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“I need to breath, I can’t give up, I need to breathe.” Nathalie survived, but boating and lightning can be a deadly combination. Check the forecast before you go out, and head to shore at the first sign of a storm. weather.gov/safety/lightning #SummerSafety
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“I need to breath, I can’t give up, I need to breathe.” Nathalie survived, but boating and lightning can be a deadly combination. Check the forecast before you go out, and head to shore at the first sign of a storm. weather.gov/safety/lightning #SummerSafety
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Did you know that lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun? Stay #WeatherReady and learn about #LightningScience at weather.gov/safety/lightning-science
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Did you know that lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun? Stay #WeatherReady and learn about #LightningScience at weather.gov/safety/lightning-science
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Did you know there any many different kinds of lightning? Learn all about them in the graphic below or by visiting nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/lightning/types/ #LightningScience
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Did you know there any many different kinds of lightning? Learn all about them in the graphic below or by visiting nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/lightning/types/ #LightningScience
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Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times each year! Thunderstorms produce deadly lightning capable of striking up to 10 miles away from the storm — so, even if you don't see rain you could be in harm’s way. Remember this simple message: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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Thunderstorms can produce deadly lightning strikes up to 10 miles away. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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See a Flash, Dash Inside! Thunderstorms can produce deadly lightning capable of striking up to 10 miles away from the storm — so, even if you don't see rain you could be in harm’s way. Remember this simple message: See a Flash, Dash Inside! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SeeAFlashDashInside
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Thunderstorms can produce deadly lightning strikes up to 10 miles away. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SeeAFlashDashInside
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A partnership between NOAA and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community has yielded a fresh safety campaign slogan to protect more people from lightning strikes this season. “See a Flash, Dash Inside!” At the first sight of lightning, take shelter immediately. noaa.gov/stories/see-flash-dash-inside-new-lightning-safety-slogan-rolls-out #LightningSafety #SeeAFlashDashInside
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See a Flash, Dash Inside! noaa.gov/stories/see-flash-dash-inside-new-lightning-safety-slogan-rolls-out #LightningSafety #SeeAFlashDashInside
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Did you know that GOES-16 (a satellite that orbits the Earth) houses the very first operational lightning mapper flown in geostationary orbit? GLM measures total lightning (in-cloud, cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground) activity continuously over the Americas and adjacent ocean regions with near-uniform spatial resolution of approximately 10 km. #GLM goes-r.gov/spacesegment/glm.html
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GOES-16 houses the first operational lightning mapper flown in geostationary orbit. #GLM goes-r.gov/spacesegment/glm.html
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Most lightning-related deaths occur when people are having fun outside. If you hear thunder or see lightning, immediately seek shelter in an enclosed building or vehicle. Remember, When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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Most lightning-related deaths occur when people are having fun outside. When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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Be aware of the dangers of lightning when going fishin.g. A lightning strike to a vessel can be catastrophic, especially if it results in a fire or loss of electronics. Boaters should use extra caution when thunderstorm conditions exist and have a plan of escape weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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Be aware of the dangers of lightning when going fishing. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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Whether you’re attending a little league baseball game or a professional sporting event, the same rule applies: When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! It is never safe to be outside when lightning is in the area. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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Whether playing or watching sports outdoors, When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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Learn what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to lightning. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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Learn what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to lightning. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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20 people died last year due to lightning. Don’t become a statistic! When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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20 people died last year due to lightning. Don’t become a statistic! When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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Thunderstorms can be a mariner's worst nightmare. They can develop quickly and can produce strong wind, pounding rain and deadly lightning. If you see clouds starting to pile up, thunderstorms are likely beginning to develop. Don’t wait until you hear thunder or see lightning. It’s best to head to port or safe shelter at the first sign of a developing storm. weather.gov/safety/safeboating-during #LightningSafety
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Boaters: When storms start to form, head to port or safe shelter immediately! weather.gov/safety/safeboating-during #LightningSafety
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Whether you’re spending the day at the beach or an afternoon at the pool, at the first sign of a storm, you should gather your things and seek shelter. By the time you hear thunder or see lightning, you’re already in danger. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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By the time you hear thunder or see lightning, you’re already in danger. weather.gov/safety/lightning #LightningSafety
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Lightning kills over 40 people a year on average in the United States. It is also one of the least understood weather phenomena. Get a more detailed look at the science behind one of nature's most underrated killers. weather.gov/safety/lightning-science #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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Discover the science behind lightning. weather.gov/safety/lightning-science #LightningSafety #SpringSafety
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Going camping? You are NOT safe from lightning in a tent. Find a sturdy building for shelter. If you can’t find one and are near your car, shelter in it with the windows up.
weather.gov/safety/lightning #SpringSafety
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Camping? Know where to shelter during a thunderstorm. weather.gov/safety/lightning #SpringSafety