Dan wrote:
For those of you with a Garmin 396, how do you avoid dangerous weather,
avoid yellow and steer clear of the lightning strike indications? I am
considering the purchase of one and am wondering how to use the info
safely, but yet with the maximum utility.

I just want to add to those who suggested getting your feet wet a little at a
time and using the 396 information conservatively until you have some experience
with it:

The 396 I think still comes with the automobile kit, so on a day with some
active weather you can stick the 396 in your car and drive around looking for
interesting conditions. Its' a lot cheaper and safer to experiment in your car.

Dave