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ALT A lone bench partially submerged by turbulent ocean waves under a stormy sky. Text reads "June 1st is the start of Atlantic Hurricane Season. Are you ready?"
ALT Dark storm clouds with lightning bolts and heavy rain illustrating severe weather safety.
ALT Interior view of a home showing a safe room with a table and stairs, contrasted with a tornado funnel outside, emphasizing shelter during tornadoes. Text: Your safe place from tornadoes. Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous. Safe places are storm shelters and basements, but if not available, an interior room without windows can also be protective. If you receive a tornado warning, take shelter immediately!
ALT Storm Safety during outdoor events: Move to a fully-enclosed structure or hard-top vehicle at the first sign of lightning. Wait 30 minutes after the last strike before resuming activities. Watch for falling debris and flying objects during high winds. Use caution when walking on wet surfaces to avoid dangerous slips and falls. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
ALT Bright lightning bolts streak across a dark, stormy sky with a safety message urging people to go indoors during thunder.
ALT When the Earth shakes, know what to do: drop, cover, hold on.
ALT Illustration of a traveler holding luggage and passport with flight details and a soccer fan with the text "Ready for the big match? Visit ready.gov/FIFAWorldCup26 to learn how to stay safe and prepared."
ALT Wildfires can escalate quickly. Wildfire growth can be terrifyingly sudden and deadly. Prepare ahead of time so you'll be ready. Clear brush away from your home to create defensible space. Use fire-resistant landscaping. Know your potential evacuation routes. Have an emergency supply kit ready to go.
ALT NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather outlook for Thursday, June 4, 2026, valid through 7:00 AM CDT on June 5. A yellow “slight risk” area for severe thunderstorms stretches from eastern Montana and northeastern Wyoming across western and central South Dakota into southern Minnesota, including areas near Billings, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, and west of Minneapolis. A broader dark green “marginal risk” area surrounds the slight-risk region and extends southward through Nebraska, Kansas, and parts of Oklahoma, while reaching east into Iowa and southern Minnesota. Light green shading indicates a wider thunderstorm area covering much of the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and portions of the central Plains. Major cities labeled include Billings, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City, Wichita, Dodge City, and Denver. Most of the eastern United States is outside organized severe weather risk areas. NOAA branding and the severe weather ri
ALT FEMA wildfire prevention poster urging people to do their part to avoid starting wildfires with flames and mountain silhouettes.
ALT Dark storm clouds rapidly forming over a green field signaling an approaching thunderstorm with safety tips beside the image. Text: Thunderstorms can escalate quickly. Clear skies can quickly turn dark and ominous, whether due to pop-up thunderstorms or squall lines. Be prepared! Set up a way to get weather warnings on your phone. When alerted to a storm, get inside a sturdy building immediately. Stay away from windows once indoors. If a building isn't nearby, get inside a vehicle.
ALT NOAA Storm Prediction Center “Severe Weather Outlook” map for Monday, June 1, 2026, valid until June 2 at 7:00 AM CDT. Two separate yellow “slight risk” areas are highlighted for severe thunderstorms. One is centered over portions of eastern Colorado, western Kansas, southwestern Nebraska, and southeastern Wyoming. The second extends across parts of Arkansas, northern Mississippi, western Tennessee, and northern Alabama. Dark and light green shaded regions surrounding these areas indicate broader marginal thunderstorm risk stretching across much of the central Plains, lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast, and portions of the southern Rockies. Smaller green-shaded areas are also present along parts of the Atlantic Coast, Florida, and northern New England. The remainder of the country is shown with no organized severe weather risk. NOAA branding and the severe weather risk legend appear in the lower-right corner.
ALT Build A Kit Have enough food, water and other supplies to support your needs for several days.
ALT Guidelines to prevent wildfires by keeping firewood and propane 30 feet from homes, tree branches 10 feet away, and clearing roofs and gutters of debris.