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If it is not raining, then there is no danger from lightning.
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It's Not Raining - No Way I'll Get Struck
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Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.
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The rubber soles of shoes or rubber tires on a car will protect your from being struck by lightning.
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My Shoes Will Protect Me From Lightning
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Rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal.
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People struck by lightning carry an electrical charge and should not be touched.
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Don't Touch Them Or You'll Get Shocked
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Lightning-strike victims carry NO electrical charge and should be attended to immediately.
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"Heat Lightning" occurs after very hot summer days and poses no threat.
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Heat Lightning Strikes When It's Hot
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What is referred to as "heat lightning" is actually lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for thunder to be heard. However, the storm may be moving in your direction!
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