Contest officials may use their discretion: Once you have evacuated the field, there should be a 30 minute wait from the last lightning flash or thunderclap until resuming play.ģ.If this number is 30 or less, all personnel must evacuate the field and seek safe shelter. Thirty (30) second flash-to-bang - count the number of seconds from the time you see the lightning (flash) until you hear the thunder (bang).If there is lightning, but the Thor Guard system does not activate - use the "30-30 Rule": Contests may not resume until the all-clear has sounded and the strobe light has shut off.Ģ.The strobe light will also turn off at this time. The all-clear signal is three 5-second blasts with 3-second intervals in between.When either of these warnings (15 second blast or flashing strobe) occur, all personnel (players, coaches, spectators and officials) must evaluate the field and seek safe shelter.In addition to the horn blast, a strobe light mounted on the unit will continue to flash until the all-clear signal has sounded.The system will sound a warning horn of one-15 second blast when there is a threat of lightning in the vicinity.Because of this, it is important that all MSL school personnel understand the Thor Guard warning system and take appropriate precautions when the system indicates impending severe weather. MSL Lightning GuidelinesĪll Mid-Suburban schools employ the Thor Guard lightning prediction and warning system as an aid in predicting severe weather situations. It applies to all out-of-doors district activities including but not limited to athletics, field trips, band practices/events, etc.
The following policy is implemented to insure the safety of students, staff, and the public during times of Lightning.
The best course of action for certified athletic trainers and managers is to take a WBGT reading at the place of the most severe conditions. For example, one part of a cross-country course may be hotter or more humid than other parts. Additionally, sometimes conditions will vary for different aspects of the same competition or practice. NOTE: While most attention will be given to outdoor sports in the fall and spring, indoor venues/facilities (gymnasiums, wrestling rooms, and swimming/diving facilities) that are not air conditioned should not be neglected for the purposes of this policy. Use Table 1 (see link below) with an on-site WBGT reading for appropriate exercise modifications during all indoor and outdoor athletic activities. Record the readings in writing and maintain the records within the athletics department. Minimum restrictions for athletic activity will be established thirty minutes prior to the start of activity. Thirty minutes prior to the start of an activity, and again 60 minutes after the start of the activity, WBGT or temperature and humidity readings will be taken at the site of the activity.
WEATHER ELK GROVE THUNDER SERIES
State series tournament managers will make the decisions to suspend and resume activity in accordance with the IHSA guidelines using those devices or systems usually used at the state series venue/site. In conjunction with the IHSA officials and administration, the host school’s certified athletic trainer will make the decision to suspend and resume activity for practices and non-state series contests.
Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.These guidelines represent minimum standards that Mid-Suburban League member schools should follow for athletic competitions and practices when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Friday has an expected forecast of Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The forecast for Tonight is Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Sunrise is at 5:45 AM and Sunset is at 8:18 PM. Wind direction is South at 9 miles per hour, gusting at 16 mph. The humidity is 63.64 percent with a dew point of 51.8 degrees fahrenheit that is steady since the last report. The barometric pressure is 29.78 - measured by inch of mercury units - and is falling since its last observation. It is 64 degrees fahrenheit, or 22 degrees celsius and feels like 64 degrees fahrenheit. The current weather report for Elk Grove CA, as of 6:45 PM PDT, has a sky condition of Fair with the visibility of 10.00 miles.
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