Keeping separation could reduce the number of people injured if lightning strikes. If you are outdoors with friends or family during a thunderstorm, don't all clump together. If lightning strikes the tree, the ground charge from the strike could travel into you. A record lightning flash in Oklahoma in 2007 traveled nearly 200 miles. Lightning strikes can easily travel 10 miles or more.
That gives the storm enough time to move away or dissipate. Wait at least 30 minutes after you hear the last thunder to go out. If you hear thunder within 30 seconds of a lightning bolt, that means the thunderstorm's distance is threatening. Wireless cellphones are OK, as are laptops that are connected to Wi-Fi but not plugged in. Do not use electric appliances with plugs or cords.If lightning hits your pipes, it could be conducted into the water in your bath or shower. A boat out on the water is likely to be the most prominent object and you could be struck. A vehicle will give you protection as electricity from lightning will pass through the vehicle's structure instead of hitting you.
If lightning strikes the building, the lightning will be conducted around and into the ground. Get in a building with plumbing and wiring.These types of clouds could mean a thunderstorm is coming. If you see big blue clouds, otherwise known as thunderheads, go inside. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Here are lightning safety tips from the National Weather Service: Common trazodone side effects may include: drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness swelling weight loss blurred vision diarrhea, constipation or.
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How to protect yourself from lightning strikes Avoid areas where water has pooled in travel lanes.Create a "space cushion" between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.Inspect windshield wipers and replace them if necessary prior to expected rainfall.The Arizona Department of Transportation provided the following safety tips for driving in the rain: 15.Ī severe thunderstorm was located over Camelback Mountain, or near Paradise Valley, moving northwest at 15 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts, according to the weather service.įor the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 8:21 p.m. View Gallery: Arizona monsoon 2023 in photos: Dust storms, lightning, flash floods
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