Please help the National Weather Service 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 Weather-Ready Nation.
Alerts and Forecasts
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Know before you go! 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.
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Know before you go! Get in the habit of checking weather.gov every morning before you head out. #WeatherReady
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Did you know that your local National Weather Service office is on social media? Each of our 122 local offices posts the latest forecasts, Watches, and Warnings for the local area. Find yours at weather.gov/socialmedia
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Did you know that your local National Weather Service office is on social media? Each of our 122 local offices posts the latest forecasts, Watches, and Warnings for the local area. Find yours at weather.gov/socialmedia
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Receiving warnings for dangerous weather events can save your life. Luckily, there are many different ways to get life-saving warnings. Stay Weather-Ready by knowing your options: youtu.be/ZqmguEWojYw
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Receiving warnings for dangerous weather events can save your life. Luckily, there are many different ways to get life-saving warnings. Stay #WeatherReady by knowing your options: youtu.be/ZqmguEWojYw
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Are Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone? They could save your life!
Learn more at: weather.gov/wrn/wea
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Are Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone? They could save your life!
Learn more at: weather.gov/wrn/wea
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NOAA Weather Radio uses a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts official National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stay #WeatherReady & learn what NOAA Weather Radio station serves your area at: weather.gov/nwr
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NOAA Weather Radio keeps you informed!
NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts local up-to-date weather warnings, watches, forecasts & other official hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stay #WeatherReady & learn more at: weather.gov/nwr
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It's important to have multiple ways of receiving life-saving weather warnings, and NOAA Weather Radio is one great option.
The program includes 1025 transmitters and covers, covering all 50 states, coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and& US Pacific Territories. nws.noaa.gov/nwr/
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It's important to have multiple ways of receiving life-saving weather warnings, and NOAA Weather Radio is one great option. nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ #WeatherReady
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If you're looking for more ways to protect you and your family ahead of, during, and after disasters – add @FEMA's app to your toolbox.
Receive real-time weather alerts
Find nearby resources
Locate emergency shelters
...and more!
Download fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
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If you're looking for more ways to protect you and your family ahead of, during, and after disasters – add @FEMA's app to your toolbox.
Receive real-time weather alerts
Find nearby resources Locate emergency shelters
...and more!
Download fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
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Prepare for Extreme Weather
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Make a severe weather plan before you need it! Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place, how you will contact one another, how you will get back together, and what you will do in different situations. To find out how, visit ready.gov/make-a-plan
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How will you stay in touch during a disaster? Make a plan! ready.gov/make-a-plan #WeatherReady
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You’ll need easy access to many emergency items in the event of extreme weather. In addition to basic survival needs, don’t forget other supplies such as chargers and hygiene products, or important personal and property documents. Have a go bag ready to take things with you if you need to leave in a hurry.
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You’ll need easy access to many emergency items in the event of extreme weather. In addition to basic survival needs, don’t forget other supplies such as chargers and hygiene products, or important personal and property documents. #WeatherReady
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Prepare for extreme weather by having emergency meeting places for you and your people, whether your family members, coworkers, or students. Map out exits, and share the address and directions. In the event of an evacuation, have an out-of-location determined in advance.
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Prepare for extreme weather by having emergency meeting places for you and your people, whether your family members, coworkers, or students. Map out exits, and share the address and directions. In the event of an evacuation, have an out-of-location determined in advance.
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Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance. How will you get to a safe place? How will you contact one another? How and where will you get back together? What will you do in different situations? To find out how, visit ready.gov/make-a-plan
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How will you stay in touch during a disaster? Make a plan! ready.gov/make-a-plan #WeatherReady
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After an extreme weather event, communications may be impacted. You may have difficulty making phone or video calls due to network congestion. If possible, communicate via text, email, or social media. Power outages may be a concern, so conserve your phone battery by reducing screen brightness and limiting app use.
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After an extreme weather event, communications may be impacted. You may have difficulty making phone or video calls due to network congestion. Stay #WeatherReady by knowing what to do.
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Prepare for the Great Outdoors
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You’re ready for the great outdoors, but are you Weather-Ready? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather and water hazards such as flash flooding, excessive heat, and lightning.
