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| NWS Campaigns |
| The mission of the National Weather Service (NWS) is to protect life and property. The NWS is trying to
spread the word about the most deadly thunderstorm hazards...
flooding/flash flooding and lightning. |
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Lightning and Flooding |
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| In 2007, there were one flash flood death in Arkansas...and
two lightning fatalities. Below is some safety information to help you deal with the
deadliest of thunderstorm hazards. |
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 22-28,
2008): Believe it or not, lightning kills more people than
tornadoes across the U.S. The National Weather Service is trying to spread the word
about the dangers of lightning. For more
information, click here. |
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Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 17-21,
2008): Flooding/flash flooding claims more lives across the
U.S. than any other thunderstorm hazard (including lightning and
tornadoes). To check out the facts, click
here. |
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"Turn Around Don't Drown" TM: Have
you ever tried to drive through high water to reach your
destination? This is not considered a good idea. To learn
more, click here. |
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