Weather Information and Preparedness

US: National Weather Service

US: College of DuPage Current and Recent Satellite and Radar Data

US: NCAR RAP Real Time Weather

US: University of Illinois Current Weather

US: Plymouth State University Current and Recent Weather

US: Precipitation Identification Near the Ground (PING) – real time citizen science precipitation type reports

US: University of Washington Weather Loops

US: Unisys Weather


Eastern US: StonyBrook University Storm Surge Model

Europe: UK Met Office

Australia region: Bureau of Meteorology

West Pacific region: Japan Meteorological Agency–Satellite Imagery

World Severe Weather Information Centre

World Weather Information Service

Global Observations of Cloudiness and Rain

Interpreting Surface Map Observation Symbols

Weather-related Safety

US: Severe Weather Safety and Preparedness

US: Home Emergency and Disaster Safety

Home Safety Guide for Different Kinds of Natural Disasters


Driving your Car in Bad Weather – Tips from the Experts

Winter Driving Guide

Car Insurance Tips: Everything you need to know about winter driving safety

Recommended items to keep in your car for emergencies