By the end of the day today, July 4, a high (4th class) fire danger is expected in the city of Lviv, also in the afternoon – a thunderstorm, a squall of 15-20 m/s, hail is possible.
Tomorrow, July 5, there will be fog at night and in the morning, visibility 200-500 m, thunderstorm in the afternoon, gusts 15-20 m/s, hail. The Lviv Regional Center for Hydrometeorology warns about this.
The Lviv City Council urges citizens to pay attention to the weather forecast and be cautious. In particular, observe fire safety rules and do not burn dry vegetation, and do not forget to call “102” and “103” when you see such fires and piles.
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 elevations 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 squat down; it is desirable that this place be dry, because wet ground conducts electricity more strongly.