Severe Thunderstorm Safety |
Lightning kills more people than tornadoes. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, so be prepared! By counting the seconds between a lightning flash and the thunder and dividing by 5, you can estimate the distance you are from the strike in miles. |
Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning |
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Lightning Fact or Fiction |
FICTION: Lighting never strikes the same place twice. FACT: Lightning has "favorite" spots that it may hit several times during one storm. FICTION: If it's not raining, then there's no danger of lightning. FACT: Lightning often strikes outside of a rain area and may strike miles away. FICTION: The rubber soles of shoes or rubber tires on a car will protect you. FACT: These provide NO protection. The steel frame of the vehicle provides protection if you are not touching metal. You are much safer inside a vehicle than outside. FICTION: People struck by lightning carry an electrical charge and shouldnt be touched. FACT: They carry no charge, and should be attended to immediately. Call 911. FICTION: "Heat Lightning" occurs after hot summer days and poses no threat. FACT: The lightning is usually from a thunderstorm too far away for the thunder to be heard. However, the storm might be moving in your direction, so be prepared! *source - North Texas Know What2do Guide |