If you didn’t already know, it’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee. Each day has been focused on different topics, including storm prep, flooding, lightning, and tornado safety. According to the National Weather Service, Hamilton County saw 27 tornadoes between 1950 and 2024. Today’s topic is severe thunderstorm safety.
What’s a severe thunderstorm?
A storm is considered a severe thunderstorm if it’s capable of producing hail that’s an inch or larger, or has wind gusts over 58 miles per hour. Hail that size and wind that strong can cause widespread damage to homes, vehicles, and power lines.
Get prepared
Next Thursday, Feb. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m., the public is invited to Storm Safety Day at The Commons in Collegedale. The free, family-friendly event will feature safety demonstrations, a Q&A with a storm expert, and help from Hamilton County emergency officials with programming weather radios.
Can’t make it? Check out Hamilton County’s tips and reminders that could keep you safe next time severe weather strikes.
