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#WeatherReady #FallSafety

 

Please help the NWS spread these important safety messages on social media! Everyone is welcome to use the text and images provided below to help the NWS build a #WeatherReady Nation. #WeatherReady Wednesday is a National Weather Service initiative to help spread weather safety messages each week. Each week you can pick a different topic to share. It can be based on the current weather or you can share one about weather that you don’t see in your area too often but others might if they are traveling.

Check Weather.gov

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Time to get prepared! Don’t let bad weather sneak up on you! Get in the habit of checking weather.gov every morning before you go out. Make sure that you are ready for whatever the day may bring. #FallSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Don’t let bad weather sneak up on you! Get in the habit of checking weather.gov every morning before you go out. #FallSafety

Pictured: the weather.gov homepage

 

During a Drought

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! During a drought, be vigilant. Conserve water by taking shorter showers and not washing your car. Practice fire prevention by properly disposing of cigarette butts and not setting off fireworks. Follow any additional directions from local officials. For more information about drought safety, visit weather.gov/drought #FallSafety #DroughtSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! During a drought, conserve water, practice fire prevention and follow directions from local officials. weather.gov/drought #FallSafety

During a Drought be Vigilant.  Conserve water.  Practice Fire Prevention.  Follow Directions from Local Officials.

 

Drought Location

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! When your hometown is suffering from drought conditions, do you know what to do? Visit the National Weather Service Drought Safety page to find out how you can help! weather.gov/drought #DroughtSafety #FallSafety

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Visit the NWS Drought Safety page to find tips for areas in drought! weather.gov/drought #DroughtSafety #FallSafety

Is Drought Affecting You?  Droughts are caused by an extended period of dry weather.  Find out the latest information at weather.gov/drought

 

Turn Around Don’t Drown

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It's #WeatherReady Wednesday! Know your risk.

It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. It is impossible to know how deep the water is just by looking at it. Turn Around Don’t Drown! weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown #FloodSafety #FallSafety

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It's #WeatherReady Wednesday! It is impossible to know how deep the water is just by looking at it. weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown #FallSafety

Do you really know how deep the water is?  6 inches of fast-moving water can knock over and carry away an adult.  12 inches of fast-moving water can carry away a small car.  18-24 inches of fast-moving water can carry away most large SUVs, vans and trucks.

 

Flooding - Prepare

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Flooding can occur during any season. This #WeatherReady Wednesday, be prepared. Visit weather.gov/flood to learn more about flooding and how you can prepare before flooding happens. #FloodSafety #FallSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, be prepared for flooding. Visit weather.gov/flood #FloodSafety #FallSafety

Prepare for flooding before it happens.  Are you located in a floodplain?  What is the fastest way to higher ground?  What roads nearby are most likely to flood?

 

Fog - Bridge Safety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Slowing down is the most important thing you can do to drive safely in dense fog. Reduced visibilities can lead to motor vehicle accidents. Visibility is usually the lowest on bridges and near bodies of water. Learn more about #FogSafety by visiting weather.gov/fog. #FogSafety #FallSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Please slow down when driving in dense fog. weather.gov/fog #FogSafety #FallSafety

Fog safety for bridges: Dense fog is usually worse on bridges. Turn on your low-beam lights. Drive slowly and with caution.

 

Driving in Patchy Fog

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, remember that driving in fog can be dangerous. Be on the lookout for sudden changes in visibility. The patchy nature of fog can lower visibility quickly especially if you are driving fast, so be sure to slow down. Visibility may also be lower near rivers. weather.gov/safety/fog #FogSafety #FallSafety

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The patchy nature of #fog can lower visibility quickly—slow down and stay alert! weather.gov/safety/fog #FogSafety #FallSafety

Tips for driving in patchy fog: Patchy fog can be a hazard to motorists. Turn on your low-beam lights. Drive slowly and with caution.

 

Hurricane Preparedness

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! It’s still hurricane season. Find out how you can prepare and know your evacuation zone. weather.gov/hurricanesafety #HurricanePrep #ItOnlyTakesOne

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Are you prepared for hurricane season? Visit weather.gov/hurricanesafety. #HurricanePrep #ItOnlyTakesOne

Prepare for hurricanes before they happen.  Pack an emergency supplies kit.  Don't forget about your pets.  Stay weather-ready.

 

Hurricane - Evacuation Route

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Do you live in a hurricane evacuation zone? If so, you need to plan on where you and your family would go if you are told to evacuate. This #WeatherReady Wednesday, learn what to do with FEMA’s Evacuation Guidelines, and know your evacuation route! Visit ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family. #HurricanePrep #FallSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, plan where your family would ride out the storm if told to evacuate! ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family #HurricanePrep #FallSafety

Plan your evacuation route.  Hurricanes can strengthen quickly.  Storm surge flooding can close roads well before the storm makes landfall.  Have at least 2 routes that you can use to evacuate.

