Wicked Weather

A light winter snow can quickly turn into a blizzard with high winds and whiteout conditions. Temperatures can drop and you don't want to be stuck out in the cold. Find out how to stay safe during a blizzard and how to be prepared.

There has been little rainfall, and the land is dry. A drought has developed. Rivers and lakes dry up. Crops are ruined from lack of water. Learn ways to use less water and how to save the little water that you do have.

Although hurricanes start far out to sea, they often make landfall. Winds can whip to over 150 miles per hour. Trees, power lines, and homes are easily blown over. Find out how to prepare yourself and your home for this natural disaster.

A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 60 miles per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. Find out how to prepare and stay safe when a tornado is heading your way.

Heavy rains can quickly turn into a dangerous flood. River, lake, and ocean levels rise rapidly. Levees break and water rushes in. Find out the safest place to be and how to prepare when rushing water is heading your way.

Thunder booms through the sky. Lightning flashes through the clouds. A thunderstorm is here. Find out the safest place to be and what to do as you wait out the storm.