Please be advised: A tornado watch for the Summit area is in effect through 2PM today, Friday, August 9, with rain, thunderstorms, and wind gusts as high as 38 mph expected throughout today and tonight. Stay weather aware today and always use caution if driving in inclement weather.
Click here to view information on the difference between a tornado watch and warning.
The latest briefing from the National Weather Service is available here.
Additional safety information:
www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning
www.ready.gov/tornadoes
View forecast updates at www.weather.gov.
In the event of additional power outages and downed wires, please keep this following safety information in mind:
Never go near a downed power line, even if you think it's no longer carrying electricity. Call 911 immediately if you see a downed power line. Assume all downed lines are energized and dangerous. Downed power lines can energize the ground and nearby objects. Stay at least 30 feet away from any downed or low-hanging power line and any other object that could be energized. (Note: Please only call 911 if you actually see a downed wire. Do not assume a wire is down if your power is out.) Report power outages here.