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Thunderstorms can
threaten your personal safety in a number of
different means. The primary weather threats,
ranked by number of fatalities annually, are:
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Flash Flooding;
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Lightning;
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Tornadoes;
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Straight-line
winds;
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Hail
It is also useful
to know the physical threats that occur during a
tornado and severe straight-line wind events.
These include (from most likely to least
likely):
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Being penetrated
by flying debris propelled by winds, which can
be in excess of 100 mph;
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Being crushed
under something heavy;
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Being lifted and
thrown by the wind
These factors are
why it is important to cover yourself with a
heavy coat or blanket (in an attempt to
stop/slow the debris), and to take shelter under
something sturdy, such as a heavy desk. |
