Lightning Information
"The flash of light that accompanies a high-tension natural electric discharge in the atmosphere," as described in the dictionary. Although this states what lightning is, it is not very informative. It doesn't explain to us the nature of lightning, the dangers involved, or how to protect ourselves from injury due to lightning.
Links to Lightning Websites
There are many resources available online that can assist you in being well informed of potential hazards. Listed below are just a few websites specific to Lightning and Lightning Safety.
- FEMA for Kids
Thunderstorms and Lightning - Florida Disaster.org
Florida Hazard Watch - Lightning - NLSI - National Lightning Safety Institute
NLSI is an independent, non-product advocate of lightning safety for both people and structures. - NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NSSL - National Severe Storms Laboratory
Severe Weather 101 - Lightning
