Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Weather safety information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This page houses many weather safety resources, graphics, and videos with ASL and captions.

The National Weather Service is developing more resources and various ways to provide information and materials to partners and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community. If you or one of your loved ones is deaf or hard of hearing this is a great resource to prepare for hazardous weather.

What is the National Weather Service doing nationally for the deaf and hard of hearing community?

Over the last several years, the National Weather Service has been working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing organizations across the country! Visit the nationally based NWS website for some information.

Weather Resources
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Weather Resources

NOAA Weather Radios are the fastest way to receive a weather alert! Attachments for the deaf and hard of hearing include: Bed Shakers Pillow Shakers Strobe Light (white or red) The attachments connect easily into the back of a weather radio.
NOAA Weather Radio (WR-120EZ) Programming Instructions