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Old 07-17-2025, 02:28 PM
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Default Lightning Safety

According to the National Weather Service, lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from its parent thunderstorm.

If you hear thunder, you should go inside. Even if you don’t see lightning.

https://www.weather.gov/media/safety...Brochure18.pdf