Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Binghamton, NY
Issued by NWS Binghamton, NY
456 NOUS41 KBGM 221201 PNSBGM NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-230400- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Binghamton, NY 800 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024 ...THIS WEEK IS SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN NEW YORK... Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York is from April 21 through April 27. NOAA`s National Weather Service joins in partnership with the agencies of the New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission, local agencies, volunteer agencies and private sector organizations in urging all residents to learn how to protect themselves from the hazards of flooding, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. What is a Severe Thunderstorm? Severe thunderstorms are defined as thunderstorms that produce winds greater than 58 mph or hail of one inch in diameter or larger. A severe thunderstorm watch means atmospheric conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop over the next several hours. If a watch is issued a severe thunderstorm is expected to develop typically no more than six hours after the issuance. After a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued, continue on with your daily routine, but be prepared to quickly move to a secure place of safety should a severe thunderstorm warning be issued. A severe thunderstorm warning means that severe thunderstorms are imminent or occurring. A warning implies a significant threat to life and property. Seek shelter immediately when a severe thunderstorm warning is issued. What is a Tornado? Tornadoes are a violently rotating column of air that reaches contact with the ground and is attached to the cloud base above. Tornadoes can develop with all types of thunderstorms. Similar to a severe thunderstorm watch, a tornado watch means that atmospheric conditions are favorable for a tornado to form over the next several hours. Tornado watches are typically issued for no more than six hours. A tornado warning means that a tornado is imminent or occurring. A tornado warning implies an immediate threat to life and property. Take shelter immediately! Tornadoes can cause major damage. What is a flash flood? Flash flooding is a rapid rise of water along a stream or low lying urban area. It can happen in a flash! The most common culprit of flash flooding is heavy downpours associated with thunderstorms. A flash flood watch means that atmospheric conditions are favorable for a flash flood to develop. When a flash flood watch is issued, continue with your daily activities, but be prepared to take action and head to higher ground if a flash flood warning is issued. A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Flood waters can rise rapidly and are extremely powerful. Seek higher ground immediately when a flash flood warning is issued. A NOAA weather radio is the best way to find weather forecasts and receive weather warnings. The NOAA all hazard weather radio plays 24 hours/7 days a week. You can use your NOAA weather radio at home, work or when at play. NOAA weather radio provides continuous broadcasts of weather information with immediate relay of severe weather warnings. NOAA`s NWS recommends everyone have access to a NOAA weather radio. Weather topics for the remainder of the week will be as follows: Tuesday...Severe Thunderstorms. Wednesday...Severe Weather Preparedness and Safety. Thursday...Tornadoes. Friday...Flooding. Saturday...Weather Ready Nation. For more information on weather hazards and Severe Weather Awareness Week, please visit: https://www.weather.gov/bgm/swawny $$ Mitchell Gaines Meteorologist National Weather Service Binghamton, NY