How Do You Be Safe In A Thunderstorm?
Learning how to be safe in a thunderstorm is a warm-weather must. Warm weather brings with it a multitude of outdoor activities; soccer games, camping trips, and lazy days at the beach, just to name a few. But it also brings the danger of thunderstorms. Though new technology helps meteorologists warn of impending danger, storms can still occur with little warning. To help your family members be safe in a thunderstorm, check out the tips below. Look and listen. If you see lightning, determine how far away the storm is. To do this, use the “flash-to-bang” theory. When you see lightning, count how many seconds until thunder occurs. Generally, thunder travels one mile in five seconds. Therefore, if there is a ten-second interval between a flash of lightning and a bang of thunder, the storm is two miles away. According to the American Meteorological Society, if there is 30 seconds or less between thunder and lightning, it is time to seek shelter. Seek shelter inside. If possible, seek shelt
