HOUSTON – While many Houstonians are working to clean up after Hurricane Beryl, there is a 40% chance for showers and storms across SE Texas Thursday that might keep us from making progress,
While showers are appreciated for rain-cooled air, thunderstorms could be problematic. Some folks assume trees provide shelter from storms when in reality it is much more dangerous.
Statistically most lightning deaths occur under a tree. Working on a damaged roof is also not a good idea during a lightning storm. The safest thing to do is head inside if you hear thunder.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning is ten times hotter than the surface of the sun at 50,000°F so it is no joke.
Below, you can see different activities that have seen lightning deaths. You will notice, none include being inside and seeking shelter.
Lightning can strike even when it is not raining in your area. Lightning can strike up to ten miles away from a thunderstorm. Check out our current radar below:
All of our showers and storms on Thursday are diurnal (the opposite of nocturnal).
This means they are most active during the heat of the day and dissipate around sunset. Because our storms are diurnal the safest time to do outdoor work is during the morning or after sunset. Please be safe and keep our radar handy!