AlertsUSA

US Embassy Israel urging caution and increased security awareness

Israeli diplomatic facilities and synagogues worldwide on heightened alert

SMS Alert Text: Israeli diplomatic facilities, synagogues and Jewish schools worldwide on heightened alert following IDF airstrikes on Hezbollah's HQ in Beirut, Lebanon. Supplemental Info: Strike believed to have targeted Hezbollah leadership, in ...

Hurricane Helene strengthens to CAT 4 storm

SMS Alert Text: NHC reports hurricane Helene's maximum sustained winds have increased to 130 mph (CAT 4). Strong, damaging winds will likely penetrate far inland. Supplemental Info: Hurricane Helene Main Storm Page:https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refres ...

Hurricane Helene strengthens to CAT 3 storm

SMS Alert Text: NHC reports hurricane Helene's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph (CAT 3). Additional strengthening expected before landfall this evening. Supplemental Info: Hurricane Helene Main Storm Page:https://nhc.noaa.go ...

NHC intensity forecast for hurricane Helene now at CAT 4

SMS Alert Text: NHC intensity forecast for hurricane Helene now shows the system at Category 4 (132 mph) in 24 hours, with additional strengthening possible before landfall Thursday evening. Supplemental Info: Hurricane Helene Main Storm Page:htt ...

UPDATE: Reports of explosion, Santa Barbara Superior Courts

SMS Alert Text: Suspect detained after throwing bag containing explosive device within Santa Barbara Superior Courts. Police request public continue to avoid the area. Supplemental Info: Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office reports the scene has not b ...

Reports of explosion, Santa Barbara Superior Courts

SMS Alert Text: AlertsUSA monitoring response to reports of an explosion at the Santa Barbara Superior Courts in Santa Maria, CA. Police request public avoid the area. Supplemental Info: Cause unknownSanta Barbara Sheriff's Office reports the sce ...

US Embassy Lebanon warns of limited commercial options to depart

SMS Alert Text: US Embassy Lebanon warns of limited commercial options avail to leave the country. Those staying should be prepared to shelter in place for an extended period. Supplemental Info: Within the last few hours, Britain has announced th ...

Hurricane WARNING issued for portions of the FL Gulf coast

SMS Alert Text: Hurricane WARNING issued from Anclote River to Mexico Beach, FL. Storm surge WARNING issued from Flamingo to Indian Pass, FL incl Tampa Bay Charlotte Harbor. Supplemental Info: TS Helene Main Storm Page:https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ref ...

Hurricane Watch issued for the Gulf Coast of Florida

SMS Alert Text: Hurricane Watch issued for the Gulf Coast of Florida from Englewood northward and westward to Indian Pass, including Tampa Bay. Final preparations urged. Supplemental Info: PTC 9 Main Storm Page:https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/gr ...