Category Archives: iAlert Functionality

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The iAlert.com News Reporter, Now You Can Report For iAlert.com

If you have witnessed a significant severe weather event, environmental disaster, police/fire emergency, or another notable event then report this to the millions of iAlert.com users using our service to discover and to be alerted for such events.  iAlert reporter…

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

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…

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

iAlert.com proudly supports "All Hazard" alerts from severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings, and civil emergency messages as issued by federal, state, and local authorities. Learn how you can receive any or all of these alerts by text message or email....click here.…

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

WATCH A watch is issued when the risk of hazardous weather has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, or timing is still uncertain.? A watch is intended to provide lead time to prepare for the potential weather event. Under watch…

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

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. ?As of January 2015 All major U.S. Mobile Carriers…

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