WETM Elmira on MSN

When thunder roars get indoors: lightning safety tips

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- Lightning Safety Awareness Week occurs during the third week in June to educate the public on the ...

Lightning Safety Awareness Week kicks off in Ohio

Lightning Safety Awareness Week starts this Sunday and will run until Saturday, June 27. The awareness campaign is led by the ...

It's lightning safety week; Ask me anything about thunderstorms and safety

This is lightning safety awareness week in the U.S. and I thought it was a great time to chat about thunderstorms and what ...
WSB-TV

Lightning safety: How close do you have to be to get struck?

Each year in the United States, lightning strikes an average of 300 people. A direct hit by a bolt of lightning kills about 50 people per year. Those who survive a lightning strike – with temperatures ...
WNCT on MSN

Pitt County Government observes Lightning Safety Preparedness Week

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Government is recognizing Lightning Safety Preparedness Week. Lightning Safety ...
The Weather Channel

Some Activities Are Deadlier Than Others When It Comes To Lightning, And Water Is A Common Thread

"When thunder roars, go indoors" is the golden rule of lightning safety. But for people caught outside, some activities contribute more to lightning deaths than others. At the top of the list is an ...
Gizmodo

This Debunked Lightning Safety Tip Just Won’t Die—and It’s Still Dangerous

Outdated lightning safety advice is making the rounds again, prompting experts to speak up about what actually keeps you safe in a storm. Reading time 2 minutes If you get caught outdoors during a ...