Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 12:51pm

Severe weather preparedness week for 2025 in North Carolina is coming March 2nd through March 8th. 

Here is a timeline on the topics and activities for each day.

Sunday: Overview of the week

Monday: Severe Thunderstorms and tornadoes

Tuesday: Ways to receive severe weather alerts, and information about the Statewide Tornado Drill

Wednesday: Staying safe when high winds, hail, and tornadoes strike

Thursday: Lightning safety

Friday: Flash flood safety

Saturday: Make a plan and encourage others to do the same

TORNADO DRILL Information for NC

When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

Where: All of North Carolina

Public schools, businesses and other groups should use these drills as an opportunity to practice their severe weather/tornado safety actions and procedures.

Here are some useful web links:

-NWS Safety Information

-ReadyNC

-SCEMD Preparedness Information

Stick with Rowan County Weather throughout Severe Weather Preparedness Week for coverage on all of these topics. 

 

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