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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Georgia tornado warning: Carrollton and Franklin under possible tornado alert
A tornado warning has been issued for Carroll County until 3:00 PM on May 27. The National Weather Service has also tagged the ongoing Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Carrollton and Franklin with a 'tornado possible' alert, likely due to a weak rotation detected near Bowdon. 'For Carroll county until 3pm. Radar indicated rotation near Graham moving east at 35 mph. Take shelter now!' Joanne Feldman, an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist with FOX 5 Atlanta, warned. {This is a developing story. Please stay tuned with us for the latest updates.}
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather Wednesday: Severe Weather
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — With last week being severe-weather awareness week, it is important to understand the basics of severe weather to keep you and your loved ones safe during a severe weather event. There are certain terms you will hear us meteorologists use during severe weather threats. Two of the most common terms meteorologists use during these weather events are Watches and Warnings. Both have different criteria and terms. For example, with a Watch, you are alerted to monitor weather conditions and stay informed about the forecast. A Warning is more urgent and calls for action to be taken immediately. Look at how both are determined and what you should do for each Watch and Warning below: Severe Thunderstorms: Living in Michigan, we are no stranger to thunderstorms, which, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), is a 'rain bearing cloud that also produces lightning.' All thunderstorms are considered dangerous; however, for it to be classified as a severe thunderstorm, it must have at least one of the following characteristics: hail that is one inch in diameter or larger and/or wind gusts of at least 60 miles per hour or stronger. Hail at that size combined with wind gusts upwards of 60+ mph can cause damage to property such as cars, house siding, and even rooftops. These severe thunderstorms can also produce tornadoes if all the right ingredients are present. It is important to note that a severe thunderstorm is not defined by the frequency of lightning or the amount of rain it produces. Severe Thunderstorm Watch vs Warning: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that the ingredients for severe weather are present and could create severe storms or even tornadoes. When you look at our weather maps or a map from the NWS, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in a pink color. Watches are typically issued hours in advance and allow you time to prepare and adjust your plans should severe weather hit. Sometimes, the ingredients needed for severe weather never come together, and all we get is a heavy downpour compared to a severe thunderstorm. Yes, the severity of the weather is less, but during a warning, you should still take it seriously, as severe weather is still possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued several minutes before severe weather is incoming, especially for smaller and more active storms. When you look at our weather maps or a map from the NWS, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be an orange color. This means that a storm is happening and that a spotter or radar indicates that severe wind gusts of at least 60 mph or more and large hail are present. When you hear that there is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in your area, you should take action and get inside and away from windows. You should also continue to monitor the forecast for updates and changes to the warning. Updates will be available on your local TV station, one of the WLNS apps (6News or StormTracker 6), or weather radio. Tornadoes: Michiganders are no stranger to tornadoes either. The state averages about 15 tornadoes a year. Last year, Michigan experienced an outbreak of four tornadoes that caused widespread damage across four counties. Since 1977, severe weather has caused about seventy percent of Michigan's disasters and emergencies, which has resulted in loss of property and life. Tornado Watch/Warning: A Tornado Watch, like the severe thunderstorm watch, means that the ingredients for tornadoes are present, and it could occur over the day, typically between 4 and 8 hours. According to the National Weather Service, watches can cover a large area, with several cities, counties and states. When you look at our weather maps or even a map from the NWS, a Tornado Watch will be in a yellow color. While tornadoes might not happen, it is still a good idea to adjust plans and be prepared for any severe weather. A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar. It means that it is happening now and may be in your area soon. When you look at our weather maps or even a map from the NWS, a Tornado Warning will be in red. If a Tornado Warning has been issued, you need to take action and find shelter immediately. Get to the lowest level or most interior part of your home to protect yourself from debris. While you are in the lowest level of your home, continue to monitor the forecast for updates and changes to the warning. Updates will be available on your local TV station, one of the WLNS apps (6News or StormTracker 6), or weather radio. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 3: Thunderstorms & Preparedness
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — It's Day 3 of Severe Weather Awareness Week and today's focus is on thunderstorms and preparedness. Every year, there are on average, 16 million worldwide, with around 100,000 of these occurring in the United States alone. Of these, only around 10% reach severe criteria. That's around 10,000 severe thunderstorms per year in the United States. Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 2: Tornado Safety But what exactly IS a severe thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is considered 'severe,' if it meet one of both of the following criteria: Meteorologists typically know well in advance when severe weather may strike and oftentimes issues a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in advance of an incoming system. A watch simply means severe thunderstorms are possible in and around the watch area. When a watch in issued for your area, you should keep updated on the latest weather conditions and watch for any warnings that may be issued and be ready to take action. You should remain vigilant for rapidly changing weather conditions. If a storm meets any of the criteria, a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING is issued. This means a storm meeting and/or exceeding severe criteria has been reported and/or indicated on radar. We have a variety of tools we can use to determine the strength of a particular storm, including something called storm velocity and storm relative velocity which allows us (and your local National Weather Service Office) to see how strong the winds are in a particular storm or line of storms. We also have another special tool to check for hail potential. Additionally, there are two different tags that can be added to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning: 1.) Considerable: 70+ mph winds and/or 1.75″ diameter (golf ball) or larger hail 2.) Destructive: 80+ mph winds and/or 2.75″ diameter (baseball) or larger hail According to the National Weather Service though, only 10% of severe thunderstorms reach destructive criteria each year. That's around 1,000 severe thunderstorms. If a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued, that means there is likely large hail and/or damaging winds imminent and will pose a threat to life and property. Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 1: Lightning This is when you will need to take action. Severe thunderstorms don't have to produce a tornado to do damage. They can produce straight-line winds, downbursts, and destructive hail and can do just as much or even more damage than a tornado. That being said, when a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued, take shelter immediately in the interior room or basement of a sturdy building, away from windows. If you're outside, get to a sturdy shelter immediately. This does not mean a shed or carport. Also avoid large, open rooms like gyms, auditoriums, etc, and NEVER stand under a tree. Not only could that tree be toppled in high winds, it increases your risk of being struck by lightning. You'll also want to steer clear of water, this means doing dishes, taking a shower, giving the dog a bath, since electricity can travel through your pipes. Also avoid contact with electrical equipment. Days in advance of severe weather, the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (NWS SPC) issues convective outlooks. Typically these can be up to 8 days in advance, however, only up to around three days out do they begin to issue a severe thunderstorm risk category. It's important to familiarize yourself with these various categories and what the mean. During any severe weather event, make sure you tune in to KCAU 9 News for the most up to date and accurate information. Make sure to download the new KCAU 9 Weather app, as it sends you alerts for your current location, and best of all, it's free! Make sure you also have a NOAA Weather Radio, as it is a good tool to keep you ahead of the storm 24/7. Stay with KCAU 9 News for Severe Weather Awareness topics throughout the week and get the local forecast any time right here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Local EMA stresses readiness for severe weather
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – As part of Severe Weather Awareness week, local emergency officials are preaching for residents to stay weather aware in the spring and summer storm season. County emergency management agencies have different sign-up systems to provide alerts during severe weather. Residents provide basic information such as location and contact information. In Columbiana County, the system is integrated with the National Weather Service. If the NWS issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Tornado Warning, it automatically alerts residents via a phone call, text message or email. 'It gives you not only listening to the TV or radio, this can come right to your cell phone. So, if you are outside working in the yard, you don't know that there is something going on, you will get that alert so that you can keep you and your family safe,' said EMA Director Peggy Clark. You can sign up for the alerts in Columbiana County by going to the county EMA website. If you're not tech-savvy they say you can also give them a call to enroll. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
