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What is a Tropical Cyclone?

A Tropical Cyclone – generically describes a low pressure system that typically forms in the tropics.  A collection of strong thunderstorms makeup a cyclone, and in the Northern Hemisphere, surface winds rotate counterclockwise.  In the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east … Read More…

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iAlert.com Newsletters

This page keeps track of iAlert.com newsletters.  Newsletters are sent 4-5 times per year to inform iAlert members of feature/functionality updates and/or to communicate  important service information. June 2014 Premium Service Update 2014 Supporting iAlert.com Campaign March 2014 iAlert.com Newsletter February 2014 iAlert.com … Read More…

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Local Storm Reports on iAlert.com

A Local Storm Report (LSR) is an event driven storm damage and observational report issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).  These reports are submitted to the local NWS office by trained storm spotters, amateur radio operators, storm chasers, law enforcement officials, and … Read More…

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What is a Derecho?

A Derecho (deh REY cho), or sometimes called a “Bow Echo” due to the bent curve of the radar signature, is a wide spread, long-lived, line or cluster of strong thunderstorms, that rapidly moves east or southeast, and produces a large damaging wind … Read More…

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Eastern U.S. Flooding Potential with Tropical Storm Andrea

4:00 PM Thursday June 6, 2013:  Tropical Storm Andrea is forecast to be a major rain maker over the entire eastern U.S. and people in the path of this tropical storm, especially those in flood prone areas, need to take action now to … Read More…

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Tropical Storm Andrea Bears down on Florida

8:30 A.M. Thursday June 6, 2013: The first Tropical Storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is “Tropical Storm Andrea” which quickly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.   Andrea is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and a strong potential of … Read More…

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Why are my posted comments not linkded to my iAlert.com member account?

Member profiles are tied to the “iAlert.com News Reporter” accounts and you have not yet created this and filled out your profile.  Click here to complete your member profile or login to your account and click “myReports” to continue.  Do not have an … Read More…

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How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Like you we at iAlert.com want to do what we can to help the Oklahoma Tornado Victims recover from the May 20, 2013 devastating EF5 tornado.  When donating however please consider what and who you donate to.  Known, reputable, local organizations, on the … Read More…

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U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook May 16 to August 31 2013

May 16 2013 Latest Seasonal National Weather Service (NWS) Assessment: During the past two weeks (since May 2), unseasonably cold air (temperatures averaging 6 to 10 deg F below normal) persisted in the middle third of the Nation while the Far West, eastern … Read More…

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