US Secret Service issues rare severe weather warning ahead of Trump’s Independence Day speech

The United States Secret Service has issued an unusual public alert ahead of President Donald Trump’s Independence Day address, urging crowds to evacuate the area due to dangerous storms expected at the venue. The agency’s statement urged the public to seek shelter immediately and follow the guidance of security personnel, with specific warnings not to shelter beneath trees during the severe weather.

Such public weather warnings from the Secret Service are uncommon, reflecting the seriousness with which the agency is treating the forecasted conditions. The alert comes as preparations continue for Trump’s speech, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday.

The Secret Service’s statement emphasised the need for immediate action, instructing attendees to vacate the location and comply with all directions given by security forces. The warning specifically cautioned against seeking shelter under trees, a standard precaution during dangerous weather conditions when lightning strikes pose a significant risk.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.