Lightning Safety Week
* We are in the midst of National Lightning Safety Week. Lightning is quite a prolific killer, but it takes it only takes its victims a few at a time - so it doesn't get nearly the publicity of tornadoes or hurricanes.* The thing we preach about lightning safety is that if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. A great rule of thumb is the 30/30 rule:
30 seconds: Count the seconds between seeing lightning and hearing thunder.
If this time is less than 30 seconds, lightning is still a potential threat. Seek shelter immediately.
30 minutes: After the last lightning flash, wait 30 minutes before leaving shelter. Half of all lightning deaths occur after a storm passes. Stay in a safe area until you are sure the threat has passed.
* Here's a link to the National Weather Service page on lightning safety:
NWS Lightning Safety
* Make sure that you and your family stay safe from lightning!
posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 12:02 AM
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