A Wild Day in Weather – February 23, 2012

From earthquakes to snow storms, today has been quite an interesting weather day across the United States. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 struck near East Prairie, Missouri this morning around 3:45 a.m. and was felt in as many as 5 other neighboring States:  Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.  Later this afternoon, the National Weather Service in Detroit, Michigan issued a winter storm warning for snow and hazardous weather conditions across much of the Great Lakes region through the evening hours of February 24.  Gusting winds and snow falls in excess of 4-8 inches could be expected in some areas.  This system is expected to affect much of the eastern United States over the next 48 hours.  BCMG is in contact with our clients to monitor the situation and is preparing to respond as requested to any claims scenarios arising from these severe weather developments.


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Brace Yourself for the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season

     
      According to experts at Colorado State University, the 2012 Hurricane Season is sure to be an active one, especially if El Niño does not occur.  The experts project there is a 45% chance that the conditions of the years past will continue, and El Niño will not develop.  If this is the case, the warm Atlantic water and the reduced wind shear creates an environment for hurricanes to both form and thrive.  
      The forecasters say if the conditions are as predicted, the season would likely include "12-15 named storms, seven to nine hurricanes, and up to four major hurricanes".  While there is no certainty yet as to how the 2012 Hurricane Season will go for sure, it is set to be a very active season.  


Source: Mark E. Ruquet, "Odds are High for Another Active Hurricane Season in 2012",  PropertyCasualty360.com
http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2011/12/07/odds-are-high-for-another-active-hurricane-season#.Tt_jE_-2Sas.email