Lightning / Thunderstorm

In addition to lightning, thunderstorms can include:

What to Do

  • WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!
  • Unplug appliances.
  • Do not use landline phones and running water.
  • If in water, get to land and find a sturdy building or vehicle immediately.
  • If necessary, shelter in a car. Do not touch anything metal.
  • Don't walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!

How to Prepare

How to Recover

  • Avoid fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately.
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Rice University Weather

The system in the gulf is unlikely to become a hurricane, but not if you're listening to TikTok! We don't usually do provide links to anything but the National Weather Service, but here's a link to Space City Weather that describes the situation well. This is hurricane season, and we should all be prepared, but this one may not be it.

space city weather screenshot