Weather Safety

How to Read an Official Weather Alert Without Getting Confused

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How to Read an Official Weather Alert Without Getting Confused

Your phone suddenly makes a loud sound. A weather alert appears on the screen mentioning heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding, or another hazard. You open it, see several locations, times, technical terms, and instructions-and realize you are not entirely sure which part matters most. That is more common than you might think. Learning How to … Read more

What Is Extreme Weather? Types, Causes, and Safety Explained

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What Is Extreme Weather? Types, Causes, and Safety Explained

A summer afternoon feels unusually hot, rain begins falling faster than drains can handle, or winds become strong enough to damage buildings. At what point does ordinary weather become extreme? The answer is not based on one universal temperature, wind speed, or rainfall total. Extreme weather is generally weather that is rare or unusually severe … Read more