(National Lightning Safety Council)The National Lightning Safety Council reports that Florida is the deadliest state for lightning in the nation, with 85 lightning deaths since 2006. (National Lightning Safety Council)This is the second lightning lightning death in Texas this year. Lightning Safety for Organized Outdoor Activities(National Lightning Safety Council)Starting on Father’s Day the NLSC will cover a different aspect of lightning for the next seven days. The topics range from an introduction to lightning and lightning safety to Lightning safety indoors and out, as well as protecting your home and the medical effects on lightning victims. (National Lightning Safety Council)During that time, they’ve noted a dramatic drop in lightning deaths which they attribute to the increased awareness of lightning dangers, better lightning safety policies and guidelines and better medical attention for lightning victims.

Source: The Nation June 17, 2023 23:36 UTC