Weather Guides: Forecasts, Storm Preparation and Local Observations

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.

Historical weather and infrastructure coverage

These older reports remain available for their historical subjects. Dates, forecasts, products and safety wording reflect their original reporting periods.

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