Issues LIGHTNING ALERT #148; Greater Burke County; until 10:00pm. - TopicsExpress



          

Issues LIGHTNING ALERT #148; Greater Burke County; until 10:00pm. Storm developing over Bridgewater Email and Web Body At 8:53pm Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm developing over Bridgewater or 1 mile South of Lake James. This storm is moving ENE at 5mph. Frequent lightning will become likely with this thunderstorm. Move indoors. A lightning alert means that dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes are possible in and around the alerted area. It does not mean that the strongest part of the storm will hit your area. This alert should be used for heightened awareness of lightning strikes that could cause injury or permanent body damage if outdoors. People in and around the alerted area should seek shelter indoors, away from windows, off ridge tops, and away from isolated high objects. Unplug unnecessary electronics and appliances to avoid them being damaged from a power surge.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:58:38 +0000

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