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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 2

    St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! Here’s a reminder that that prepares you for emergencies. 🍀 Follow us as we give you tips and resources this month about how to prepare your home and family for disasters!

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    7 hours ago

    A PDS Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of MS and AL. These types of watches indicate a Particularly Dangerous Situation in the region with numerous tornadoes expected with a few intense tornadoes likely.

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  3. 7 hours ago

    A Flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can affect you in minutes. Know the difference between a watch vs. warning: 🌊 Warning: Take action. Flash flood is imminent, get to high ground. 🌧 Watch: Stay alert. Weather conditions are favorable.

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  4. 8 hours ago

    If severe storms are forecast in your area, stay safe by making sure you are getting weather alerts. Remember: ⚠ Tornado WATCH = stay alert, be ready to shelter 🚨 Tornado WARNING = take shelter immediately in a safe place

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  5. 9 hours ago

    , it's protecting yourself & others around you. Stay safe as you celebrate today: ✅ Wear a mask with two or more layers. ✅ Avoid crowded, poorly ventilated spaces. ✅ If attending a gathering, bring your own food & utensils.

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    9 hours ago

    Local NWS offices use social media to get important forecast updates and warning information out quickly and effectively. Now is the time to make sure you're following your local office. - Visit - Input your zip code - Give them a follow!

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  7. 9 hours ago

    Severe weather like flooding, hail, & tornadoes are forecast in central & southeastern parts of the country today. Download the app to receive weather alerts from for up to five locations. 📲 iTunes: 📲 Android:

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    10 hours ago

    Be weather aware! Brush up on your severe weather safety knowledge: Thunderstorm Safety: Tornado Safety: Download the Red Cross Emergency App for weather alerts to your smartphone.

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    11 hours ago

    A significant tornado outbreak is expected to begin this afternoon across parts of & , and then spread eastward and peak this evening/tonight across & . Long-track, intense tornadoes are expected along with damaging winds and large hail.

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    10 hours ago

    Today's storm system is not only bringing a high risk of severe weather, but like many spring storm systems, has a wintry component as well, with blizzard conditions ongoing inthe TX and OK Panhandles.

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    Blizzard conditions are currently ongoing throughout the area. We will be going live on Facebook at 9:00 AM to provide an update on the latest conditions throughout the Panhandles.
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    12 hours ago

    We're already seeing warnings this morning and some areas will see several rounds of dangerous weather today. A HIGH risk of severe weather exists today centered on central Mississippi. Stay alert, stay informed, and stay safe.

    An outbreak of severe thunderstorms including long-track intense tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind gusts is expected across the MS valley and Southeast today Wed. A High Risk has been issued across portions of LA, MS, and AL. Please see for info.
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    12 hours ago

    The time to find and plan your is now, before the warning is issued. Know where you'll go to take shelter once the warning is issued.

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  13. 11 hours ago

    If tornadoes are forecast in your area, shelter safely with these tips: 🔸 Go into an interior room like a basement or closet. 🔸 Stay away from windows, doors & outside walls. 🔸 Outside? Don't get under a bridge. You’re safer in a low, flat location.

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  14. Retweeted
    Mar 16

    There is a Slight Risk of flooding tomorrow in addition to the risk of severe weather. A couple rounds of storms associated with an eastward moving cold front may lead to 1-2"+ of rain over portions of the Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Prepare to be weather aware!

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    23 hours ago

    Blizzard Warnings (red) in effect on Wednesday for portions of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. for more.

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  16. Mar 16

    Drought is affecting some parts of the country. Stay safe: ✅ Prevent fires. Properly dispose cigarette butts and do not set off fireworks. ✅ Conserve water. Take shorter showers and avoid washing your car. ✅ Listen to your local officials. More tips:

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  17. Mar 16

    If hail is in your forecast this week, make sure to: ❄ Stay inside! Large hail is dangerous and can cause severe injuries if it hits you. ❄ Park your car in a garage, if possible. ❄ Stay off the roads.

    Tomorrow (Wednesday): A broad area of substantial severe weather is anticipated across portions of the lower Mississippi Valley into Alabama, including: 🔴 Several strong tornadoes 🔴 Large hail 🔴 Damaging winds Find and follow your local NWS office at
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  18. Mar 16

    If you lost power due to a storm, follow these safety tips: ✅ Use generators safely, 20 ft. from the house. ✅ Keep freezers and fridges closed. Throw out perishable food after 4 hours without power. ✅ Disconnect appliances and electronics. More:

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  19. Mar 16

    Heavy rains are causing flash floods across parts of the Southern Plains and into the Lower Mississippi Valley. 🌧 Sign up for weather alerts from your local office. 🌧 Never drive on flooded roads. 🌧 Turn Around, Don't Drown!

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  20. Mar 16

    Parts of the country will be affected by severe weather including flooding, tornadoes and strong winds. Be ready: ✅ Stock supplies & charge devices. ✅ Have a safe place to shelter. ✅ Have more than one way to get weather alerts that will WAKE YOU UP.

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  21. Mar 16

    , it’s knowing your way out in case of an emergency. Practice your evacuation plans. Know how you will leave and where you will go or stay. Consider: ✅ Children or older adults living in the home. ✅ Pets and any necessary supplies. More:

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