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Eclipse And Changes In Weather

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cedar Lake, IN

there is a eclipse going on in the indiana, usa. the weather people said it will be at least a 15-20% decrease in the weather (weather drop) during the eclipse. should i be worried?

April 8
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Well then just think of the cow jumping over the moon 🌖. Don’t take it too seriously

April 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Only people living in the Eastern US , along a specific path of states will see a TOTAL eclipse. Those of us who live West of those states will see less dramatic effects as you move further West.
The temperature in the Eastern states may drop 5 degress or less and return to normalcy as soon as the eclipse is over.
I doubt that any of this will cause an increase in seizure activity. If an epileptic person is clueless about what is happening I'm guessing the stress of seeing these rare events could cause a seizure. (?)
DO NOT LOOK AT THE ECLIPSE UNLESS YOU HAVE SPECIAL VIEWING GLASSES. LACK OF EYE PROTECTION CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE AND EVEN BLINDNESS

April 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

In My area, 65% coverage of the eclipse in the Tampa Bay Area 🌞

April 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Other than look up at the sun with special glasses , I can’t see anything to worry about

April 8
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