Tornado Warning For Grosse Pointe Shores?
6/21/2022 (Permalink)
Our local team in St. Clair Shores responds to storm damage emergencies every year in Grosse Pointe Shores. Here are some definitions for tornado alerts and high wind warnings from the National Weather Service:
Tornado Watch: this means a tornado is possible.
Tornado Warning: this means a tornado is already occurring or will occur soon. Go to your safe place immediately.
High Wind Watch: Be Prepared! Sustained, strong winds are possible. Secure loose items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.
Wind Advisory: Take Action: Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High Wind Warning. Objects that are outdoors should be secured, and caution should be taken if driving.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Take Action! A thunderstorm is happening or is imminent in the warning area. Severe thunderstorms have wind gusts of 58 miles per hour and hail one inch or larger. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building.
Preparing for High Winds
- Remove any dead trees or overhanging branches near structures
- Remove loose objects outdoors, on patios, roofs, or balconies that could blow away
- Shutter windows securely and brace outside doors
- Bring in unsecured objects from outside and secure objects that could blow away and cause damage or injury
Call Us!
When your Grosse Pointe Shores home or business has storm damage, our local team in St. Clair Shores will restore your property damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.
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