Issues Lightning Alert 182; NW McDowell, NW Burke, NW Caldwell; - TopicsExpress



          

Issues Lightning Alert 182; NW McDowell, NW Burke, NW Caldwell; until 3:00pm At 12:45pm Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms developing along the Blue Ridge. These storms will spread East into the foothills over the next several hours. Heavy rain today could cause flash flooding. 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: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:48:47 +0000

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