The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Tornado Watch until 4 p.m. today.
A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornados to occur. Stay tuned to a weather radio, a local TV/radio station or a weather app for updates.
If you hear the tornado sirens today (as you may have around 10:45 this morning,) seek shelter immediately.
Here are ways you can get prepared now:
- Keep updated on the latest weather by tuning in to your local weather channel and downloading a weather notification app so that it will notify you when a television or radio isn’t nearby.
- Sign up for the City’s Smart911 notification system to receive emergency weather alerts should your property be included in a storm predicting polygon.
- Determine a safe place to shelter in the event of a tornado. Look around your place for helmets, pillows, e.g. anything you can use to protect your head in the event of flying objects in high winds. As always, it’s good to be on the lowest floor of a house or structure since winds are less strong near the surface.
- Charge your devices including smartphones, laptops, etc. now, and leave them charging.
