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Red Flag is no bull

Warnings as legit as other weather alerts

Especially in this age of modern technology, when alerts can be sent instantaneously to any manner of electronic devices, Americans have come to rely on and trust the weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

When the NWS issues a tornado warning, people instinctively gather their loved ones and head for their basements.

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