Editor’s note: this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. Each day, KiowaCountyPress.net is bringing you information from the National Weather Service about spring weather dangers. Wednesday’s article can be found here.

During this Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado, remember that threats from thunderstorms include tornadoes, straight line winds, hail, flooding, and lightning. 

Dear Dietitian,

I had a heart attack three months ago and since then have been more conscientious about my diet. I’ve been eating more fish and a friend was telling me about fish oil supplements. Are these helpful in heart patients? --Jerry

Dear Jerry,

Editor’s note: this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. Each day, KiowaCountyPress.net is bringing you information from the National Weather Service about spring weather dangers. Tuesday’s article can be found here.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Makes: 6 Servings

Add Asian flavors to a traditional chicken soup using soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

A late week blizzard blanketed northeastern Colorado and stalled fieldwork, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Other localities across the state received isolated precipitation and high winds, with the majority of areas remaining dry and in need of moisture.

Connie Weber spent a few days with her dad, Denis while her mom, Theresa was in Denver with Jerry. Keep Jerry in your prayers as he struggles to get well.

Editor’s note: this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. Each day, KiowaCountyPress.net is bringing you information from the National Weather Service about spring weather dangers. Monday’s article can be found here.

This is Colorado Severe Weather Awareness Week, a time when the National Weather Service reminds you of the hazards associated with thunderstorms. Today’s topic is tornadoes. 

Dear EarthTalk:Why on earth would cans and other food storage containers contain toxic BPA that can make us sick? Is there any way to avoid it?                         – Melinda Billings, Hixson, TN

Editor’s note: this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. Each day, KiowaCountyPress.net is bringing you information from the National Weather Service about spring weather dangers. Sunday’s kickoff article can be found here.

When the National Weather Service sees the potential for severe weather, a stream of weather information flows from our forecast offices to you.