As always, knowing the forecast is critical to preparation too. Visit weather.gov.
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You’re ready for the great outdoors, but are you #WeatherReady? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather and water hazards such as flash flooding, excessive heat, and lightning.
As always, knowing the forecast is critical to preparation too. Visit weather.gov.
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You’re ready for time on the water, but are you Weather-Ready? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather hazards such as strong winds, lightning, and fog. weather.gov
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You’re ready for time on the water, but are you #WeatherReady? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather hazards such as strong winds, lightning, and fog. weather.gov
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You’re ready to play sports, but are you Weather-Ready? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather hazards such as heat, air quality, and lightning. weather.gov
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You’re ready to play sports, but are you #WeatherReady? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather hazards such as heat, air quality, and lightning. weather.gov
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You’re ready for the beach, but are you Weather-Ready? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather and water hazards such as rip currents & dangerous waves, excessive heat, and lightning. weather.gov
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You’re ready for the beach, but are you #WeatherReady? Be prepared for, and know how to react to, weather and water hazards such as rip currents & dangerous waves, excessive heat, and lightning. weather.gov
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A LOT can change with the weather between when you leave the shore and when you're out on the open water. Know before you go! Stay Weather-Ready by checking the forecast before enjoying any outdoor activity. weather.gov
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A LOT can change with the weather between when you leave the shore and when you're out on the open water. Know before you go! Stay Weather-Ready by checking the forecast before enjoying any outdoor activity. weather.gov
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We’ve all seen those days when a beautiful morning takes a nasty turn. Empower yourself and your friends by being Weather-Ready. Check the forecast before enjoying any outdoor activity. Know before you go! weather.gov
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We’ve all seen those days when a beautiful morning takes a nasty turn. Empower yourself and your friends by being Weather-Ready. Check the forecast before enjoying any outdoor activity. Know before you go! weather.gov
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Science and Citizen Science
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Help keep your community safe by volunteering to become a trained storm spotter and learn:
*Basics of thunderstorm development
*Fundamentals of storm structure
*Identifying potential severe weather
*How to report information
*Basic severe weather safety
weather.gov/skywarn
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Ever wanted to take rain or snow measurements? Join CoCoRaHS or Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network. This volunteer network of all ages measures precipitation from their backyard. Data is used by NWS meteorologists to help with forecasts. www.cocorahs.org
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Check out mPING (Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground) project. Weird name, cool app! You can report the type of precipitation you see where you are. No need to measure! Use the free mobile app to send reports anonymously. Reports are automatically recorded into a database, which improves weather computer models. The information is even used by road maintenance operations and the aviation industry to diagnose areas of icing. mping.nssl.noaa.gov
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Check out mPING (Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground) project. Weird name, cool app! YOU can report the type of precipitation you see where you are with no need to measure! Use the free mobile app to send reports anonymously. mping.nssl.noaa.gov
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The NWS Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) is truly the Nation's weather and climate observing network of, by and for the people. With over 8,700 volunteer observers, this program has existed since 1890 and is one of the few programs that measures snowfall and its water equivalent. Help NWS Citizen Science and become a COOP! You can help support warnings, forecasts, and build a climatological database! For more information, visit weather.gov/coop/Overview
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Join NWS COOP! The NWS Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) is truly the Nation's weather and climate observing network of, by and for the people. Help support warnings, forecasts & build a climatological database! weather.gov/coop/Overview #NWSCitizenScience
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Haboob. Funny name, dangerous weather phenomenon. Learn about them and other examples of weird weather in this short video: youtu.be/vuk6gvq7Nwk #wxscience
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Haboob. Funny name, dangerous weather phenomenon. Learn about them and other examples of weird weather in this short video: youtu.be/vuk6gvq7Nwk #wxscience
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Are you interested in learning more about weather and the science behind it? Visit Jetstream, the NWS online weather school! Explore comprehensive, well-organized, colorfully-illustrated curricula designed to help teach about the wonders and dangers that abound in the Earth's atmosphere. noaa.gov/jetstream
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Interested in learning more about weather and the science behind it? Visit Jetstream, the NWS online weather school!
Explore comprehensive, well-organized, colorfully-illustrated curricula at: noaa.gov/jetstream
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