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Lightning
Afternoon storms are common in summer, get to a safe place before storms hit.
Plan Around Lightning
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Lightning Details
Afternoon storms are common in summer, get to a safe place before storms hit. Avoid mountain tops, ridges, open areas, and lone trees; forested areas with trees of similar height are safer. * Do not stand on tree roots. * If boating, get off the lake. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides a variety of material and links through their website at: http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/outdoors.htm. This site contains critical lightning safety and medical information.
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