Severe Weather Warnings in United States

Severe Weather Warnings for United States (Northern America) come from National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, National Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Washington, D.C..

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At a glance

countryUnited States · North America
reference cityWashington, D.C. (38.9, -77.04)
emergencyPrimary emergency number911
risk profilestorm, flood, heat, cold, drought, wildfire, air, earthquake, volcano, tsunami, radiation

What counts as a severe weather warnings

Severe weather warnings are issued by a national meteorological service when wind gusts, thunderstorms, hail or heavy rain are expected to reach a level that can damage buildings, interrupt transport or endanger people outdoors. Warning levels differ by country, but almost all of them scale from an advisory up to a red or extreme level with instructions to stay indoors.

Who issues severe weather warnings in United States

meteoNational Weather Service (NWS)
civilFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
seismicUSGS Earthquake Hazards Program
marineNational Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA)

Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.

If a warning is active in United States

Postpone exposed activities such as roofing, scaffolding or boat trips.
Secure loose objects on balconies, terraces and building sites.
Keep a charged phone, a torch and a battery or wind-up radio ready.

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for United States: Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues severe weather warnings in United States?

National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, National Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.

What is the emergency number in United States?

The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.

Does Waarning show live severe weather warnings for United States?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Washington, D.C. from Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.

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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.