Although the Fort Campbell and surrounding areas are forecasting the possibility of severe weather this afternoon, April 29, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital staff will continue to honor patient appointments throughout the afternoon. The BACH team always encourages you to use your best judgment before traveling to and from appointments. If you feel that it is unsafe for you to keep your scheduled appointment, please call 270-798-4677 or 931-431-4677 or go to tricareonline to cancel your appointment. As always, please practice extreme caution in inclement weather conditions. For tips and precautions in severe weather conditions, check out ready.gov. Quick facts you should know about tornadoes: They may strike quickly, with little or no warning. They may appear nearly transparent until dust and debris are picked up or a cloud forms in the funnel. The average tornado moves Southwest to Northeast, but tornadoes have been known to move in any direction. The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 mph, but may vary from stationary to 70 mph. Peak tornado season in the southern states is March through May; in the northern states, it is late spring through early summer. Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3 and 9 p.m., but can occur at any time.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:08:19 +0000
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