Thunderstorm Safety

What should you do if caught outside during an electrical storm? Select all correct answers.

• Don't be the tallest object.

• Stay away from isolated trees, towers, and utility poles.

• Try to outrun the storm

• If with a group of people spread out.

As soon as the rainstorm passes and rain stops falling, it is safe to resume activity.

• true

• false

Having and following a lightning safety plan can decrease the number of lightning deaths and injuries.

• true

• false

Lightning storms occur frequently in the spring.

• true
• false

Lightning is a very quick burst of____________

• thunder
• rain
• storm
• electricity

What can you do to prevent thunderstorm-related risk? Choose all correct responses.

• Ignore the weather forecast

• Be aware of the weather before you go outdoors

• Be willing to change your plans if a storm develops

• Leave early in the day for your adventures

How are thunderstorms different from rainstorms?

• The temperature of thunderstorms is higher than rainstorms.

• Thunderstorms have thunder, lightning, and high wind.

• Thunderstorms are very rare.

• Nothing, they are the same.

How can a thunderstorm be classified as "severe"?

• Has hail 1in. or greater in diameter.

• Has winds gusting over 57.5 mph.

• Creates a tornado.

• All of the above.

When are thunderstorms more likely to occur?

• In the afternoon or evening during Spring and Summer.

• In the morning during Fall and Winter.

• In the morning during Spring and Summer.

• In the afternoon or evening during Fall and Winter

What are some of the dangers that result from thunderstorms? Select all that apply.

• Flash flooding

• Lightning strikes

• Hail

• Strong Winds