Severe Weather Safety Rules and Tips
Watches vs. Warnings
Watches generally mean that conditions are favorable for severe weather. Watches
such as Tornado and Severe thunderstorm watches are usually issued for large portions
of states, where severe weather is expected.
Warnings mean that severe weather is immnient or occuring. Immideiate action should
be taken to protect life and property.
Tornadoes:
Flooding:
NEVER DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS!
Lightning:
Lightning kills an average of 62 people every year in the USA.
Winter Weather:
Heat
Cold:
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