Severe+Weather

=Severe Weather Safety for Maryland= 

[Severe weather can occur any month of the year in Maryland but thunderstorms are most prevalent during meteorological spring from April thru June. The waterspout pictured over Chesapeake Bay spun down from the clouds in August 2005. Courtesy Mike Neilson]

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Many Maryland, DC and Virginia gardeners think about planting in early April. The month of spring showers is also an excellent time to prepare for strong winds, downpours, flash flooding and lightning, The Capitol Weather Gang recently [|blogged] a test of our severe weather preparedness. The local National Weather Service Office offers an excellent severe weather [|Skywarn] spotter course open to the public at various locations in Virgina and Maryland. ======

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Here are some additional useful links to make sure your family is "weather-ready" well in advance of approaching storm clouds: ======


 **Spring & Summer Weather Safety Awareness** **[|Briefing]** Severe Weather Emergency [|Plan] for Schools Coaches & Sports Officials Guide to [|Lightning Safety]**
 * NOAA Severe Weather [|Brochures and Videos]**
 * Emergency Preparedness for your  [|Pets] **
 * Maryland State and County Emergency Information [|Providers]**
 * American Red Cross Health and Safety [|Courses]