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Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. 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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