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Title: Wireless Emergency Alerts - Spanish
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: ¿Está usted preparado para un peligro inminente? Hoy día, muchos dispositivos móviles pueden ofrecerte información crítica de fuentes locales en las que confías. Con una alerta de sonido y vibración Alertas Inalámbricas de Emergencia te mantienen al tanto donde estés.

Title: Wireless Emergency Alerts - English
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: When danger is imminent, will you be prepared? Now, many mobile devices can bring you critical information from local sources you trust. With a unique sound and vibration ... Wireless Emergency Alerts keep you in the know, wherever you are.

June 2013 Lightning Safety Awareness Message

Title: June 2013 Lightning Safety Awareness Message
Runtime: 2:55
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: NWS Lightning Safety Specialist John Jensenius discusses the dangers of lightning and what how to stay safe this summer.

Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"

201206 Jensenius Lightning Safety captioned

Title: 201206 Jensenius Lightning Safety captioned
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description

2012 NWS Lightning Safety Awareness Message

Title: 2012 NWS Lightning Safety Awareness Message
Runtime: 2:07
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: NWS Lightning Safety Specialist John Jensenius discusses the dangers of lightning and what how to stay safe this summer.

Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"

USLA and NOAA Rip Current Video (60 Second Version)

Title: USLA and NOAA Rip Current Video (60 Second Version)
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Peter David, Lifeguard, U.S. Lifesaving Association (USLA), and Chris Brewster, Lifeguard and President of USLA, offer tips on how to identify rip currents, what actions to take if caught in one, and what to do if someone else is caught in one.

USLA and NOAA Rip Current Video (30 Second Version)

Title: USLA and NOAA Rip Current Video (30 Second Version)
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Peter Davis, Lifeguard, U.S. Lifesaving Association (USLA), describes how to recognize rip currents and offers tips on how to escape them.

USLA and NOAA Rip Current Video (9 Minute Version)

Title: USLA and NOAA Rip Current Video (9 Minute Version)
Runtime: 9:28
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: In this fast-paced video about rip current awareness, Peter Davis, Lifeguard, U.S. Lifesaving Association (USLA), and Chris Brewster, Lifeguard and President, USLA, as well as other life guards and coastal research scientists located on both the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts raise the awareness of rip currents.

Title: The Importance of Life Jackets
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler talks about life jackets and why they are important, even if don't think you are going to be in cold water.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign

Title: What is an EPIRB?
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler describes what an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, or EPIRB, is.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign

Title: Always Have a Safety Plan
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler shares what he would tell a boat full people today if I saw them heading out.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign

Title: Check the Weather Before Heading Out
Runtime: 0:27
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler discusses why it's always important to check the weather and other conditions before heading out.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign.

Title: Hypothermia is a Scary Thing
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler talks about what happens when hypothermia sets in.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign.

Title: Be Aware of Hypothermia
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler discusses hypothermia and how quickly it sets in.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign

Life Jackets Should be the Numer One Thing on Your Boat

Title: Life Jackets Should be the Numer One Thing on Your Boat
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler discusses why life jackets are one of the most important things on boat.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign.

Title: Why an EPIRB is Important
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler discusses why the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, or EPIRB, is one of the most important things on the boat

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign.

Title: The Importance of a Float Plan
Runtime: 0:19
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler discusses the importance of having a float plan and why it doesn't have to be formal.

This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign.

Boat Tragedy Survivor Nick Schuyler Shares His Survival Story

Title: Boat Tragedy Survivor Nick Schuyler Shares His Survival Story
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Boat tragedy survivor Nick Schuyler shares his survival story. This video is part of the 2012 Safe Boating Week Campaign

NWS Huntsville: A Look Back on the April 27th Outbreak - Part 3

Title: NWS Huntsville: A Look Back on the April 27th Outbreak - Part 3
Runtime: 12:06
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Staff of the NWS Huntsville, Ala., Weather Forecast Office take you through their experiences during the April 27th, 2011 Tornado Outbreak. In Part 3, they discuss things you may not know about NWS severe weather operations, how this outbreak changed their perspectives of severe weather, and gives their final thoughts on the event from one year later. Names of those lost to the storms in North Alabama are included at the end, to honor them, their families, and their communities.

