Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up Friday with a talk about extreme heat. It might seem a bit early to think about 90 degree temperatures with high humidity, but Norman Country Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says you need to use common sense. We have more information on staying safe from extreme heat through this…
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Minnesota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week continues today with the Statewide Tornado Drills. Every county in Minnesota will participate in the drill. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson has details. Johanson says the key to these tornado drills is preparing what you would do if there was an actual tornado warning. As Johanson said, there…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Minnesota….and today’s emphasis is on flooding. North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison tells R&J News the flooding season in the Red River Valley is pretty well over. He reminds you that heavy rains can cause flooding dangers on roads. Thursday’s focus on Severe Weather Awareness Week will be the…
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It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, along with Polk County Emergency Management is sharing advice for what to do if severe weather hits. Jody Beauchane of Polk County Emergency Management says it’s important for residents to know the difference between a watch and warning, as you should have a different…
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Today marks the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Today’s focus is on alerts and warnings. A watch is issued when conditions are favorable for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods. If you’re in a watch area, be ready to seek shelter if necessary. A warning is issued when severe weather has been…
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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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