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Social Media: #WeatherReady Wednesday
#WeatherReady #SummerSafety

 

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.

Turn Around Don't Drown PSA 2018

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! We apologize in advance for this jingle getting stuck in your head, but we’d do anything to help you remember to Turn Around, Don’t Drown. youtu.be/5JUsYrjg6xU #TurnAroundDontDrown

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! We apologize in advance for this jingle getting stuck in your head, but we’d do anything to help you remember to Turn Around, Don’t Drown. youtu.be/5JUsYrjg6xU #TurnAroundDontDrown

 

Infographic - Power of Water

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, don’t underestimate the power of water. It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and 12 inches to carry away a small car. Turn Around Don’t Drown! weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown #FloodSafety #SummerSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, don’t underestimate the power of water. It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and 12 inches to carry away a small car. Turn Around Don’t Drown! weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown #FloodSafety #SummerSafety

Don't underestimate the power of water! 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. 

 

Staying Safe in the Heat

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, remembers the basics of #HeatSafety! Limit outdoor activities. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Wear light-colored clothing and sunscreen. Work outdoors early or very late in the day. weather.gov/heatsafety #HeatSafety #KeepYourCool

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, remembers the basics of #HeatSafety for working or playing outdoors! Learn more at weather.gov/heatsafety #HeatSafety #KeepYourCool

Staying Safe in the Heat: Limit outdoor activities. Drink plenty of water. Wear light clothing. Wear sunscreen. Work outdoors early or very late in the day.

 

Heat Symptoms

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When your body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness #HeatSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure. and the appropriate responses.
weather.gov/safety/heat-illness #HeatSafety

Heat Symptoms: Heat Exhaustion: faint or dizzy; excessive sweating; cool, pale, clammy skin; nausea or vomiting; rapid, weak pulse; muscle cramps. Get to a cooler, air conditioned place. Drink water if fully conscious. Take a cool shower or use cold compress. Heat Stroke: throbbing headache, confusion; no sweating; body temperature above 103 degrees; red, hot, dry skin; nausea or vomiting; rapid, strong pulse; you may lose consciousness. Call 911 - take immediate action to cool the person until help arrives.

 

Beach Lightning

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Whether you’re spending the day at the beach or an afternoon at the pool, at the first sign of a storm, you should gather your things and seek shelter. By the time you hear thunder or see lightning, you’re already in danger. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SummerSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! By the time you hear thunder or see lightning, you’re already in danger. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety

Lightning is deadly. Thunderstorms are especially dangerous for people at the beach. Lightning can strike several miles away from the storm. Head inside at the first sign of bad weather.

 

Lightning Do’s and Don’ts

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Learn the Do's and Don'ts when it comes to lightning. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Learn the Do's and Don'ts when it comes to lightning. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety

Lightning Do's and Don'ts. DO: Go inside when you hear thunder! Find a sturdy house, building, or car with a roof. Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after you last hear thunder. DON'T: Retreat to dugouts, sheds, pavilions, picnic shelters or other small structures. Use or touch electronics, outlets, corded phones or windows. Go under or near tall treesd, swim or be near water, stand near metal objects.

 

Survive a Rip Current

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, learn how to survive a rip current: Stay calm and relax. Rip currents don't pull you under. Don't swim against the current. You may be able to escape by swimming out of the current in a direction following the shoreline, or toward breaking waves, then at an angle toward the beach. If you feel you will be unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself. Call and wave for assistance. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #SummerSafety #BeachSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, learn how to survive a rip current. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #SummerSafety #BeachSafety

How to survive a rip current: Don't fight the current. Relax, stay calm and float to conserve energy. Do NOT try to swim directly to shore. Swim along the shoreline until you escape the current's pull. If you feel you can't reach shore, face the shore and call or wave for help.

 

Cold Water Safety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, remember that the difference in the air temperature and water temperature can be drastic and deceptive. Be aware of your surroundings, and always wear a life jacket. #WearIt weather.gov/safety/coldwater #SummerSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, remember that the difference in the air temperature and water temperature can be drastic and deceptive. Be aware of your surroundings, and always wear a life jacket. #WearIt weather.gov/safety/coldwater #SummerSafety

Cold Water Fact: roughly 20 percent of those who fall in cold water die in the first minute of immersion due to cold water shock.