NWS Huntsville: A Look Back on the April 27th Outbreak - Part 1

Title: NWS Huntsville: A Look Back on the April 27th Outbreak - Part 1
Runtime: 23:40
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Staff of the NWS Huntsville, Ala., Weather Forecast Office take you through their experiences during the April 27th, 2011 Tornado Outbreak. Part 1 provides an introduction and then takes you through event preparation and the day of the outbreak.

NWS Huntsville: A Look Back on the April 27th Outbreak - Part 2

Title: NWS Huntsville: A Look Back on the April 27th Outbreak - Part 2
Runtime: 16:32
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Staff of the NWS Huntsville, Ala., Weather Forecast Office take you through their experiences during the April 27th, 2011 Tornado Outbreak. Part 2 takes you through the days and weeks following the outbreak, including storm surveys and dealing with the widespread power outage.

NWS Huntsville: April 27th Tornado Damage - Before and After

Title: NWS Huntsville: April 27th Tornado Damage - Before and After
Runtime: 5:16
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Before and after photos of areas in the NWS Huntsville, Ala., Weather Forecast Office area of responsibility that were affected by the April 27, 2011, tornadoes.

Kindergartener's Version of a Public Service Announcement

Title: Kindergartener's Version of a Public Service Announcement
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Elena, age 6, delivers her version of a public service announcement for the National Weather Service.

Learn more about this six-year-old Force of Nature:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/news/042712_kinder.html

Original PSA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DgFPgJTxP8

Weather-Ready Nation: http://www.noaa.gov/wrn

Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan: Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Overview

Title: Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan: Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Overview
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: As the nation marks the first anniversary of one of the largest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are teaming up to save lives from severe weather by delivering an important message to the public: know your risk, take action, and be a force of nature by inspiring others to do the same. Learn more at www.noaa.gov/wrn

NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation: Be a Force of Nature!

Title: NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation: Be a Force of Nature!
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Are you Weather-Ready?
Visit www.noaa.gov/wrn to learn how you can be a force of nature in the face of severe weather.

Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan: Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Heroic Stories

Title: Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan: Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Heroic Stories
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: The severe weather of this year spurred many amazing and heroic survival stories, confirming the fact we all have the potential to be a force of nature when it comes to weather-readiness. Learn more at www.noaa.gov/wrn

Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan: Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Watches and Warnings

Title: Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan: Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Watches and Warnings
Runtime: 1:27
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: One easy way to know your risk is to understand the difference between a "watch" versus a "warning." Watches and warnings from the National Weather Service could save your life and knowing what to do for each of them is critical to being a force of nature in the face of severe weather. Learn more at www.noaa.gov/wrn

Title: Storm Spotting: Reporting
Runtime: 11:02
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: This segments details how to make an accurate and effective spotter report and outlines different methods to get the information to the NWS.

For more information on becoming a storm Spotter, please contact the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of your local NWS forecast office for more info. You can find contact info. for your local office by going to:

http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/contact.htm

Storm Spotting: Storm Motion and Positioning

Title: Storm Spotting: Storm Motion and Positioning
Runtime: 6:30
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Being able to safely observe a severe storm is the key to storm spotting. Learn about situational awareness around severe storms and how to put yourself in the best position to watch for important developments.

Title: Storm Spotting: Night Spotting
Runtime: 2:59
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Learn about the dangers and difficulties with observing storms at night.

Title: Storm Spotting: Scary Looking Clouds
Runtime: 5:18
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: There are many cloud features in a thunderstorm that look dangerous, but really aren't. Learn more about these scary looking clouds and how to tell the difference between these and truly dangerous clouds.

Storm Spotting: Wall Clouds and Tornadoes

Title: Storm Spotting: Wall Clouds and Tornadoes
Runtime: 9:06
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Tornadoes and the cloud features that precede them are extremely important for storm spotters to understand. This segment illustrates these features and explains how to identify potentially dangerous developments in a supercell storm.

Storm Spotting: Identifying Key Features

Title: Storm Spotting: Identifying Key Features
Runtime: 4:18
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: This segment explains the basics of supercell storms and how spotters can identify the key clouds features to watch.

For more details about spotting with different types of storms, check out the NWS Weather Spotter's Field Guide:

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/brochures/SGJune6-11.pdf

Title: Storm Spotting: Staying Safe
Runtime: 6:39
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Safety is a storm spotter's number one priority. Learn about the hazards that face spotters and ways to stay safe.

