What more can we say about the dangers of extreme heat? How about this...don't only pay attention during heat waves. In fact, most heat-related deaths occur outside of heat waves. #WeatherReady

“How to Escape Dangerous Currents”, part of a new Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant video series: nyseagrant.info/beachwatersafe…; Also, NOAA NOAA Sea Grant reminds you to #BEachSAFEly, stay safe, have fun: nyseagrant.org/beachsafely NJSeaGrantConsortium United States Lifesaving Association

New family routines, with schools starting in many areas and a long weekend coming up, increase the chances of distractions. The "unthinkable" can happen quickly. 🌞 Set reminders 🌞Communicate w/ spouses/caregivers 🌞Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle #WeatherReady

11:49am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

Visiting the beach this long weekend? Make an honest assessment of your swimming ability and stay aware not to put yourself in a dangerous situation. Currents, waves, and changing conditions can humble even good swimmers. And your best option is a guarded beach. #WeatherReady

Are you #WeatherReady for the fall? The National Weather Service Fall Safety Campaign, launching today, features social media plans, infographics, and more to ensure that you and your loved ones can plan ahead and stay safe in the fall. weather.gov/wrn/fall-safety

Cool crisp mornings. Pumpkin spice. NWS Fall Safety Campaign. Are you feeling it? weather.gov/wrn/fall-safety #WeatherReady

The National Water Center has issued the Tropical Flood Hazard Outlook for Hurricane Francine valid through 7:00 AM CDT on Wednesday September 18, 2024. water.noaa.gov/operations/fho #Francine #LAwx #ALwx #FLwx #TNwx

9/26 4am CDT: There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge from #Helene along the west coast of the Florida Peninsula & Florida Big Bend, where a Storm Surge Warning is in effect. Residents in the warning area should follow advice & evacuation orders from local officials.

.NOAA's #GOESEast satellite is continuing to closely monitor #HurricaneHelene this morning as it approaches Florida. Latest updates and advisories on #Helene: noaa.gov/helene

2:25 PM Thursday Update: Air Force hurricane hunters (Hurricane Hunters) find #Helene a dangerous major hurricane. The maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 mph (195 km/h). Follow the latest at hurricanes.gov

11AM EDT Sept 27: #Helene is producing historic and catastrophic flooding over portions of the southeast and southern Appalachians. For the latest visit hurricanes.gov

Significant, life threatening, river flooding is forecast in Bakersville, NC. Prototype NWS flood inundation mapping suggests significant flooding along the Cane Creek is possible. Take action now! NWS GSP #NCwx #flooding #HELENE

Estimated rainfall amounts from #Helene across the southern Appalachians had an Annual Recurrence Interval greater than 1000-years over a wide area; meaning there is less than a 0.1% chance (annual exceedance probability) of that happening in any given year.

#Milton is now a Cat. 5 major hurricane. For more: hurricanes.gov/#milton and noaa.gov/milton (NOAA's one-stop event page) via National Hurricane Center

#MILTON is expected to grow in size and remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it approaches the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. A large area of destructive storm surge will occur along parts of the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. This is an extremely

The most important tornado safety action is to know where you are safe and where you are not safe. Here is guidance to help!

Taken by Greg Travers on SR80 a few minutes ago! **Please take the Tornado Warnings we are issuing as fast as we can seriously!** This is a very favorable environment for quick-moving and dangerous Tornadoes.

More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water. Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! weather.gov/safety/flood-t… #WeatherReady

A huge part of #SeverePrep is Staying Informed! You should always have more than one way to receive warnings. One great way is the Wireless Emergency Alert System on your cell phone. If you receive a WEA message, take protective action immediately!