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Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Weather Preparedness Week underway in Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Severe Weather Preparedness Week is underway in Kansas. Each day will focus on a different topic, and the KSN Storm Track 3 Weather team will be working to educate viewers on the following severe weather topics. Monday: Preparedness and receiving weather information: Download the free KSN Storm Track 3 Weather app as one way to receive severe weather alerts Tuesday: Flood Safety Wednesday: Tornado Safety Thursday: Hail/Wind Safety Friday: Lightning Safety On Wednesday, at 10 a.m., the National Weather Service will conduct a tornado drill. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the drill by practicing seeking secure, safe shelter from a tornado. The test will be broadcast over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. Local officials may also sound their warning sirens. Next storm system brings high winds and rain/snow The Kansas Division of Emergency Management advises everyone to prepare a home emergency kit with supplies to sustain every family member for a minimum of seven days. Kits should include nonperishable foods, a gallon of water per person per day, blankets, flashlights and batteries, a weather radio, extra clothing, necessary medications, and other survival items. Kits should also be prepared for household pets. Information on disaster kits can be found here. Severe Weather Preparedness: Interactive map shows tornado shelters in the U.S. (Control yourself) Wichita Metro South-Central Kansas Kansas North-Central Kansas Southwest Kansas Northwest KansasWATCHING THE KANSAS SKIES SkyView Downtown Wichita Skyview Northeast Wichita SkyView Garden City SkyView Dodge City SkyView Hays SkyView Hutchinson Apple Download Apple Download Google DownloadCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe weather safety classes begin in Sedgwick County
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Severe weather safety classes will begin Monday in Sedgwick County. Sedgwick County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will present the free classes. The classes educate residents about severe weather and how to stay safe. The classes are for everyone, from the weather novice to the seasoned storm spotter. What can happen if you park under an overpass during a tornado? The classes will start at Valley Center Community Center, 314 E. Clay, at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Here is a complete list of the classes. All start at 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Thursday, Feb. 27Combined classes for Andale & Mt. HopeMount Hope Community Building, 105 S. Ohio Monday, March 3Derby Public Library Community Room1600 Walnut Grove Tuesday, March 4Viola City BuildingMain & Wilson Wednesday, March 5Colwich City Building310 S. 2nd March 8 at 10 Fire Station #1910 E. Main St. Wednesday, March 12Combined class for Garden Plain & GoddardGoddard City Building118 N. Main St. Goddard Tuesday, March 18Clearwater Fire Station319 W. Ross Wednesday, March 19Combined Class Kechi/Park CityPark City Hall – 1941 E. 61st N. Thursday, March 20Bel Aire City Building7651 E. Central Park Ave. Monday, March 24Wichita NW High Auditorium1220 N. Tyler(Presented by NWS-Wichita) Tuesday, March 25Maize City Hall10100 W. Grady Wednesday, March 26Bentley City Building150 S. Wichita Ave. Thursday, March 27Haysville Police Department200 W. Grand Ave. Tuesday, March 31Cheney Fire Station525 N. Main National Weather Service meteorologists in Wichita put the presentation together, and Sedgwick County Emergency Management is sharing it with smaller towns. Interactive map shows tornado shelters in the U.S. In preparation for severe weather season, officials advise you to build a disaster kit, make a plan for severe weather, and get NOAA weather radio to stay informed. Follow KSN Storm Track 3 Weather by downloading our free app here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
