What are some tips about the weather?

1. The concept of hail

Hail is the solid precipitation that falls to the ground from the strongly developing cumulonimbus clouds. It is as small as a bean and as large as an egg or a fist, with a diameter of generally 5 to 50 mm, and the large ones can reach more than 30 cm. Although hailstorms are short-lived and small in scope, they are sudden and often accompanied by lightning and strong winds. Larger hailstones can collapse houses, damage trees and poles, destroy crops, and endanger the safety of people and animals.

2. Hail warning signal

The hail warning signal is divided into two levels, represented by orange and red colors respectively.

3. How to deal with hail

(1) Pay close attention to the latest weather forecast and hail warning information;

(2) Avoid outdoor activities, and outdoor personnel should arrive immediately Take shelter in a safe place and quickly cover your head with objects in your hands;

(3) Drive poultry and livestock into covered places, and properly protect cars and other outdoor items or equipment that are vulnerable to hail;< /p>

(4) Pay attention to preventing lightning disasters associated with hail weather;

(5) Drivers should slow down and find a safe place to take shelter temporarily;

(6 ) The meteorological department carries out artificial hail prevention operations in a timely manner.

Reference for the above content: People's Daily Online - Popular Science Knowledge on Meteorological Disasters - Hail