How Tornadoes Form
The formation of a tornado can be broken down to three stages: 1) low level horizontal spin,…
Understanding Hail
Hail, Showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice more than 5 mm…
Severe Weather Preparedness
Tornadoes, floods, thunderstorm winds, hail, lightning, heat, wildfires, rip currents and tsunamis - spring is three months…
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The Hydrologic Cycle
The hydrologic cycle involves the continuous circulation of water in the Earth-Atmosphere system. At its core, the water cycle is the motion of the water from the ground to the atmosphere and back again. Of the…
Understanding National Weather Service “Severe Weather Outlook”
Example Outlook Below Severe weather outlooks, also commonly referred to as convective outlooks, are issued daily by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in both text and graphic form. iAlert hosts the severe weather outlook…
What is a Supercell?
[caption id="attachment_3058" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Supercell (click to enlarge)[/caption] A Supercell is a severe thunderstorm with a deep, persistently rotating updraft (a mesocyclone). Supercell thunderstorms are the largest, most severe class of thunderstorms. It has been argued…
Rip Current Safety
[caption id="attachment_3033" align="aligncenter" width="397"] Rip Current Safety Chart (Click to Enlarge)[/caption] Stay safe at the beach this summer and know the signs of a rip current. Rip Current:?"A small-scale surf-zone current moving away from the beach.?…
Tsunami Safety
Know the signs of an approaching Tsunami. If you are experiencing an of the warning signs at the coast, a tsunami could be approaching: Strong or long earthquakes(s) Sudden rise or fall of the ocean A…
Flood Safety
Flood safety isn’t just about preparing before a flood hits, it’s about knowing what to do during and after. This article will help you prepare for before, during, and after a flood event. Before a Flood…
Lightning Safety
Caught outside in a storm, inside during a thunderstorm, or in a car there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the dangers of lightning Outside in a lightning storm There is no…
Tornado Safety
Tornado safety isn't just about preparing before a tornado hits, it's about knowing what to do during and after. This article will help you prepare for before, during, and after a tornado event. Before a Tornado…
Severe Weather Preparedness
Tornadoes, floods, thunderstorm winds, hail, lightning, heat, wildfires, rip currents and tsunamis - spring is three months of danger that can imperil the unprepared. It roars in like a lion and continues to roar across the…
