Winter Storm Products

11/23/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Springfield is serving as your local restoration company.

Not to rush our beautiful fall weather, it’s truly my favorite time of year. The only downside is it is quickly followed by winter weather. Winter weather isn’t all bad, it’s nice if we can be prepared and ready for anything old man winter may throw our way. Let's start with some terminology, the National Weather Service has a great website and is an amazing resource. Winter Storm Products - We have all heard words like “warning”, “watch”, and “advisory”. We hear these things from our meteorologist, on the radio, and even from the sweet lady at our grocery store check out lane. We all chat about the weather but what do these things actually mean? What should we do with this information? The National Weather Service has given us a list with some definitions:

Winter Storm WARNING: Snow, sleet, or ice are expected. Take Action!

Winter Storm WATCH: Snow, Sleet, or ice is possible. Be Prepared.

Winter Weather Advisory" Wintery weather is expected. Exercise Caution.

Freezing Rain: Rain that freezes when it hits the ground; creating a coating of ice on road, walkways, trees, and powerlines.

Sleet: Rain that turns into ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on the road to freeze and become slippery.

The National Weather Service is a great resource to find how to prepare for many types of weather-related storms. When disaster does strike, please know, SERVPRO of Springfield is Here to help. We are serving the Sangamon, Macoupin, Morgan, Cass, and Montgomery counties in your time of need. Please call the experts in disaster relief, you can reach us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We know mother nature does not take a day off so we don’t either. You can reach us anytime at 217-528-7775.

Resource:  www.weather.gov/safety/winter-ww.