Did you Know? |
A
typical thunderstorm lasts 30 minutes.
Thunderstorms
can occur at any time, but are most likely to occur in the
afternoon and
evening hours in the spring and summer.
The
straight-line winds in a thunderstorm can exceed 100 mph and can be
as
damaging as a tornado.
Lightning can occur when its not raining.
Lightning
causes an average of 93 deaths and 300 injuries each year.
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What To Do... |
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Monitor
weather reports on radio/ TV or NOAA weather radio.
Postpone
outdoor activity if a thunderstorm is imminent.
If
caught outside in a thunderstorm, take shelter in a building or
hardtop
vehicle, do not take shelter under isolated trees, in sheds or in a
convertible.
Stay
away from telephone lines, metal pipes, or fences.
If inside, avoid using the telephone or other electrical appliances.
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