How do you know it’s spring in Nebraska? Last night, March 23, 2016 the following were issued simultaneously throughout the state: Tornado Watch, Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning, and Severe Thunderstorm Watch. It’s Severe Weather Week, and Great Plains Communications wants to provide some important tips and procedures to help keep you and your loved ones safe during severe weather situations.
We provide local Weather on Channel 2 through GPC-TV, bringing you 24/7 access to up-to-date weather information. Weather on Channel 2 tracks weather at the national and local level via advanced satellite imaging along with the five-day forecast.
One of the most important factors to sever weather safety is understanding and receiving up-to-date warnings, such as the ones issued last night. Are you in a Watch or a Warning, and what does that mean for you?
Watch
A watch is just that, when the conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather and should continue to be tracked. At this time, it would be best to take precautions and make sure you have supplies prepared should bad weather arise.
Warning
When a warning is issued, severe weather is either occurring or impending. A this point, you should immediately take action to protect yourself, your family and your property.
To keep you updated, GPC-TV’s Weather on Channel 2 uses an easy to understand color guide alert in the case of severe weather. The feature will shift the general color of the channel to yellow if there is a watch issued in the area, and to red if there is a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning.
You must be a Great Plains Communications Cable subscriber to have access to GPC-TV and Weather on Channel 2. Check the GPC Weather page for a list of communities with Weather on Channel 2 availability. If you would like to sign-up or have additional questions, call our Customer Response Center at 1-855-853-1483, and a representative would be happy to help you.
Stay safe and happy spring!