Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Severe Weather Preparedness Week – Lightning safety
In the U.S., there are typically 20-25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes each year. Knowing the dangers of lightning is important so you know what to do when a thunderstorm strikes.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 3: Tornado Formation & Tornado Safety
We are no strangers to tornadoes here in the Four States, but its always good to have a plan in place when they decide to move in. In this video you’ll see the basics on tornado formation, some different types of storms that produce tornadoes,
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Choosing the safest place to shelter during a tornado
WECT’S Gannon Medwick shares how to choose the safest place to shelter if there’s a tornado coming your way. In most single-family homes, the safest option is to find the lowest, interior room without windows.
Severe weather preparedness: Knowing your National Weather Service office
Yesterday we discussed the important of knowing the difference between a watch and warning. But do you happen to know who issues said watches and warnings for your county? The Stateline is
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Have a plan
Spring is right around the corner and in the Four States, that means severe weather season. DOGE cost-cutter-in-chief Elon Musk likened the U.S. retirement system to a pyramid scheme during a podcast with Joe Rogan.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tips to shelter safely during tornadoes
When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for your area, get to your safe place as quickly as possible. Safe places are low-level interior rooms in your home. Be sure to stay away from windows.
Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 1: Flooding Safety
Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 2 through 8th, but the first topic covered is today. Flooding is the first topic, then lightning, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and then watches and warnings.
Severe Weather Awareness Week
In order to stay safe during severe weather, now is a good time to make sure you understand the risks, safety measures and how to be prepared.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: understanding severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
It's Day 2 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week - learn what makes a thunderstorm severe, how tornadoes form and the difference between watches and warnings.
Officials urge Chicagoans to get ready for spring storms during severe weather preparedness week
This week marks Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois, coming alongside rainfall and thunderstorms as a season of stormy weather begins.
Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week | What you need to know
March 9-15 marks Indiana's Severe Weather Preparedness Week, an important reminder to all Hoosiers to take the time to prepare for severe weather, which can strike at any moment, especially during spring and summer.
First Alert Weather: Annual statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday
Tornado sirens will ring around the Ozarks at 11 a.m. Wednesday for the annual statewide tornado drill, part of the National ...
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Douglas County Emergency Management, KU and weather service to hold severe weather preparedness workshop
With the spring storm season approaching, Douglas County Emergency Management, KU and the National Weather Service are ...