Many people mistakenly think that a highway overpass provides safety from a tornado. The reality is: an overpass may be one of the worst places to seek shelter from a tornado.
Here are some ways to protect your property while you’re away.
As the severe weather season approaches, take some time during Severe Weather Safety Awareness Week to make a safety plan for your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.
Summertime is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena - lightning. According to the National Weather Service, the United States has a 10-year average of 44 fatalities annually due to lightning strikes.
Hazardous weather that affects us most during spring and summer months include thunder, lightning and hail storms, tornadoes, floods and extreme heat.