Lightning

In case of lightning, seek immediate shelter. If no shelter is available, find a clearing away from trees. Never stand under or near trees. Lightning strikes the tallest point and arcs downward to things nearby. Once you find a clearing, do not lay down. Squat on your toes with as little of your body touching the ground as possible. Staying on a bike is an individual choice, but it is not the safest place to be. Rubber bicycle tires will not protect you from lightning.

Hail

In case of hail, a bike helmet will protect your head. Be careful. If hail stays on the ground and you’re riding your bike, you could slip and fall. If there is hail with a severe storm, that probably means lightning in which case standing under a tree is not advised.

Tornado

In case of a tornado on the road. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for formation of a tornado. It doesn’t necessarily mean a tornado has been spotted. A tornado warning means that rotation has been spotted in the clouds or a funnel has actually touched down. If there’s rotation and there is a warning, take cover immediately. A tornado will generally come from the southwest moving northeast. Most injuries and deaths from a tornado are the result of being hit by flying debris. Tornadic storms can produce more than one funnel, lots of lightning, rain and hail. In this storm, everyone should take immediate action and find shelter. If there are no homes, businesses, etc., lay down in a low spot on the ground not subject to flooding!