What should I do if I get large hail at my house?
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Try to put your car in the garage or under a large tree.  Stay in the house.  And pray.  I have been in some hailstorms where the hail was so large that it crashed through windows and busted out car windshields.  One in particular was very large, and the hail was not shaped like any round object.  It came down out of the sky in jagged chunks of ice.  If you get hit on the head by a very large piece of hail, you could get hurt.
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It depends on where you live. Are you in a cinderblock home? A manufactured home or trailer? An apartment? You should make sure you have insurance that covers your home (if you own) and/or your possessions. You should have photographs or video of your possessions, in case anything is damaged in a storm. Keep your insurance policies and records in a water-tight package and keep it handy in case you have to evacuate in a hurry.\n\nYou should stock up on bottled water (1 gallon per day per person, 3-5 days' worth at least) and nonperishable foods (pop tarts work well; things you can eat without cooking or, if you have a camp stove, things you can cook over it like soup [but be sure you have a non-electric can opener]). Make sure you have flashlights and/or candles and batteries/matches. Another option would be to pick up some glow sticks, which you can get at most home improvement stores. Masking tape is good for taping windows to avoid shattering in case of breakage, and if you plan to board your windows you'll need properly cut boards as well as anchors and a drill & bits as needed for your particular property. \n\nI also recommend having a stash of things to do, like board games or playing cards. Make or buy ice and a good-sized cooler you can use to try to keep some of your food items cold in case of power loss (we lost most of the contents of our refrigerator TWICE in 2004). If you have children, especially babies, make sure you have enough of their foods and if anything is perishable, make sure you have enough ice to keep it cool for a couple of days (not an easy thing to do!). When a storm is approaching your area, fill your car's gas tank up, get a small stash of cash in case banks are closed, and fill any prescrptions you may need in case the pharmacies are closed. Charge your cellphone and/or get a car charger for it. You should also have a battery-powered radio, preferably one with weather alerts, so you can keep on top of things.\n\nIf you have to evacuate, you should know where your nearest shelters are and whether any accept pets (if you have pets). Shelters have no supplies, so pack food, clothes, bedding, medicines, and important documents.
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We've had several the past month and a half, which is unusual for Central California this time of year (or so I'm told... I'm new here.) The national weather service said a few were severe but I've seen much worse in Virginia and Iowa. We did have a couple with marble sized hail though. Enough hail fell to coat the ground almost an inch deep. A lot of the locals thought it was snow because of how soft it was when they went back outside to see it closer.
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Found 10:\n1. Stay or go indoors! \n2. Stay away from anything that could conduct electricity.\n3. Don't use any plug-in electrical appliances like hair dryers, electric toothbrushes, \n4. Don't use the telephone during the storm. \n5. Stay in your automobile if you are traveling. \n6. Don't use metal objects outside, like fishing rods and golf clubs. \n7. Get out of the water. \n8. If you're outdoors, seek shelter from lightning! \n9. If you can't find shelter, avoid the tallest object in the area. \n10. When you feel the electrical charge, drop to the ground immediately!
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Roll the windows down all the was and get a breath of fresh air.  Sing along with the radio. Or if you have to, stop the car, get out and walk around you car 3 times or so.\n\nGod bless\nStephanie
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Rain, rain, don't go away.\nLet's catch some drops and save some water.
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Make sure your furnace is working properly, ie burners are clean and pilot light is functioning properly.  Have a Carbon Monoxide detector on every floor of the house, put them near the floor because Carbon Monoxide is heavier that regular air, thus if you put them on the wall up high they may not detect a problem until it is to late. As for the car  ?? just do not start it in the garage with the garage door down.
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Static electricity gets worse when it's dry... low humidity.  You can't do much about that outside, but you can always get a humidifier for your house. Use moisturizers on your skin, switch to cotton clothing, use dryer-sheets at the laundry, use a metal object (like a key) to touch metal things like doorknobs after shuffling along your rug.  Along those lines, pick up your feet when you walk so they're not sliding.  If no key is available, try grounding yourself by touching something like the wall before touching a metal object or a person (or pet!) Experiment with different shoes.  My leather boots are the worst!
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Use RainX, it's really good about breaking up the drop of water so they very easily and quickly run off the windshield. It's not expensive either, you can find it at any autoparts store or even like Target, Walmart, KMart, etc.
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If it is being struck by lighting that you are concerned about, there are a few measures that you can take:  Indoors is the safest place to be.  Don't use the phone.  I read once of a man who was hit by lightning as he sat on the toilet - a bolt hit his septic system and traveled into the plumbing.  If outside, don't be the tallest thing around.  If you are outside and you feel the hair on your arms, for example, stand upright, a bolt is about to strike nearby.  Crouch down as low as you can.
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Stay off it! Keep ice on it for a few minutes at a time. And maybe keep it elevated.
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the best thing to do is to ride the storm out, keep lots of toilet roll around though! drink lots of fluid, it will pass in a day or so. if it persisits, consult a doctor
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Suggest you log on to "HAIL STORM CENTER" as there would be plenty of imfo there for you, Good luck!
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Hail is formed within cumulus (ie storm) clouds. The winds inside the clouds are very strong and will actually support the hail within the clouds as it grows. Eventually, the hail becomes so heavy that it falls to the ground. In the midwest, you have a large expanse of flat land (the Great Plains) where these clouds are free to grow without being disturbed by mountain ranges. During that time, hail has the tendancy to grow quite large.
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Contact the National Weather Service\n\nwww.weather.gov
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kick in the door, use a bat. haha \n\nOK really, call the sheriff, its the only way you will really be able to it and cover your ass.  If they cant do it they will be able to tell you how.
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A localized storm- often happens with very strong thunderstorms.  Its raining and lightening here, but 5 miles away it is not, for example.  It may be even more localized than that - 1/2 mile away it isnt raining.