...Severe Weather Preparedness...

Courtesy Tom Frieders, NOAA Billings

With severe thunderstorm season upon us, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Billings, MT is providing the following preparedness information. Please share and be that force multiplier; helping our communities become more resilient to hazardous weather.

Keep an Eye on the Forecast and Plan Ahead!

http://weather.gov/billings

Severe Thunderstorms threaten lives and can cause significant property damage. Severe thunderstorms are defined as storms that produce:

• Tornadoes

• Hail one inch in diameter or larger

• Damaging winds in excess of 60 mph

• Flash Floods

If you have an interest in monitoring and reporting severe weather, learn about the NWS Storm Spotter Network with our newly released video series: https://www.weather.gov/byz/SpotterTrainingVideoSeries

Know the Difference

Watch: Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. Stay informed and be ready to act

if a severe thunderstorm warning is issued. Action can be taken to protect property such as putting your vehicle in the garage, putting away patio furniture, etc.

Warning: Severe weather either is occurring or imminent. Immediate action should be taken

to protect yourself by going to the lowest portion of a sturdy building, or into a closet, hallway

or room without windows.

Take Action NOW: https://www.weather.gov/byz/SevereWxAware

• Learn more about the weather that could impact you

• Families, businesses and schools should practice severe weather drills; knowing what to do in

case of tornadoes, damaging winds, hail and flash floods

• How will you receive alerts? Learn about resources available to receive Watches and Warnings

• Build an Emergency Supply Kit for home and vehicle

• Stay tuned to the forecast and plan ahead. Use the Internet, local TV and radio stations, your cell

phone and NOAA Weather Radio All-Hazards to stay up-to-date

Wireless Emergency Alerts:

Useful Links

https://www.fema.gov/frequently-asked-questions-wireless-emergency-alerts

FEMA App:

https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app

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