(06/23/2021) – Whether it’s a fast-moving wildfire pushing into your neighborhood or tiny embers from a fire miles away, you might only have minutes, or even seconds to evacuate your home. That's why it's important ahead of time, not during an active wildfire, that you need to make sure your home has the best chance of survival. Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo breaks down what you need to know about defensible space.
(05/20/2020) – When a hurricane threatens your community, if you are told to evacuate it’s critical to make sure you follow all local orders and leave immediately. But what if you do not have an option to leave? Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo has some tips to follow when riding out the storm.
(05/07/2021) – Power outages and storm damage can make it difficult to communicate during and after tropical systems. Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo helps us to prepare if we find ourselves unable to get word out.
(6/26/2020) – Do you know what the Saharan Air Layer is and how it can impact us here in the US and Caribbean? Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo talks with Greg Carbin, Chief, Forecast Operations Branch NOAA / National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center.
(09/20/19) – Both on-lookers and surfers come from all over the world to the Turnagain Arm in Alaska, just south of the largest city in the state, to experience a bore tide. What makes it happen?
(07/14/21) – DID YOU KNOW -- Death Valley, California, is one of the hottest places in the world! Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo breaks down what make this part of the country so scorching!
River flooding, areal flooding, and flash flooding: different types of one of the deadliest natural disasters in the United States. Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo explains the difference between the three.
(06/10/2020) – Santa Ana winds are one of Southern California’s most recognized weather features, especially from the fall to the spring. Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo breaks down what they are, how they form, and what impacts they can have on the weather and fire danger.
(05/07/2021) – Though hurricanes form in the water and make landfall along the coast, some of the most widespread, intense impacts are felt inland.
(02/28/2020) – Nocturnal severe thunderstorms present a unique, and elevated danger.
When we talk about a severe threat of damaging, straight line winds, here's what you need you know.
It’s important to know the difference between a coastal flood watch and a warning. Here’s why.
Do you know why rain rates play an important role in forecasting flash flooding?
(07/25/19) – The Storm Prediction Center issued various threat levels in advance of severe weather around the country. Learn more about each threat level and what it means when your area is placed in the risk.