Thunderstorm Watch for Alexandria?

6/14/2022 (Permalink)

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Our Douglas and Otter Tail Counties team respond to storm damage emergencies each year in Alexandria. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:

A thunderstorm watch is issued when severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean they will occur; it only means they are possible.

A thunderstorm warning is issued when severe thunderstorms are occurring or are imminent in the warning area.

Severe thunderstorms are defined as follows:

1. Winds of 58 miles per hour or higher
2. Hail one inch in diameter or larger

Here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for preparing for a thunderstorm:

• Know your area’s risk of thunderstorms. They can occur year-round and at any hour.
• Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
• Identify sturdy buildings close to where you live, work, study, and play
• Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger of falling on your home
• Consider buying surge protectors, lightning rods, or a lightning protection system to protect your home, appliances, and electronic devices
• Secure outside furniture

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When your Alexandria home or commercial business has a flooding or storm damage emergency, our local Douglas and Otter Tail Counties team will restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 320-219-6505.

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