Saturday, October 18, 2014

Crucial Knoxville Raceway Weather Briefs

By Patty Goff


Knoxville raceway has kept alive the festival of races that runs every Saturday night from April to September. With the tradition running since 1954, it remains one of the most spectacular seasons in the calendar every year. Every family member wants to be part of what happens at Marion County Fairgrounds because it is breathtaking.

Poor judgment of the weather is likely to spoil your fun at the events. This, however, is avoidable when you pay close attention to Knoxville Raceway weather reports as released by authorities in the area on regular basis. The reports detail the changes throughout the course of day over the months. The event organizers emphasis on the safety of participants beyond what they provide.

Participants are advised to heed to the instructions given regarding safety when the weather gets severe. The raceway does not provide adequate shelters to protect all visitors during heavy storms, lightning, tornadoes and strong winds. This means that you are required to protect yourself at personal level and not entirely rely on event organizers.

You are required to be very proactive and think critically in case of a storm. This means that you have a plan of action and remain alert since there are no warning signs in some cases. While within the area, identify safety routes and places beyond identifying how you would safely get there. When making the plan, bear in mind the condition of every family member who came along. Some could be elderly while others could be sick. As a family or group, you should act in unison to avoid panic and confusion.

The period between April and September witnesses dynamic weather conditions. You are called upon to monitor the conditions on regular basis. The precautions taken will depend on the expected conditions on that particular day.

Knoxville Raceway or Marion County Fairgrounds do not have approved storm shelters. This does not keep storms from striking the area. Your safety and that of your family must be guaranteed until you get to the next shelter or the storm passes. Some of the shelters are usually situated some distance away.

Information from the Red Cross Society indicates that, when the storm finds you outdoor, look for the nearest shelter before it is full blown. Some of the shelters are not within reach. You are therefore advised to rush to your car and buckle your seat belt. This will allow you to drive safely to a safe place or wait for the storm to pass. You should ensure that you have packed in a safe place and avoid the full blow storm as much as possible.

It is common to encounter flying debris during storms. Do not be tempted to leave your car or remove your seat belt. Ensure that your head is below the glass part of the wind. The head should be covered with your hands.

Authorities in the area provide necessary information from time to time. Every visitor to the area or participant must pay serious attention to the information. The authorities will also broadcast it through the public address system. You also are requested to regularly check their facebook, twitter and other social media accounts.




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