Severe Weather Alerts and Security Alerts
Frequently Asked Questions

• What moble phone carriers are supported?

  AT&T, Cingular, Verizon, SprintPCS, NEXTEL, T-Mobile

Do you have a cell phone company not listed above? We are happy to add your company if you will help verifying a test text message to your phone. For helping we'll give you a free iAlert.com account. Please contact us for more detail.

• What type of alerts can I receive?

  Currently iAlert products include all major National Weather Service watch, warning, advisory alerts including:

  Severe - Severe Weather, Tornado (SVR, SVS, TOR, WCN)
  Winter Weather - Blizzard, Snow, Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Ice Storm, Avalanche (WSW, AVA, AVW, SAB)
  Hydrology - Flash Flood, Flood, Areal Flood (FFA, FFS, FFW, FLS, FLW)
  Fire Weather - Red Flag, Rangeland Fire Danger (RFW, RFD)
  Marine Weather - Lake Wind, Marine, Small Craft, Hazardous Seas (CWF, MWS, NSH, GLF, SMW, OFF, MWW)
  Coastal Hazards - Tsunami, Costal Flooding, High Surf (CFW, LSH, TSU)
  Tropical Weather - Hurricane, Tropical Storm, Hurricane Winds (HLS, TCM, TCP, TCV)
  Aviation - Aviation Weather Warnings (AWW)
  Non-Precipitation - High Wind, Fog, Frost, Freeze, Dust (NPW, ASA)
  Civil Emergency - 911 Outage, Evacuation, HazMat, Nuclear, Volcano (CAE, CDQ, CEM, EQW, EVI, FRW, HMW, LAE, etc.)
  Other - Special Weather Statement (SPS)

• How reliable are alerts from iAlert.com?

Very reliable! iAlert.com partners with the source of all alerts we distribute so you can be confident each alert is accurate, official, and timely so you can react as needed. We use this service too and our standards are high!

• How far away fom select city will I see alerts?

Local alerts are based on city or zip code entered in a browser search or by the selected city from within your member account. In most cases the alerts you will receive are based on the county your selected city resides in.

• What is the difference between a Watch, Warning, and Advisory?

Watch

A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.

Warning

A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.

Advisory

An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.

• How far from my selected city are alerts recognized?

Alerts are based on the county of the selected city. In some cases there are "zone" based alerts, which for the most part are very close to county borders.

• How do I stop receiving alerts?
  

There are two ways to stop receiving ialerts. From your member page by deselect all hazards or by closing your account by selecting "Terminate iAlert Service" link located bottom right of member page.