The numbers became real when a Colorado man was hit by lightning in New Smyrna Beach June 20 as he stood in ankle-deep water.

6. There are five ways lightning strikes people: direct strike, side flash, ground current, conduction and streamer. A typical lightning flash is about 300 million volts and about 30,000 amps.

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Lightning is one of nature’s most dangerous weather threats. Accurately predicting where it might strike can not only protect property, but improve public safety and ultimately save lives.

Remain inside a safe place for 30 minutes after the last thunder. Substantial buildings and hard-topped vehicles are the ...

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Leanne Milne remembers seeing the big flash and wondering, "Where's Eric?" It was around 5:30 p.m. CST on Thursday and the couple were getting ready to head downtown with their kids to catch a ...