Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues, organized through the National weather Service. Today’s subject is all about damaging wind and hail.
Both of these elements are likely present when a severe weather system is moving through an area, with both capable of causing widespread damage. Once hail sizes reach quarter size, bodily harm potential becomes serious. Those who are outside, especially without protective equipment should seek shelter immediately.
High speed winds can begin to cause damage quickly when unsecured objects are outside, beginning at the threshold of 40 to 50mph. High-speed winds can also frequently damage power lines and cause power outages, as well as creating a hazard of those downed lines in the aftermath of a storm.
Angelica Soria, meteorologist with the National weather Service gives us more:
For additional safety information, you can visit the NWS website by clicking here.
