MONTGOMERY – Alabama will observe the state’s 10th Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend Friday,-Sunday, February 26-28. Last week’s reminder should impress upon all of us the
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is used to plan ahead before severe weather season starts. Middle Georgia emergency responders give tips on how to prepare.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Thunderstorm Safety Thunderstorm seen from Tybee Island (Source: Jimmy Lee Armel) By Andrew Gorton | February 2, 2021 at 7:54 AM EST - Updated February 2 at 7:54 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry see about 60-70 Thunderstorm days a year, most commonly occurring in the spring and summer. The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry sees over 63 thunderstorm days a year! (Source: NOAA)
For a thunderstorm to be severe, it must include one of the following: Wind ≥58 miles per hour, hail ≥ 1,00″ in diameter (quarter-sized) or a tornado. Lightning is not within the criteria for severe thunderstorms.
Each of these pose a different risk to life and property.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Family Preparedness Make sure you and your family are prepared for severe weather (Source: WTOC-TV) By Cutter Martin | February 1, 2021 at 8:37 AM EST - Updated February 1 at 8:37 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgiaâs Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues through Friday, February 5th.
Monday: Family Preparedness Day
Friday: Flood Safety
Monday is a great day to make sure that you and your family have a safe, reliable way to get the latest alerts during severe or active weather. The WTOC Weather App and NOAA Weather Radio are both great resources. Meteorologists and emergency officials prefer that people have more than one way to receive severe weather information; like severe weather alerts.