Resources that help you learn about and prepare for extreme weather.
Disaster Readiness kit
Disaster can strike anywhere. Are you prepared for whatever is thrown in your direction?
HURDAT
HURDAT provides data on historic hurricanes that have been observed in the Atlantic Basin since 1851.
NOAA/ National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center
The NOAA/ National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center provides updated forecasts on severe weather potential.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine runs the Resilient America Program to help communities and the nation build resilience to extreme events, save lives, and reduce the physical and economic costs of disasters.
National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center provides updates on tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin. Tropical weather bulletins are issued starting May 15th, with daily forecast discussions beginning June 1st.
National Snow and Ice Data Center
The National Snow and Ice Data Center provides updated data on snowpack, glacier coverage, and the extent of sea ice.
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service provides updated forecasts, watches, and warnings for U.S. states and territories. Forecasts are issued from Regional Forecast Offices.
U-Surge
U-Surge provides the first data-driven coastal flood risk analysis for communities along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The program also provides the first storm surge database for flood-prone countries like Japan, China, Australia, Bangladesh, and India.
U.S. Drought Monitor
The U.S. Drought Monitor provides the official source for drought classification for the nation.
Yale Climate Connections
Yale Climate Connections provides In-depth stories about climate science and the impacts of extreme weather.
World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization provides a user-friendly website with links to global weather records, climate research, projects, workshops, and conferences. They also have great links for education on topics related to weather and climate.
US Geological Survey (USGS)
The US Geological Survey (USGS) provides data on river and stream discharge/ heights, as well as water level forecasts at this site.