 

Disaster Supply Kit

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, prepare a disaster supply kit. It is extremely important to have a disaster supply kit ready before severe weather strikes. Pack food and water, a battery powered radio, flashlights and batteries, a cell phone with a spare battery pack (or a portable charger/power bank), a first aid kit, a pair of shoes/socks, a list of emergency contacts, and a whistle (to signal for help). ready.gov/build-a-kit #SummerSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, prepare a disaster supply kit. ready.gov/build-a-kit #SummerSafety
Disaster Supply Kit: Food and water. Battery powered weather radio. Flashlights and batteries. Cell phone (with charger or spare battery pack. First aid kit. Pair of shoes. List of emergency contacts. Whistle to signal for help. )

 

Damaging Hail

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Did you know that a 3-inch hailstone can fall to the ground as fast as 107 mph? The largest hailstone on record in the US measured 7.9 inches in diameter! Find shelter, stay indoors, and stay away from windows. weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm #SummerSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Did you know that a 3-inch hailstone can fall to the ground as fast as 107 mph? weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm #SummerSafety

Thunderstorms can produce damaging hail. Did you know? The largest hail stone recorded in the US measured 7.9 inches! A 3 inch hailstone can fall to the ground as fast as 107 miles per hour. Find shelter, stay indoors, and stay away from windows!

 

Spending Time Outdoors

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Spending time outdoors? Be on the lookout for thunderstorms! Keep up with the latest @NWS forecast before you head out, and know how you will receive a thunderstorm warning if one is issued. Identify where the nearest shelter is located, and if the skies turn threatening, seek shelter immediately. weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm #SummerSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Spending time outdoors? Keep a look out for thunderstorms! weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm #SummerSafety

Spending time outdoors? Be aware of the forecast before you head out. Known how you will receive a warning if one is issued. Know where the nearest shelter is located. When action needs to be taken, don't wait!

 

Wireless Emergency Alerts

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping. Wireless Emergency Alerts on your cell phone can let you know if you’re in the path of a tornado. Find out more at ready.gov/alerts #SummerSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts on your cell phone can save your life. ready.gov/alerts #SummerSafety

Wireless emergency alerts can save your life

 

Tornado Warning Video

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! If your area is under a tornado warning, what should you do? You may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Learn what to do with this short video. #SummerSafety
youtu.be/_5TiTfuvotc

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! What should you do during a tornado warning? youtu.be/_5TiTfuvotc #SummerSafety

 

Air Quality Alerts

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Do you know what to do if an air quality alert is issued? Stay inside, stay informed, minimize your use of vehicles and other gas-powered machines, and do not burn debris or other items. Visit weather.gov/safety/airquality for more #AirQuality safety tips. #SummerSafety

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! Do you know what to do if an air quality alert is issued? Stay inside, stay informed, minimize your use of vehicles and other gas-powered machines, and do not burn debris or other items. Visit weather.gov/safety/airquality for more #AirQuality safety tips. #SummerSafety

Air Quality Alerts: Stay informed by following the EPA, NWS or the media. Try to limit the amount of time you are outside. Minimize your use of gas powered equipment and vehicles. Do not burn debris or other items.

 

Air Pollution Science

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It’s #WeatherReady Wednesday! What is air pollution? The two primary culprits are: 1) Airborne particles such as smoke, dust, dirt, and soot, also called particulate matter. 2) Ground level ozone, which is formed when nitrogen oxides emissions react with other volatile organic compounds in the presence of heat and sunlight. To learn #AirQuality safety tips, visit weather.gov/safety/airquality #SummerSafety

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This #WeatherReady Wednesday, learn what air pollution is. The two primary culprits are particulate matter and ground level ozone. Check out the graphic below, and visit weather.gov/safety/airquality for #AirQuality safety tips. #SummerSafety

Air Pollution Science - Particulate Matter: Airborne particles such as smoke, dust, dirt, soot, and salt. The sources of these particles are numerous - including vehicles, factories, fires, and any other natural or human activity resulting in the addition of particulates into the air. Ground Level Ozone: Ground level ozone is not directly emitted into the air, but forms when nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions react with other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of heat and sunlight. Emissions from industrial facilities and electric utilities, motor vehicle exhause, and chemical solvents are some of the major sources of NOx and VOCs