Watch the sky and monitor NOAA Weather Radio and commercial radio and television stations to know when warnings are issued. A basement or first floor interior room is best. Severe thunderstorms can spawn tornadoes with little or no warning. Get your car under safe cover if possible. A severe thunderstorm warning means that thunderstorms capable of producing large damaging hail and strong damaging winds have been reported or are indicated by Doppler radar.
All thunderstorms produce deadly lightning.
Remember, if you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Go to safe shelter immediately. Complete any last minute preparations to protect people and property from damaging winds and hail. NOAA Weather Radio and commercial radio and television stations for updates on storm locations, tracks, and damage reports. Watch the sky for approaching storms.