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Premium Membership Rate Increase Notice
Premium membership allows full access to all iAlert.com services at a locked-in rate. For the last two years this rate has remained flat at $15 per year helping cover high operating costs of this member supported service. However, as our services grow so … Read More…
Real-Time Local Weather Conditions for the U.S.
iAlert.com introduces Real-Time Local Weather Conditions for the U.S. This service offers search and display of current and historic weather conditions throughout the U.S. directly from our website. These weather observations can be accessed from the main iAlert.com web page under “Current Weather … Read More…
Wind Chill Chart
Wind chill temperature is a measure of the combined cooling effect of wind and temperature. As wind increases, heat is carried away from the body at a faster rate, driving down both the skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature. The Wind … Read More…
SHOTS FIRED near Capitol Hill downtown Washington, DC
Capitol Police sent this alert out to Congressional offices, with a “Shelter in Place!” subject line: SHELTER IN PLACE. Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House Office Buildings to shelter in place. Close, lock and stay away … Read More…
Severe Weather on the way U.S. Government is Closed, iAlert.com is OPEN!
Severe weather is threatening many across the United States… Winter storm for 7 states including Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Western Nebraska Severe thunderstorm & tornado threat over Midwest, and Tropical Storm Karen is forecast to reach hurricane strength over the … Read More…
Tropical Storm Karen Named and Targeting U.S. Gulf States
LATEST SUMMARY ON TROPICAL STORM KAREN AS OF SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT (11AM ET) LOCATION: LAT/LON: 22.2N & 87.9W ABOUT 65 MI NW CABO CATOCHE MEXICO ABOUT 485 MI S OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 65 MPH … Read More…
Tropical Storm Erin Named
Tropical depression becomes tropical storm Erin west-southwest of southern Cape Verde Islands. As of 8:00am AST (7:00 am EST) the center of Tropical Storm Erin was located near latitude 14.5 north and longitude 25.6 west. Erin is moving west-northwest at about 16 mph … Read More…
iAlert.com News Reporter Badges
Earn reward badges as an iAlert.com News Reporter! Badges are earned based on how you use the news reporting service. For example badges are earned on the number of posts, popularity of your posts, recognition of posts by other members, and more. New … Read More…
Criteria for High Wind Warning
A High Wind Warning is sustained surface winds exceeding 40 mph (≥35 kts) for at least 1 hour; or any gusts exceeding 58 mph (≥50 kts) , predicted or occurring for an unspecified period of time. More Weather Glossary Terms: High Wind Advisory … Read More…
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Learn About Wildfires, Your Risk, and How to Prepare
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2024 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Names
July 19, 2024