Lightning Safety Week Wraps Up Saturday

“When thunder roars, go indoors!” That is the message being shared this week by the National Weather Service as part of Lightning safety week. Dave Hintz, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the weather service office in Aberdeen…

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Hintz added that this time of year, the best thing you can do is be aware of what the weather is doing…

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Other safety tips for those indoors while lightning is occurring outside include avoiding use of computers and other electrical equipment, avoid windows and doors and stay off porches and do not lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls.  If you are caught outside with no safe shelter nearby the following actions may reduce your risk- get off elevated areas such as hills, never lie flat on the ground, and get away from bodies of water.