Bethel, OK

4:36 PM CST on February 14, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 830 ft
Lon: 94.8° W
Lat: 34.4° N
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Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Valentine's Day will be greeted by a storm that will begin the day in the Mississippi Valley before moving eastward into the eastern third of the country. In the colder air to the north, snow is expected to fall through the Ohio Valley before moving into the Northeast in the evening. The warmer air to the north will only allow areas of light to moderate rain to form from Louisiana through the Carolinas. By the end of the day, much of the precipitation from this storm will be off the eastern seaboard, leaving warmer air in the Southern Plains and much colder air in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

In the West, a storm will track through the Great Basin before slamming into the Rockies, where it will produce much needed high elevation snow. This will not be a tremendous snow producer, but several inches of the white stuff is expected.

Late in the day, a Pacific storm will make its approach to the West Coast. As the storm moves inland, it will instigate rain and high elevation snow in Washington and Oregon. This storm will be the next rain producer for California on Wednesday.

The Northeast will rise in to the 30s and 40s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Northern Plains will rise into the 30s and 40s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Valentine's Day will be greeted by a storm that will begin the day in the Mississippi Valley before moving eastward into the eastern third of the country. In the colder air to the north, snow is expected to fall through the Ohio Valley before moving into the Northeast in the evening. The warmer air to the north will only allow areas of light to moderate rain to form from Louisiana through the Carolinas. By the end of the day, much of the precipitation from this storm will be off the eastern seaboard, leaving warmer air in the Southern Plains and much colder air in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

In the West, a storm will track through the Great Basin before slamming into the Rockies, where it will produce much needed high elevation snow. This will not be a tremendous snow producer, but several inches of the white stuff is expected.

Late in the day, a Pacific storm will make its approach to the West Coast. As the storm moves inland, it will instigate rain and high elevation snow in Washington and Oregon. This storm will be the next rain producer for California on Wednesday.

The Northeast will rise in to the 30s and 40s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Northern Plains will rise into the 30s and 40s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
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Bethel Weather at a Glance
Updated 4:15 PM CST
Weather Station
Poteau (KRKR)
Elevation
449 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
55 °F
Feels Like 55 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
7:06 AM
6:01 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 39 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 55 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 59 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Chance of Rain 57 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.92 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
58%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRKR 142215Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A2992 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
55 °F
Dew Point
41 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from NNE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
5.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the SE at 5-10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5-10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the SW at 5-10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 55F. Winds from the North at 5-15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the North at 5-10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the ESE at 5-10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5-15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
cloudy Overcast. High of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5-10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Weather Forecast for station KRKR
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
55 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of a Thunderstorm
64 | 39 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
55 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
59 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 18
Chance of Rain
57 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 19
Clear
61 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Partly Cloudy
59 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Overcast
57 | 39 °F
Overcast
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the SE at 5-10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 34 45 | 41 50 | 45 39 | 36
Wind 3 mph SSW 2 mph SE 7 mph SE 3 mph ESE
Humidity 99% 86% 78% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 53% 60% 33% 92%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
7:06 AM
6:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.34], Average RMSE [3.09]
The NDFD forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.48], Average RMSE [3.21]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5-10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the SW at 5-10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 45 57 | 50 55 | 48 45 | 39
Wind 3 mph SSE 10 mph SSE 4 mph SSW 4 mph West
Humidity 94% 75% 72% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 70% 80% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 40% 35%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:04 AM
6:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.86], Average RMSE [2.95]
The NDFD forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [3.34]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 55F. Winds from the North at 5-15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the North at 5-10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 36 46 | 37 45 | 36 36 | 30
Wind 10 mph NNW 7 mph North 7 mph North 4 mph East
Humidity 82% 73% 70% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 73% 12% 17% 28%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
6:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.60], Average RMSE [3.64]
The NDFD forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.99], Average RMSE [2.90]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 32 50 | 34 50 | 37 39 | 32
Wind 1 mph North 1 mph SSW 4 mph North 1 mph ENE
Humidity 95% 50% 62% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 37% 5% 63% 92%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:02 AM
6:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.02], Average RMSE [4.40]
The NDFD forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.79], Average RMSE [3.89]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 30 50 | 45 48 | 37 37 | 27
Wind 2 mph East 2 mph NE 3 mph NE 2 mph NE
Humidity 78% 80% 66% 66%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 93% 100% 99% 95%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
6:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.04], Average RMSE [5.10]
The NDFD forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.98], Average RMSE [4.02]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the ESE at 5-10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 27 46 | 27 46 | 36 43 | 37
Wind 2 mph East 2 mph SSE 7 mph SSE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 76% 45% 64% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 24% 8% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
6:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.19], Average RMSE [7.17]
The NDFD forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.88], Average RMSE [5.22]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5-15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 34 50 | 39 59 | 48 46 | 43
Wind 5 mph SSE 12 mph SW 3 mph NNE 2 mph NE
Humidity 84% 66% 65% 92%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 17% 43% 14% 75%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
6:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.92], Average RMSE [6.06]
The NDFD forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.41], Average RMSE [5.12]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
cloudy Overcast. High of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5-10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 34 55 | 45 46 | 37 39 | 39
Wind 8 mph South 3 mph SSW 1 mph WSW 2 mph WNW
Humidity 78% 69% 72% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 93% 83%
Conditions Fog Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
6:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.81], Average RMSE [5.60]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 48 50 | 41 45 | 37 41 | 36
Wind 3 mph NNW 3 mph WNW 3 mph West 2 mph WSW
Humidity 94% 67% 72% 80%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 89% 73% 57% 69%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
6:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.98], Average RMSE [5.52]
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 36 45 | 39 48 | 43 41 | 39
Wind 1 mph SW 2 mph SW 5 mph SW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 86% 85% 85% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 49% 65% 81% 81%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
6:05 PM
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 39 45 | 43 45 | 41 39 | 37
Wind 3 mph SW 3 mph West 6 mph WSW 2 mph WSW
Humidity 97% 91% 86% 91%
Chance of Precip. 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 81% 45% 10% %
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
6:05 PM
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History & Almanac
February 14, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDEQ) 58 °F 31 °F
Record (KDEQ) 82 °F (1991) 18 °F (1960)
Yesterday 38 °F 30 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 31
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 14, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:06 AM CST 6:01 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:40 AM CST 6:27 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 6:10 AM CST 6:56 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:41 AM CST 7:26 PM CST
Moon 12:46 AM CST 11:14 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 47m
Length of Day
10h 55m
Tomorrow will be 1m 59s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 48% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Mar 14
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State Highs State Lows
61 °F
Guymon
55 °F
Poteau
54 °F
Frederick
54 °F
Gage
53 °F
Tinker AFB
19 °F
Ponca City
21 °F
Bartlesville
23 °F
Blackwell
23 °F
Stillwater
24 °F
Enid
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Idabel 45 °F Overcast 3:55 PM CST
De Queen 46 °F Mostly Cloudy 4:28 PM CST
Mena 52 °F Clear 4:35 PM CST
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Wind Speed: 5.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 20° (NNE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KRKR 142215Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A2992 RMK AO2

