The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Boone, Butler, Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, Marion, and Morgan counties from 9 p.m. tonight until 10 p.m. tonight. A watch means that severe thunderstorms are likely to form or get stronger in the next few hours because the weather is right for it. Listen to the local news or NOAA Weather Radio to find out if bad weather is coming to your area.
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When conditions are right for severe thunderstorms to form, a severe thunderstorm watch is put out. Severe thunderstorms are ones that produce hail at least the size of a quarter, wind gusts of 58 miles per hour or more, and/or a tornado. If you live in an area where there is a severe thunderstorm watch, you should know that bad weather could happen and take steps to protect yourself and your property. You can get alerts about bad weather in your area from the National Weather Service if you sign up for weather alerts.
Plan for the worst with your family.
A severe thunderstorm watch is put out when there is a chance that there will be a severe thunderstorm in the area. Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do if there is a bad storm. Make a kit with food, water, and first-aid items in case of an emergency. Charge your phones and make sure you have extra batteries. Know where to go during a storm in your area. make sure everyone in your family knows what you are going to do. When a “severe thunderstorm watch” is issued, you should be ready with the following:
Keep the number of your local police station handy.
When conditions are right for severe thunderstorms to form, a severe thunderstorm watch is put out. This means that there could be strong winds, big hail, and/or tornadoes. If you see signs of a bad storm, get inside right away and listen to your local news station for updates. Keep the number for your local police station handy in case you need to report damage or injuries. Remember that if you see signs of a bad storm, like big hail or tornadoes, you should find shelter right away and keep watching your local news station for updates.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been put out by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m.
Have a backup plan for getting in touch
A severe thunderstorm watch means that the weather is right for a storm that could bring damaging winds, big hail, or even a tornado. If you are outside, go inside and stay away from the windows. Stop and park if you’re driving. Make sure you have a way to stay in touch if the power goes out. Plan ahead so you’ll know what to do if you can’t watch TV or listen to the radio. Talk to loved ones who may be more at risk than others about the severe thunderstorm watch (children, seniors). Check on people who might need extra help because they are disabled or sick.
Keep up with social media.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for parts of the area until 10 p.m. This means that severe thunderstorms are likely to happen in or near the watch area. Follow your local National Weather Service office on social media to get the latest forecasts and warnings. When a big storm is coming, get inside a strong building and stay away from the windows. If you are outside, you should try to get into a car if you can. Listen to your local news or weather radio station to find out what’s going on.
Put a weather app on your phone.
. When a severe thunderstorm watch is put out, it’s always best to be ready and know what to do. The NWS says the following about what a severe thunderstorm watch means and what you should do if it is issued.
When a severe thunderstorm watch is issued, people in that area are told to keep an eye on the weather by using a weather app or checking online for updates, but they don’t have to do anything yet. Most of the time, a severe thunderstorm watch will also list the counties where severe weather could happen. The “severe” part of this type of storm just refers to stronger winds (over 60 mph), hail larger than 1 inch in diameter, or gusty outflow winds (winds at higher altitudes) that could cause power outages or downed trees and power lines, which can cause serious injuries and property damage.
Check Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for any severe storm watches.
The National Weather Service sends out a severe thunderstorm watch as a notice to the public, emergency managers, and other government agencies that severe thunderstorms are likely to happen in the watch area. Most watches are for large parts of the country and can last for several hours. If you think a bad storm is coming your way, you should take steps to keep yourself safe. Here’s what you should know about watches for severe thunderstorms. What is a watch for a severe thunderstorm?
A severe thunderstorm watch means that radar or satellites have seen severe weather within 25 miles of any part of the area covered by the warning. When a severe storm watch is out, people should keep an eye on the weather and listen to the radio or TV for updates on how things are changing.
What should I do if there’s thunder or lightning? If you see lightning or hear thunder, get inside as soon as you can and stay away from windows. Stay away from corded phones or electrical appliances that are close to water (like a dishwasher) because they may conduct electricity very well. Instead, use cordless phones and electric devices like computers when there is a storm nearby.
