Thunderstorms produce many dangerous and severe forms of weather. Lightning, destructive winds, heavy rain, and hail can all be products of thunderstorms.

What to do:

If you're outside, get into a building, car or bus.

If in the woods, pick a low area under thick small trees.

If swimming or boating, get out of the water immediately, get to land as soon as possible.

If in an open area, head for low ground such as a valley or ravine, or crouch down.

If golfing, leave the course as soon as possible and take shelter in the club house.

What not to do:

Don't touch metallic objects such as bicycles, fences, golf clubs, and equipment such as lawnmowers.

Don't go near trees, poles, hills, clotheslines, overhead wires, metal pipes, or water.

If in a group, don't huddle.spread out.

Don't use the telephone except in an emergency.

Don't take a shower or bath.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch - means conditions are favorable for severe weather continue normal activity, but monitor weather conditions closely.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning - means to seek shelter and monitor radio or television.  Follow all of the above instructions until the storm passes.