Severe Summer Weather Awareness

Severe Summer Weather Awareness 

North Dakota recognizes April 22-26th as Severe Summer Weather Awareness week.

Prepare for Severe Summer Weather by attending the FREE SKYWARN Class on Thursday, April 18th at 7PM in Edgeley.  Learn how to safely spot and report weather.

All ages are invited to participate in a statewide Coloring & Meme Contest by coloring and sending in one of the coloring sheets or your best tornado ‘watch vs warning’ meme. Prizes include things to keep on hand during severe weather events. - All entries must include name, age, and phone number written on the back.  Ages 0-12 have two sheets to choose from, tornado or lightning. One entry per applicant, please. Entries are due April 26th.  For copies of the coloring sheets, rules of the contest and entry information. LaMoure County Emergency Management office will be a drop off location for this contest:  

Severe Summer Weather Awareness 2024 | ND Response

Severe summer storms can cause damaging winds, hail, rural fires, flash flooding, and power outages. A well-informed and prepared public can better cope with and survive life threatening severe summer storms. Make sure you have several ways to receive weather information:  NOAA Weather radio, local TV/Radio, WEA and Phone Apps, Internet, etc.

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WATCH - A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.

WARNING - A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property.

 

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