The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Rolla area until 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday, April 18). Heavy rain, damaging winds, lightning and large hail are possible.
In the event of a thunderstorm warning, follow these tips from ready.gov:
- When thunder roars, go indoors! Move from outdoors into a building or car with a roof.
- Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
- Avoid using electronic devices connected to an electrical outlet.
- Avoid running water.
- Turn around, don’t drown! Do not drive through flooded roadways. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
- Pay attention to authorities and weather forecasts for information on whether it is safe to go outside and instructions regarding potential flash flooding.
- Watch for fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately.