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Editorial
An early reminder that spring can bring storm skies
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Perhaps you visited the local big-box store during the cold snap last week, and noticed a few of the parking spaces missing on the north side of the lot. Taking their place were racks for landscaping bricks and bags of mulch, garden soil and peat moss.
Yep, spring is on its way, and it won’t be long until we’re trying to decide whether it’s too early to plant those spinach and radish seeds.
With temperatures expected to reach the 70s this weekend, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that some of the nastiest winter weather of the year can arrive in March and even April.
A tragic reminder of the changing seasons arrived early this morning, as at least five tornadoes struck three states, the worst in Nashville and suburbs, where the fatality count had reached 19 as this is being written this morning, and is likely to climb as emergency crews respond.
The storm may even effect today’s Super Tuesday election, as some polling stations may have been struck.
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week for the tri-state region served by the National Weather Service office at Goodland, Kansas.
Throughout the week, the office is emphasizing topics such as having a plan, tornado safety, lightning safety, damaging hail and wind safety, and flood and flash flood safety.
You probably know the difference between a Watch and a Warning, or do you?
What is a severe thunderstorm?
What’s the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado?
What constitutes a flash flood?
Answers to those questions, and other helpful advice can be found at http://bit.ly/2H4tS8i
For the record, a Watch means severe weather is possible in and near the watch area, and you should stay informed and ready to act.
A Warning indicates severe weather is imminent or occurring and is a danger to life and property. Take proper shelter immediately.
By all means, get out and enjoy the warm weather we’re expected to have over the next few days.
But remember that dangerous storms can accompany the changing seasons.