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 Weather-Ready Nation.
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Do you know the difference between a Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory? When a warning is issued: TAKE ACTION! When a watch is issued: Get Prepared! When an advisory is issued: Take Precautions! Find out more at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/ww.shtml
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What’s the difference between a Winter Storm Watch and a Winter Storm Warning? http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/ww.shtml
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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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Do your part to keep everyone safe on the roads this winter. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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You love your pets, so keep them warm, dry, and well-fed this winter. weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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You love your pets, so keep them warm, dry, and well-fed this winter. weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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Slippery sidewalks and roads aren’t the only things to look out for this winter. Shoveling snow can be a health risk as well. Remember to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and only move small amounts with each shovel pass. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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Shoveling snow can be a health risk, so remember to take it easy. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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Will there be rain, ice or snow? This graphic explains how having different layers of warm and cold air between the clouds and the ground determines the type of precipitation that hits the ground. https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/winter/types/
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Will there be rain, ice or snow? Find out how wintry precipitation forms! https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/winter/types/
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Q: How do I respond to a Nor’easter?
A: STAY INSIDE, DON’T SLIP AND SLIDE!
Check out more tips for weathering the storm at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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How to respond to a Nor’easter: STAY INSIDE, don’t slip and slide! More tips to weather the storm at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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If you notice someone with warning signs of hypothermia, get them to a warm place right away. Protect yourself from the cold this winter at weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety
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Do you know the signs of hypothermia? weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety
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Bundling up in layers and staying dry is one of the best things you can do to stay safe this winter. Protect yourself from the cold this winter. weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety
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Bundling up in layers and staying dry is one of the best things you can do to stay safe this winter. weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety
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Before you hit the slopes, make sure check out http://www.avalanche.org/ for current and forecast snow conditions. You can also find avalanche safety tips at weather.gov/avalanche #WinterSafety
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Check out avalanche safety tips before you hit the slopes at weather.gov/avalanche #WinterSafety
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Cold weather can be life-threatening. If you can’t avoid being outside, remember to follow these 3 steps and tell someone where you’re going. weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety
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Cold weather can be life-threatening, so follow these 3 steps and tell someone where you’re going. weather.gov/cold #WinterSafety
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If it’s icy outside, STAY INSIDE, don’t slip and slide! Check out more tips on how to weather the storm at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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If it’s icy outside, STAY INSIDE, don’t slip & slide! See more tips on how to weather the storm at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety