"Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, mostly during the summer. It claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the NWS. The threat of lightning becomes more pronounced as thunderstorms draw nearer, peaking when the storm is directly overhead and gradually waning as it moves away."
"To ensure your safety during a thunderstorm, consider the following recommendations: Lightning safety plan: When venturing outdoors, it's crucial to have a lightning safety plan in place. Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder. If thunder is audible, it's a clear indication of nearby lightning. Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors. Indoors safety measures: Once you've found shelter indoors, abstain from using corded phones, electrical appliances, or plumbing fixtures,"
Marin Coastal Range, Coastal North Bay, North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco County are under a strong thunderstorm alert until 8 p.m., with pea-sized hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Stinson Beach moving east at 35 mph. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, blow unsecured objects and cause minor outdoor damage across numerous North Bay communities. The NWS urges close monitoring and alertness for threatening conditions. Lightning strikes about 25 million times annually in the U.S., causing roughly 20 deaths each year; risk peaks when storms are overhead. Have a lightning safety plan and shelter indoors; avoid corded phones, electrical appliances and plumbing fixtures while storms pass.
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