Hurricane Season is officially here! Remember: these storms aren’t just a coastal problem; they can affect states far inland. Now is the time to prepare: know your risk, make a plan, build an emergency kit & follow @NHC_Atlantic for updates. More tips: https://t.co/hxix4qGZip
🌧️Midwest: If severe weather is headed your way, prepare your home with this checklist:
- Secure outdoor items
- Check windows & doors
- Pick a safe room
Being ready helps keep you & your family safe!
Heavy rain could bring dangerous flooding to parts of TX, LA & MS over the next several days — check your forecast, keep emergency alerts on, follow instructions from local officials, and NEVER drive through floodwaters. Always remember to Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
@fema During #FIFAWorldCup and @Freedom250 events, officials will be able to alert Americans and visitors of any public safety concerns and hazards that could affect them. Learn more about how to ensure your phone is set up to receive these alerts: https://t.co/40zuSbXk6X.
Have you ever received an emergency alert on your phone? That’s thanks to @FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)! In an emergency, public safety officials can use IPAWS to send Wireless Emergency Alerts to cell phones in a specific area.
Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible this week across parts of Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley. Don’t wait until water is rising to make a plan:
✅ Monitor your local forecast
✅ Have multiple ways to get emergency alerts
✅ Never drive through floodwaters
The National Water Center has issued Key Messages for the Flash Flooding threat this week in Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley. More info: https://t.co/UZ3ekqUUkq #flooding#txwx
Follow these tips to keep yourself safe at the #FIFAWorldCup venues:
− Make sure you have various ways to get emergency alerts from local officials & event staff
− Listen to evacuation or shelter in place guidance, if needed
− In an emergency, dial 911!
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Do you know the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm Watch vs. Warning that is issued by the @nws? ⛈️
👀 Watch: Stay alert! A severe thunderstorm may develop.
⚠️ Warning: Take action! A severe thunderstorm is coming.
More thunderstorm safety tips ➡️https://t.co/3oOxv0QObH
Heads up this weekend! @NWS forecasts severe storms in the South/Southeast—damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding possible. Monitor alerts, know your safe place, and be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued. ➡️ https://t.co/oKTb28rSYf
Are you ready if severe weather threatens your area? Knowing where to go can save your life. Before a tornado warning is issued, spot a safe place on the lowest level of your home, away from windows. In a mobile home? Plan to relocate to a sturdy building. https://t.co/NLHlwi7XD5
The threat of severe weather in the northeastern U.S. today is a good reminder to think about how to stay safe while attending outdoor events when storms threaten.
Don’t let lightning catch you off guard.
⚡Follow the 30-minute rule: wait at least half an hour after you see lightning or hear thunder before heading back outside.
Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe weather is expected to impact parts of the Upper Midwest & Great Plains today. Keep an eye on your local forecast & make sure your emergency alerts are turned on. Have more than one way to get warnings so you know when to take action. Always listen to your local officials.
Stay alert! @NWSSPC is tracking severe storms with possible high winds and tornadoes. Protect yourself and your loved ones—follow updates and be ready to take shelter if a warning is issued.
Make sure you’re prepared before attending the #FIFAWorldCup! Visit https://t.co/PZTykxe6rt for preparedness tips and learn how to be ready for inclement weather, security threats, and other emergencies.
A stormy and very wet pattern will continue into tomorrow for portions of the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys with a continued risk for scattered instances of flash flooding. Heavy downpours and flash flooding will also be a threat over portions of the northern Plains.
Earthquakes can happen without warning. Know your safe spots at home, secure heavy furniture, and keep an emergency kit where you can easily access it. Remember if the ground starts shaking, Drop, Cover, and Hold On. https://t.co/xge0VT2hHV
From the National Tsunami Warning Center:
✅ NO tsunami, NO danger from a recent earthquake.
Duty Scientists analyzed the event
at 1400 EDT Jun 08:
M6.4 in the Cuba region.
A Tsunami Information Statement for this event is posted at https://t.co/npoUHxWBas
Tornadoes can develop quickly — make sure you know your area’s risk and how you’ll get alerts.
✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts
✅ Have multiple ways to receive warnings
✅ Know where to shelter before severe weather arrives: https://t.co/NLHlwi7XD5
Traveling to #FIFAWorldCup matches or @Freedom250 events? In an emergency, local officials may send out an alert to all cell phones connected to an area's cell towers. If you get an alert, follow the guidance from local authorities. Learn more: https://t.co/YWDlOhihLJ
Wildfires can happen fast; make sure you have a plan!
✅Put together supplies that are easy to grab
✅Store important documents in a safe place
✅Practice your evacuation plan
More tips: https://t.co/iAZ8dsRPiU
Severe weather can develop quickly. Download the FEMA App to get real-time weather alerts from @NWS for up to 5 locations, so you can stay informed and take action before storms reach your area.
📲 https://t.co/gAvX0HuPAv
Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, damaging winds with potentially significant gusts, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes are expected Friday afternoon into night across portions of the central Plains into upper Great Lakes. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest Friday. https://t.co/qk3BcVP5M8
#ICYMI Hurricane season is here! Get prepared by having an evacuation plan, signing up for weather alerts, & knowing your risk for hurricanes. Remember: People not living by the coast are still at risk for wind, thunderstorms, flooding & power outages.
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