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Topic: Weather safety

Minh Phan, who works at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), takes a #SafePlaceSelfie in a severe weather shelter.

April 8 is #SafePlaceSelfie day!

March 12, 2020

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Minh Phan, who works at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), takes a #SafePlaceSelfie in a severe weather shelter.

If you're thinking about driving in winter weather, you'll want to watch our Sneaky Winter Hazards videos on YouTube at https://youtu.be/te2S9YvD7Io.

Winter driving: Watch out for these 4 'sneaky' hazards

December 21, 2021

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If you're thinking about driving in winter weather, you'll want to watch our Sneaky Winter Hazards videos on YouTube at https://youtu.be/te2S9YvD7Io.

Winter weather events - even seemingly "mild" or moderate ones - can pose a danger to travelers.

NOAA scientists working to make travel safer during wintry weather

December 4, 2019

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Winter weather events - even seemingly "mild" or moderate ones - can pose a danger to travelers.

A wildfire burns above the city of Azusa, California. August 19, 2020.

Are you prepared for summer weather hazards?

May 31, 2019

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A wildfire burns above the city of Azusa, California. August 19, 2020.

On April 3rd, 2019, at 11:11 am local time, please join the National Weather Service and its Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors to take a "selfie" and post with the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie.

Where will you be on #SafePlaceSelfie Day?

March 27, 2019

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On April 3rd, 2019, at 11:11 am local time, please join the National Weather Service and its Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors to take a "selfie" and post with the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie.

Lake effect snow bands moving across the Great Lakes, seen from the Suomi NPP polar-orbiting satellite on December 25, 2017.

Here’s how satellite data helps forecasters issue snow squall alerts

November 16, 2018

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Lake effect snow bands moving across the Great Lakes, seen from the Suomi NPP polar-orbiting satellite on December 25, 2017.

Get ready for fall weather hazards

Learn how to prepare for fall weather

August 30, 2018

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Get ready for fall weather hazards

On August, 29, 2012, Hurricane Isaac brought torrential rain to the New Orleans area. This rainfall created a surge on Lake Pontchartrain that rivaled levels seen during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

What to do when a hurricane or tropical storm threatens

September 8, 2017

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On August, 29, 2012, Hurricane Isaac brought torrential rain to the New Orleans area. This rainfall created a surge on Lake Pontchartrain that rivaled levels seen during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

A washed out roadway in Houston, due to historic rainfall and flooding in April 2016. *Please don't do this; never drive through floodwaters.

'Turn around, don't drown': What to do before, during and after a flood

August 30, 2017

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A washed out roadway in Houston, due to historic rainfall and flooding in April 2016. *Please don't do this; never drive through floodwaters.

Hurricane Hermine

Get your #HurricanePrep on: Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 7-13

May 8, 2017

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Hurricane Hermine

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