Types Of Storms

Neigbhors North of Alpharetta in Forsyth Hit by Storms

UPDATED: The second severe thunderstorm in less than one week blew through the area, with the worst of the storm hitting north of Alpharetta and Milton. Cumming and Forsyth County reported power outages and downed trees Saturday.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre had several trees down after the storm, reported George Gordon, executive officer for the Alpharetta Public Safety Department. The thunderstorms, much like Wednesday's storms ( see story ), left thousands without power. According to Georgia Power, during the height of the storm a little more than 2,000 of its customers in Forsyth County were without power. In the Atlanta metro area that number was closer to 50,000.

As of 1 p.m. Sunday, Georgia Power reported through its Twitter account that crews had restored power to more than 146,000 customers statewide since Saturday afternoon. Metro Atlanta and northeast Georgia should be fully restored by midnight, and northwest Georgia by noon Monday.

"The main problems would be trees and/or limbs that have come down into the lines, high winds that may have blown other types of debris into them or lightening," said Carol Boatright, Georgia Power spokesperson. [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Please enter your email address."}],["validates_length_of",{"too_long":"Your email address must contain between 5 and 100 characters.","maximum":100,"allow_nil":true}],["validates_email_format_of",{"message":"Your email address is not properly formatted. Mind giving it another shot?"}],["validates_uniqueness_of",{"message":"The email address you entered is being used by another member. Please try a different address.","client_can_validate":true,"exists_url":"/users/exists?email="}]] [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Please enter your password."}],["validates_length_of",{"too_short":"Your password must contain between 4 and 40 characters.","too_long":"Your password must contain between 4 and 40 characters.","allow_nil":true,"minimum":4,"maximum":40}],["validates_format_of",{"message":"Your password may contain only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. No emoticons, please. :p","with":["^[a-zA-Z0-9\\_\\-]*?

How to drive safety in 3 types of summer storms | The Associated ...

Winter isn't the only season that poses driving hazards. Summer brings flash floods, electrical storms, and even tornadoes.

So before you head out, know how to handle intense summer weather.

First, try to avoid storms. Pay attention to the forecast. If severe weather is expected, it's best to stay home — especially if the National Weather Service has issued warnings.

But if you're on the road, here's how to deal with three types of hazards.

1. TORNADOES

Getting caught in a tornado is rare, but here's what to do. If you see a twister, leave your car and get to the lowest level of a sturdy building. If that's not possible, get out of your car and lie in a ditch or low area, making sure to cover your head with your arms, says Susan Buchanan, a spokeswoman for the weather service in Silver Spring, Md. Another option is to buckle your seat belt and try to ride out the storm in the car.

Neither are safe options, she says. You can get hit by debris in a ditch and tornadoes can toss cars into the air.

Don't hide under a highway overpass, because it can become a wind tunnel in a storm. People have been sucked out of them by tornadoes, she says.

Trying to outrun a tornado with your car isn't recommended, unless the funnel is a long distance away. You might think you're heading away from the twister, but it can change direction, and some travel faster than cars. Plus, there may not be a road that goes the right direction to escape.

2. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS

Lightning and high winds are the principal dangers here. Again, heading into a sturdy building is best, but if that's not an option, it's best to pull off the road to a place away from traffic and wait out the storm in your car. If you can't get off of a highway, try to park on the opposite side of a guardrail from traffic, said Bill Van Tassel, manager of driver training programs for AAA.

Staying on the road means you risk sliding in deep puddles. Visibility can get so bad that you can't see other cars. Also, don't touch anything metal inside the car in case lightning strikes.

Be prepared even before you get caught in the rain. Start with wiper blades. If they smear water or skip across the windshield, the rubber is worn out and it's time to replace them. It costs under $10 for two blade refills if you do it yourself. Many stores and garages will install them for free, or a minimal charge. Remember, you need the clearest possible windshield when driving through a storm.

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