What does the yellow warning of lightning mean?

The yellow warning of lightning indicates that there will be a thunderstorm over the local area for about 30 minutes.

Lightning hazards have always brought a lot of harm to people. According to relevant statistics, about 4000 people around the world are struck by lightning every year. Among them, the probability of being struck by lightning outdoors ranks as 1, and the lightning warning signal can remind people to take protective measures in advance without being disturbed by lightning problems.

There are three levels of lightning warning signals, which I believe many people don't know. In fact, lightning warning signals are divided according to the degree of harm, from low to high, into yellow, orange and red. Lightning yellow warning is the least harmful among the three levels, indicating that lightning activities may occur in the next 3-6 hours, or lightning activities may cause lightning disasters.

Ways to protect yourself in lightning weather

1. When there is a thunderstorm and lightning, don't call and answer the phone, but unplug the telephone line. The mobile phone can be used normally, but generally try not to answer the phone outdoors or indoors near the window.

2. Don't turn on the TV, computer, VCD player, etc. During thunderstorms and lightning. Unplug all power plugs, turn off household appliances, unplug power plugs, and prevent lightning from invading from the power cord.

3. Try not to go out. If you have to go out, you'd better wear rubber shoes and a raincoat, which can keep out lightning. Try not to open doors and windows to prevent lightning from hitting the room directly.

Don't wear wet clothes, hats, shoes, etc. Walking in a thunderstorm. For sudden lightning, the height should be lowered immediately, and the feet should be close together to reduce the harm caused by the step voltage.

Don't stick your head and hands out of the window when you encounter lightning in the car.