Safety and Preparedness | weather.com

This Is How Rip Currents Turn Beaches Deadly

June 6, 2026, 7:25 am EDT
That peaceful stretch of ocean could be hiding a powerful current capable of pulling even the strongest swimmers far from shore in seconds. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains how rip currents form, how to spot them before it’s too late and the simple survival strategy that could save your life.
Watch Video

Storm Radar From The Weather Company Gets A Facelift

May 2, 2026, 1:00 pm EDT
Your new radar app is waiting for you.
Read More

Rip Currents Explained: How They Form, How To Spot Them And How To Escape

April 26, 2026, 8:01 am EDT
We're diving into everything you've ever wondered about rip currents to help keep you and your loved ones safe in the water.
Read More

How To Safely Drive In Snow, Sleet Or Freezing Rain

April 23, 2026, 10:14 am EDT
Snow, sleet, freezing rain and wintry mix may all sound similar, but each creates different driving conditions. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser breaks down how everything from wet, heavy snow to nearly invisible ice can turn roads treacherous and how drivers can be prepared no matter what.
Watch Video

Real-Time Rain Alerts From The Weather Channel Could Not Only Keep You Dry, But Also Safe As Spring Severe Thunderstorm Season Ramps Up

April 8, 2026, 9:17 am EDT
Turn these alerts on now so that spring showers don’t turn you into a wet mess.
Read More

What To Know Ahead Of Severe Weather

April 3, 2026, 2:11 pm EDT
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari has some helpful tips for how to prepare ahead of severe weather.
Watch Video

Watch Jim Cantore Train For Avalanche Rescue

March 5, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore goes to the Snowbird ski resort near Salt Lake City, Utah, to learn how to save someone who has been trapped by an avalanche.
Watch Video

Olympic Coach Explains How To Correctly Fall On Ice

February 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
Slipping on ice can happen in a split second, but how you respond in that moment can determine whether you walk away or end up injured. A U.S. Olympic judo team coach explains how simple techniques like tucking your chin and rolling with the fall can protect your head, wrists and joints when winter weather sends you off balance.
Watch Video

Who Knew? Judo Tips Can Help You Fall Safer On Ice This Winter

February 12, 2026, 7:34 am EST
An Olympic judo coach says the secret to surviving a winter slip isn’t staying upright, it’s knowing how to fall. Relax and roll with it before the ice takes you down.
Read More

What Drowning Really Looks Like, From A Pediatric ER Doctor

January 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children from 1 to 4 years old, and it takes the lives of 4,000 Americans each year, according to the CDC. But drowning does not look like what you may have seen on television. So we sought out an expert on the subject: Dr. Meghan Martin is a pediatric emergency physician in Pinellas County, Florida, where she’s seen hundreds of kids who’ve survived or died in drowning incidents. Watch this video where she describes what drowning really looks like and what you should be doing to prevent it during your Memorial Day Weekend celebrations.
Watch Video