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Lightning is the most dangerous and frequently encountered weather hazard that most people experience each year. It is the second most frequent killer in the United States with nearly 100 deaths and 500 injuries each year. (Floods and flash floods are the number one cause of weather related deaths in the US.) - National Severe Storms Laboratory

Lightning Kills, Play It Safe - Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena—lightning. Safeguarding U.S. residents from dangerous lightning is the goal of NOAA's new public awareness campaign.

Questions and Answers About Lightning

UPDATED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LIGHTNING SAFETY-1998

Ronald L. Holle and Raúl E. López
National Severe Storms Laboratory, NOAA

WINTER THUNDERSTORMS IN THE UNITED STATES

When Lightning Strikes - It can and does happen so preparing for this natural disaster is important no matter where you live.

Hand Held Lightning Detector Hand Held Lightning Detector

Most people will go through life and never see a tornado or experience a hurricane, but everyone will encounter lightning. The Hand Held Lightning Detector uses a sophisticated microchip to detect cloud to ground lightning as far away as 40 miles. Four LED's are ranged in miles from 0-3, 3-8, 8-20 and 20-40 to let you know whether the storms are moving towards or away from your position. The unit also has a severe thunderstorm mode which activates a warning light and special tone, alerting you to take immediate action. A range select allows the user to choose the range at which the unit will alarm. If you spend any time outdoors, or are responsible for people whop do, don't get caught unprepared. An optional AC adapter, wall mount and carrying case with belt loop are also available. Educate yourself about the fascinating and dangerous aspects of lightning with the book All About Lightning. After reading the 167 pages, we guarantee you will have a new respect for nature and the lightning it produces.


All About Lightning All About Lightning

Educate yourself about the fascinating and dangerous aspects of lightning with the book All About Lightning. After reading the 167 pages, we guarantee you will have a new respect for nature and the lightning it produces.



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