[On_site_list] JLab Severe Weather Outlook: Tonight, Tomorrow

[deborah magaldi]

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for 
tonight and tomorrow for large areas of eastern and central Virginia, 
including the Peninsula and Newport News. The weather forecast for this 
afternoon and tonight includes possibly heavy rain with thunderstorm 
activity that could include damaging winds.

An isolated tornado or two could possibly develop between 6 and 11 a.m. 
Eastern Standard Time. The NWS announcement is at: 
http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=VAZ094&warncounty=VAC650&firewxzone=VAZ094&local_place1=Hampton+VA&product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook 
<http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=VAZ094&warncounty=VAC650&firewxzone=VAZ094&local_place1=Hampton+VA&product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook> 


What to do if you hear a tornado warning while at JLab:

If you are in...

The Experimental Halls or the Accelerator Tunnel -- Stay where you are.

ARC, VARC, Test Lab, CEBAF Center, EEL -- Seek a hallway or windowless 
area in the center of the building to take shelter. Lower fl­oors are 
preferable to upper. Interior stairwells are usually good places to take 
shelter. Stay out of elevators; you could be trapped in them if 
electrical power is lost.

Normally occupied, permanent buildings within the Accelerator fence 
(MCC, CHL, Counting House, Buildings 87 and 89) -- If you can get to an 
underground area safely, do so. Otherwise follow the instructions above.

If you are in a trailer or other type of impermanent structure -- Get 
out of it immediately and seek refuge in one of the permanent buildings 
or facilities mentioned above.

Caught in the open -- Lie ­flat on low ground; protect your head. If 
possible, use open ground away from trees, cars or other materials, 
which can be blown onto you.

JLab's Severe Weather Procedures are found at: 
http://www.jlab.org/intralab/emergency/

Questions about Take Cover instructions may be directed to your Safety 
Warden or Tina Menefee, Emergency Manager, ext. 5490, email 
menfee at jlab.org <mailto:menfee at jlab.org>

In advance of potentially heavy rain, thunderstorms and heavy winds -- 
Make sure materials and equipment that are outdoors in your work areas 
are secured or brought indoors. This includes SOTRs checking their 
assigned construction project areas.

When driving to and from work, be aware of road and weather conditions 
on the path you are traveling, as well as at your destination. During 
and after heavy downpours watch for water ponding or running over road 
surfaces. Use extra caution on bridges, overpasses and exit ramps as 
well as low-lying areas prone to flash flooding.


/This message is being sent on behalf of JLab's Emergency Management./


Regards,
Deb Magaldi
Jefferson Lab
Public Affairs
12000 Jefferson Ave., Suite 15
Newport News, VA 23606
ph. 757-269-5102

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