1. Weather Hazards

2. Lightning Flooding Tornadoes

3. Lightning One of the most dangerous weather hazards

4. Lightning Statistics

5. Lightning Statistics (Chart)

6. Lightning Safety Rules During thunderstorms avoid –Open spaces –Trees and telephone poles –Ballparks –Water (swimming, fishing, boating) Safe places –Sturdy buildings (with a lightning rod) –Car (with windows rolled up; don’t touch metal)

7. Flooding Causes more deaths annually than all other weather events

8. Flooding Dangers Flash floods –Deceptive Water is deeper than it looks Water may be very swift –Most flooding deaths occur when motorists cross flooded roadways –Road may be washed out under the water –Cars will float in 1-2 feet of water

9. Flooding Safety Rules Be alert for flash flood watches and warnings Stay away from flooded creeks, streams, drainage ditches Do NOT cross flooded roads!

10. Tornadoes Vary widely in size, strength, speed Damage from –Wind –Flying debris Deadliest tornadoes

11. Tornado Safety Rules Be alert for tornado watches and warnings Warnings –Go to basement or interior part of building –Cover self to protect from flying debris –If in open, take shelter in a ditch or culvert; cover head and neck