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS CHRISTS 40 ACRE CAMP NEAR HANOBI OK, Honobia, OK - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 899 ft 3:30 PM CST MADIS
HADS MOUNTAIN FORK RVR AT HWY 4 BRIDG OK, Smithville, OK - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 700 ft 3:30 PM CST MADIS
HADS MOUNTAIN FORK RVR AT BROKEN BOW OK, Eagletown, OK 41 °F 41 °F 39 °F 93% SE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 649 ft 4:00 PM CST MADIS
HADS GLOVER RIVER NEAR GLOVER 2N OK, Golden, OK - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 378 ft 3:00 PM CST MADIS
HADS LITTLE RIVER NEAR CLOUDY 5ENE OK, Rattan, OK - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 549 ft 3:00 PM CST MADIS
HADS LITTLE RVR AT PINE CK DAM NR WRI OK, Rufe, OK 43 °F 39 °F 40 °F 90% ESE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 490 ft 4:00 PM CST MADIS
RAWS BROKEN BOW OK, Broken Bow, OK 42 °F 38 °F 39 °F 88% East  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 500 ft 3:02 PM CST MADIS
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... Continuing severe weather awareness week in Louisiana...

This afternoons topics are tornadoes and tornado safety.

Tornadoes are one of natures most violent storms. In an average
year... about 1000 tornadoes are reported across the United States...
resulting in 85 deaths and over 1500 injuries. A tornado is a
violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the
ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous
destruction... with wind speeds of 250 mph or more. Damage paths can
exceed a mile in width and 50 miles in length.

The four state region recorded 79 tornadoes in 2011 which is far
more than the 25 tornadoes which occurred in 2010... in fact... nationwide...
2011 recorded the 2nd most tornadoes since record keeping began with a
preliminary count of 1690. 2011 also will be remember for the significant
number of fatalities nationwide with 550 which is ranked 4th using records
dating back to 1925. The outbreak of April 25 and 26 2011 will go down as one of the
2nd largest in the four state region history with 26 tornadoes recorded. Some
of the largest outbreaks across the region have occurred in the
Spring... including the April 2009... April 2000... may 1999... and April
1999 outbreaks which featured numerous strong to violent tornadoes.

Tornadoes can occur anywhere in our four state region... and at any
time of the year. However... peak tornado season is during the months
of March through June... with nearly 70 percent of all tornadoes
occurring during this time period. April is the single most active
tornado producing month in our region. Incidentally... Louisiana...
Texas... Arkansas and Oklahoma rank among the top states in the nation
in the number of reported tornadoes... with Texas ranked as number 1.

After a tornado event... National Weather Service meteorologists make
every attempt to survey the damage and classify the storm based on
the Enhanced Fujita scale. This classification is made by examining
the type of structures damaged and the distance that debris was blown
from its source. Our meteorologists will also determine the storms
touchdown and lifting points... as well as the length and width of the
track. If a tornado has occurred in your area please report it to the
National Weather Service... but only when the threat to your safety
has passed.

Tornadoes can travel at over 50 mph... and can destroy a building in a
few seconds. Therefore... it is important to know the safety rules for
surviving a tornado.

When inside homes and small buildings... you should go to the basement
or the lowest level of the building. If no basement is available... go
to a closet... bathroom... or an interior hallway away from any
windows. Protect yourself from flying debris with thick blankets...
pillows... cushions... sleeping bags or mattresses.

When at schools... hospitals... factories or shopping malls... go to the
designated shelter areas... usually an interior hallway on the lowest
floor level. Always stay away from windows. Kneel on the floor
against the wall and place hands over your head to provide some
protection for your head.

When in Mobile homes... portable classrooms or vehicles... leave these
structures and go inside a strong building for shelter. If there is
no shelter nearby... get into the nearest ditch or depression. Lie
flat with your hands shielding your head.

Planning ahead and knowing the safety rules is essential in being
prepared when a tornado strikes.

The National Weather Service would like to thank everyone involved in
making severe weather awareness week a Success.

&&

For more details on some of the significant severe weather events
across the four state region dating back to the 1978 Shreveport F4
tornado... please visit... www.Srh.NOAA.Gov/shv/events/



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