According to the forecast of the Lviv Regional Center for Hydrometeorology, a thunderstorm is expected in the city of Lviv and the region tomorrow, June 9. At night and in the morning – fog, visibility 200 – 500 m, during the day – squall 15 – 20 m/s, hail. Lviv City Hall urges to pay attention to the weather forecast and be cautious.
In particular, drivers are asked to choose a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance between vehicles, turn on headlights, pedestrians – cross the road only in specially designated places, and also use reflectors (tapes, stickers, vest, etc.) so that drivers can see on the road in time .
Rules of conduct during a thunderstorm:
at home – close all windows and doors so that there is no draft, because it attracts ball lightning; turn off all electrical devices from the network – they attract lightning, including the phone – there is a risk of being struck by lightning during a conversation;
on the street – do not hide under trees, because they attract lightning; there is also a danger of falling heavy branches that can break from gusts of wind and cause damage; avoid metal fences, billboards, walls near which trees grow, street lamps, metal towers, power poles and, in no case, do not open an umbrella if you have it with you – metal rods attract discharges;
in the forest – do not hide on the heights and do not run, be where there are low trees; oak, poplar, pine and spruce conduct electricity the most, willow, maple and bushes conduct the least;
in the field – find a recess in the ground and sit down; it is desirable that this place be dry, because wet ground conducts electricity more strongly.