked fourth overall for highest amount of losses on record. This year is giving… Read more »
As the sun starts its annual trip north of the equator, expectations of warmer days can blind us to the possibility … and potential effects ... of colliding air masses in springtime. As we welcome sunnier weather, Mother Nature has the ability to cause sweeping damage in the blink of… Read more »