How to Know a Storm is Coming and How to Prepare

4/20/2023 (Permalink)

How do you sign storm?

1. A drop in temperature. Pay close attention to the temperature levels outside.
2. Large, billowy clouds. Large, billowy clouds that continue to grow as the day heats up are known as cumulus clouds.
3. A drop in atmospheric pressure
4. Darkening of the clouds
5. A weather program predicts it

Why do storms happen?

Why are there thunderstorms? Thunderstorms are a great way for the atmosphere to release energy. When warm moist air meets colder drier air, the warm air rises, the water vapor condenses in the air, and forms a cloud. As the water vapor condenses it releases heat, which is a form of energy.

Does a storm clear the air?

Thunderstorms along a cold front “clear the air” because the wind turns to the west or north-west behind them and that circulation is, if not cooler, usually much drier or less humid. Rain also washes dust particles from the sky.

Ensure you do the following during a severe storm:

1. Stay indoors and away from windows.
2. If outdoors, shelter away from drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
3. Be prepared for power outages.
4. Floodwater is dangerous – never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
5. Floodwater is toxic – never play or swim in floodwater.

And How to Prepare Your Home for a Storm...

Clear limbs and trim trees. During a storm, dead tree limbs can get loose and cause damage to a home's exterior or even puncture a window

Secure fences

Secure furniture

Check gutters

Protect the critical areas

Protect your valuables

Stock a basic emergency kit

Create a family emergency plan

Just remember SERVPRO of Torrance is here 24 hours at day to serve you at any time. Call us at (310) 320-2112 , we are here to help “Like it Never Even Happened.”