As active weather ramps up in the days ahead, now is the best time to adjust plans and ensure you have access to your safe place when severe weather threatens. Don't wait until it's too late.
#WeatherReady

As temperatures rise this afternoon, keep in mind that area waterways are running FAST & COLD! Wear a life jacket during water activities, never go on the water alone, & keep a close eye on children. #cawx

Happy #EarthDay 🌎 💧 🌳 !

Looking for a way to celebrate? Take the NOAA Earth Day quiz to find the right activity for you! bit.ly/4aHs9UM

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We're excited to announce the newly-expanded NWS HeatRisk! HeatRisk can help people understand what heat will mean for them, their families, and their community. Visit the interactive HeatRisk viewer: wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk

You can provide feedback at surveymonkey.com/r/ExpNWSHeatRi…

Become a CoCoRaHS backyard weather observer and make a difference by measuring and mapping precipitation in your community! To learn more: cocorahs.org/Content.aspx?p… 📏🌨️ #CitizenScience

Time for some #SevereWeather101 ! ⛈️ Here’s what it takes for a storm to be considered “severe”:

🧊 hail one inch or greater
💨 winds gusting in excess of 50 knots (57.5 mph)
🌪️ a tornado

Learn more about the 16 million thunderstorms that happen annually:
nssl.noaa.gov/research/thund…

Severe Weather Awareness Week: We need YOU to help us during severe weather! Report to us via social media or through our website at weather.gov/ctp/reportSeve…. Please make sure to include your location and the time of your report! #SeverePrepPA

With the Olympics coming up, flex your #CitizenScience muscles as a warm up. Want to learn more about how you can contribute during #EarthDay and everyday? Read about some simple ways your smartphone can help your inner citizen scientist come out. bit.ly/NCEICitSci

We're excited to announce that Fort Wayne, IN will be part of a global urban heat island mapping project this summer! NOAA will be working with National Integrated Heat Health Information System and CAPA Strategies, LLC to map heat inequities in 18 cities!
Find out more in the official press release: noaa.gov/news-release/f…

7:54am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Slight Risk: across parts of southern Lower Michigan into the Ohio Valley spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

Tornadoes can happen at any time! If severe weather is forecast, be sure to prepare before lying down for the night. Stay #WeatherReady . weather.gov/safety/tornado

11:32am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across parts of the central Great Plains and central and eastern Virginia spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

11:38am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across WV, eastern OH, southwest PA, far northeast KY spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

🚨REMINDER! We are updating some of our products and services for the upcoming 2024 hurricane season. Please refer to our product update document and familiarize yourself with these updates before the season begins!

nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/NHC_Update…

11:33am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Moderate Risk: across southeast MS, southern AL, FL Panhandle spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

9:03am CDT #SPC_MD 0413 , #alwx #flwx #mswx #lawx , spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md…

With a Tornado Watch in place, it's very important that folks have a way to get real-time weather updates, warnings, etc. Please be #WeatherAware today!

#DYK that today’s #SolarEclipse can alter the #weather ? ☀️😎

Scientists at NOAA GSL are calculating how much the moon will block incoming solar radiation, which impacts heating of the Earth and therefore the weather.

Learn more here: gsl.noaa.gov/news-media/new…

#ICYMI : The National Weather Service launched a new website, the National Water Prediction Service, a hub for water data, products and services combines local and regional forecasts with water data and new national level capabilities. bit.ly/4aw2ZYE

After a big #SafePlaceSelfie Day on Wednesday, we want to thank everyone who participated.

Becoming #WeatherReady isn't just a one-day effort, but a 365 days/year mindset. Keep the momentum going by checking out our spring safety campaign.
weather.gov/wrn/spring-saf…