Title: Storm Spotting: Introduction
Runtime: 3:36
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Storm spotters play an important role in helping the National Weather Service and their local communities deal with dangerous storms. This segment describes their role and how they help detect severe storms.

Title: NOAA Weather Radio Promo #3
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/

Title: NOAA Weather Radio Promo #2
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/

Title: NOAA Weather Radio Promo #1
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/

Title: Lightning: The Impacts on People
Runtime: 2:10
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: The lightning threat in the U.S. is very real and impacts people in every state. Safety experts discuss the seriousness of lightning threat and stress the importance of following safety advice.

Ellen and Christina Bryan Lightning Safety PSA

Title: Ellen and Christina Bryan Lightning Safety PSA
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Miss Ohio, Ellen Bryan, is competing in this weekend's Miss America pageant with a family lightning safety story not to be missed. Her sister Christina's life changed in 2000 when she survived a lightning strike that left her with extensive and permanent injuries. Ellen's love for her sister led to a compassionate lightning safety campaign. In 2009, Ellen and Christina joined the National Weather Service's lightning safety campaign. And this week, Ellen will take that lightning safety message to one of the biggest stages in pageantry. Ellen and the NWS are making progress in improving lightning safety.

In 2011, the nation experienced a record low number of lightning fatalities — with a total of 26 — but our work is not over. Please support us and Ellen in becoming a Weather-Ready Nation and making deaths and injuries from lightning a thing of the past.

Title: Leon the Lightning Lion PSA
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Do you know what to do when you hear thunder? Watch this 30-second video. Following Leon's lightning safety tips will help keep you safe.

Title: NWS Lightning Safety Awareness Message
Runtime: 2:44
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's most dangerous weather phenomena — lightning. But don't be fooled, lightning strikes year round.

NWS lightning safety expert John Jensenius discusses what you can do to stay safe. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"

Promoting Lightning Safety Awareness Week on NBC's Today Show

Title: Promoting Lightning Safety Awareness Week on NBC's Today Show
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: On Monday, June 20, 2011, staff from NWS Headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., and the NWS New York, N.Y. Weather Forecast Office promoted Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 19-25, 2011) outside the NBC Today show studios in Rockefeller Plaza in New York.

Here, NWS spokesperson Donna Franklin mentions Lightning Safety Awareness Week to Today weather anchor Al Roker during one of his weather segments.

For more information on lightning safety, visit:

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

Title: USLA and NOAA Rip Current PSA
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: A U.S. Lifesaving Association lifeguard gives safety tips on what to do if caught in a rip current. Using an animation of a swimmer caught in a rip current, he describes how to safely get out of the dangerous current.

Safe Boating Week PSA: Thunderstorm Safety: Marine Forecast

Title: Safe Boating Week PSA: Thunderstorm Safety: Marine Forecast
Runtime: 2:09
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: This video describes the importance of obtaining an accurate and up-to-date marine weather forecast before venturing out. Understanding a marine forecast is critical to safe boating. Weather and wave conditions can change suddenly, catching boaters off guard and creating life threatening conditions. Before setting out, obtain the latest marine forecast and warning information from www.weather.gov/marine or NOAA Weather Radio. Several days ahead of time you can begin listening for extended outlooks which give general information out to the next five days in both graphical and text format.

Safe Boating Week PSA: Thunderstorm Safety

Title: Safe Boating Week PSA: Thunderstorm Safety
Runtime: 1:32
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: This video describes the dangers of thunderstorms to mariners. Thunderstorms can be a mariner's worst nightmare. They can develop quickly and create dangerous wind and wave conditions. Thunderstorms can bring shifting and gusty winds, lightning, waterspouts, and torrential downpours which can turn a day's pleasure into a nightmare of distress.

NOAA's National Weather Service: Responding to the March 2011 Pacific Tsunami

Title: NOAA's National Weather Service: Responding to the March 2011 Pacific Tsunami
Runtime: 2:27
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: NOAA's National Weather Service responds to the March 11, 2011, tsunami
generated off the coast of Japan.

NOAA's National Weather Service: Building A Weather-Ready Nation

Title: NOAA's National Weather Service: Building A Weather-Ready Nation
Runtime: 3:04
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: The National Weather Service is building a Weather-Ready Nation in which society is prepared for and responds to weather-dependent events.

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