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Super Typhoon Bavi to Impact Guam and the Mariana Islands; Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threat in the Mid-Atlantic

Catastrophic Super Typhoon Bavi's eyewall has reached Rota and is expected to bring dangerous winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge to Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. A Typhoon Warning remains in effect. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue to bring a flooding threat from coastal Mid-Atlantic to southern New England through Monday. Read More >

 

The National Weather Service issues forecasts and warnings to help save lives. However, in order for these to be effective, people must know what to do for protection from these hazards. It is important to have a plan of action BEFORE the event strikes, so you will be well prepared when the time comes.

 

Links to weather safety:

Plan, Practice, Monitor, and Act

 


 

For Kids, Parents and Teachers

NWS/NOAA Web Pages
Owlie Skywarn NWS Education Web Page
Jetstream logo NOAA / NWS Jetstream
SciJinks logo NOAA / NASA SciJinks
NOAA Education Page NOAA's Education Resources Page
NOAA Climate.gov logo NOAA - Teaching Climate
NOAA At Sea NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program
NOAA digital collections NOAA Digital Library

 

 

 

NASA Web Pages
NASA Kids Club NASA Kids' Club

 

 

Other Web Pages
FEMA for Kids logo Ready.gov for Kids
USGS Logo USGS Water Science School
Smithsonian Weather Lab Smithsonian Weather Lab

  


 

National Weather Service Brochures

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If you travel to other parts of the country, you may run into unfamiliar weather situations (e.g. hurricanes, rip currents, etc.). NWS national headquarters has preparedness brochures for all types of weather. You can find them at the following link:

NWS Brochures, Posters and Booklets