R&J News wraps up its series on Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Friday’s focus is on extreme heat. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says he’s concerned about a warm summer. When the temperature gets into the 90s and above, it’s important to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or indoors. …
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Thursday’s focus on Severe Weather Awareness Week is tornados and the statewide tornado drills that will take place. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson tells us when the two tornado drills in Minnesota will take place. Johanson reminds you that the tornado sirens will NOT sound to give an all clear notice. As we’ve…
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R&J News continues its coverage of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Today, our focus is on flooding. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says there shouldn’t be worries about flooding this spring…..but you never can tell. Johanson says Norman County has had more than its share of flooding over the years. In fact, Norman County…
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Thunderstorms don’t necessarily cover a large area–about 15 miles in diameter–but they can be dangerous. Wind gusts of at least 58 miles an hour can cause severe damage. In fact, damage from severe wind accounts for half of all weather damage in the lower 48 states and is more common than tornado damage. When there’s…
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Monday is the first day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. It’s a reminder that you should be prepared for the severe weather that can occur in the spring and summer. Monday’s focus is on alerts and warnings. Modern technology provides several ways to get severe weather news. You can subscribe to get alerts…
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Friday is the final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. This day’s focus is on extreme heat. Jim Kaiser, warning coordinating meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, says severe weather isn’t always associated with thunderstorms. Adults aged 65 and over are most vulnerable to heat related illnesses. When warmer temperatures…
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There will be two tornado drills in Minnesota Thursday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Jim Kaiser of the National Weather Service in Grand Forks tells us when the drills will take place. Kaiser gives this advice on what to do if you’re inside a store when a tornado warning is issued. Kaiser says…
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We continue to cover Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Today’s subject is floods. While flooding isn’t an issue at this time, Jim Kaiser, warning coordinating meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, says flooding can occur quickly after a heavy rain. Thursday’s focus will be on tornadoes…and a reminder that Minnesota’s statewide…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up today with excessive heat. Warm temperatures and high humidities may be distant memories for some of us, but Jim Kaiser with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks says those excessive heat conditions can be hazardous to one’s health. Summer heat and humidity will eventually return to the region…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Minnesota. Today’s (Thursday) the emphasis is on tornadoes with a statewide tornado drill taking place. Jim Kaiser, warning coordinating meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, talks about the tornado drill. Again, there will be two tornado drills in Minnesota today. You’ll hear the sirens go off…
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