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Know Before You Go! Before visiting the lake, check the latest forecast from https://www.weather.gov/rnk/, or from a trusted weather source. If severe weather is expected, stay home, or go earlier than normal. Be prepared to head to shore quickly
Monitor the Weather. Have a NOAA Weather Radio, and/or apps that have radar and lightning data. Make sure you have a way to receive weather warnings: https://www.weather.gov/subscribe.
Stop all Activities when you hear thunder or when weather conditions look threatening. The first lightning strike can come out of a clear blue sky many miles ahead of an approaching thunderstorm cloud.
Stay in the Center of the Cabin if caught in a storm.
Keep Arms and Legs in the Boat if caught in a storm. Do not dangle them in the water. Water conducts electricity from lightning.
Disconnect Electronic Equipment if caught in a storm.
Make Sure All Passengers are Wearing Life Jackets, especially if storms are imminent. Head towards shore if safe and get off the water!