Being ready for severe weather is crucial to your safety. Make sure you are well-informed about the forecast and equipped to receive alerts from the National Weather Service. Here’s how you can prepare: Firstly, know your safe location in case a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued, whether you are at home, work, or on the road. Have multiple ways to receive alerts, like NOAA Weather Radio, smartphone notifications, and local media outlets. Do not solely rely on outdoor sirens, as they are meant for outdoor warning. To enhance your preparedness, get detailed forecasts for the next 8 days through our Premium Pro experience. Enable alerts on your weather app to be notified of NWS watches and warnings. Wireless emergency alerts on your phone will signal critical warnings like tornadoes and flash floods. Check the forecast for potential severe thunderstorms in your area. On The Weather Channel app, a lightning icon indicates possible storms. Monitor the “Hourly” forecast for timing. Ensure your phone is charged and “Do Not Disturb” is off at night to receive nighttime alerts. On the day of severe weather, keep your phone with you. The app will notify you if a watch is issued. For real-time updates, use the “Radar” feature to track storms. Take immediate action upon receiving a warning. Seek shelter promptly and stay there until the warning is lifted. By following these steps, you can be proactive in staying safe during severe weather events.
Regarding Tornadoes, Jonathan Erdman serves as a senior meteorologist at weather.com, delving into national and international weather patterns since 1996. His passion for meteorology was ignited during a childhood encounter with a tornado in Wisconsin. Erdman earned a Bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by a Master’s degree focusing on dual-polarization radar and lightning data at Colorado State University. He finds extreme and peculiar weather phenomena particularly fascinating. Connect with him on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Facebook, and Bluesky for further insights and discussions on weather-related topics.