 

Solar Flares

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Solar flares are huge explosions of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun lasting from minutes to hours. They are seen as enhancements in optical and extreme ultraviolet/x-ray wavelengths; and can be detected as bursts of noise in radio wavelengths. Solar flares occur in a large range of strengths, have emissions that travel at the speed of light, and reach Earth in eight minutes. They can cause radio blackouts on the sunlit side of the Earth. To learn about radio blackouts, visit www.swpc.noaa.gov/phenomena/solar-flares-radio-blackouts. #SpaceWeather

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Solar flares are energetic explosions from the Sun & can cause radio blackouts from minutes to hours. www.swpc.noaa.gov/phenomena/solar-flares-radio-blackouts #SpaceWeather

What Are Solar Flares? They are huge explosions of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun. They can cause blackouts on the sunlit side of the Earth.

 

Space Weather - Power Grid

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Although the Earth’s magnetosphere, ionosphere, and atmosphere do a great job protecting us from hazardous space weather, it is still possible for space weather to cause power outages. Find out more about #SpaceWeather impacts at swpc.noaa.gov/impacts/electric-power-transmission.

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! The Sun is the main source of #SpaceWeather, & it could even cause power outages! Find out more at swpc.noaa.gov/impacts/electric-power-transmission #SpaceWeather

Space weather can affect the power grid. Learn more at www.swpc.noaa.gov/impacts

 

Tsunami Dangers

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! A tsunami can be very dangerous to life and property on the coast. It can produce strong and dangerous currents, rapidly flood the land, and cause great destruction. Even small tsunamis can be dangerous. Strong currents can injure and drown swimmers and damage and destroy boats in harbors. weather.gov/tsunamisafety #TsunamiPrep #FallSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! A #tsunami, which may resemble a fast-rising flood, can be very dangerous to life & property. weather.gov/tsunamisafety #TsunamiPrep #FallSafety

Tsunami are deadly. Coastal areas are at risk. Tsunamis can rapidly flood the land and cause great destruction. Strongs currents can drown swimmers and destroy boats in harbors.

 

How to Respond to a Tsunami Warning

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! In the event of a tsunami, some tsunami warnings will be official, others will be natural. Both are equally important. Official tsunami warnings will tell you what to do. Get updates from local radio/tv or your mobile phone. Follow instructions from local officials. weather.gov/safety/tsunami-during #TsunamiPrep #FallSafety
 
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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Both official & natural #tsunami warnings are important. Learn how to respond: weather.gov/safety/tsunami-during #TsunamiPrep #FallSafety

Natural Tsunami Warnings: 1) Feel a strong or long earthquake. 2) See a sudden rise or fall of the ocean. 3) Hear a loud roar from the ocean.  Official Tsunami Warnings (broadcast through): radio, outdoor sirens, Wireless Emergency Alerts, TV, Telephone notifications.

 

Driving During Windy Conditions

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, be aware that high winds can make driving dangerous. If driving during windy conditions, slow down and keep two hands on the wheel, avoid large trucks and trailers, and be aware for downed tree branches and power lines. Bridges and overpasses can be particularly dangerous to drive over when it is extremely windy so choose routes to avoid them. weather.gov/safety/wind-during #WindSafety #FallSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! When windy: slow down, keep two hands on the wheel, avoid large trucks, powerlines & trees. weather.gov/safety/wind-during #FallSafety

Strong wind can impact travel. Strong wind can be a hazard to high-profile vehicles.

 

Wind - Securing Loose Items

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Even the most common items become a dangerous objects when picked up and carried by the wind! When a High Wind Watch or a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued, secure outdoor items such as patio furniture, sports equipment and trash cans. Remove dead tree branches near your home before the next strong storm system blows through. weather.gov/safety/wind-during #WindSafety #FallSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Even the most common items become a dangerous objects when picked up and carried by the wind. weather.gov/safety/wind-during #WindSafety #FallSafety

Secure loose items before strong winds.

 

Smoke Safety - Health

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, be aware of the health risks of wildfire smoke, as it can harm you in multiple ways. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Learn how you can protect your health and be safe if you are exposed to wildfire smoke. http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/smoke.asp #WildfireSafety #FallSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, learn how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/smoke.asp #WildfireSafety #FallSafety

Wildfires are a health risk. Smoke from wildfires can: ...sting your eyes ...irritate your respiratory system ...worsen chronic heart disease

 

Smoke Safety - Dust Masks

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! During a wildfire, dust masks aren’t enough! They won’t protect you from the fine particles in wildfire smoke. It is best to stay indoors, keeping windows and doors closed. If you’re running an air conditioner, keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index #WildfireSafety #FallSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, remember that dust masks aren’t enough to protect you from the wildfire smoke particles. airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index #WildfireSafety #FallSafety

Dust masks will not protect you during a wildfire. If possible, stay indoors and keep windows closed.

 

Winter Driving

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Winter driving can be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember, “Ice and snow, take it slow”. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Do your part to keep everyone safe on the roads this winter. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety

Winter Driving

 

Winter and Pets

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! You love your pets, so keep them warm, dry, and well-fed this winter. weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! You love your pets, so keep them warm, dry, and well-fed this winter. weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety

Winter and Pets