Severe weather preparedness

Leaders urge safety after Wednesday’s severe weather, ‘turn around, don’t drown’
Flooding and damage spanned from Hampton Roads to Central Virginia as a result of a powerful storm system that ripped through the Commonwealth on Wednesday. Now that the severe weather has subsided, state leaders are warning residents to stay alert.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Kansas, Missouri prep for Severe Weather Preparedness Week
KANSAS CITY, Mo, – Monday, March 3, marks the start of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Throughout the week, the National Weather Service, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management will highlight important safety information on social media platforms.
Severe weather preparedness: Tornado Safety
Tornado Safety Today's focus for Severe Weather Preparedness Week is tornadoes, one of the most well known and violent types of severe weather. Just like severe thunderstorms and flooding, tornadoes come with important watches and warnings that everyone should recognize.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Monday, March 3 - Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
This week is North Carolina's annual Severe Weather Preparedness Week! As temperatures begin to warm, now is the time to ...
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Severe weather preparedness: Tornado sirens
There are many ways for you to be told to seek shelter during a severe weather event. One of them is used for outdoor warning ...
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 ...
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It is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Chicago. Here's how to prepare for natural disasters
This week in Chicago is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The time is now to start thinking about your emergency plan in case severe weather strikes the area. In the event of severe ...
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 ...
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Pinpoint Weather: Strong storms may develop Wednesday
A cold front will track through Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely. A few ...