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Staying safe when lightning threatens

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – This is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. As summertime showers and thunderstorms impact the area, this is a good time to brush up on what makes lightning so ...
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9 Lightning Myths You Need To Stop Believing (And What's Actually True)

It starts with a flash that slices through the sky. Moments later, thunder follows with a deafening rumble. You are told to stay indoors, unplug your phone, or avoid touching anything metallic. Some ...
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Lightning safety indoors

Lightning safety indoors Weather / Jun 26, 2025 / 06:11 PM EDT This is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. As summertime showers and thunderstorms impact the area, this is a good time to brush ...
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Lightning seems to be striking, and even killing, lots of people this summer. What are the odds you'll get struck in your lifetime — and how can you minimize the risk?

Lightning strikes near the Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Monday. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) They say lightning never strikes twice. But in recent days it ...

Two hikers were struck by lightning on Humphreys Peak. Why men are at higher risk

Two hikers had their outdoor outing unexpectedly cut short after being struck by lightning near the top of Humphreys Peak ...