Dangers of Lightning

Which sport experiences the most lightning fatalities in the United States

• football

• running

• soccer

• golf

Using the flash to bang method, how long does it take the sound of thunder to travel one mile

• 5 seconds

• 1 second

• 10 seconds

• 2 seconds

Lightning strike can result in cardiac arrest

• True

• False

What are potential dangers/complications of lightning strikes?

Lightning strikes are a medical emergency

• True

• False

Compare and Contrast Severe Weather Watch vs Warning

Groups:

(a) Watch

,

(b) Warning

• Usually last for several hours

• Can last up to an hour

• You need to take cover

• Given minutes advanced notice

• narrows down area affected

• several hours advanced notice

• includes large sections of the state

Which is the BEST way to monitor lightning

• Weather Station with lightning detection at school

• Use weatherbug app

• Use the national weather app

• flash to bang method

When lightning is within _ miles, you should be indoors

Which is Safe and Unsafe Shelter?

Groups:

(a) Safe

,

(b) Unsafe

• School bus

• School Gym

• Golf cart

• Locker Room

• Picnic awning

• Bathroom

• Dugout

You must wait _ minutes after the last lightning strike to return to activity