It is Severe Weather and Flood Preparedness Week for the Carolinas.
The topics are slightly different each day for North and South Carolina but the idea of preparedness is the same.
For North Carolina:
- Sunday: Overview of the week
- Monday: Severe Thunderstorms and tornadoes
- Tuesday: Ways to receive severe weather alerts, and information about the Statewide Tornado Drill (more information below)
- Wednesday: Staying safe when high winds, hail, and tornadoes strike
- Thursday: Lightning safety
- Friday: Flash flood safety
- Saturday: Make a plan and encourage others to do the same
For South Carolina:
- Sunday: Types of Severe Weather
- Monday: Watches and Warnings
- Tuesday: Have Multiple Ways to Stay Connected
- Wednesday: What to do during a tornado (and 9 am tornado drill)
- Thursday: FLOODING! Stats and Danger
- Friday: Turn around don’t drown, flooding home safety tips
- Saturday: After the Storm (Storm damage reporting, recovery from storms and flooding, insurance, etc.)
STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILLS: On Wednesday, March 6th there will be statewide Tornado Drills. This will take place at 9 AM in South Carolina and 9:30 AM in North Carolina.
This drill will activate NOAA weather radios and through the Emergency Alert System. Businesses, schools and families are encouraged to participate during this time.
Stay with the WCCB WeatherWise team each day as we cover new topics to help you better prepare for when severe weather strikes. Tap here for all the latest articles.