Hurricane Earl Update: 10 Dumbest Ways to Get Yourself Killed

By: Neil Katz
Topics: News

With Hurricane Earl on the way, don't be this guy. (istockphoto)

(CBS) With Hurricane Earl downgraded to a category 1 storm, but still barreling down on the East Coast, people are clambering for updates.

On Friday morning, the storm delivered only a glancing blow to North Carolina's Outer Banks and began to make it's way north, staying farther off-shore than originally feared.

Still, with 85 mph sustained winds, the hurricane is making its presence felt and is due to pass by Cape Cod and eventually Long Island, N.Y., later today. Forecasters say it may pick up strength and turn into a category 2 wind, rain and water machine.

So with hurricane winds swirling around, we wanted to make sure everybody knows the rules to staying safe.

With a dose of humor and the utmost respect for the massive forces of Mother Nature, we put together a list of the 10 Dumbest Ways to Get Killed in a Hurricane.

Don't take our advice. Play it safe!

11 Photos

Hurricane! 10 dumb ways to get yourself hurt

Add a Comment

by earth5646 September 3, 2010 5:59 PM EDT

List..... ???

Looks like dumb pics of objects.

Don't lose your day job as this was as amusing and funny as watching a clock.

Reply to this comment


by Myopinion046 September 3, 2010 6:11 PM EDT: Whatever.


by Vertrauen September 3, 2010 6:41 PM EDT: well, if you took the time to actually 'read' the captions of what to avoid to the right of the pictures, perhaps your post would not have been a thought for you.