Travis Meyer& the Oklahoma Weather Experts - WorldNow
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A TORNADO WATCH is used to alert you to<br />
<strong>the</strong> possibility of tornado development in your<br />
area.<br />
A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a<br />
tornado has actually been sighted or is<br />
indicated by radar.<br />
If you don’t have a cellar, basement or<br />
saferoom, take shelter in a small room in <strong>the</strong><br />
center of your home on <strong>the</strong> lowest floor, a<br />
bathroom is best. Get in <strong>the</strong> bathtub. Wrap<br />
yourself in a blanket or pull a mattress over you<br />
and protect your face and eyes. Wear a helmet,<br />
safety goggles and padding if you have <strong>the</strong>m. If<br />
a center room is not available, use a small room<br />
on an east wall.<br />
If you feel your home is unsafe, familiarize<br />
yourself with <strong>the</strong> shelters available in your<br />
community and move your family <strong>the</strong>re before a<br />
storm hits. Residents in mobile homes should<br />
move to a pre-selected shelter.<br />
If you are stuck in your vehicle, don’t use it as<br />
a means of escape. Cars and trucks can be<br />
fatal shelters. If you are in a storm’s path, move<br />
perpendicular to <strong>the</strong> tornado and find safe<br />
shelter. Do not seek shelter beneath an<br />
overpass.<br />
If you are in an office or factory, go to an<br />
interior hallway on <strong>the</strong> lowest level, drop to <strong>the</strong><br />
floor and protect your eyes and face. Do not<br />
take shelter in halls that open to <strong>the</strong> south or<br />
west. Centrally located stairwells work well as<br />
shelters.<br />
If you are caught by a tornado, avoid buildings<br />
with large span roofs and stay away from south<br />
and west walls.<br />
If we alert you to threatening conditions, ACT<br />
FAST! Take action immediately to determine<br />
where you will go and what you will do. Don’t<br />
become a statistic.<br />
The <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
Wea<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Experts</strong><br />
<strong>Travis</strong> Meyer<br />
Chief Meteorologist<br />
<strong>Travis</strong> Meyer has over 25 years of professional<br />
meteorology experience. He has been awarded<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong> Association of Broadcasters<br />
Award for Best Wea<strong>the</strong>r Presentation and has a<br />
B.S. in meteorology and geography.<br />
Dick Faurot<br />
Dick Faurot has over 30 years of professional<br />
meteorology experience. He holds a Masters in<br />
meteorology and has been recognized in<br />
Louisiana for excellence in meteorological<br />
service.<br />
Alan Crone<br />
Alan Crone has over 15 years of professional<br />
meteorology experience. He has a certification<br />
of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi<br />
State University.<br />
Michael Grogan<br />
Michael Grogan graduated Cum Laude with a<br />
Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology. He<br />
has been a member of <strong>the</strong> Valparaiso<br />
University Storm Intercept Team (VUSIT) which<br />
allowed him to storm chase in over 15 states<br />
across <strong>the</strong> Midwest and throughout <strong>the</strong> Plains.<br />
<strong>Travis</strong> Meyer &<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
Wea<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Experts</strong>
The <strong>Oklahoma</strong> Wea<strong>the</strong>r Expert’s<br />
STORM MAP<br />
Use this map to track <strong>the</strong> storms as <strong>the</strong>y move through <strong>the</strong> state and keep your family ahead of <strong>the</strong> storm.<br />
CIMARRON<br />
Boise City<br />
TEXAS BEAVER HARPER<br />
Guymon<br />
Even <strong>the</strong> smallest storms have <strong>the</strong> potential to cause<br />
vast damage. You need to be proactive and create<br />
safety plans for your family. NewsOn6.com has many<br />
tips and information to assist you in your plans. Log<br />
on to NewsOn6.com/wea<strong>the</strong>rsafety for more<br />
information.<br />
When severe wea<strong>the</strong>r threatens, stay with <strong>Travis</strong><br />
Meyer and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong> Wea<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Experts</strong>.<br />
DISASTER SUPPLY KIT<br />
Every family should have a Disaster Supply Kit.<br />
The following is a list of items that should be<br />
included.<br />
three-day supply of water, one gallon per<br />
person per day<br />
food that will not spoil<br />
change of clo<strong>the</strong>s and shoes<br />
blanket or sleeping bag per person<br />
first aid kit, including medication<br />
emergency tool kit<br />
radio<br />
flashlight and extra batteries<br />
extra car keys<br />
credit cards or cash<br />
any special items related to <strong>the</strong> members<br />
of your family<br />
LIGHTNING SAFETY<br />
When lightning strikes, remember a few safety tips.<br />
Seek shelter immediately in a hardtop car or building.<br />
If nei<strong>the</strong>r is available, find a low-lying space. Avoid<br />
trees, poles and metal. Do not use corded phones or<br />
electrical appliances. Avoid taking baths, showers<br />
and running water.<br />
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