ALT NOAA advisory summarizing key messages for Hurricane Nolo: storm expected south of Hawaii’s Big Island then moving west, heavy rain with life‑threatening flooding and mudslides on the Big Island and Maui, large damaging waves likely, Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County, with track and rainfall

ALT Rip Currents: Know Your Options. Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore. They can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore. If at all possible, swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current: 1) Relax, rip currents don't pull you under. 2) Don't swim against the current. 3) Swim out of the current, then to shore. 4) If you can't escape, float or tread water. 5) If you need help, yell or wave for assistance. The image shows a rip current as a narrow flow of water moving in a line directly away from the beach, with waves on either side moving in the opposite direction towards the beach. Arrows point away from either side of the current and into the waves, parallel to the beach, indicating the path of escape from the rip current.

ALT An infographic titled "Early Season Cold and Snow: Unique Hazards" detailing specific dangers that can occur at the beginning of winter. The graphic lists five hazards, each preceded by a snowflake icon: Falling tree limbs from excess weight of snow Unexpected conditions during outdoor activities Unstable ice on rivers and lakes Inexperienced winter drivers Obscured trails and dangers A text box provides a general safety tip: Be Ready for Winter Conditions Check weather before heading outdoors, be ready for winter conditions sooner than you think, adjust your plans if needed, and slow down on roads. The visual background shows a snowy landscape with a winding road where a red car is driving, a frozen body of water near a small hill where people are outdoors (one walking a dog, one skiing), and two cars (one green, one white) parked and covered in snow.

ALT A significant Nor'easter will bring widespread coastal impacts to the Eastern Seaboard this weekend including heavy rain with inland flooding, high surf and beach erosion, coastal flooding, strong rip currents,and gusty winds up to 50 mph.

ALT Lightning in North Dakota: July 5, 2014. (Image credit: Jeremy Bower)

ALT Key Messages: 1. Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Thursday as it moves northward, potentially making its closest approach to the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday. A Hurricane Watch is now in effect for the Big Island, and residents there should follow advice given by local officials, including evacuating if told to do so. 2. The time to prepare for significant heavy rain and flooding impacts on the Big Island is now, as heavy rain becomes more likely by Thursday and Friday. Periods of heavy rain are likely to continue across the Big Island and Maui through the weekend. Life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides are possible, especially in areas of steep terrain across the Big Island and Maui. Across the remainder of Hawaii, lesser rainfall totals are expected, with isolated flooding possible. 3. Large and damaging waves are possible along the coast of the Big Island into the weekend.

ALT Key Messages: 1. Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later today and a hurricane on Thursday as it turns northward, potentially making its closest approach to the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday. There is an increasing risk of wind and wave impacts in the Hawaiian Islands, and a Hurricane Watch may be required for the Big Island later today. 2. The time to prepare for significant heavy rain and flooding impacts on the Big Island is now, as heavy rain becomes more likely by Thursday and Friday. Periods of heavy rain are likely to continue across the Big Island and Maui through the weekend. Life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides are possible, especially in areas of steep terrain across the Big Island and Maui. Across the remainder of Hawaii, lesser rainfall totals are expected, with isolated flooding possible.