The National Weather Service released a list of tips on what to do in case of a severe thunderstorm or tornado.
Strong storms with dangerous winds, hail and possible tornadoes are expected to sweep through the area between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday.
Here are the tips from NWS:
- Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts, such as a NOAA weather radio.
- Know the alerts: Severe Thunderstorm watch: Conditions are favorable. Stay alert! Severe
thunderstorm warning: Take shelter! Act now! Tornado watch: Conditions are favorable. Stay
alert! Tornado Warning: A tornado has been seen on radar or reported by a spotter. Take
shelter! - Be prepared to evacuate or shelter-in-place.
- Designate a “safe place” to shelter. Underground is best, such as a basement or storm shelter. If
not possible, go to the center room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. - If you are in a vehicle, try to seek shelter in a sturdy building. If no building is near, pull over,
keep seat belt on. Cover head and neck with your arms and cover your body with a coat or
blanket. - Avoid parking under bridges and overpasses.
- Anticipate power outages.