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Why am I receiving duplicate severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by iAlert.com

The simple answer is, you’re not receiving duplicate alerts. Let me explain…. The official source of severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings is the National Weather Service (NWS) and is the source used by iAlert.com. There are two scenarios which may cause iAlert … Read More…

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What type of alerts can I receive with iAlert.com?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by iAlert.com

iAlert.com proudly supports “All Hazard” alerts from severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings to civil emergency message from federal and local law enforcement and emergency managers. Severe Weather Severe Thunderstorm (Watch/Warning) Tornado (Watch/Warning) Storm (Watch/Warning) Hazardous Weather Outlook Severe Weather Statement Winter Weather Winter … Read More…

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What is the difference between a Weather Watch, Warning, and Advisory?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by iAlert.com

Watch A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans … Read More…

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What mobile phone carriers does iAlert support to receive all hazard text alerts?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by iAlert.com

iAlert.com provides two options to receive local hazardous alerts such as severe thunderstorm warnings, tornado warnings, civil emergency messages, and more…..by email and/or by SMS text message to your mobile phone. Mobile phone companies currently supported by iAlert.com are… AT&T Verizon Sprint … Read More…

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What is the Fujita tornado damage scale or fujita scale?

Posted on September 1, 2010 by iAlert.com

The Fujita Tornado Damage Scale (F-Scale) was developed by University of Chicago Professor Dr. T. Theodore Fujita in 1971 to estimate tornado strength based on damage of homes hit by tornados. On February 1, 2007 the National Weather Service updated the F-Scale to … Read More…

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