Learn before the alert
Extreme weather, explained plainly.
Short concept guides that turn public background material and official emergency sources into clearer first-hour understanding. For action steps, each page links back to StormRift survival guides.
Core hazard concepts
Background knowledge for faster decisions when a warning arrives.
What is heat index?Heat index explains why the same air temperature can feel far more dangerous when humidity is high.Read explainer What is a flash flood?A flash flood is dangerous because water can rise or move before people have time to re-plan routes.Read explainer What is hypothermia?Hypothermia is dangerous because cold can reduce coordination and judgment before a person realizes how serious the exposure is.Read explainer What is carbon monoxide?Carbon monoxide is dangerous because you cannot see or smell it, and outage behavior can bring it indoors.Read explainer What is PM2.5 in wildfire smoke?PM2.5 is the fine particle pollution that makes wildfire smoke a health risk even far from flames.Read explainer What is storm surge?Storm surge is ocean water pushed onto land by storm winds, and it can close escape routes before peak flooding.Read explainer