Local forecast by
"City, St" or zip code |
|
|
You are at: NWS »
NWS SRH »
NWS Jackson »
Office Programs »
Warning
|
The tornado is but one threat to life and property that a severe
thunderstorm can present. Large hail, strong winds, heavy rain,
and lightning all can destroy property and kill. Whenever a
thunderstorm reaches severe criteria a Severe Thundestorm Warning
will be issued. Even non-severe thunderstorms can do damage and
kill. Lightning is the number one weather killer each year, with
nearly 140 persons killed in the United States annually. Technically,
a severe thundestorm is considered to be one with either hail 3/4
of an inch or larger in diameter, or winds of 58 mph or higher.
Return to Warning Services Index Page
|
|
weather.gov 
