If you missed this week's Severe Weather Preparedness Week, don't worry, I thought that I would give you all a recap of what you learned this week. Because it is super important that you know all of these things when severe weather does hit.
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes can move in any direction! If you see these terms flashing across the screen you know what they mean:
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: A "Watch" means that you should be alert
for severe weather later in the day or night.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: At this time you should take shelter while
the storm passes.
You need one of these three things for a Thunderstorm to be severe:
1. Producing one inch or larger in
diameter hail
2. Producing winds equal or exceeding 58 miles per hour
3. Producing a tornado
Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes and other types of severe
weather, despite advance warning. In 2012, there were more than 450
weather- related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries. Every
state in the United States has experienced tornadoes and severe
weather- 46 states reported tornadoes in 2012- so everyone is exposed to
some degree of risk. Often the real "first responders"
to an emergency don’t have flashing lights and sirens. They are moms
and dads, store managers, and teachers. What they do before, during, and
after an emergency can save lives.
Basically just take precaution when severe weather is in your forecast! Stay Safe Everyone and Happy Severe Weather Preparedness Week!
Photo and Info From:
noaa.gov
