Severe Storm Warning: Stay Safe with These Tips

0:00This is Durham News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. The National Weather Service in Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina issued a severe thunderstorm warning early Monday morning at 6.40 a.m. It covered Bunkhole, Madison, and Yancey counties until 7.45 a.m. Residents faced wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that could snap trees and knock out power lines. The storm sat 10 miles west of Marshall, or 7 miles south of Hot Springs, and barreled North East at 45 miles per hour. Key spots in the path included downtown Asheville, Burnsville, Marshall, and areas like East Asheville, West Asheville, North Asheville, Black. Mountain, Woodfin, Swananoa, and Weaverville. Officials urged folks to head to an interior room on the lowest floor for safety. Lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year, mostly in summer, leading to around 20 deaths annually. Risk peaks when a storm is overhead, so with thunder rumbles, seek shelter indoors away from phones, plumbing, windows, and electronics,

1:05outdoors, skip tall trees, open fields, or water, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going out. On wet roads during the storm, turn on headlights even in daylight, stick to middle lanes on higher ground, and dodge puddles or flood its spots to. Avoid losing control. Keep distance from big trucks spraying water and never drive through deep water, which can sweep cars away or wreck engines. Hydroplaning happens when tires glide on a water layer, caused by speed, deep water, or worn treads. If it strikes, ease off the gas, steer into the skid, and gently break once traction returns. Slow down in rain, check tires, and stay safe out there. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILO.COM