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Stay prepared: How to activate severe weather warnings

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How to activate severe weather warnings

An example of a storm on the WindRadar.An example of a storm on the WindRadar.

When stormy weather is forecast, are you prepared for optimal warnings?

Where to find the severe weather warning

Active warnings can be seen on the home screen, tapping a warning takes you to the weather warnings map, push notifications can also be activated for warnings as they go live.

Here's how it works!

Weather & Radar editorial team
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