NWS SEVERE WEATHER WEEK- As we get closer to the Easter, we’re reminded that the holiday brings severe weather as the Red River Radio listening area has experienced severe storms during March and April. And with that in mind, the National Weather Service in Shreveport held a special press conference yesterday at the Bossier Civic Center to announce a special Severe Weather Awareness Week that kicked off Sunday.
“Severe Weather Awareness Week is designed to refresh, remind, and educate the public on what to do during severe weather specifically tornadoes, but also includes damaging winds, large hail, and also some lightning,” NWS Meteorologist Brandon Thorne explained.
Since January there have been four confirmed tornadoes strike the ArkLaTex along with more severe thunderstorms. And as climate change has affected weather patterns, there seems to have been an uptick in stronger severe weather in the past few years. So experts agree that it’s a smart idea to have a plan in place should severe weather strike.
“It’s important to make sure that everybody has a plan in place before storms hit. Doing so will greatly increase the chance of survival during severe weather,” Thorne said.
While no one can say for sure when severe weather will strike, the National Weather Service recommends to tune in to local media and broadcast services to get updates when severe weather approaches. Also have an emergency kit of enough water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, weather radios, and charged up digital devices on hand should your home power get interrupted. To learn more about Severe Weather Awareness week, check the Facebook page of the National Weather Service in Shreveport for more details and to get timely information on severe weather in your area. You can also check the website:
