Everyone is encouraged to stay weather aware this weekend. In the event of severe weather, tune in to local news sources for updates. Additionally, follow instructions included in Blue Alert notices if issued.
Tornado Safety
IF YOU ARE IN THE OPEN
Attempt to reach a protective area, such as a sturdy building with a basement.
If there is not time to escape or find a suitable protective area, lie flat and face-down on low ground, protecting the back of your head with your arms. Get as far away from trees and cars as you can. Avoid areas subject to rapid water accumulation or flooding in heavy rains.
IF YOU ARE IN CLASS
The instructor will dismiss the class immediately, after advising students to proceed to a designated shelter.
IF YOU ARE ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY FUNCTION
The function will be terminated at once, and the participants will be advised promptly to seek a designated shelter, protective area on the ground floor away from glass or in the basement of the building.
TORNADO SIRENS
The City of Oklahoma City operates a citywide outdoor warning siren network that is used to signal imminent danger from tornadoes. It is a familiar sound, tested every Saturday at noon, including cloudy and rainy Saturdays, unless there is a threat of severe weather in the area, or when temperatures are well below freezing.
A steady siren for three to five minutes means immediate danger Take shelter immediately in the nearest suitable protective area.
Once the sirens sound, it is too late to seek protection at a remote location. An All-Clear signal will NOT be given via the siren system. It is urged that reliance be placed on the news media for this and other status and forecast information.
WEATHER ADVISORIES
The National Weather Service posts weather updates from its Norman office at www.weather.gov/norman and broadcasts continuous weather status/forecasts, updated hourly, on 162.400 MHZ; additionally, the NWS will broadcast special alert tones and messages for tornado warnings, flash flood warnings and similar impending weather emergencies.
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