Why It Is Important to Always Take Severe Weather Seriously | SERVPRO of Bartow County

5/16/2022 (Permalink)

If you have storm damage at your home or business, you can count on SERVPRO of Bartow County to help.

During the summer months, severe thunderstorms can almost feel like a routine occurrence. When conditions are right for bad weather, it can pop up suddenly and come about frequently, which can lead to a sense of complacency about the events. 

It can be easy to reason that storm damage has not happened yet, so it will not happen—but this could not be farther from the truth. 

Every severe weather event is different, and all of them have the potential to turn into extremely damaging events. It is important that you always take severe weather seriously and understand the dangers that a thunderstorm can bring. 

Why Taking Severe Weather Threats Seriously Is Important 

Severe weather conditions can change suddenly

 If severe weather begins to threaten your area, it is important to always stay tuned to local weather officials’ updates so you know what conditions are in real-time. Heeding both watches and warnings is vital, as conditions can change rapidly and be vastly different even across a small region. It is important to be aware in case conditions suddenly change or worsen around you. 

Severe weather can pop up anywhere

 Severe weather can occur at any time of year and in any part of the country, but it is especially likely to occur when the weather is warm and humid, as this is what storms need to gather up fuel to become severe. During the summer, it is not uncommon for severe weather to pop up suddenly and with little warning. While you may know about storm fronts in advance, it is just as likely that they will come as a surprise when conditions are ideal. 

Severe weather is always different

While the trademarks of a severe storm—heavy rains, high winds and lightning—are typically the same, every storm front is different. Winds will blow in different ways, rain will impact some areas more than others, and hail and lightning are always unpredictable. Just because a previous storm was not cause for concern does not mean the next one will be as calm, so it is vital to always stay vigilant. 

If you have storm damage at your home or business, you can count on SERVPRO of Bartow County  to help. Call (470) 384-9016 or  Get in touch today to learn more about our storm restoration services, or call us 24/7 to report your damage.