Weather Alert Times: Issued, Onset, Expires and Event End
Read the different clocks in an NWS alert without mistaking an expired message for an all-clear. Includes a fictional timeline and a sharing checklist.
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Disaster News & Latest Official Updates
Earthquakes, flooding, volcanoes, wildfires and severe weather: follow the latest agency reports, then explore the sources and safety guidance behind each update.
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Wildfires
Active fire incidents, official containment reports and evacuation information. Satellite detections are not a measure of damage.
Earthquakes
Worldwide earthquakes from USGS. Magnitude describes the event; local shaking and impact vary with depth, distance and ground conditions.
Volcanoes
Reported volcanic activity and official observatory updates. An open satellite event does not necessarily mean a new eruption.
Flooding
Flood warnings and reported flood events. Follow local evacuation orders and never drive through floodwater.
Tropical weather
Named tropical systems and official cyclone reports. Consult the responsible meteorological agency for forecasts.
Severe weather
Official watches, warnings and significant storm reports. A warning calls for immediate attention to the issuing agency’s instructions.
Latest official-source reports
Follow the RSS feedOrdered by the source update time. All times are UTC. Open a report for its source links, location and update history.
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Flood Warning — Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ
Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ · Nov 2, 11:16 AM UTC · active
M 2.5 earthquake — 72 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska
72 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska · Nov 2, 11:15 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Rio Arriba, NM
Rio Arriba, NM · Nov 2, 11:15 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Sandoval, NM
Sandoval, NM · Nov 2, 11:11 AM UTC · active
M 2.5 earthquake — 2 km WNW of Concord, CA
2 km WNW of Concord, CA · Nov 2, 11:07 AM UTC · active
Dense Fog Advisory — Bee; Goliad
Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun · Nov 2, 11:03 AM UTC · active
Special Weather Statement — Yuma County; Kit Carson County
Yuma County; Kit Carson County · Nov 2, 10:57 AM UTC · active
Flash Flood Warning — Coconino, AZ
Coconino, AZ · Nov 2, 10:55 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Graham, AZ
Graham, AZ · Nov 2, 10:54 AM UTC · active
Beach Hazards Statement — San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal · Nov 2, 10:43 AM UTC · active
Winter Storm Warning — Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft · Nov 2, 10:38 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa, AZ · Nov 2, 10:32 AM UTC · active
High Wind Warning — Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet · Nov 2, 10:30 AM UTC · active
Winter Weather Advisory — Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains · Nov 2, 10:21 AM UTC · active
Flood Advisory — DeSoto, FL; Hardee, FL
DeSoto, FL; Hardee, FL · Nov 2, 10:15 AM UTC · active
M 2.6 earthquake — 3 km ESE of Berkeley, CA
3 km ESE of Berkeley, CA · Nov 2, 10:13 AM UTC · active
Dense Fog Advisory — North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Central and South Weld County
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Central and South Weld County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties · Nov 2, 10:13 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ · Nov 2, 10:05 AM UTC · active
Dense Fog Advisory — Coeur d'Alene Area; Spokane Area
Coeur d'Alene Area; Spokane Area · Nov 2, 10:04 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Apache, AZ; Gila, AZ
Apache, AZ; Gila, AZ; Navajo, AZ · Nov 2, 9:58 AM UTC · active
Flash Flood Warning — Brevard, FL
Brevard, FL · Nov 2, 9:58 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa, AZ · Nov 2, 9:51 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Catron, NM
Catron, NM · Nov 2, 9:51 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Yavapai, AZ
Yavapai, AZ · Nov 2, 9:50 AM UTC · active
Flash Flood Warning — Brevard, FL
Brevard, FL · Nov 2, 9:44 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Yavapai, AZ
Yavapai, AZ · Nov 2, 9:39 AM UTC · active
M 4.7 earthquake — 113 km SW of Basco, Philippines
113 km SW of Basco, Philippines · Nov 2, 9:34 AM UTC · active
Flood Advisory — Gila, AZ
Gila, AZ · Nov 2, 9:20 AM UTC · active
Flood Warning — Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa, AZ · Nov 2, 9:08 AM UTC · active
Flash Flood Warning — Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ
Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ · Nov 2, 9:06 AM UTC · active
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