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Storm Chasers! by Jon Davies (additional photos by Jim Reed) |
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About storm chaser Shawna Helt Reviews, articles and interviews Storm chase photos by Jon & Shawna Want Jon & Shawna to come to your school? Kids - share your storm story! Learn more about
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-Pay attention to all NWS watches and
warnings for your area. -Television, radio, NWS weather radio,
or pay services that contact you by cell phone or pager are all good ways for you and your
parents to stay informed about warnings when threatening weather approaches your area. -Take cover indoors from lightning,
wind, hail, and tornadoes. -In tornado warnings, stay away from windows and put as many walls between you and the outside as possible to avoid airborne objects. Go to a small room in your basement if you have one. If not, an interior closet or bathroom is a good choice – use blankets or mattresses as additional protection from falling debris. - Talk to your parents about what your family would do when faced with a severe or tornadic storm. In fact, it's a good idea to have a tornado drill at home just like you do at school. - Also, talk to your parents about purchasing a portable weather radio for car trips or outdoor activities. Don’t get caught out in the open, where ditches and culverts are limited options. - Highway underpasses are not a good place to take shelter. In the May 1999 Moore, Oklahoma tornado, several people died taking shelter in underpasses. The NWS holds free storm spotter
training meetings open to the public where you can learn about severe weather safety as
well as spotting storms. These are held in almost every county of the central United
States where severe weather is most common in late winter and spring. You can check
the Internet web site for the NWS office nearest you for more information. Click on your
state and area at this address: http://www.srh.noaa.gov
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