2 Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind & Hail This Afternoon & Tonight
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – We have some measurable risk of strong weather coming into Robertson County this afternoon through tonight, according to the US National Weather Service Nashville Tennessee. The risk covers all of Middle Tennessee with damaging winds being the most common hazard however a brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
Below is the US National Weather Service’s best timeline of two possible waves of strong weather.
Timing…
• First round this afternoon (1pm – 6pm)
• Second round tonight (9pm – 2am)
• Main threat is damaging winds up to 70 mph
• Large hail, a tornado or two, and localized flooding are also possible
What should you do?
Have multiple ways to get warnings and make sure you have a source that will wake you
Prepare for possible power outages. Make sure your cell is charged and your weather radio battery is good.
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Go ahead now and review your safety plans and also make sure that you have more than one way to receive your warning(s), especially since severe storms are expected to occur at night or during the early morning.
“IMPORTANT: Do NOT think if your area isn’t highlighted that you’re in the clear. This is where the *best* chances for severe weather to occur are located.
Take the time to make sure the batteries are fresh in your NOAA Weather Radio and tomorrow evening, make sure your cell phone is charged. Remember, we want you to have multiple ways to get warnings.
BE PREPARED: Before the Storm Strikes. (A message from Weather.gov)
At home and at work, your primary concerns are the potential loss of heat/AC, power, telephone service, and a shortage of supplies if storm conditions continue for more than a day. Test units regularly to ensure they are working properly. Have available:
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information. These may be your only links to the outside.
• Extra food and water. High energy food, such as dried fruit or candy, and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration is best.
• Extra medicine and baby items.
• First-aid supplies.
• Have proper ventilation.
• Fire extinguisher and smoke detector.
In cars and trucks, Plan your travel and check the latest weather reports to avoid the storm!
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