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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Statement as of 6:03 PM EDT on May 20, 2013

Expires 8:00 PM EDT on May 20, 2013


Severe Thunderstorm Watch 189 remains in effect until 800 PM EDT
for the following locations


Mi
. Michigan counties included are

Alcona Alpena Arenac
Bay Calhoun Clinton
Eaton Genesee Gratiot
Huron Ingham Iosco
Jackson Lapeer Livingston
Macomb Midland Oakland
Saginaw St. Clair Sanilac
Shiawassee Tuscola Washtenaw
Wayne




Public Information Statement

Statement as of 12:58 PM EDT on May 20, 2013



A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather
Service in Michigan.In the interest of public safety the following
safety rules are provided. Public and commercial broadcast stations
serving the affected area are asked to frequently broadcast these
messages while the watch is in effect.

A quick reminder... the term watch means conditions are favorable for
development of severe weather in the designated area. During a
watch... there is no cause for immediate concern. You should go
about your normal business but keep abreast of weather
developments. Public safety officials should... however... activate
prearranged plans.

A warning... on the other hand... means a severe thunderstorm or
tornado has been observed or indicated by radar. People in the path
of the storm should take immediate precautions as outlined here...

Severe thunderstorms produce strong damaging winds of 58 mph or
greater... large hail three quarters of an inch in diameter or
greater... heavy rain and deadly lightning. Winds in excess of 58
mph can push over shallow rooted trees... break off tree limbs about
the size of your wrist... and damage chimneys and TV antennas. In
rare occasions severe thunderstorms can produce winds in excess of
80 mph which could break windows... Peel surfaces off of roofs...
snap large trees and move trailer homes and automobiles. Hail three
quarters of an inch in diameter or larger can damage windows...
vehicles... and exterior finishes of buildings... especially if
accompanied by severe winds.

Persons should stay indoors and away from areas with loose items
that could become flying debris. Severe thunderstorms can and
occasionally do produce tornadoes so be prepared to move to an
appropriate shelter should it become necessary. Lightning is one
of the worst killers... so stay indoors and avoid using electrical
appliances. You should get out of open fields and off of farm or
other types of heavy equipment. Avoid towers or tall trees. If
on a boat or swimming... get out of the water and to shore as
quickly as possible. Also avoid areas subject to flash flooding.

If you lose power... and plan to use a portable power generator
in your home be careful. Observe all safety precautions to avoid
Carbon monoxide poisoning... electrocution... or a fire. Portable
generators should only be operated outdoors in a dry and well
ventilated area.







Weather Severe Map
Alaska - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Freeze Warning , Winter Storm Warning , Winter Weather Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Arizona - Fire Weather Watch , Fire Weather Warning
Arkansas - Tornado Watch , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Advisory , Lake Wind Advisory , Record Report
California - Lake Wind Advisory , Freeze Watch , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Colorado - Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Connecticut - Dense Fog Advisory , Air Quality Alert
Florida - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement , Record Report
Georgia - Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Hawaii - High Surf Advisory , Wind Advisory
Illinois - Tornado Watch , Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
Iowa - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Kansas - Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Kentucky - Flood Warning
Louisiana - Flood Warning , Lake Wind Advisory
Massachusetts - Dense Fog Advisory
Michigan - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Special Weather Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Minnesota - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Wind Advisory , Hydrologic Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Mississippi - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Missouri - Tornado Watch , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Montana - Lake Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Nebraska - Wind Advisory , Public Information Statement
Nevada - Lake Wind Advisory , Wind Advisory
New Mexico - Fire Weather Warning
New York - Dense Fog Advisory
North Carolina - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
North Dakota - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory, Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch , Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Ohio - Record Report
Oklahoma - Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Lake Wind Advisory , Public Information Statement
Oregon - Special Statement
Pennsylvania - Record Report
Rhode Island - Dense Fog Advisory
South Carolina - Flood Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
South Dakota - Wind Advisory , Public Information Statement
Tennessee - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Texas - Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Lake Wind Advisory , Fire Weather Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Utah - Public Information Statement
Virginia - Flash Flood Warning , Special Statement
Washington - Special Statement , Special Weather Statement
West Virginia - Flash Flood Warning
Wisconsin - Flash Flood Watch , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Wyoming - Special Weather Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
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