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While only about 10 percent of thunderstorms occurring in the U.S. each year are classified as severe, it is important to be prepared for the heavy rains, high winds and hail that can be associated with severe thunderstorms. Straight-line winds and downbursts that accompany some thunderstorms can result in winds of 100 to 150 miles [...]

Nebraska observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 25-29, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Some common Nebraska natural hazards are tornadoes, floods and thunderstorms and lightning. One of the worst natural hazards to [...]

Iowa observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 25-29, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Some common Iowa natural hazards are tornadoes, floods and thunderstorms and lightning. One of the worst natural hazards to [...]

March 18-22 is the National Weather Service’s Flood Safety Awareness Week. Flooding occurs from coast to coast at all times of the year – and there are many factors that contribute to flooding events. Snowmelt Flooding: When snow begins to melt, flooding can occur if the amount of snowmelt exceeds the capacity for soils and [...]

Are you ready for the kinds of severe weather that could impact the area where you live? National Severe Weather Preparedness Week takes place from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time for you and your family to “Be a Force of Nature” by learning the importance of planning for severe weather events and [...]

Kansas observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Some common Kansas natural hazards are tornadoes, floods and thunderstorms. One of the worst severe weather events to hit [...]

South Carolina observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. South Carolina’s most common natural hazards are thunderstorms, hurricanes and floods. One of the worst natural hazards to [...]

Oklahoma observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Some common Oklahoma natural hazards are tornadoes, floods and thunderstorms. One of the worst natural hazards to hit Oklahoma [...]

North Carolina observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Some common North Carolina natural hazards are hurricanes, floods and thunderstorms. One of the worst natural hazards to [...]

Missouri observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Missouri’s most common natural hazards are tornadoes, thunderstorms and floods. One of the worst natural hazards to hit Missouri [...]

Pennsylvania observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 4-8, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Some common Pennsylvania natural hazards are thunderstorms and lightning, floods, winter storms and extreme cold. One of the worst [...]

Texas observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Texas’ most common natural hazards are wildfires, tornadoes and thunderstorms. One of the worst natural hazards to hit Texas [...]

Arkansas observes Severe Weather Awareness Week from February 18-22, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area. Arkansas’ most common natural hazards are tornadoes, wildfires and thunderstorms. One of the worst natural hazards to hit Arkansas [...]

In 2011, the United States saw a record 14 weather and climate disasters that caused one billion dollars or more in damages – from flooding in the Upper Midwest to tornadoes in the Southeast and wildfires in the West. And 2012 has been no stranger to extreme weather and climate conditions either, with massive wildfires, [...]

June 24-30, 2012 is Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Lightning strikes year-round, but summer is peak season.  There have only been four lightning deaths in the United States so far in 2012, and there was a record low number of 26 lightning fatalities in 2011 – the 30-year average is 54 per year. Looking at trends [...]

Severe weather events—hurricanes, flooding, tsunamis, storms and heat waves—can be bad news for estuaries. Strong storms, particularly hurricanes, tropical storms, and nor’easters, can wreak havoc on estuarine ecosystems. While only about a third of all hurricanes make landfall, those that do can create dramatic surges in water levels that can push saltwater into coastal freshwater [...]

Recent flooding, wildfires and earthquakes provide good reminders of the importance of being prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies. According to NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center, there have been 10 billion-dollar weather disasters so far in 2011, including flooding from Hurricane Irene; drought, heat waves and wildfires in the Southern Plains and Southwest; and [...]

June 19-25 is Lightning Safety Awareness Week. According to the National Weather Service, lightning flashes about 25 million times each year in the United States. Many myths or “urban legends” exist about lightning. Here are a few common myths revealed: Myth: Lightning never strikes the same place twice. Fact: Lightning does strike the same place [...]

National Public Health Week takes place from April 4-10, 2011.  This year’s theme is “Safety is NO Accident: Live Injury Free.” Safety from weather events is central to keeping people well.  A 2009 NOAA study found that floods, extreme heat and rip currents are leading causes of weather-related fatalities. Common causes of weather-related injuries are [...]

September is National Preparedness Month! A national preparedness survey by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found that of respondents who considered themselves prepared for an emergency, 35 percent did not have a household plan, 77 percent had not conducted a home evacuation drill, and 73 percent did not know community evacuation routes. Viewer Tip: [...]