A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when tornadoes are possible in the area.
A tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar in the area.
If a tornado warning is issued for Arkadelphia, outdoor sirens will be activated.
In the Event of a Tornado Watch
- Monitor emergency alerts, weather websites, and media for severe weather updates.
- Be prepared to take shelter.
In the Event of a Tornado Warning
- Take shelter in the in your building or on the lowest level, most interior portion (such as an interior hallway) of any building. Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
- Hide underneath overhead cover (heavy desk, work table, or counter), if available.
- Do not pull the fire alarm to alert others of a tornado warning.
- Wait for an 鈥渁ll clear鈥� notification prior to returning to your work area, classroom, or living area.
- If you are outside, seek shelter in the nearest available building. If you cannot reach a building, lie in a ditch, low-lying area or crouch near a building. Hold books, backpacks and coats over your head for protection.