Hurricane Erin Moving Away from the North Carolina Coast, Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents Continue; Hazardous Heat out West

Tropical storm conditions, storm surge flooding and coastal flooding continue today across the Outer Banks and portions of the Mid-Atlantic coast. Life-threatening rip currents and high surf continue to impact much of the East Coast through the end of the week. Hazardous, record heat will continue across the Western U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Here are some basic severe storm safety rules...

- When a severe storm threatens, with high winds and lightning, get indoors in a modern, enclosed building or a metal-topped vehicle.

- While in a modern, enclosed building, go to a place away from windows, electrical appliances, plumbing, and corded telephones.

- Get off reservoirs and lakes. High winds can capsize boats, and lightning is a huge risk while on or in water.

- To help others when you experience severe weather, which is one inch diameter hail or larger, winds greater than 58 mph, or a tornado, contact local law enforcement and ask them to relay your information to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.

For more information on severe storms and severe storm safety, click HERE. For a brochure on Thunderstorms, Tornados, and Lightning (14 MB download), click HERE.

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Hurricane Erin Moving Away from the North Carolina Coast, Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents Continue; Hazardous Heat out West

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