...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON...GLASCOCK AND
SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM EDT...
At 243 PM EDT...a cluster of slow moving strong thunderstorm were
near Wrens, or 12 miles east of Gibson...moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Frequent lightning and heavy rain.
IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. If you can
hear thunder...you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding
especially in poor drainage areas.
Some locations in the path of this storm include
Gibson, Wrens, Stapleton, Avera, Mitchell, Matthews, Reese,
Stellaville and Bastonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.