# Dangerous Places Where You Need To Always Check the Weather *By James Hills — Updated February 2022* Travel can be adventure but the trick is figuring out how to manage the risk so that you have a great time but avoid disaster. In some locations, severe weather can occur almost without warning - and other places the risk is omnipresent. Unfortunately, some of the most exciting places to visit can also be the most dangerous. That doesn't mean you should avoid them, simply take precautions and make the most of them while staying safe. ## Hiking and Off Roading in The Desert You might think I'm going to talk about extreme heat here (and you'd be partially correct), but that danger is pretty obvious. What can cause real trouble is the risk of flash floods. The desert floor is sometimes as hard as pavement, so water doesn't sink in well and instead flows towards lower ground - sometimes miles away. 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That means making sure to pack the proper safety supplies and it means checking the weather so that you can plan your routes accordingly. The thing I love about Storm by Weather Underground is that not only does it provide great data for me to use before I head out somewhere but it also provides real-time updates. So, think about this ... You are on your sailboat cruising around Lake Michigan from Chicago to Kenosha. While you might see some clouds, the app will actually alert you to real-time lighting strikes. Being able to actually see that data is a LOT more valuable to me than simply looking out over the bow and saying, "that sure looks like a storm coming up!" ## Install Storm by Weather Underground Before You Head Out! Storm provides a comprehensive resource that includes Global Radar from the national network of NEXRAD radar sites at the highest resolution available (800 feet between data points!). It will even provide warnings, watches, and detailed analysis of any approaching storm whether that is a blizzard, hurricane, or a summer storm bringing thunder, lighting and possible tornadoes. Even though I have no intention of traveling to dangerous locations on an every day basis, I like having Storm installed on my phone since it provides weather updates including earthquakes and government warnings. It makes me feel safe - even when simply exploring a new city. After-all, sometimes all you need is to know that someone's looking out for you! Storm by Weather Underground can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and you can remove ads as a subscription for only $1.99 per year. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Weather Underground. The opinions and text are all mine. Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. 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