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Public Information Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

1219 PM CDT Mon May 6 2024



...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH SAFETY RULES...



A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable

for the development of severe weather in the designated area.

During a watch there is no cause for immediate concern. You should

go about your normal business...but be on the lookout and keep up

to date on the latest weather developments. Public safety

officials should activate prearranged plans.



A Severe Thunderstorm Warning...on the other hand...means that a

severe thunderstorm has been sighted or indicated by radar. People

in the path of the storm should take immediate action to safeguard

themselves and their family.



Technically speaking...A Severe thunderstorm is defined as having

wind gusts which exceed 58 mph and/or hail at least 1 inch in

diameter. However...as these storms develop...they can be

accompanied by tornadoes. Listen to NOAA weather radio or other

local media to learn if a warning has been issued for your area.

Also...keep a close watch on the thunderstorms as tornadoes can

form quickly. If you see a tornado...move quickly into a basement.

If none is available...seek shelter in a small interior room on

the lowest floor and stay away from outside walls...doors and

windows. In schools...factories or other institutional type

buildings...stay out of auditoriums and gymnasiums.



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