Thunderstorms & Lightning

Severe Weather Preparedness – Be prepared whenever severe weather like thunderstorms strike.

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes – Complete overview, including illustrations, of thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Thunderstorms – Gamma rays generated by severe weather.

Severe Weather – How to identify a thunderstorm.

Storm Chasers – Find out what it is like to chase storms.

Lightning Safety – Protect yourself from lightning.

Lightning – Is it safe to use a telephone during a lightning storm?

Blizzards

What is a Blizzard? – Learn about blizzards, wind chill factors, and safety precautions.

Winter Preparedness - Fact sheet to help prepare for blizzards and other natural disasters.

Winter Storms – Causes of blizzards and severe winter weather.

Injuries – Types of injuries are associated with blizzards and winter storms.

Winter Driving – Surviving a blizzard in an automobile or other vehicle.

Tornadoes

Tornado FAQ – Frequently asked questions about tornadoes and how to survive them.

Tornadoes – Causes, safety factors, and other important considerations.

FEMA Tornado Tips – Fact sheet about tornadoes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Tornado Safety -The causes of tornadoes and tips for tornado safety.

Tornado Safety – Find out what causes tornadoes and the truth about some tornado myths.

Hurricanes

Hurricane Research Division FAQ – Learn about hurricanes, typhoons, and other tropical storms.

Medical Devices and Hurricanes – Safeguard important medical devices during hurricanes.

Return Home After Hurricane – Return home safely and expedite cleanups and prevent potential health concerns.

NASA Hurricane Feature – All about hurricanes from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with awesome photography.

Hurricane Facts – Learn how to be prepared for hurricanes before the disaster strikes.

Floods

Cleanup of Flood Water – What to do after the flood waters recede.

Flood Disaster Information – How to ensure a safe water supply and take care of other sanitation concerns after a flood.

Flood Safeguards – Protect yourself before, during, and after flood activity.

Caring for Livestock during Disaster – Safety measures for taking care of livestock during floods, blizzards, and other natural disasters.

Prevent Insect Infestations – Insects often invade homes after a flood. Find out how to keep these pests out.

Disaster Supplies Kit – Make your own disaster supply kit and be prepared for floods or other disaster situations.

Hailstorms / Hail Stones

Hail Season - Tips to avoid costly damage during hailstorm season.

What Causes Hail - The causes of hail and an overview of the trends of hail in the United States

What is Hail - How hail forms, its composition, and the difference between hail and other severe weather conditions.

Where Hail Forms - Hail is a global concern.

Hail Fact Sheet - Basic facts about hail and the destruction it causes.

Hail Facts - Random tidbits of information about hail.