On the final day of severe weather awareness week in South Dakota and Minnesota, let’s talk about extreme heat (yes, it'll happen eventually this Summer)!
Do you take extra steps when the forecast calls for excessive heat?
How do you prepare?
What are some common things to do and avoid when the temperatures rise?
Take a closer look at the steps and small actions you can take to protect yourself during excessive heat.
Do you know the signs of heat related illness?
A critical part of heat safety is knowing the signs of heat related illness.
We often talk about phrases to remember when it comes to weather safety.
“Look before you lock” is another phrase you must remember.
The inside temperatures of your vehicle can become deadly in minutes, even in low temperatures.
As we wrap up severe weather awareness week in South Dakota and Minnesota, let’s finish up today’s topic of “heat illness”.
Your pets are also impacted by rising temperatures.
Remember these tips going forward and keep them safe as well!
It doesn't take a severe thunderstorm to be a dangerous thunderstorm. All it takes is one lightning strike to become a hazardous situation for yourself or those around you.
Remember, "when thunder roars, go indoors"!
Throughout the day, we’ve talked about being weather aware and weather prepared.
As a summary of the day, here’s what these things mean to you!
1. What’s the difference between a watch and warning?
2. How will you receive a warning?
Being prepared for severe weather season means understanding your risk.
Severe weather outlooks are meant to raise your awareness to the potential of severe storms. Here is a closer look at what each outlook level means.
Do you know the differences between a severe weather watch and severe weather warning?
A watch means “be ready to take action”. A warning means “TAKE ACTION”. Here is a closer look at the differences.
There are many ways to receive weather watches and warnings.
You should not put all your eggs into one basket when it comes to being aware.
Have multiple methods of getting a warning, here are a few examples!
A great way to stay weather informed and prepared is by following your local office on Twitter.
As we continue severe weather awareness week, here are the offices that serve South Dakota.
What do you do when severe weather threatens after dark?
If storms are in the forecast, DO NOT go to bed unprepared. Have at least one source to receive warnings and alerts. Multiple sources are even better!
Some may be relying on sirens as their only way to receive weather warnings.
HOWEVER, outdoor warning sirens are only meant to warn those OUTDOORS, not INDOORS.
This is why it's critical to always have MULTIPLE ways to receive a severe weather warning.Wireless Emergency Alerts will alert your phone if you are located in a: Tornado warning Severe t-storm warning with 80+ mph winds or 2.75" hail Did you disable this feature on your phone?