Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

The first step of preparing for hurricanes is to know your risk. Find out today what types of water and wind hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home.

https://www.noaa.gov/know-your-risk-water-wind

Find out if you're in a flood zone:

https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home

Find out if you're susceptible to storm surge:

https://www.hurricanes.gov/nationalsurge

Please note that the storm surge maps are composites created by simulating tens of thousands of hurricane tracks. No one hurricane will create this level of flooding in all locations. They are meant to be used for risk assessment and planning.

Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards - Part 2 provides an overview of natural hazards in Hawaii.

To help residents prepare in advance of hurricane season, NWS Honolulu will share information on a different topic each day during Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawaii:

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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawaii: Sunday - Know Your Risk: Water and Wind