Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms.
Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can create or cause:
- Powerful winds over 50 mph
- Hail
- Flash flooding and/or tornadoes
For more information on how to prepare for lightning and thunder, please visit Ready.gov