There is a thunderstorm in my area with lots of lightning and strong winds, what should I do?
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when that happens around me, i grab my camera and my dog, hop in my suv (it's a big customized one), and then drive around looking for funnel clouds to take some pictures.
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Yes and no.  While if there's lightning there's going to be thunder, it could be occurring so far up or away that you might see it but just not be able to hear the thunder.
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It doesn't just happen all of a sudden, as OBIWAUGH pointed out, the movement of air caused by the storm causes the clouds to acquire a polarized electrical charge that by nature has to release its energy.\nThat energy is the lightning bolt reaching out to an oppositely charged object to balance the energy.
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I LOVE them. Lots of thunder and lightning. Especially lightning, it's breathtaking.
158700
Hot and cold brings on some odd heavy violent storms
1116817
hail is caused in very windy storms where updrafts keep pushing it upwards stronger the wind the larger tha hail
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Found 10:\n1. Stay or go indoors! \n2. Stay away from anything that could conduct electricity.\n3. Don't use any plug-in electrical appliances like hair dryers, electric toothbrushes, \n4. Don't use the telephone during the storm. \n5. Stay in your automobile if you are traveling. \n6. Don't use metal objects outside, like fishing rods and golf clubs. \n7. Get out of the water. \n8. If you're outdoors, seek shelter from lightning! \n9. If you can't find shelter, avoid the tallest object in the area. \n10. When you feel the electrical charge, drop to the ground immediately!
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Get out of the mobile home and go to a sturdy building if there is one nearby. If no buildings available, take a blanket or pillow to protect your head and lie face down in a ditch or depression in the ground. If you live in a tornado prone area there are usually tornado shelters available. Find out if there are any in your area and make arrangements in advance for the use of it during storms.
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put your faith in god......he will help you weather any storm and keep you safe..........my grandmother told me when it thundered the angels were bowling........probably strikes too
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You will not find anyone to help you. Because everyone is \ndrowned in his own worries. And maybe no one will answer \nyou to your this question. Stand up and do everything by your self. There is always rainbow after raining. Good time \nwill come soon but do work hard .
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I'd also ask that you report it to your local National Weather Service office or law enforcement.  You can find your local NWS office by going to weather.gov and clicking on your area.  There should be a link somewhere for storm reports.\n\nThen, go about getting it fixed.\n\nHope it turns out alright,\nGod bless,\nShane
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People can get anxious over a number of things.  I, myself, used to get that way during a thunderstorm.  You just gotta think of all the people in your area that are experiencing the thunderstorm as well, and they are all getting through it.  Ask yourself "what am I afraid of?"  You gotta think that the storm will end shortly (most thunderstorms don't last very long). Each time,  the anxiety you get from the storm will lessen, until you won't be afraid at all.  You'll see!
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Get out with your family members and pets if at all possible.  Call 911 from a neighbors.  Lives are more important than saving a structure.
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Just stay where you are, especially if you are some place safe.  That calmness will pass very quickly, and then the winds will start up again.
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There is a great article to read on this, from How Stuff Works.  Its under "How Lightning Works", but it talks about both lightning and thunder.  My students got a lot out of it.
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Q: Is it safer to swim in salt water than fresh water if lightning is in the area?\n\nA: It is definitely NOT safe to swim when lightning is in the area in any type of water. Even if current lightning is a few miles away, lightning can pop up in new parts of the storm very quickly. Salt water conducts electricity, which means that it can easily travel through the water toward you. The lightning current may spread out in all directions and dissipate within 20 feet or so, but don’t bet your life on how close the strike will be. As the highest object on the water, you may be the most likely target. \n\nAnswers archive: Lightning safety and survival\nhttp://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/askjack/archives-lightning-safety.htm\n\n-------------\n\n The voltages involved in lightning are so high that even materials that would normally be considered non-conductive become conductors, including the human body. The voltages are so massive that if they start to travel through a boat's structure - say through its mast - then meet with high resistance (for instance, the hull skin) the current discharge, in its attempt to reach ground, may simply blow a hole in the non-conductive barrier. The safety conscious Captain should make sure that his vessel is properly protected. Reference should be made in detail to the standards for lightning protection as set forth by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the job should be performed by a licensed marine electrician.\n\nCone of Protection from Lightning - Faraday's Cage\nhttp://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/lightning.htm\n\n------------------------------\n\nElectrical current can easily travel through them and then to you.\n\nLightning protection tips\nhttp://www.aroundcentralflorida.com/features/lightning/
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there's a phenomena called Virga, that occurs frequently that could be the cause of this...Virga is rain that doesn't actually reach the surface, and its possible if the thunderstorm just doesn't have enough moisture in them..but..most likely..is that the thunderstorm isn't mature enough to start raining yet..and will most likely start a few miles down the road\n\nThunder occurs anytime theres lightning, and Cloud to cloud lightning is very frequent, and isn't affected by the amount of precipitation in the cloud (although more precip will mean a stronger storm).\n\nYou're most likely hearing the thunder caused by cloud to cloud lighting..and the storm is not yet strong enough to begin precipitation at the surface