An index of useful weather and survival links
KBR / LRTC
Emergency
Preparedness
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WEATHER and WILDFIRE LINKS
Current Weather
National Watches
National Thunderstorm Potential
Each link wil open in a new tab.
WEATHER AND STORMS
Pacific / Regional Links
Weather Underground Weather Maps
(Intellicast merged with Weather Underground so all the maps can now be found at this link.)
California current highway conditions
California Highway Conditions "Quick Map"
(CalTrans)
Nevada Sierra and Mountain Highway Road Conditions
(NDOT)
California / Nevada River Forecast Center
(NOAA)
(Wildfire maps are now located in the
WILDFIRES
section.)
National / Global Links
The Weather Channel
(Weather reports by zip code)
Weather Underground Severe Weather Bulletins
National Weather Service Interactive Forecast & Warning Map
(This is an upgrade from the previous graphical warning system.)
NWS River Flood Watch Information
(Information and maps; an upgrade from the previous graphical warning system.)
NWS River Flood Watch Information
National Weather Service Advisory & Warning Map (Summary Map)
National Hurricane Center
(Updates & graphics of all hurricanes and tropical storms)
RSOE-EDIS Emergency and Disaster Information Service
(Map with current extreme weather, seismic and bio hazard warnings.)
NWS Hydrometerologcal Prediction Center
(Flood forecasts from hurricanes & tropical storms)
Windy.com
(Global wind currents and velocities)
Storm Spotting for Children
(Redfin At Home Meterology)
Preparing for Storms
Complete Guide to Hurricane Safety
Flood Notification Definitions
(KBR Horse Net)
Hurricane Safety Checklists
(National Hurricane Survival Initiative)
El Niño Flood & Preparation Information
(KBR Horse Net)
California Office of Emergency Services (OES) Information Site
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
(From Angie's List)
Home Preparation Tips for Weather Emergencies
(From Angie's List)
Flooding and Flood Risks
(From AustinRealEstate.com)
How to Minimise Flood Damage in Your Home
(From the UK but very relevant)
Flood Insurance: The Homeowner’s Guide
Emergency Preparedness for Car Emergencies
Media News Bulletins
Newspaper (and TV) Links, Indexed by State
General Information (Disasters / Fires / Floods)
Disaster Analysis / Trends (National impacts from 1953 - 2018)
(ADT)
How to Protect Your Home from Extreme Weather
(Feature covers all kinds of risks)
Disaster Preparedness Tips
(KBR Horse Net)
Renters' and Homeowners' Guide: Know Your Flooding Risks
(FEMA)
LIGHTNING
Lightning Maps.Org
(Real time lightning data +/- 6 second lag, zoomable map)
WILDFIRES
National Fire Situational Awareness Map
(Zoomable interactive map. Turn on "Advanced" layers.)
InciWeb National Incidents
(Updated continuously)
Surviving Wildfire: Premises Safety
Wildfire Evacuations Involvinig Livestock
Heatwaves and Wildfires.
(Includes how to prepare for Internet outages.)
GEOLOGY
USGS Recent California Earthquake Map
How to Prepare Your Home and Property for an Earthquake
(Install It Direct)
ANIMAL SAFETY
Recovering Your Missing Horse in an Emergency
(KBR Horse Net)
GEOGRAPHY
"Terraserver"
Satellite Images
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