Storm Spotter Safety is a very important topic -- nature is a most powerful force, and spotters need to immediately identify life-threatening situations. There are also practical rules to follow, such as pulling off the road in a safe location, and how to avoid being hit by lightening.

Following is a collection of very important safety guidelines. Please review them, and know them. They could save your life.

Green Bay WFO Website: This website offers information concerning what to do when warnings are issued. A great place for the general public to review safety rules.

Spotter Safety: Your Number One Priority: This website, created by the NWS Forecast Office of Norman, Oklahoma, discusses mobile spotter safety concerns, fixed spotter safety concerns, and other storm information. A very good read.

The Basics of Storm Spotting: This website, created by the NWS Forecast Office of Norman, Oklahoma, discusses thunderstorm types, and related storm terms. A very good beginner's guide.

Chase Safety: This webpage, written by Charles Doswell III, is an awesome "street rules" for storm spotting. Chuck has been involved with severe weather research for years, and he tells it how it is. Must read.

Hiding under Highway Bridges -- NOT SAFE: This website, created by NWS Forecast Office of Norman, Oklahoma, scientifically discusses why seeking shelter from a tornado under a bridge is a bad idea. We have all seen the famous Kansas Turnpike video of 1991 -- they were just lucky.