NOAA Weather-Ready Nation
Polk County Emergency Management is working with NOAA to help improve the nation's readiness against extreme weather, water and climate events. We are committed to work with NOAA and other Ambassadors to strengthen Oregon's and the nations resilience against extreme weather.
The Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador™ is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to strengthen partnerships with external organizations toward building community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and water events.
Building a Weather-Ready Nation™ requires more than government action alone. It requires innovative partnerships with other weather information providers (i.e., the Weather Enterprise), and with organizations across all segments of society for better community, business, and personal decision making.
Storm Watch vs Warning
A Winter Storm WATCH means Be Prepared.
A Winter Storm WARNING means Take Action!
Winter Precipitation
Will there be rain, ice, or snow? This graphic explains how having different layers of warm and cold air between the clouds and the ground determines the type of precipitation that hits the ground. nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/winter/types/
Black Ice
Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery, especially on bridges and overpasses. Please drive slowly. weather.gov/winter
