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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Official Severe Weather Awareness Week Dates for 2021

- Statewide Severe Weather Awareness/Preparedness Weeks are an opportunity to increase awareness and promote
preparedness of severe weather hazards and also to increase the level of response.

- They are scheduled throughout the spring, targeting a time before the spring severe weather "season" typically begins in that state.

- We will conduct a tornado drill during awareness week. A test tornado warning will be issued at a predetermined time (see below).

- Please mark your calendar and plan to participate in the drill for your local area. This is an opportunity to test your communication methods as if it were a real situation. The best time to prepare for severe weather -  is BEFORE it strikes. 

 

            ILLINOIS        MISSOURI        INDIANA       KENTUCKY

Campaign          DATES                                  DATES                                 DATES                                  DATE
    Dates                   


 Tornado           DATE/TIME                         DATE/TIME                          DATE/TIME                         DATE/TIME
    Drill
 

During these various severe weather awareness weeks for each of the states we serve, we will be sending out daily graphics on our social media platforms.

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