On Sunday at 6:16 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning valid until 7:15 p.m. for Wilcox County.
Published: Aug. 18, 2024, 6:26 p.m."At 6:15 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Bogue Chitto to near Dayton, moving southeast at 40 mph," according to the weather service. "Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees."According to the weather service, "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms.
These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways.After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities. Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged. If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas. Remember that a tent offers no protection against lightning.
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails. Keep your headlights on and activate emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.
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