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Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Here are some important tips on how to recognize severe weather and what to do at home, school and at work.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  What classifies a thunderstorm as severe, and what the differences are between a severe thunderstorm watch and a severe thunderstorm warning.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Severe weather can strike quickly and deadly. It is important to be prepare now.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Important safety tips to remember, even when inside during thunderstorms.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  What should you do when a severe thunderstorm watch or warning is issued?

Monday, May 02, 2011  As tornadoes and flash flooding ripped across central New York last week, did you know what to do?

Friday, May 07, 2010  Floods are the number one killer in the United States among weather-related natural hazards by almost a two-to-one margin over the second ranked killer, lightning. The main cause of death during floods comes from automobiles being swept away by flood waters. Many people die in floods because they try to cross flooded roadways!

Thursday, May 06, 2010  Tornados contains some of the world's most vicious and violent weather.  Here are some things you should be aware of.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  All thunderstorms, whether they are severe or not, are dangerous due to lightning. When one you see lightning or hear thunder approaching, you need to protect yourself.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Today, we discuss what classifies a thunderstorm as severe, and what the differences are between a severe thunderstorm watch and a severe thunderstorm warning. We also give you information on what to do when a watch or warning is issued for your area.

Monday, May 03, 2010  Over the last 20 years severe weather, not including floods, has killed nearly 70 people in New York and caused over three quarters of a billion dollars in damage. On average, the National Weather Service issues 400 severe thunderstorm warnings, 17 tornado warnings and about 150 flash flood warnings each year in New York state. To reduce your chances of being killed or injured by severe weather, it is important to understand the meaning of severe weather watches and warnings.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  When one you see lightning or hear thunder approaching, you need to protect yourself.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  What classifies a thunderstorm as severe, and what the differences are between a severe thunderstorm watch and a severe thunderstorm warning?

Monday, May 04, 2009  This is the first of a six part series on severe weather safety which will run each day during New York's severe weather awareness week.