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Apr 5, 2021 11:29 AM
This should be the warmest week so far this year and the warming trend is expected to continue into next week.
During the weekly weather conference call Monday with the National Weather Service in Paducah, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Rick Shanklin said highs will be in the upper 70’s until rain moves in Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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Indiana s campaign will take place March 14 through 20, with the drill scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on March 16.
Officials said they hope local residents will take time this week to learn about the various types of severe weather and how to respond. The best way to mitigate casualties from severe weather is to be informed and then respond by taking the necessary precautions, said Christine Wielgos, NWS Paducah assistant warning coordination meteorologist.
NWS will be sharing infographics on its social media pages, including tornado safety tips and explainers defining a severe thunderstorm or outlining the difference between a weather watches and a warnings.
The National Weather Service in Paducah is hosting a Spring Severe Weather Campaign to remind residents to be prepared for the upcoming weather season.
During a Facebook Live event Monday night, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Rick Shanklin said the springtime is typically one of the busiest times for severe weather.