Forecasts & Sources
Name two reliable sources to check the weather before a Scout trip.
What is The Weather Channel, National Weather Service, ect?
Gray dark clouds indicate this change in weather.
What is Rain?
There is an extreme heatwave warning, and you have a campout planned. What is the correct thing to do?
What is cancel or reschedule the campout?
You hear the thunder while in the lake at summer camp. This is the correct action to take.
What is get out of the lake immediatley and seek shelter?
This is why it's important to check the forecast while planning for a campout.
What is to ensure safety, pack proper gear, or decide if the trip is too risky?
A sudden drop in this measurement usually indicates a storm is moving in.
What is barometric (air) pressure?
This is the safest way to dress for a hike in 90°F weather in the hills to stay cool and protected.
What is loose, light-colored, and lightweight clothing?
You are hiking at the bottom of the valley, and suddenly heavy rain begins to fall. This is the correct action to take.
What is get to higher ground, seek shelter?
This term means a specific weather hazard is "imminent" or actually occurring
What is a Warning?
These clouds are a natural indicator of an approaching thunderstorm.
What are Cumulonimbus clouds?
You want to go on a hike during the summer? This kind of trail is the best.
What is a cool shaded trail?
A Heat Advisory is issued. Your plan was a 10-mile afternoon hike. This is the correct action to take.
What is cancel the hike or go very early (5 AM) instead
The term for when a weather hazard is possible
What is a "Watch"?
A sudden shift in wind from warm to cold and gusty is a sign of this moving into your area.
What is a cold front?
If you are caught on foot near an approaching wildfire, you should move to this kind of area.
What is an area clear of vegetation (like a big dirt patch, road, or body of water)?
This body position if caught in an open field during lightning.
What is the lightning crouch (crouching low with feet together)?
If a Red Flag Warning is issued in the East Bay, this is the main danger you should be preparing for.
What is a Wildfire?
Long and wispy "Mares' Tail" clouds indicate a change in weather within these many hours.
What is 24 hours?
If you are camping and the AQI (Air Quality Index) hits 190 due to drifting smoke, this is the safest way to protect everyone’s health.
What is canceling the campout and moving indoors?
If thunder is this is the number of seconds after lightning or less you should take shelter.
What is 30 seconds or less?