Please help the NWS spread these important safety messages on social media! Everyone is welcome to use the text and images provided below to help the NWS build a Weather-Ready Nation. Weather-Ready Wednesday is a National Weather Service initiative to help spread weather safety messages each week. Each week you can pick a different topic to share. It can be based on the current weather or you can share one about weather that you don’t see in your area too often but others might if they are traveling.
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! During a drought, be vigilant. Conserve water by taking shorter showers and avoid washing your car. Practice fire prevention by properly disposing of cigarette butts and not setting off fireworks. Follow any additional directions from local officials. For more information about drought safety, visit www.weather.gov/drought #FallSafety #DroughtSafety #WRW
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During a drought, conserve water, practice fire prevention, & follow directions from local officials. weather.gov/drought #DroughtSafety
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! When your hometown is suffering from drought conditions, do you know what to do? Visit the National Weather Service Drought Safety page to find out how you can help! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/drought/ #DroughtSafety #FallSafety #WRW
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Visit the NWS Drought Safety page for tips for areas in drought! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/drought/ #DroughtSafety #FallSafety
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This Weather-Ready Wednesday, remember to NEVER drive around barricades into floodwaters! More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. It only takes 12 inches of fast-moving water to carry off a small car and 18 inches of water to sweep a larger vehicle away. Turn Around Don't Drown! tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety #FallSafety #WRW
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Half of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. Turn Around Don’t Drown! tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety #FallSafety
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! Don’t underestimate the power of water. It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and 12 inches to carry away a car. Turn Around Don’t Drown! tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety #FallSafety #WRW
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Don’t underestimate the power of water. Turn Around Don’t Drown! tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety #FallSafety
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! Slowing down is the most important thing you can do to drive safely in dense fog. Reduced visibilities can lead to motor vehicle accidents. Visibility is usually the lowest on bridges and near bodies of water. Learn more about #FogSafety by visiting weather.gov/fog. #FogSafety #FallSafety #WRW
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Please slow down when driving in dense fog. weather.gov/fog #FogSafety #FallSafety
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This Weather-Ready Wednesday, remember that driving in fog can be dangerous. Be on the lookout for sudden changes in visibility. The patchy nature of fog can lower visibility quickly especially if you are driving fast, so be sure to slow down. Visibility may also be lower near rivers. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/fog/ #FogSafety #FallSafety #WRW
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The patchy nature of #fog can lower visibility quickly—slow down and stay alert! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/fog/ #FogSafety #FallSafety
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! Are you ready for hurricane season? Find out how you can prepare and know your evacuation zone. weather.gov/hurricanesafety #HurricanePrep #ItOnlyTakesOne #WRW
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Are you prepared for hurricane season? Visit weather.gov/hurricanesafety #HurricanePrep #ItOnlyTakesOn
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Do you live in a hurricane evacuation zone? If so, you need to plan on where you and your family would go if you are told to evacuate. This Weather-Ready Wednesday, learn what to do with FEMA's Evacuation Guidelines, and know your evacuation route! Visit https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family #HurricanePrep #WRW
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Plan where your family would ride out the storm if told to evacuate! https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family #HurricanePrep
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Effective communication systems are critical. Aviation and emergency response communities depend on reliable communications. Radio and satellite communication technologies can experience significant degradation from space weather storms. This Weather-Ready Wednesday, learn about space weather impacts by visiting www.swpc.noaa.gov/impacts/hf-radio-communications and www.swpc.noaa.gov/impacts/satellite-communications #SpaceWeather #WRW
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Communications systems are critical and can be vulnerable to the Sun! www.swpc.noaa.gov/impacts/hf-radio-communications and www.swpc.noaa.gov/impacts/satellite-communications #spaceweather
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! Although the Earth’s magnetosphere, ionosphere, and atmosphere do a great job protecting us from hazardous space weather, it is still possible for space weather to cause power outages. Find out more about #SpaceWeather impacts at swpc.noaa.gov/impacts. #SpaceWeather #WRW
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The sun is the main source of space weather, & it could even cause power outages! Find out more at swpc.noaa.gov/impacts #SpaceWeather
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! A tsunami can be very dangerous to life and property on the coast. It can produce strong and dangerous currents, rapidly flood the land and cause great destruction. Even small tsunamis can be dangerous. Strong currents can injure and drown swimmers and damage and destroy boats in harbors. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/Tsunami/about.shtml #TsunamiPrep #WRW
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A #tsunami, which may resemble a fast-rising flood, can be very dangerous to life & property http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/Tsunami/about.shtml #TsunamiPrep
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If tsunamis are a threat in your community, you should include tsunami-specific preparations in your emergency plan. This Weather-Ready Wednesday, learn the evacuation routes, identify safe places and practice evacuating. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/Tsunami/before.shtml #TsunamiPrep #WRW
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At risk from #tsunamis? Plan for and practice evacuation. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/Tsunami/before.shtml #TsunamiPrep
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This Weather-Ready Wednesday, be aware of the health risks of wildfire smoke, as it can harm you in multiple ways. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Learn how you can protect your health and be safe if you are exposed to wildfire smoke.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/smoke.asp #WildfireSafety #WRW
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Learn how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/smoke.asp #WildfireSafety
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! During a wildfire, dust masks aren’t enough! They won’t protect you from the fine particles in wildfire smoke. It is best to stay indoors, keeping windows and doors closed. If you’re running an air conditioner, keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index #WildfireSafety #WRW
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Dust Masks aren’t enough to protect you from the wildfire smoke particles. http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index #WildfireSafety
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This Weather-Ready Wednesday, be aware that high winds can make driving dangerous. If driving during windy conditions, slow down and keep two hands on the wheel, avoid large trucks and trailers, and be aware for downed tree branches or downed trees and power lines. Bridges and overpasses can be particularly dangerous to drive over when it is extremely windy so choose routes to avoid them. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/wind/during.shtml #WindSafety #WRW
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When windy: slow down, keep two hands on the wheel, avoid large trucks, powerlines & trees. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/wind/during.shtml
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! Even the most common items become dangerous objects when picked up and carried by the wind! When a High Wind Watch or a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued, secure outdoor items such as patio furniture, sports equipment and trash cans. Have dead tree branches that are near your home taken care of before the next strong storm system blows through. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/wind/during.shtml #WindSafety #WRW
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Even the most common items become dangerous objects when picked up and carried by the wind! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/wind/during.shtml #WindSafety
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! Winter driving can be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember, “Ice and snow, take it slow”. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety #WRW
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Do your part to keep everyone safe on the roads this winter. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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It’s Weather-Ready Wednesday! Don't forget about your pets this winter! Make sure they have a warm, dry place to rest with plenty of food and water. weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety #WRW
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You love your pets, so keep them warm, dry, and well-fed this winter. weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety
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