If you are outside, seek refuge in a car or grounded building when lightning or thunder begins. • If you are caught outside away from a building or car, stay clear of water bodies and tall ...
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the month of July is statistically the peak time of the year for lightning strikes within the United States. Regrettably, July also averages a ...
We spoke with John Jensenius, lightning safety specialist at NOAA, for some safety tips. Following is a transcript of the video. Where's the most dangerous place to be in a lightning storm?
Thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, lightning, and heavy rain. These hazards are just as much a threat to our safety as everything else. Let’s talk about staying safe when one or more of these ...
Heat is responsible for the highest number of fatalities, while flooding killed more than 90 Americans, and lightning, tornadoes and high winds during thunderstorms claimed 74 lives that year.