Severe spring weather consists of lightning, tornadoes and flooding, and whether on-base or off-base, service members should remember safety guidelines when storm clouds approach.

First, spring weather can be unpredictable. Thunderstorms are the most severe types of spring weather and can produce lightning, tornadoes and flooding. According to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the commonwealth averages 35 to 45 thunderstorms a year. Thunderstorms can take place any day of the year and at any time of the day but are most common in the late afternoon and evening during the late spring and summer months.