Lightning Safety Council
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Lightning safety professionals working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect property from lightning. #LSAW25 June 22-28, 2025.
Joined June 2020
The National #LightningSafety Council has 13 members who are available to talk to interested parties about #lightning and staying safe! Just reach out to us here or shoot one of us an email: . . #LSAW23.
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RT @Wisconet: We've heard of a lightning strike victim on/near the Ice Age Trail in Palmyra. There was a lot of lightning in the area. Wh….
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RT @wxunfiltered: WORLD RECORD LIGHTNING⚡️⚡️⚡️. A lightning strike over 500 miles long?!? You bet!. We were joined last night by Lightning….
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RT @WeatherArchive: Lightning is a useful tool for understanding severe storms and their hazards @AtmosSpaceElect @LtgSafeCouncil @AMSAtmoE….
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A lightning flash that extended from near Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Mo., now holds the record for the longest lightning discharge ever recorded. Known as a “megaflash,” the lightning discharge...
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A 32-year-old woman who was on Lake Texoma this weekend has died after being struck by lightning. This is the 13th known fatality of 2025, matching last year's total. Being on or near the water is extremely dangerous during thunderstorms, so when thunder roars, go indoors!
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People are injured by lightning every year when they are in their homes because they are on devices plugged into the wall.
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People are injured by lightning every year when they are in their homes because they are on devices plugged into the wall. Unplug your laptops and cell phones before using them during a thunderstorm!.
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A woman working on her laptop in WBR Parish got quite a shock when lightning struck outside her home.
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RT @accuweather: During Lightning Safety Week from June 22-28, AccuWeather speaks with Chris Vagasky of the National Lightning Safety Counc….
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Another lightning mass casualty event this year. This fatality brings us to 12 for the year and we’re on pace for an above average number of fatalities. If you have outdoor plans, you need to keep lightning safety in mind. Go inside when you hear thunder or see lightning!.
BREAKING UPDATE: Police say that 1 person has died and 13 others were injured after a lightning strike in Jackson Township at an outdoor archery range.
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RT @LtgSafeCouncil: We'd been running below average for lightning fatalities until mid-June but we've seen a significant increase in lightn….
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We'd been running below average for lightning fatalities until mid-June but we've seen a significant increase in lightning incidents. We don't want a repeat of 2016, when 25 people were killed in July and August!. When thunder roars, go indoors!
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We've learned that the man who was struck by lightning on July 8 has died. This is the 11th lightning death of 2025, and the 17th in New Jersey since 2006. There have been 7 lightning deaths since June 26. On average, 4 people are killed by lightning between June 26 - July 15.
A bolt of lightning struck a man at the 15th hole at Ballyowen Golf Course during an all-day golf competition.
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A man who was playing soccer in Columbus, Ohio, when he was struck by lightning on June 29th has died. This is the 10th fatality of 2025, and the 14th soccer-related fatality since 2006. This has us on pace with average for the last 10 years.
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There has been a significant increase in the number of lightning incidents in the past few weeks. July is the peak of thunderstorm season, so make sure if you have outdoor plans, you're paying attention to the weather!. When thunder roars, go indoors!.
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A North Carolina man who was struck by lightning while boating on June 29 has died. This is the 9th lightning fatality of 2025, and the 6th associated with boating, fishing, or being near the water. North Carolina has the 4th most lightning fatalities since 2006.
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Two teens in Georgia were struck and killed by lightning Thursday evening while fishing. Fishing is the top activity that leads to lightning fatalities. 4 of the 8 fatalities this year have occurred while the victims were fishing. When thunder roars, go indoors!
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RT @nickVrusso: .@NBC10's very own @NicoleMenner sent in this video of a tree struck by lightning last night. You can see the bark stripped….
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