RT @NWS: Rip currents kill over 100 beachgoers in the U.S. each year. When visiting the ocean, you are safest at beaches with lifeguards. Stay #WeatherReady and learn more about rip current safety at https://t.co/u1AP5qKyC2 https://t.co/8VXrzPzCt0
RT @NWSOwlieSkywarn: The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in. To find out how hot it feels, you can use the pictured chart or the Heat Index calculator found at: https://t.co/vmx2lN53mm #WeatherReady https://t.co/PwpjNHoEdn
RT @NWS: During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. Stay #WeatherReady by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
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RT @NWS: Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure that your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain #WeatherReady. https://t.co/em4Ggnzjxq https://t.co/i3oomzBX6L
You’re ready for the beach 🏝️, but are you #WeatherReady? Be prepared for, & know how to react to, weather & water hazards such as rip currents, excessive heat, & lightning.
These are common hazards in South Florida. Keep an eye on the daily forecast: https://t.co/QzOrU481wX https://t.co/4I4XInLoAo
During a heat wave, practice heat safety wherever you are. Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable! #WeatherReady http://www.weather.gov/heat
It will heat up in the desert and interior this weekend. A Heat wave is a period of abnormally hot and humid weather, lasting 2+ days. During a heat wave, stay indoors in air conditioning. http://weather.gov/safety/heat #WeatherReady
Warm temperatures can quickly rise to dangerous levels — especially in the summer and in parked cars. Stay #WeatherReady and don’t underestimate the heat. https://weather.gov/safety/heat
[440PM] Severe weather & flooding potential continues this afternoon. Here's what you can do RIGHT NOW:
📻 Have multiple ways to get warnings,
🏘️ Shelter in a sturdy structure if a warning is issued,
🚗 Never drive into a flooded road,
👉 Be #WeatherReady #ALwx
[9:50 AM]: Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today - Be prepared!! Stay #WeatherReady by having a way to get weather alerts on your phone, and stay safe by immediately going inside when the skies turn threatening. http://weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm #ALwx
⚡️ #LSAW23
Day 7: #LightningSafety and Protecting Your Home
Your home can be protected against #lightning by lightning rods, while surge protectors can lower the risk of electrical surges and possible fires: https://weather.gov/safety/lightning…
#lsaw23 #LightningSafety #lightning #flwx #weatherready
It's #LightningSafety Awareness Week! ⚡️
By the time you hear thunder or see lightning, you’re already in danger. http://weather.gov/safety/lightning #WeatherReady
#LightningSafety #weatherready
Camping? Know where to shelter during a thunderstorm. https://weather.gov/safety/lightning #WeatherReady
Thank you for tuning into Lightning Awareness Week 2023!
It's #LightningSafety Awareness Week!⚡️
Most lightning-related deaths occur when people are having fun outside. When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! http://weather.gov/safety/lightning #WeatherReady
#LightningSafety #weatherready
⚡️ #LSAW23
Day 6: #LightningSafety and Medical Effects on Victims
Did you know that not all people struck by #lightning are ultimately killed? More details on medical effects can be found here: https://weather.gov/safety/lightning…
#lsaw23 #LightningSafety #lightning #flwx #weatherready
[Lightning Safety Awareness Week - Day 5] Nathalie survived, but boating and lightning can be a deadly combination. Check the forecast before you go out, and head to shore at the first sign of a storm. https://weather.gov/safety/lightning #WeatherReady
Will you be ready for sudden flash floods? Stay #WeatherReady by enabling weather alerts on your phone. If flooding occurs while you’re outdoors, immediately get to higher ground, and NEVER enter flood waters in a vehicle or on foot. http://weather.gov/safety/flood #WeatherReady
Heat wave: a period of abnormally hot and humid weather, lasting 2+ days. During a heat wave, stay indoors in air conditioning. http://weather.gov/safety/heat #WeatherReady
[Lightning Safety Awareness Week - Day 4] Whether playing or watching sports outdoors, When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! https://weather.gov/safety/lightning #WeatherReady
Know before you go! Get in the habit of checking http://weather.gov every morning before you head out. #WeatherReady