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Lightning Do's and Don'ts. DO: Go inside when you hear thunder! Find a sturdy house, building, or car with a roof. Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after you last hear thunder. DON'T: Retreat to dugouts, sheds, pavilions, picnic shelters or other small structures. Use or touch electronics, outlets, corded phones or windows. Go under or near tall trees, swim or be near water, stand near metal objects.

It's the last day of Severe Storm Awareness Week, let's talk lightning ⚡️

Learn what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to lightning. weather.gov/safety/light...

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Hail can damage aircraft, homes and cars, and can be deadly to livestock and people. When hail is falling, head inside! If you are caught outside, make sure to protect your head until you are safely inside.

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Severe Weather can escalate quickly. While the possibility of tornadoes can be forecast ahead of time, they can form in minutes, day or night. Will you be prepared? Set up a way to get weather warnings any time of day. When alerted to a tornado, quickly get to a storm shelter or basement. If underground shelter isn't available, get to an interior hall away from windows.

Tornadoes can form in minutes, day or night. Stay #WeatherReady by having a way to receive weather alerts any time of day. If you receive a Tornado Warning, get to shelter immediately. weather.gov/safety/tornado
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You can still participate! If you were not able to tune into the live drill, you are encouraged to practice what you will do in the case a tornado warning is issued. Stay tuned for more safety tips later today as we continue MD Severe Storm Awareness Week! #mdseverestormweek

Navigating Strong Wind. Dangerous wind can arrive well before (or without) rain. Reduce speed and head to shore if alerted to high wind. Always wear a life jacket.

Wind can be dangerous when out on the water because strong winds can create large waves. If high winds are forecast, adjust your plans. weather.gov/safety/safeboating #WeatherReady
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The Great Maryland Twister Test 10:00 AM – 04.08.2026

At 10AM on April 8th (tomorrow), the @was.nws-bot.us will issue a special message announcing the drill across Maryland's alert systems. When it happens, follow the steps to good tornado safety - find your safe shelter, and get covered up.

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Infographic - When the Wind Blows. Identify an interior room in your house or at work that you can take shelter in during high wind warnings (head inside immediately). If you are driving and aren't near a sturdy building, hold the steering wheel with both hands and slow down. Keep a distance from high profile vehicles (be careful on the road). High winds can create dangerous fallen or blowing objects (stay clear of hazards from above). Stay clear of trees. Beware of loose outdoor items.

Day 2 of Severe Storm Awareness Week is all about high winds! 🌬️
High winds can be dangerous! When driving, slow down and keep away from high-profile vehicles. Be aware of loose outdoor items and stay clear of trees. weather.gov/wind #WeatherReady
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April is Maryland Flood Awareness Month. Join the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) and other agencies for a virtual event showcasing flood preparedness and opportunities throughout the state. For more information and details about our upcoming events on Flood Awareness Month, visit: https://bit.ly/MDFloodMonth26 or scan the QR Code.

Did you know? April is Flood Awareness Month! 💧
MDEM and several other agencies across the state have several educational opportunities throughout the month available to the public. You can learn more here: bit.ly/MDFloodMonth26!
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Your safe place from flooding: during a flood, water levels and flow speed can quickly change. You are safest by staying indoors, or seeking higher ground if shelter isn't available. If you're stuck outside when a flash flood occurs, do not attempt to cross flood waters by vehicle or on foot.

Flood Prep: During a flood, water levels and the rate at which water is flowing can quickly change. You are safest staying indoors, or seeking higher ground if shelter isn’t available. Never cross flood waters by vehicle or on foot. weather.gov/safety/flood #MDSevereStormWeek