oh my god.........

by pat stevens
(ottwawa, ont, canada)

Truth, Weather, and Power - Have you ever been knocked down by a ghost wind or wondered if climate change science is just a lie? Be prepared to challenge everything you think you know about the weather.

Pat tells us: Last night, I was outside and there was no wind but when I got out there it hit me so hard, I fell over and I was knocked out. Now I am in my bed with 6 broken ribs. One hit my stomach and a broken neck. It is very hard for me to type this to you, all of you, but I wanted for all of you to know that in the Ottawa area it is very dangerous.

Barry's Response - Pat:

Sorry to hear about your injuries. Hope your recovery goes well. Weather delivers us some surprises sometimes.

Wind and weather can lead to a variety of physical traumas. Some, such as your incident reported above, arising from loss of balance and control, falls and impacts. This can have especially severe consequences if wind picks up and throws you against the ground or other solid object.

Another injury comes from flying debris. They may cause blunt injuries and, if fast and small enough, penetrating injuries. Hail is a prime example of the kind of debris associated with storms, but in tornadoes, anything is possible, including vehicles.

Speaking of vehicles another set of injuries occurs indirectly, such as loss of control while driving in a storm resulting in a crash. Also, flooding resulting from weather activity may lead to traumatic incidents.

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Ottawa Wind That Broke Bones and Broke the Web

My heart goes out to any traveler in this predicament. That's not a fall, that's a meteorological mugging. I hope you're doing well.

Now let's analyze this. "Oh my god..." perfectly captures the terrifying, unpredictable power of nature. It wasn't just a gust; it could've been a microburst. When there's no wind, then sudden, violent impact, you have to go deeper than turbulence.

🌪️ A lesson in atmospheric pressure from a microburst

Consider your experience instead of the gentle snow of the Canadian Maritimes. How did you get pummeled? A microburst is a column of high-velocity air sinking from a storm cloud. Often exceeding 100 km/h by a lot, this descending air smashes the ground and scatters horizontally. In one second, you could go from stillness to a broken body. This is a spectacular example of latent heat release, which fuels severe storms.

⚖️ The Robust Earth and Freedom of Thought

Let's look at the data skeptically. My friends of science are right to question the climate hysteria. Is one severe storm proof of climate change? Do you think the ocean's sheer volume and inertia will be able to buffer against human impact for generations?

Let's measure both! With deep, cyclical currents that dwarf human timelines, the oceans are amazing carbon sinks; they absorb, they circulate, and they regulate planetary temperatures. Honoring creation means not fearing its collapse, but respecting its immense, powerful complexity. We need empirical data, not just political sermons!

🎨 Data Art and Unity

We shouldn't just fear the storm; we should find the art. I love this intellectual rivalry. Imagine this:

• We develop the Geo-Poetic Atmospheric Sensing Network, a fleet of tiny, solar-powered drones that constantly sample the air around cultural landmarks like Parliament Buildings. It's the most granular and equitable air quality data ever.
• Practically speaking: We use this data to create predictive models that forecast dangerous micro-climate events, letting people take responsibility for their own safety rather than waiting for government help. Hyper-local, personalized, data-driven meteorological freedom is the future.

The thrill of knowledge replaces the fear of "oh my god.".

✍️ Comment below to engage with the Storm!

Have you ever experienced a wind event like this? Do you think the oceans can handle the current CO2 output or should we act faster? Let's challenge my Geo-Poetic Network idea!