5 Things to Know About Lightning

Thunderstorms are in the Lehigh Valley weather forecast through Memorial Day weekend, so it’s a good time for some tips to keep your family safe.

Here are five things to know:

1.     Lightning can strike miles away from an area where it is actually raining. You are within striking distance if you can hear thunder. Seek shelter immediately.

2.     While inside, stay away from corded phones, computers and anything that can put you in direct contact with electricity.

3.     Stay away from pools (indoor or outdoor), tubs, showers and other plumbing.

4.     Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder clap before going back outside.

5.     There are about 25 million lighting flashes in the U.S. each year and lightning kills more than 50 people.

Source: The National Weather Service