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National Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 3-9, 2013)
 
Be a force of nature March 3-9, 2013, is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. During this week, you are asked to be a force of nature – Know your risk, take action, and be an example by sharing what you have done with your friends, family, coworkers, and others.
In the picture: Be a force of nature.

 

 

This follows Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas, which was observed on February 18-22, 2013. During the week, the National Weather Service broadcast safety information on NOAA Weather Radio and transmitted Public Information Statements on news and weather wires.

 

Information Sent Before and During the Week
 
Sunday, February 17, 2013...Introduction to Severe Weather Awareness Week...click here.
Monday, February 18, 2013...Thunderstorms...click here.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013...Methods of Receiving Severe Weather Information...click here.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013...Tornadoes...click here.
Thursday, February 21, 2013...Lightning...click here.
Friday, February 22, 2013...Flash Floods...click here.

 

To help people understand the hazards associated with thunderstorms, and what to do when severe weather approaches, a local guide is available on-line.

 

Link of Interest
Local Severe Weather Guide

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