Flood Safety: Before a Flood
Sometimes floods develop slowly and forecasters can anticipate where a flood will happen days or weeks before it occurs. Oftentimes flash floods can occur within minutes and sometimes without any sign of rain. Being prepared can…
Generator Safety
Portable back-up generators produce the poison gas carbon monoxide (CO). ?CO is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. ?It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. ?Follow…
5:00 PM ET Oct 1, 2015 Update: Hurricane JOAQUIN
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Joaquin was located near latitude 23.0 North, longitude 74.4 West. Joaquin is moving toward the southwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and…
11:00 AM Oct 1, 2015 Update: Hurricane JOAQUIN
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Joaquin was located near latitude 23.0 North, longitude 73.9 West. A turn toward the northwest and north is expected on Friday, and…
8:00 AM Oct 1, 2015 Update: Hurricane JOAQUIN
At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Joaquin was located near latitude 23.2 North, longitude 73.7 West. Joaquin is moving toward the west-southwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this motion is expected…
Tropical Storm BILL Texas Landfall
At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bill was located near latitude 27.9 North, longitude 95.7 West. Bill is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion…
Hurricane Blanca Strengthens in Eastern Pacific, Winds to 130 MPH
Blanca has rapidly intensified with an increase in wind speed of 60 knots since 1200Z on June 2. The hurricane has developed a distinct pinhole eye in visible images surrounded by very deep convection. There is…
Hurricane Preparedness | Before a Hurricane
This article highlights FEMA recommendations for hurricane preparedness before a landfalling hurricane. Click links for actions "During a Hurricane" or "After a Hurricane" Before a Hurricane: To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and…
Hurricane Preparedness | During a Hurricane
This article highlights FEMA recommendations for hurricane preparedness during a landfalling hurricane. Click links for actions "Before a Hurricane" or "After a Hurricane" During a Hurricane: Listen to the radio or TV for information. Secure your…
