Weather Safety Blog
Practical guides on severe weather alerts, river flooding, radar, and what to do when conditions turn serious.
Tornado Watch vs. Warning: What's the Difference?
One means conditions are right. The other means take shelter now. Here's how to tell them apart and what to do for each.
River Flood Levels Explained
Action stage, minor flood, moderate flood, major flood — what each level means and when to start paying attention.
What Kp Index Do You Need to See the Northern Lights?
A plain-English guide to the Kp index, geomagnetic storms, and how far south the aurora can actually reach.
What to Do During a Flash Flood Warning
Flash flooding is the #1 weather killer in the US. Here's what to do immediately, where to go, and what to avoid.
AQI Levels Explained — What the Numbers Mean
The Air Quality Index runs from 0 to 500. Here's what each level means, when to stay inside, and who's most at risk.
Hurricane Categories Explained — Cat 1 Through Cat 5
The Saffir-Simpson scale, what each category means on the ground, and why wind speed isn't the whole story.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch vs. Warning
What makes a thunderstorm "severe," the difference between a watch and warning, and the new damage tags you need to know.
Winter Storm Warnings Explained
Winter storm warning, ice storm warning, blizzard warning, wind chill advisory — what each one means and how to prepare.