Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS State College, PA
Issued by NWS State College, PA
356 NOUS41 KCTP 251004 PNSCTP PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046- 049>053-056>059-063>066-260400- Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 604 AM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024 ..PENNSYLVANIA LIGHTNING SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK... This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. Todays topic: Lightning`s Most Deadly Activities. If you are outside when a thunderstorm is in the area, you are at risk of being struck and potentially killed or seriously injured by lightning. However, there are some activities that lead to more lightning deaths and injuries than others. Over the last 15 years, leisure activities have led to almost two thirds of the lightning fatalities in the United States. Water related activities, and particularly fishing, contributed most to the fatalities. Since 2006, 40 people who had been fishing died as a result of lightning. Boating and beach activities also contributed significantly to the death toll. In most cases, victims simply waited far too long before starting to seek shelter. When it comes to water-related activities, there are several important things to remember: Always have a plan so that you can get to a safe place before the storm arrives. Head to that safe place immediately if you see any signs of a developing or approaching thunderstorm. Do not hesitate. WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS! Topics that will be covered covered later this week include: Wednesday, Lightning Safety at Work. Thursday, Lightning Safety and Sports Activities. Friday, Lightning Safety Around the Home. For additional information about lightning or lightning safety, visit NOAA`s Lightning Safety Awareness web site at: weather.gov/safety/lightning $$