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A daily summary of our safety, education and outlook posts.
Overall Storm Impact: A little above average
Numerous hazards expected across Kansas the next 24-36 hours. Here are the details:
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Aaand, we’re back!
…wherein Pooh, being of much about the belly and finished with his heaviest thinking for the day, ambles off in search of hunny.
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Historic Day Likely in Oklahoma 5/20/19. We are not chasing it. Why?
The quick and easy answer is — I could find no way to accomplish it safely.
Why One Cell and not the Other?
A follower asked me during last night’s Facebook storm coverage, “What do you see on the “one to watch” in comp to the top one? I see clouds that are really pretty.” While the satellite view confirmed my suspicion, there was a lot of data that went into that short statement.
Post-storm recovery: Be careful what you sign!
A contractor may ask you to sign a document similar to the one you sign at the doctor’s office, assigning benefits from your insurance coverage directly to the contractor. By doing so, you may be giving up significant rights…and control over your ability to get future insurance.
Severe Weather Awareness: Lightning
People have been struck by lightning more than 20 miles away from a storm, in clear skies. The rules for lightning safety have changed in the past five years.
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Why not rely on social media for warnings?
If you aren’t receiving this in email, be sure to check the time posted just above…you may not be seeing it in a timely manner!
Slow, Steady, and Safe
Field work is getting underway for the spring. Timely reminded for safety from Kansas Farm Bureau:
KSStorm.info’s Storm Prep Resource List
Here’s the promised update to our all-in-one storm resource list, with several new-for-2018 items!
Shelter from the Storm
Thanks to Trooper Ben for the impetus for this post! Here’s a map and photos of the Kansas Turnpike shelters, along with a discussion of where to seek shelter in your community if your home does not have underground shelters. I also talk about considerations if you’ve been thinking about a shelter for your home.
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2019 Season off to a Good Start
A day which brought severe hail and downpours to Kansas also produced some great photos!
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