Got lightening?
I heard on the news this morning that there are 25 million lightening strikes per year in the US.An NOAA spokesman made that statement and then went on to point out that if you hear thunder, then you are in danger and should go inside and stay away from metal things like metal pipes and wires and that sort of stuff.
I did not realize that there were so many lightening strikes in the US each year, nor that you were in significant danger outdoors if you could simply hear thunder.
I of course knew you have to get out of the water if you are swimming. But I did not realize that just standing around, not near a tree or tall pole that you were in particular danger. Apparently you are, though.
Kind of unsettling, considering how frequent thunderstorms are - especially in the summer.
posted by John Collins @ 8:01 AM
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