We Northern state dwellers sometimes forget the weather dangers.
One of these issues we forget about is lightning strikes. Every year we hear of lighting strikes in the Northern states that injure, kill and cause fires in wooded and residential areas.
When severe weather comes it can be fast and unannounced. After living in the lighting capital of the world...Florida you learn very quickly about the dangers of lightning.
Here is some things that people never think can be a problem. Your hard wired telephone line is a great conductor of electricity. That is why surge protectors were suggested for computers that originally were connected to dial up lines and plugged in home wired circuits. Lightning strikes can turn your electronics into toasted plastic.
This may give you an idea of how important NOAA thinks this topic is they have a web page devoted to the subject and a slogan " When Thunder Roars-Go In Doors!"
Here is the link: http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/
Enjoy your outdoor activities and have safe fun in the sun.
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