How to prepare for incoming severe weather

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—The weather has made for an active start to the work week, and local officials are planning how best to keep Kentuckians safe. “Before weather strikes, have a plan; make sure you know where you are going to go when something happens,” said Emily Fay with Lexington Fayette County’s Division of Emergency Management. […]

Tips on how to survive

article ATLANTA – Metro Atlanta residents are grappling with an “extremely high” pollen count today. With more than 50 million Americans affected by allergies annually, seasonal allergies are a prevalent concern, especially in the United States. However, there are proactive steps individuals can take beyond relying solely on allergy medication to alleviate symptoms. Monitor Pollen […]

No time to take cover? How to protect your vehicle during a hail storm

HOUSTON – If you’re from Texas, then you are no stranger to severe weather and its damaging impact on vehicles and property — especially as hail season typically runs between March and May. During a hail storm, the first thought that runs through my mind … oh hail no! My car! Especially for those who […]

How to survive when caught in troubled waters

This is the time of year people flock to the beach. But with the right conditions dangerous rip currents can form. Here is how to spot a rip current. There are some simple things to remember if you’re heading to the coast. If you can’t swim or are an inexperienced swimmer, think, when the waves […]

How to protect your pets during cold Winter weather

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When we talk about preparing for the cold, you hear the Weather Authority team talk about protecting the P’s: people, pipes, plants, and pets. EPIC Outreach, an organization that uses animals to help people, shared these tips with us on how you can better protect your pets. Tips for protecting pets from […]

Do you know how to stay safe if you lose heat during extreme cold?

Extreme cold has swept across Canada, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds and breaking temperature records in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Those temperatures, the Red Cross warns, can bring frostbite and hypothermia — even death. “As Canadians, no matter where we are, whether it’s Winnipeg or up north or Victoria, we […]