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 catch you unawares. Stay informed and safe with our severe weather alerts, including tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, fire watches, severe thunderstorm watches, and more.
Air
Be aware of poor air quality (ozone or smog) and air stagnation, which can trap pollutants.
Beach
Take care before heading to the beach. Receive warnings about dangerous waves, currents, or other hazards affecting the coast.
Cold
Prepare for winter. Receive alerts for dangerously low temperatures, wind chills, and possible cold snaps.
Dust
Travelling to the desert? Receive alerts about dust storms, blowing dust, and reduced visibility that could affect your journey.
Earthquake
Receive instant alerts that enable you to seek shelter and safeguard yourself during seismic activity.
Fire
Monitor fire hazards and extreme fire conditions with Rain Viewer. Be prepared to take action when you receive 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 alerts about dense fog that may affect your journey.
Freezing
Be prepared for winter travel and commuting. Receive alerts about freezing rain, ice build-up, and dangerously low temperatures.
Gale
Receive alerts about gale-force winds impacting land and sea. Secure your property and stay safe.
Heat
Receive alerts about hazardous heat conditions, such as heat warnings. Know when to stay indoors and keep hydrated.
Landslide
Be prepared before heading into mountainous areas. Rain Viewer will keep you up to date with avalanches and landslides.
Marine
Exercise caution while sailing. Receive notifications about hazardous marine conditions, rip currents, high surf, and dense smoke offshore.
Rain
Avoid getting caught in a downpour. Receive alerts about heavy rainfall and possible flooding.
Severe Weather
Receive real-time alerts about various extreme weather conditions and protect yourself promptly.
Small Craft
Planning a boat trip with friends or family? Let Rain Viewer keep you informed about rough water conditions that may affect small vessels.
Snow
Protect yourself and your property during snowfall. Receive alerts about snowstorms, blizzards, ice storms, and hazardous winter conditions.
Storm
Receive warnings about severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential storm damage. Be prepared for storms and exercise 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) so you can take shelter, secure your property, and stay safe.
Tropical Cyclone
Stay safe during tropical cyclones. Receive real-time updates on hurricanes, tropical storms, typhoons, and storm surges.
Tsunami
Receive instant alerts about potential tsunami waves. Be prepared and evacuate when advised.
Volcano
Receive warnings about volcanic eruptions and ashfall. Stay prepared and evacuate when advised.
Wind
Watch out for strong winds, gusts, and extreme wind events with Rain Viewer. Protect yourself and your property in good time.
Severe Alerts FAQ
What Types of Severe Weather Alerts Does Rain Viewer Provide?
Rain Viewer provides a wide range of severe weather alerts, including tornado warnings, flood alerts, fire weather advisories, and other critical weather updates. View the %s on this page.
How Real-Time Are the Weather Alerts on Rain Viewer?
Our weather alerts are updated in real time, providing the most up-to-date information. We source data directly from national weather services to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Is There a Cost Associated with Receiving Severe Weather Alerts on Rain Viewer?
No, all severe weather alerts, including push notifications and access to our interactive map, are free on the Rain Viewer app.
Can I Receive Alerts for a Specific Severity?
Yes, Rain Viewer allows you to customise your alert preferences. You can choose to receive notifications for specific severity levels, such as minor, moderate, severe, and extreme weather conditions for all the supported types.
How Can Rain Viewer Help Me Prepare for Severe Weather?
Rain Viewer provides safety guidelines and tips for severe weather conditions, along with timely alerts. This information can help you prepare and take appropriate measures to ensure your safety.
Does Rain Viewer Provide Severe Weather Alerts Worldwide?
Rain Viewer provides severe weather alerts for many countries worldwide. Check %s on this page to confirm availability in your region.
Can I Share Severe Weather Alerts with Friends and Family?
Yes, you can easily share alerts from Rain Viewer with others. This feature is useful for making sure your friends and family are also aware of and prepared for severe weather conditions.
How Does Rain Viewer Gather Its Weather Data?
We collect weather data from trusted meteorological sources and our advanced weather monitoring systems. This multi-source approach helps us provide comprehensive and accurate weather alerts.
Keep an eye on the forecast as the weather can change rapidly. Download Rain Viewer to receive all types of severe weather alerts for tornadoes, floods, fires, and other extreme weather conditions.
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