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Winter Hazards Across the North; Heavy Rainfall Across the Gulf Coast; Severe Weather Outlook

Moisture across the northern Plains, upper Great Lakes into northern New England will likely bring a period of snow, sleet and freezing rain through this weekend. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall continues along the Gulf Coast with areas of flooding. Fire weather conditions continue for the areas of the Plains, southern Appalachians into portions of Florida. Severe thunderstorm potential increasing. Read More >

ND Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week: April 22 through April 26, 2024
Monday
Tuesday
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  Thursday   
Friday
  Severe Thunderstorms  
     Tornadoes    
Tornado Drill
Lightning
   Flash Flooding

 

 
Tornado Safety Tips
 
  • If in a building, go to the basement if one is available. Get under the stairs or a piece of sturdy furniture. If there is no basement, get to the centermost room on the lowest level, putting as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Protect your head, neck and spine.
  • Stay away from windows! Avoid seeking shelter in gymnasiums or large auditoriums.
  • If in a mobile home, seek a storm shelter or a nearby permanent building. Have a plan! 40% of tornado deaths occur in mobile homes.
  • If you are outside and cannot get inside a sturdy structure, lay down in a ditch or low lying area (beware of possible flooding).
  • When driving, if a tornado is spotted in the distance, stay calm and drive away from it. However, in heavy traffic, never try to outrun a tornado. Seek shelter in a sturdy building. If no building is available, lay down in a ditch or low lying area.