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Kansas, Anderson

Public Information Statement

Statement as of 8:34 PM EDT on May 18, 2013

... storm safety information... .

A severe weather watch has been issued by the National Weather
Service in Topeka for a portion of Kansas. In the interest of public
safety... the following safety information is provided.

A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather development
within in the watch area. There is no cause for immediate concern... and you may
go about your normal business. Stay informed of the weather situation.
Know your County... nearby cities... and local landmarks whether at home
or if you are on the Road. Listen to weather radio or local media for updated
weather information.

A warning means a severe thunderstorm or tornado has been observed
or is indicated by Doppler weather radar. If a warning is issued for your
location... immedieately put your emergency safety plan into action.

... Severe thunderstorms may produce...

Strong damaging winds... damaging downburst winds associated with a
severe thunderstorm will be greater than 60mph. Go indoors or into a
basement or storm shelter and stay away from windows.

Large hail... destructive hail associated with a severe thunderstorm will be
greater than one inch in diameter. Go indoors or into a basement and stay
away from windows.

Heavy rain... heavy rain may produce flash flooding quickly. Avoid low lying
and poor drainage areas. Be cautious when driving at night as roads could be
washed out. Turn around... dont drown.

Deadly lightning... lightning is an underrated killer. When lightning
threatens... get indoors and away from windows... stay away trees or towers...
and avoid lakes and boats

Tornadoes... tornadoes are natures most violent storms. The best
shelters are a basement or underground storm shelter... on the lowest floor
in the middle of the building... or in an interior hallway or designated shelter
area. Avoid windows... Mobile homes... and large open spaces like a gymnasium
or auditorium. If on the Road... drive to find safe shelter. As a last resort either
abandon vehicles and get into a ditch or stay belted in your vehicle crouched
below the window line.

Again... stay informed of the weather situation. Know your County... nearby
cities... and local landmarks whether at home or on the Road.
Listen to weather radio or local media for updated weather information.


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Alabama - Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch
Alaska - Areal Flood Advisory , Areal Flood Watch , Winter Weather Advisory , Winter Storm Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Arizona - Fire Weather Watch
Arkansas - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
California - Wind Advisory , Fire Weather Watch , Public Information Statement
Colorado - Tornado Watch , Fire Weather Warning , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Florida - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Public Information Statement
Georgia - Flood Warning
Hawaii - Flash Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Areal Flood Advisory, High Surf Advisory , High Surf Advisory
Idaho - Lake Wind Advisory
Illinois - Flood Warning
Iowa - Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
Kansas - Tornado Warning , Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Fire Weather Warning , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Kentucky - Flood Warning
Louisiana - Flood Warning
Maine - Frost Advisory , Freeze Warning
Minnesota - Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Watch , Dense Fog Advisory , Public Information Statement
Mississippi - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Missouri - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Montana - Flash Flood Warning
Nebraska - Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Special Statement , Special Weather Statement
New Mexico - Fire Weather Warning , Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch , Fire Weather Watch, Fire Weather Warning , Record Report
North Carolina - Areal Flood Advisory , Flash Flood Watch , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
North Dakota - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning , Flood Watch , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Oklahoma - Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Fire Weather Warning , Special Statement , Record Report
South Carolina - Flood Warning
South Dakota - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Special Statement
Tennessee - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Texas - Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Fire Weather Warning , Fire Weather Watch , Fire Weather Watch, Fire Weather Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Utah - Public Information Statement
Virginia - Flash Flood Watch , Public Information Statement
Washington - Flood Warning
West Virginia - Public Information Statement
Wisconsin - Flood Warning , Dense Fog Advisory , Public Information Statement
Wyoming - Public Information Statement
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