3.
Seek shelter in the lowest level. If there is no basement, got to an
inner hallway, a small inner room, or a closet. Stay away from
outside walls, exterior doors, and glass windows. In Nourse, for
example, use the northern stairway rather than the southern one.
(The southern one has windows next to it.)
4.
Take a flashlight and portable radio with you. KYMN 1080 AM is
the local radio station carrying weather information for this area.
An all clear is not sounded after the sirens sound. Security staff will go to each
building to inform individuals the warning has been lifted.
Severe Weather Definitions
Tornado Watch:
Current weather conditions could produce a tornado. Be
prepared to take shelter. No emergency text/email notifications are sent for
tornado watches.
Tornado Warning:
A tornado or funnel cloud has actually been sighted or
detected on radar in the area. Take shelter immediately. Only during a warning
will the campus notification system be activated.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch:
Conditions are favorable for severe
thunderstorms. Stay informed of conditions as they develop.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning:
Thunderstorms with large hail and/or
damaging winds in excess of 57 miles per hour. Frequent lightning is likely, a
tornado is possible. Be prepared to take shelter.
Winter Storm Watch:
Severe winter weather conditions may affect the area.
Freezing rain, sleet, or heavy snow may occur either separately or in
combination thereof.
Winter Storm Warning:
Severe winter weather conditions are imminent.
Heavy Snow Warning:
An expected snowfall of 4 inches or more in a 12-hour
period or 6 inches or more in a 24 hour period.
Blizzard Warning:
Sustained wind speeds of at least 35 miles per hour
accompanied by considerable falling and/or blowing snow.
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