Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia is February 4 - 8, 2019
This year (2019), the North Georgia Health District Emergency Preparedness Department joins state health and emergency agencies in recognizing the week of February 4 - 8 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Goergia. Severe weather is no stranger to the state. While 2018 was relatively quiet for severe weather outbreaks in Georgia, there were still a number of impactful severe weather events that can be found below.
- February 7, 2018 Brief Tornadoes
- March 17, 2018 White County Tornado
- March 19, 2018 Tornadoes and Severe Weather
As we approach what is typically the most active part of the year for severe weather, Severe Weather Preparedness Week provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the dangers of severe weather, as well as knowing how and when to take proper actions when severe weather is expected and hits. Please take the time now to review your home, school, or businesses preparedness plans. Each day is dedicated to a different topic that addresses severe weather preparedness. Throughout the week, the topics to be covered include:
- Monday - Family Preparedness (NWR + Wireless Emergency Alerts)
- Tuesday - Thunderstorm Safety (Hail & Damaging Wind Threats/Impacts)
- Wednesday - Tornado Safety **NWR TEST Warning Message - 9 AM**
- Thursday - Lightning Safety
- Friday - Flash Flooding/Flood Safety
An important aspect of severe weather warnings includes the information received from the public and spotters. Not only do timely and accurate storm reports help the National Weather Service to verify warnings, but they also help meteorologists better relate radar data with corresponding observed weather. If you observe hail (quarter sized or larger), strong/damaging winds, or a funnel cloud/tornado anywhere across north and central Georgia, please report it to the National Weather Service (Peachtree City/Atlanta Office) at 1-866-763-4466 or by using our online storm report form. To learn more about our local Skywarn spotter program, visit the Storm Spotter Information page.