There are undoubtedly more pressing dangers than being hit by lightning, with the chance of being hit at less than one in a million. But lightning does occasionally strike humans, as a few recent high-profile cases made clear.
So far, 14 people have died from lightning strikes in the US in 2022,But these are tiny groups considering the nation's population numbers over 300 million and there are over 25 million lightning strikes in the US per year, the weather service says. It's also worth noting 90% of lightning strike victims survive.The National Weather Service has a simple but effective slogan:"When thunder roars, go indoors.
This is because when lightning hits a home or other building, it travels through the plumbing and wiring to grounded rods that safely channel all that electricity into the earth. A tent or smaller shelter offers no such protection. The next step is to close the windows and avoid using corded electrical devices, according to the National Weather Service.
"The vast majority of lightning injuries and deaths on boats occur on small boats with NO cabin," the weather service says."It is crucial to listen to weather information when you are boating." Read the weather forecast and know if thunderstorms are expected in the places you're going to be. Time your schedule so you can avoid being outside when thunderstorms are expected. Professional lightning detection equipment can also be used to alert when lightning is nearing.If getting indoors isn't possible, there are still a few things that may slightly lessen your risk.
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