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Severe Weather Awareness Week
Tennessee and Arkansas
February 17-23, 2013

Severe Weather Awareness Week this year is February 17th through the 23rd for Tennessee and Arkansas. In conjunction with federal and state agencies across Tennessee and Arkansas, the National Weather Service in Memphis will participate in this week by conducting a Severe Weather Awareness Week.  A different topic concerning severe weather awareness and safety will be discussed each day, to help educate and increase the awareness of severe weather and severe weather safety.

The Tornado Drill for Tennessee is scheduled for Wednesday February 20th at 930 AM CST.

Awareness Events: 

• Sunday, February 17 - Introduction to Severe Weather Awareness Week
  
• Monday, February 18 - Severe Thunderstorms and the Devastating Effects of Severe Storms.
• Tuesday, February 19 - Lightning, the Underrated Killer.
• Wednesday, February 20 - Tornado Safety and Preparedness. Tornado Drill Day for Tennessee
  
• Thursday, February 21 - Hazards of Flooding and Flash Floods.
• Friday, February 22 - NOAA Weather Radio and The Emergency Alert System.
• Saturday, February 23 Important Role of SKYWARN Spotters.

Mid South Spotter Classes
2013 Spotter Classes

Safety Tips
Severe Convective Weather
Floods
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Tropical Weather
Excessive Heat

Stronger Homes
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
Blueprint for Safety