Weather Guides: Forecasts, Storm Preparation and Local Observations - Yenra

Prepare for hazardous weather, interpret forecasts, measure local conditions and understand runoff with practical, sourced guides.

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Observe local conditions, understand forecasts and prepare for changing weather.

Use these guides to prepare for storms, read the information behind a forecast, and understand conditions around your home or community. For active hazards, start with current National Weather Service information and local emergency instructions.

Prepare for hazardous weather

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Storm Preparation: A Household Plan for Flooding and Power Outages

Prepare contacts, supplies, alerts and evacuation options before a storm, with a reusable household planning worksheet.

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Hurricanes: Read the Forecast and Prepare for Each Hazard

Use hurricane tracks, wind, surge and rainfall information together, then connect the forecast to local evacuation and household plans.

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Driving in the Snow: Trip Decisions, Vehicle Preparation and Emergencies

Check road conditions, prepare your vehicle and supplies, and use current winter-driving guidance for necessary travel.

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Lightning and Thunder: Detection Maps and Safer Outdoor Plans

Understand thunder, cloud and ground flashes, and lightning maps, then plan shelter and a clear response before outdoor activities.

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Sandless Sandbags: Evaluate Water-Activated Flood Bags and Their Limits

Check product-specific water compatibility, activation, placement, storage and disposal before choosing a temporary flood barrier.

Read forecasts and climate outlooks

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Mobile Weather: Set Up Alerts and Read Forecasts on Your Phone

Configure emergency alerts, save useful local forecasts, and check radar timing, location and source before making weather decisions.

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La Niña Explained: ENSO, RONI and Seasonal Outlooks

Understand La Niña, check the official ENSO assessment, and interpret seasonal probabilities without turning them into a local daily forecast.

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AI Weather Forecasting: Models, Evidence and Practical Limits

Understand learned weather models and ensembles, assess accuracy claims, and compare forecasts using the same place, time and metric.

Measure weather and manage runoff

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Wireless Weather Stations: Selection, Siting and Reading Checks

Choose useful sensors, understand installation compromises, and check temperature, rain and wind readings before relying on them.

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Stormwater: Understand Runoff, Treatment and Maintenance

Trace runoff across a property, distinguish drainage and treatment functions, and prepare useful questions for local stormwater professionals.

Weather science and infrastructure

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Can Lightning Strike Twice? Flashes, Strokes and Ground Contacts

Explain repeated strikes, count flashes and ground contacts correctly, and understand the limits of a classic lightning study.

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CASA and Distributed Weather Radar: Seeing the Lower Atmosphere

Understand low-level radar coverage, CASA deployments and the evidence needed to connect better observations with better warnings.

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Vertical Turbine Pumps: How They Work and What Replacement Requires

Understand vertical turbine pump assemblies and hydraulic duty, then prepare a documented replacement request using the downloadable brief.

Historical weather case study

Use this sourced retrospective to compare an issued forecast with the observed event.

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Hurricane Nate (2017): Rainfall, Track and What Happened

Follow Nate’s 2017 timeline and distinguish forecast rainfall, observed totals and coastal inundation in a sourced historical case study.