Save the Date: S - Thompson's Station

2021

Severe Weather Awareness Week has kicked off in the state of
Tennessee on Feb. 28 until March 6.The awareness effort aims to
encourage Tennesseans to prioritize planning and preparation
during severe weather. We will cover the topics of each week in this
newsletter:

   Flooding & Flash Floods
   Lightning, the Underrated Killer
   Tornado Safety & Preparedness
   Severe Thunderstorms
   NOAA Weather Radio and the Emergency Alert System

Save the Date: Statewide Tornado Drill including a NOAA Weather
Radio test will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. CST/10:30 a.m. EST on
March 5th.

DID YOU KNOW?
More than half of all flooding deaths occur in
vehicles. Never cross a flooded road or
walkway. Please TURN AROUND DONT
DROWN!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
It is vital to know what to do if you are driving
and hit a flooded road. Here you will find an
interactive flood map, information describing
the different types of flooding and
educational material.

During severe weather events, Williamson
County maintains a storm impacts page , that
lists impacted roadways and facilities if the
need arises.

IMPORTANT TERMS:
Flash Flood Watch:
Localized flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
Flash Flood Warning:
Localized flooding due to heavy rainfall is imminent

What do you do when lightning strikes?
   Go indoors if you see lightning or hear thunder.
   Bring your pets with you
   Don’t use corded phones, electrical equipment &
   plumbing
   If boating or swimming, get to land and find a
   sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle immediately.
   If necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal
   top and sides. Do not touch anything metal.
   Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
   Pay attention to weather alerts.

IMPORTANT TERMS:
Severe Thunderstorm Watch:
There is a potential for thunderstorms to form
that can produce wind gusts greater than 58 mph
and / or hail greater than ¾ of an inch in
diameter.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning:
A severe thunderstorm is imminent and action
must be taken to protect life and property.

Do you know what to do when the sirens sound? Listen to
NOAA Weather Radio or local news for current weather info. If
a tornado warning is issued, seek safe shelter immediately

SHELTERING
Know where to take shelter during a tornado:
   Tornado storm shelters or safe rooms are best.
   Basements & interior rooms are also good.
   Vehicles are not safe.
   Shed, storage facilities & highway overpasses are not safe.
   Stay away from windows!

If you have a storm shelter, you can register it on the Williamson
County Storm Shelter registry here . Your storm shelter
information will be used to aid emergency responders, and will
not be shared or distributed for any other purpose.

IMPORTANT TERMS:
Tornado Watch:
A tornado could form in the next few hours, as conditions are
favorable.
Tornado Warning:
A tornado has been reported and / or the National Weather
Service radar detected a tornado or tornadic signature.

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a
     nationwide network of radio stations
     broadcasting continuous weather information
     directly from the nearest National Weather
     Service office. NWR broadcasts official
     Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts
     and other hazard information 24 hours a day,
     7 days a week.
     You can purchase a weather radio at most of
     your local grocery or convenience stores! For
     instructions on programming your weather
     radio, click here.

     If you haven’t already, sign up for the
     Williamson County Emergency Alert System!
     This system is shared between the County,
     Spring Hill, Fairview, Thompson's Station,
     Nolensville, Franklin and Brentwood. Sign up
     here.

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