Four Things You Need to Know: Tuesday, April 2nd

Before you start your day, there are four things you need to know!

Meteorologist Darius Mack says that we’re facing severe weather today as a very warm and unsettled spring setup ramps up our chances for scattered strong and possible severe storms.

You’ll want to be as weather-aware as you can. One way is to make sure you get Kentucky’s Emergency Management Alerts on your phone. To sign up text “follow kyempio” to the number 40404. You can also download the News 40 Weather App to stay up to date with all the latest weather news.

To find storm shelters throughout Kentucky today, visit this website and type in your zipcode to find the closest emergency shelter near you.

Finally, make sure you have a plan in place in case you or your family needs to take shelter today. Know where you’re going to go to take shelter, bring water and snacks, and a way to receive weather alerts.