| Since you probably check the weather forecast | | | | simply not heard due to distance or air/land |
| regularly, this may initially seem like a "no-brainer." | | | | density. Lightning can strike miles away from its |
| You know when a perfect sunny day is on the | | | | storm source. |
| way, and you know when they're calling for a | | | | Enjoy The Sun Responsibly |
| near certain bout of rain or storms. What you | | | | Whether it's a cloudless blue sky, or partly or |
| want pay closer attention to are those telltale | | | | even mostly cloudy day, don't forget that the sun |
| "partly cloudy - partly sunny" days - days in which | | | | is also a source of harmful UV radiation - rays |
| the weather is less predictable and can change in | | | | that aren't completely blocked by clouds. |
| an instant. | | | | Appropriate sunscreen and eye protection is a |
| When In Doubt, Get Out | | | | must. And if the forecast calls for an especially |
| Rain, thunder, flashes of lightning and thick, dark | | | | hot or humid day, don't forget to hydrate often |
| clouds--all are indications that require you to not | | | | by drinking lots of cool water. |
| just get out of the pool, but leave the pool area | | | | There are plenty of wonderful days ahead both in |
| until the storm or system has passed. And | | | | and around your pool. A keen eye turned toward |
| remember, "heat lightning" is real, | | | | the weather will help to insure that each day in |
| honest-to-goodness lightning--lightning that is | | | | your backyard vacation is a safe one. |