or thunderstorms produce large hail, damaging winds, or heavy rainfall causing flooding, 

or even tornadoes, with wind speeds reaching speeds of over 300 miles an hour,

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, local radio and television, or cable television for official information."

Image of Hurricane Anita approaching the coast of Mexico.

Announcer - "When a hurricane threatens, as in this image of Hurricane Anita approaching the coast of Mexico, "

Next image, a man holding a large hailstone next to a ruler. The hailstone is approximately 4 inches in length and 2.5 inches in width.

Announcer - "or thunderstorms produce large hail, damaging winds, or heavy rainfall causing flooding,"

Next image, a large tornado on the ground. The tornado is a violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground. Frequently the tornado, as in this image, appears very dark due to dirt and debris picked up by the tornado.

Announcer - "or even tornadoes, with wind speeds reaching speeds of over 300 miles an hour,"

Next image, a television set, a portable radio, and a NOAA Weather Radio receiver. NOAA Weather Radios have an alarm activated by your local National Weather Service office to alert you of life threatening weather in your area. To learn more about NOAA Weather Radio for people with hearing impairments, visit the Special-Needs NOAA Weather Radio webpage.

Announcer - "Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, local radio and television, or cable television for official information."