# Types of Severe Weather Alerts

Rain Viewer supports over 40 official severe weather alert categories from national meteorological services worldwide. Each category below lists the alert types we display on the map and in push notifications.

Don't let the weather take you by surprise. Stay informed and safe with our severe weather alerts, including tornado warning, flash flood warning, fire watch, severe thunderstorm watch, and others.

## Alert Types


### Air

Be aware of unhealthy air quality (ozone or smog) and air stagnation, which can trap pollutants.


### Beach

Watch out before heading to the beach. Get warnings about dangerous waves, currents, or other hazards affecting the coast. 


### Cold

Brace yourself for winter. Receive alerts for dangerously low temperatures, wind chills, and potential cold snaps. 


### Dust

Traveling to the desert? Get alerts about dust storms, blowing dust, and reduced visibility that can impact your journey.


### Earthquake

Receive instant warnings that allow you to take cover and protect yourself during seismic activity.


### Fire

Monitor fire hazards and extreme fire conditions with Rain Viewer. Be ready to take action when you see a fire warning.


### Flood

Stay up-to-date with flash floods and coastal/lakeshore flooding. Be prepared to act quickly after a flood warning.


### Fog

Plan for safe travel. Check the app for real-time warnings about dense fog that can affect your commute.


### Freezing

Be equipped for winter travel and commuting. Receive alerts about freezing rain, ice accumulation, and dangerously low temperatures.


### Gale

Get warned about gale-force winds affecting land and sea. Secure your property and stay safe.


### Heat

Get alerts about hazardous heat conditions, such as heat warnings. Know when to stay indoors and ensure hydration.


### Landslide

Be prepared before venturing into mountainous areas. Rain Viewer will keep you up-to-date with avalanches and landslides. 


### Marine

Use caution while sailing. Get notified about dangerous marine conditions, rip currents, high surf, and dense smoke offshore. 


### Rain

Avoid getting caught in a downpour. Receive warnings about excessive rainfall and potential flooding.


### Severe Weather

Receive real-time alerts about various extreme weather conditions and protect yourself quickly.


### Small Craft

Planning a boat trip with friends or family? Let Rain Viewer inform you about rough water conditions affecting small vessels.


### Snow

Secure yourself and your property during snowfall. Get alerts about snowstorms, blizzards, ice storms, and dangerous winter conditions.


### Storm

Get warned against severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential storm damage. Be storm-ready and use caution.


### Sun

Going sunbathing? Protect yourself from sunburn and harmful sun rays. Monitor high levels of UV radiation with the Rain Viewer app. 


### Tornado

Receive critical alerts about potential tornadoes (such as a tornado warning) to take shelter, secure your property, and stay safe.


### Tropical Cyclone

Stay safe during tropical cyclones. Get informed about hurricanes, tropical storms, typhoons, and storm surges in real time. 


### Tsunami

Receive immediate warnings about possible tsunami waves. Be prepared and evacuate when instructed.


### Volcano

Get warned against volcanic eruptions and ashfall. Stay prepared and evacuate when instructed.


### Wind

Watch out for strong winds, gusts, and extreme wind events with Rain Viewer. Protect yourself and your property in time.

## Keep an eye on the forecast as the weather can change quickly. Download Rain Viewer to get all types of severe weather alerts for tornadoes, floods, fires, and other extreme weather conditions.