National Lightning Safety Council

The National Lightning Safety Council was established to promote lightning safety education and awareness. The Council recognizes National Lightning Safety Awareness Week as a unique opportunity to provide the public with safety information about lightning. We also encourage you to visit NOAA's comprehensive lightning safety web site to learn more about lightning and lightning safety.

NO PLACE OUTSIDE IS SAFE
when thunderstorms are in the area.

WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!

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• An Introduction to Lightning Safety
• 2024 U.S. Lightning Fatalities and Statistics
• Summary of 2023 Fatal Lightning Incidents       
• Summary of 2022 Fatal Lightning Incidents       
• 2021 Sets Record for Lowest Number of Lightning Deaths

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