What does yellow lightning warning mean?

A yellow thunder and lightning warning indicates that a thunderstorm will occur over the local area in about 30 minutes.

Lightning hazards have always brought a lot of harm to people. According to relevant statistics, about 4,000 people around the world are struck by lightning every year. Among them, the probability of being struck by lightning outdoors ranks first, and lightning warning signals can well remind people to take protective measures in advance to avoid lightning problems.

Thunder and lightning warning signals are divided into three levels. I believe many people are not aware of this. In fact, lightning warning signals are classified according to the degree of hazard, from low to high, into yellow, orange, and red. The yellow thunder and lightning warning is the less harmful among the three levels. It means that thunder and lightning activities may occur in the next 3-6 hours, or that the thunder and lightning activities have already been affected and may cause lightning disaster accidents.

Methods to protect yourself during thunder and lightning weather

1. Do not make or receive calls during thunderstorms and lightning, but unplug the phone cord. Mobile phones can be used normally, but generally try not to make or receive calls outdoors or indoors near windows.

2. During thunderstorms and lightning, do not turn on TVs, computers, VCD machines, etc. You should unplug all power plugs, turn off household appliances, and unplug power plugs to prevent lightning from intruding from the power cord.

3. Try not to go out. If you must go out, it is best to wear rubber shoes and a raincoat, which can insulate against lightning; try not to open doors or windows to prevent direct lightning strikes indoors.

4. Do not wear wet clothes, hats, shoes, etc. when walking around in a thunderstorm. In case of sudden thunder and lightning, you should immediately squat down to lower your height and put your feet together to reduce the harm caused by step voltage.

5. If you encounter thunder and lightning while riding in a car, do not stick your head and hands out of the window.