A special edition of Open Mic with Owner and General Manager Bob Connell will air each morning at 10:30 AM from 3-2-2026 through 3-6-2026, spotlighting Arkansas Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026.
Connell will talk with Dennis Cavanaugh, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office Little Rock, about severe weather preparedness as Arkansas enters peak storm season.
Arkansas Severe Weather Awareness Week is coordinated by the National Weather Service to educate residents about thunderstorm hazards that can cause property damage and threaten lives.
Topics Airing At 10:30 AM Each Morning
Monday 3-2-2026: Introduction To Severe Weather Awareness Week and Flooding
Tuesday 3-3-2026: Storm Prediction Center Outlook Changes For 2026
Wednesday 3-4-2026: Tornadoes
Thursday 3-5-2026: Severe Thunderstorms
Friday 3-6-2026: Watches And Warnings and Storm Reports
Cavanaugh will stress the importance of having a complete severe weather safety plan, including:
Identifying a safe shelter location
Monitoring trusted weather sources
Having a battery-powered radio
Keeping extra batteries available
Reviewing emergency contact plans
Officials remind residents that power outages are common during severe storms, making a working radio and extra batteries essential for receiving life-saving weather information.
Listeners are encouraged to tune in daily at 10:30 AM for practical safety guidance to help protect families and property across Arkansas.
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