雷暴 & 闪电
Florida is known for its thunderstorms. 事实上, Florida has more thunderstorms and lightning strikes each year than anywhere else in the nation. Unfortunately, Florida also leads the nation in deaths and injuries from lightning. Florida averages more than 10 deaths and 30 severe injuries each year. Approximately 50 percent of the deaths and injuries occur during recreational activities, with 40 percent of those being water related. The main hazards that thunderstorms produce are dangerous hail, tornadoes, and lightning.
雷暴 are very unpredictable and can pop up at any time here in Southwest Florida. Also, remember that tornadoes can form in areas of severe development.
- When thunder roars, go indoors!
- Move from outdoors into a building or car.
- 支付 attention to alerts and warnings.
- 拔掉电器.
- Do not use landline phones.
- Never touch downed power lines.
龙卷风
A tornado is a violent whirlwind that usually develops in association with a severe thunderstorm. The winds in a tornado can exceed those measured in the most intense hurricanes. Wind speeds in an intense tornado are likely to rise above 200 miles per hour. These violent winds are what make tornadoes so deadly - they can uproot and snap trees, 下电线路, move or pick up cars and trucks, 摧毁家园. The paths of tornadoes can be very short, or they can extend for many miles. Not surprisingly, tornado ground speeds range from nearly stationary to over 50 miles per hour.
You should be familiar with the following terms:
- Tornado watch: Conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Be aware of changing weather conditions.
- Tornado warning: A tornado has been sighted in your area. 立即躲起来.
- Tornado: A violent, whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that touches the ground.
- Funnel Cloud: A violent, whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that does not touch the ground. Many people mistakenly call these tornadoes.
- Waterspout: A tornado over water.
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- Stay tuned to local radio or your NOAA weather radio.
- Secure any loose objects outdoors, or move them inside.
- Survey local structures for the most suitable shelter.
- 继续仰望天空. If you see any funnel shaped clouds. 报告 them immediately to the nearest law enforcement agency or emergency management.
立即躲起来!
- If you can safely get to a sturdy building, then do so immediately.
- Go to a safe room, basement, or storm cellar.
- If you are in a building with no basement, then get to a small interior room on the lowest level.
- Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls.
- Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You’re safer in a low, flat location.
- 看 out for flying debris that can cause injury or death.
- Use your arms to protect your head and neck.
- If you are in a manufactured home seek other shelter immediately. Do not get under your mobile home. Lie in a ditch or other ground depression if all else fails.