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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of a severe thunderstorm.

Look for darkening skies, flashes of lightning, the sound of thunder or increasing wind. These are signs that the storm is approaching.
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning! Seek safe shelter immediately.

The safest shelter is a house, large building or sturdy structure. Do not go into a shed that stands alone, under a canopy or into a dugout.
A hard top car is a safe shelter. Avoid convertibles. Keep car windows closed and do not touch anything metal while in the car.

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