I apologize if this has already been discussed, but I just came across it. I thought it was a great read.
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mqt&storyid=46137&source=0
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mqt&storyid=46137&source=0