(Des Moines) Day four of Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on Family Preparedness, Hail, and Wind Safety. Jim Lee, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines, advises the public to take severe thunderstorm warnings for strong straight-line winds seriously.
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather.
While there is nothing we can do to stop dangerous weather from affecting us, there are things we can do to stay safe during severe weather events.
*Know the hazards and be aware of them during severe weather.
*Know when to expect dangerous weather. Monitor forecasts and information from your local National Weather Service forecast Office.
*Pay Attention to all watches, warnings, and advisories.
*Have a plan to stay safe, think about it before it happens, and be ready to act to survive.
