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Helping those with special needs be more 'Weather-Ready' in face of hazards

November 3, 2020

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Weather-ready Nation

You can find this and other types of weather radios in electronics stores and online.

4 safety tips for fall hazards: Small actions can have big impacts

October 2, 2020

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A first autumn snowfall: A snowplow-fitted truck heads down a local road in Missouri. Undated stock image.

A look back: University of Oklahoma students tested their skills at tornado forecasting

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In 2019, University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology Student Ryan Cumming participated in a severe weather simulation used to train all National Weather Service forecasters. He was one of 26 students who took the "Application of Theory to Severe Thunderstorm Forecasting" course. CIMMS Researcher Jill Hardy supports the NWS Warning Decision Training Division training and points out some areas to Cumming that he should focus on.

The National Weather Service works to improve weather resilience within the Deaf community

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National Weather Service meteorologist Trevor Boucher takes a group selfie during the Town Hall for Texas School for the Deaf and Austin Deaf Senior Citizens about weather hazards and weather safety. This photo was taken on November 19, 2018.

April 8 is #SafePlaceSelfie day!

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Minh Phan, who works at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), takes a #SafePlaceSelfie in a severe weather shelter.

Winter driving: Watch out for these 4 'sneaky' hazards

January 16, 2020

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If you're thinking about driving in winter weather, you'll want to watch our Sneaky Winter Hazards videos on YouTube at https://youtu.be/te2S9YvD7Io.

NOAA scientists working to make travel safer during wintry weather

December 4, 2019

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Winter weather events - even seemingly "mild" or moderate ones - can pose a danger to travelers.

Are you prepared for summer weather hazards?

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A lightning storm at dusk over Crater Lake in Oregon

Where will you be on #SafePlaceSelfie Day?

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On April 3rd, 2019, at 11:11 am local time, please join the National Weather Service and its Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors to take a "selfie" and post with the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie.

Montana forecasters become partners in preparedness with Assiniboine and Sioux tribal elders

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The Weather Forecast Office in Glasgow, Montana, gave 60 NOAA Weather Radios to the tribal elders of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

Teaching the teachers: Texas educators shadow meteorologists to help their students take on weather preparedness

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During a workshop, electronics systems analyst Charles Yaws and electronics technicians Kris Harrison and Danny Reed at the Weather Forecast Office in Midland, Texas, show teachers around a local automated surface observing station.

Here’s how satellite data helps forecasters issue snow squall alerts

November 16, 2018

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Lake effect snow bands moving across the Great Lakes, seen from the Suomi NPP polar-orbiting satellite on December 25, 2017.

Learn how to prepare for fall weather

August 30, 2018

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Get ready for fall weather hazards

What to do when a hurricane or tropical storm threatens

September 8, 2017

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On August, 29, 2012, Hurricane Isaac brought torrential rain to the New Orleans area. This rainfall created a surge on Lake Pontchartrain that rivaled levels seen during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

'Turn around, don't drown': What to do before, during and after a flood

August 30, 2017

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A washed out roadway in Houston, due to historic rainfall and flooding in April 2016. *Please don't do this; never drive through floodwaters.

Get your #HurricanePrep on: Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 7-13

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Hurricane Hermine

Spring safety: Learn how to prepare for spring weather

February 28, 2017

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A tornado is one of many spring weather hazards.

Besides it being really cold outside, what is the polar vortex exactly?

December 14, 2016

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You're going to need more than warm outerwear to outsmart winter weather. Try our 8 online tools to use before stepping out.

Strong wind and rain in the Pacific Northwest — Stay safe!

October 13, 2016

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Damage from strong coastal wind and rain.

Autumn is here: How to prepare for fall weather

September 1, 2016

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Get ready for fall weather hazards

2016 Hurricane Awareness Tour reaches new audiences

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2016 Hurricane Awareness Tour.

6 steps to summer safety

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If thunder roars, move indoors, no matter where you are.

Practice heat safety: Stay safe this summer

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Heat Safety

Prepare for summer weather hazards

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Weather-ready Nation

Prepare for Summer Weather Hazards

Hurricane Preparedness

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Satellite image of a hurricane as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. Undated image.

'Fast draw' video: What is storm surge?

November 25, 2015

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Storm Surge Fast Draw.

Hurricane preparedness video: What is storm surge?

November 25, 2015

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Storm Surge Fast Draw.