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SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK WEDNESDAY TOPIC – FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS

The Severe Weather Awareness Week Topic for Wednesday is Floods and Flash Floods.  Flooding is one of the most common natural hazards in Minnesota.  Seasonal snowmelt floods tend to develop slowly, while flash floods develop quickly during a heavy storm.  Having a plan in place is important says Crookston firefighter Shane Heldstab. “Before a flood, […]

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SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK TUESDAY TOPIC – SEVERE STORMS, LIGHTNING AND HAIL

The Tuesday topic for Severe Weather Awareness Week is Severe Storms, Lightning, and Hail.  Warm, humid conditions are favorable to storm development and storms typically are small producing heavy rain and wind over a relatively small area for a brief period of time explains Crookston Firefighter Justin Johnson. “They are relatively small, about 15 miles

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POLK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK

The week of April 8-12 is designated Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week.  Severe Weather Awareness Week is a public education campaign promoted by the National Weather Service, Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local Emergency Management Agencies.  Each day of the week features a different weather hazard, and two statewide tornado drills will be conducted

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