Tornado Watch for SE Michigan published by heavy storms

A tornado clock was exhibited for the whole of Southeast Michigan late Thursday evening.

The clock is in force until 5 a.m. on Friday, as a number of storms by Lower Michigan moves.

In parts of West Michigan, several Tornado warnings have already been published in this storm.

• A severe thunderstorm warning also applies to the counties Oakland and Livingston until 1:15 a.m.

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How to prepare for a tornado

• Be ready for weather: Check the forecast regularly to determine if you are exposed to tornados. Listen to local news or a NOAA weather radio to stay informed about Tornado watches and warnings. Check the weather -ready nation for tips.

• Register for notifications: Know how your community sends warnings. Some municipalities have outdoor sirens. Others are dependent on the media and smartphones to draw the residents of severe storms that can produce tornados.

• Create a communication plan: Do you have a family plan that contains an emergency location and related information. If you live in a mobile home or at home without a cellar, you identify a nearby safe building that you can reach too quickly, e.g. B. a church or family member.

• Choose a safe space in your house, e.g. B. a basement, a storm cellar or an interior in the lower floor without a window. Check more ideas for your family plan at: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan

• Practice your plan: Run a serious thunderstorm exercise regularly so that everyone can do what to do when a tornado approaches. Make sure that all members of your family know that you are going there when Tornado warnings are output. Don't forget pets if time allows this.

• Prepare your home: Consider strengthening your safe space. You can find plans for reinforcing an interior to offer better protection on the website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.