Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine conditions and rip currents to much of the East Coast over the next several days. A series of Pacific frontal systems will bring waves of showers and thunderstorms to portions of northern California and the Pacific Northwest through midweek. Read More >
Kings Island Amusement Park is vulnerable to a variety of hazardous weather. By becoming StormReady, officials at Kings Island show a commitment to protecting the lives of those who work and visit Kings Island. StormReady is a cooperative effort between Kings Island and the National Weather Service. The program emphasizes the necessary flow of information between Kings Island and the National Weather Service in the form of severe weather reports and warnings. An improved flow of information results in an improved warning system.
StormReady is a nationwide community preparedness program which is a grassroots approach to preparing for natural hazards.Today, more than 2,400 StormReady communities and nearly 500 StormReady Supporters throughout the nation help citizens become better prepared for severe weather.
To be recognized as StormReady, an organization must go through a rigorous process, including: maintaining a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center; monitoring local weather and flood conditions; conducting community preparedness programs; ensuring hazardous weather and flooding are addressed in formal emergency management plans, which include training SKYWARN weather spotters and holding emergency exercises.