Be ready for powerful thunderstorms in Somerset and Bedford counties on Saturday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a report on Saturday for strong thunderstorms in Somerset and Bedford counties, warning residents to expect wind gusts up to 55 mph. The storms were tracking east at 25 mph and could cause tree damage and localized flooding. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in effect until 7 p.m. Experts advise having a lightning safety plan in place when outdoors, seeking indoor shelter during storms, and waiting 30 minutes after the last lightning strike before resuming outdoor activities. If caught outdoors during a storm, avoid open areas, tall trees, water bodies, and metal objects. When driving in heavy rain, maintain safe distances, slow down, stay in middle lanes, watch out for large vehicles, and ensure windshield wipers are functioning properly. If visibility is severely impacted, pull over to a safe area and wait for the rain to ease. Keeping headlights on and activating emergency flashers can help alert other drivers of your presence. United Robots offers Advance Local Weather Alerts using machine learning to provide the latest data from the National Weather Service.

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