just for the record, this post is not a stab at the ibo. is there anyone out there who has a knowledge of weather, and weather detection. the best available to the average person is the local news and weather. possibly the weather channel. it would be hit and miss at best to be able to make the call to clear ranges based on speculation that the weather would hit the ranges. i would rather be wrong than have anyone hurt. jmho.

a safety tip i might give to anyone caught in severe weather, ground your equipment. what i mean by this is put your bow, umbrella, quiver, and stool on the ground a safe distance away from you. do not sit on your stool with your umbrella over you. you may stay dry that way, but if lightning does strike in your area, you will be in real trouble. stay away from open high ground, and do not get under the tallest tree in your area. if you are in a low lying area, or on a hillside where storm waters may drain, stay out of any low spots. flash flooding can occur with heavy downpours even if they only last a few minutes. this is especially true in hilly or mountainous terrain.