SIGNS THAT

LIGHTNING IS ABOUT
TO STRIKE

Oncoming lightning can give some

noticeable signs before it's about to
strike; you just need to know what to
look for. Here's what you need to
know.
1. You See Tall, Bright White Clouds
2. You See Your Hair Standing on End
or Feel Tingling
3. You Taste Something Metallic
4. You Smell the Scent of Ozone in the
Air
5. You Can Hear Vibrating, Buzzing, or
Crackling

IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THESE SIGNS, IT MAY BE

TOO LATE TO AVOID BEING STRUCK AND POSSIBLY
INJURED OR KILLED. HOWEVER, IF YOU FIND THAT
YOU DO HAVE TIME TO REACT, YOU SHOULD RUN AS
FAST AS YOU CAN TO A SAFER LOCATION. RUNNING
LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT BOTH OF YOUR
FEET ARE ON THE GROUND AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT,
REDUCING THE THREAT FROM GROUND CURRENT
(LIGHTNING THAT TRAVELS OUTWARD FROM THE
STRIKE POINT ALONG THE GROUND SURFACE).

Of course, even when you know

lightning will strike, you still need to
do something about it. Not only do
you need to go to a safe place when
it's happening, but you may want to
take proactive measures to protect
your property.