sign in sign up
<<
Home , Storm Prediction Center

Welcome to Day One of Awareness Week!

Douglas Emergency Management, Topeka , and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management have proclaimed March 2-6, 2015 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Douglas County and Kansas.

According to the , the US experienced 888 tornadoes in 2014. Kansas experienced 40 of those tornadoes which is the quietest season in Kansas since 1989. Don’t let the quiet season reduce your reason to get prepared. It only takes 1 storm to impact your life.

Over the next several days we will examine different severe weather threats and challenge you and your family to get prepared for the upcoming severe weather season. Post questions or tips on how you are prepared on our Facebook page or through Twitter.

WATCHES VS. WARNINGS Severe Watch A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is issued by the Topeka National Weather Service (NWS) when the weather conditions are such that a severe thunderstorm is likely to develop.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING is issued when a severe thunderstorm is indicated by or a spotter reports at least 58 mph winds or 1 inch . You should take cover immediately.

Tornado Watch A is issued A TORNADO WARNING is by the Topeka (NWS) when issued when a tornado has tornadoes are possible in your been sighted or indicated by area. This is the time to weather radar. Take Cover review where the safest Immediately on the lowest places within your business level, in an interior room with and home are located. no windows!

It’s Up to YOU!!

After you have received the warning or observed threatening skies, YOU must make the decision to seek shelter before the storm arrives. It could be the most important decision you will ever make.

For more information on Severe Weather Safety or Preparedness contact Douglas County Emergency Management—111 East 11th St., Lawrence, KS 66044—www.douglascountyks.org— (785) 832-5259— Facebook: www.facebook.com/dgcoem. Twitter: @dgcoem