The National Weather Service has indicated there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon to early evening hours of Wednesday, March 30.
Area schools including Millington Municipal Schools are having an early release time for students as storms are expected to hit around 1 to 2 p.m.
A cold front could bring severe thunderstorms with the possibility of damaging wind, heavy rainfall, and tornados to the Mid-South. A wind advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the entire Mid-South. There is a possibility of wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour (MPH), with higher gusts in thunderstorms.
Be Prepared, Not Scared!
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Safety Tips:
- Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts, such as a NOAA weather radio.
- Know the alerts: Severe Thunderstorm watch: Conditions are favorable. Stay alert! Severe thunderstorm warning: Take shelter! Act now! Tornado watch: Conditions are favorable. Stay alert! Tornado Warning: A tornado has been seen on radar or reported by a spotter. Take shelter!
- Be prepared to evacuate or shelter-in-place.
- Designate a “safe place” to shelter. Underground is best, such as a basement or storm shelter. If not possible, go to the center room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
- If you are in a vehicle, try to seek shelter in a sturdy building. If no building is near, pull over, keep seat belt on. Cover head and neck with your arms and cover your body with a coat or blanket.
- Avoid parking under bridges and overpasses.
