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Please help the National Weather Service spread these important safety messages on social media! Everyone is welcome to use the text and images provided below to help the NWS build a Weather-Ready Nation.

Tornado Watch

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A tornado WATCH means BE PREPARED. If there is a tornado watch, tornadoes are possible! Pay extra close attention to the weather and be ready to act. Preparing ahead of time helps to save lives! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml #SummerSafety

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Watch means BE PREPARED. Preparation helps to save lives!http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml #SummerSafety

Tornado Watch

 

Tornado Warning

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A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION NOW. If there is a tornado warning, a tornado is imminent or already occurring. Seek shelter immediately -- move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows and cover your head to protect yourself from flying debris.Take Action! Acting early helps to save lives! #SummerSafety http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/during.shtml

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A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION NOW and seek shelter immediately.http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/during.shtml #SummerSafety

Tornado Warning

 

Tornado Warning Video

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If your area is under a tornado warning, what should you do? You may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Learn what to do with this short video. #SummerSafety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5TiTfuvotc&feature=youtu.be

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What should you do during a tornado warning? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5TiTfuvotc&feature=youtu.be #SummerSafety

 

Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks

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Do you know your risk for severe weather? See the severe weather outlooks issued by the Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC #SummerSafety http://www.spc.noaa.gov/

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Know your risk for severe weather? See the Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC http://www.spc.noaa.gov #SummerSafety

Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks

 

What are the Hazards of Severe Weather?

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Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, flooding, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe weather.  Severe weather has been reported in all 50 states, so no matter where you are, make sure you are prepared! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/thunderstorm/

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Severe weather can occur anywhere. Wherever you are, be prepared!  http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/thunderstorm/  #SummerSafety

What are the Hazards of Severe Weather?

 

Difference between a Tornado Watch and Warning

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A tornado WATCH means BE PREPARED. A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION. If there is a tornado watch pay extra close attention to the weather and be ready to act, because tornadoes are possible. If there is a tornado warning, find shelter immediately, and move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, because a tornado is occurring or will shortly. Avoid windows and cover your head to protect yourself from flying debris. Acting early helps to save lives! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml

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Watch means BE PREPARED. Warning means TAKE ACTION. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml  #SummerSafety

Difference between a Tornado Watch and Warning

 

Wireless Emergency Alerts

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Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping. Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your cell phone so you know if you're in the path of a tornado. Find out more at https://www.ready.gov/alerts  #SummerSafety

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Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your cell phone. Find out more at https://www.ready.gov/alerts  #SummerSafety



Wireless Emergency Alerts

 

NOAA Weather Radio

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Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping. An alarm will sound on the NOAA Weather Radio when a Tornado Warning is issued. Having the radio near your bed will alert you to danger, waking you up when danger is near. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ #SummerSafety

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Get severe weather warnings at night with a NOAA Weather Radio. www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ #SummerSafety

NOAA Weather Radio

 

Make a Plan

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Make a severe weather plan before you need it! Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. To find out how, visit https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan #SummerSafety Photo: FEMA

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How will you stay in touch during a disaster? Make a plan! https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan #SummerSafety (photo @fema)

Make a Plan

 

After the Storm

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If you are impacted by tornado damage, there are a few important things to remember. Listen to local officials. Stay up-to-date on the forecast. Watch for debris and downed power lines. Use flashlights instead of candles for to avoid starting fires. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/after.shtml #SummerSafety

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If you are impacted by tornado damage, there are a few important things to remember. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/after.shtml

After the Storm

 

Tornado Watch vs. Warning Video

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What’s a watch? What’s a warning? Learn the difference between a tornado watch and warning in this short video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3V3HZBs1Y4

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Learn the difference between a tornado watch and warning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3V3HZBs1Y4 #SummerSafety