Severe Weather, How Exciting!

I received this email today from the UGA Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness.

News like this, for me, is really exciting! For people that don't love storms though, it might be a good idea for you to know what's coming...

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Re: Potential severe weather Friday, April 10th

The National Weather Service out of Peachtree City held a conference call about the possibility of severe weather this evening.  We are at a moderate risk for severe weather from 6pm to 10pm. For the Athens area, this is what is forecasted:

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• The major threat will be from large hail and gusty winds
  
• Hail ½ inch to 1 inch in size possible
  
• Winds from 60-70 miles/hour possible
  
• There is the possibility of isolated thunderstorms, but the threat from hail and winds is thought to be greater
  
• ½ inch of rain is expected
  
• The storm should be fast moving and leave quickly
  

As a reminder, there are three outdoor tornado sirens located on campus (Chemistry Bldg., Botanical Gardens and Married Housing-Rogers Rd.) which are activated by Athens-Clarke County during a Tornado Warning. In addition, UGAAlert is activated by UGA Police Communications during a Tornado Warning issued for any part of Clarke County. Redundant weather monitoring using NOAA weather radios, listening to AM/FM radio, watching local television or signing up for free weather alerts at www.weather.com  , www.weatherbug.com  or www.breakingweather.com is also strongly encouraged.

John Newton

Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness

University of Georgia

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