Weather Safety

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  1. 3. Though thunderstorms often bring heavy rainfall, ________ can occur far away from areas of heavy rain
  2. 4. A severe thunderstorm _____ is issued when conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and around the watch area, and indicates when a severe thunderstorm is likely to occur
  3. 7. Preceded by a dark sky and sometimes a greenish light, and often accompanied by dark, low-lying clouds
  4. 9. Roughly 10 percent of thunderstorms are classified as "_____ thunderstorms," which means that they produce hail at least 3/4 inch in diameter and have winds that reach speeds of 58 mph or higher
  5. 10. If you are in a forested area, find ______ in a low area under a thick growth of small trees, if possible
  6. 12. If you are on open ____, get to land immediately and seek shelter
  7. 14. If you are in an open area, find a ___ place such as a ravine or valley. Be alert for flash floods.
  8. 16. A severe thunderstorm _____ is issued when a severe thunderstorm has been observed by spotters or indicated on radar. Warnings indicate that this type of thunderstorm is occurring or imminent in the warning area, and is a danger to life and property in the path of the storm
  9. 17. Stay away from ____, isolated trees or other tall objects
Down
  1. 1. ___ can be as small as the size of a pea, or as large as a softball
  2. 2. Stay away from faucets, sinks, showers and bathtubs. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures can conduct ________
  3. 5. Equate _______ with lightning, even if lightning is not visible where you are. If you can hear this, you are close enough to a storm to be struck by lightning.
  4. 6. A tent offers no ______ from lightening
  5. 8. When you see lightening, ____ open fields, the top of a hill or ridge
  6. 11. Make sure you have a battery-powered _____ so you can receive weather alerts and storm updates if you lose power
  7. 13. If you have lost power, use battery-powered flashlights for lighting rather than _______, to prevent accidental fires
  8. 15. Warm, humid conditions offer the (most or least) favorable environment for thunderstorms to develop