National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Outdoor Venue Safety

 

Are you conducting an outdoor venue or event (e.g. County Fair, Music Concert)?

Do you have a contingency plan if weather affects the safety of your attendees?

Do you know how to get updated weather information?

 

VIDEO: Damaging Winds Impact Outdoor Venue

VIDEO: August 2, 2014: Intense T-storm / Winds at Banks Lake

VIDEO: August 2, 2014: Lake Roosevelt Storm

VIDEO: Lake Roosevelt 2015 Storm

VIDEO: August 29, 2015 wind event (video by Jacob Trickey) 

 

 

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