LIGHTNING PAGE

Lightning makes thunderstorms dangerous.  It is made from a sudden discharge or spark of electricity between two clouds or between a cloud and the ground.  More people are killed by lightning, than any other violent storm.

LIGHTNING & FOREST FIRES

Lightning striking the ground is the number one cause of cause of damaging forest fires in the western states. The lightning's sudden spark of electricity that could either  between two clouds or a cloud and the ground ignites dry trees or fallen branches.

Lightning Safety!

It may be nice to watch, but lightning can be dangerous.  In a lightning storm stay away from large windows. DO NOT use the telephone or anything with metal.  DO NOT take a shower or bath.  Make sure that you unplug any electrical equipment in the house.

LIGHTNING LINKS

NOAA  Photo Library - Cool lightning pictures!

Kids Lightning Information and Safety -Good tips from a girl who was struck by lightning

Lightning Photo Gallery - Lots of lightning pictures to check out!

Lightning Links - Link page from the National Weather service.

Lightning Explorer - Company that deals with lightning everyday.Current U.S. map showing lightning strikes across the country.

Striking Images - Company with many picture galleries of lightning pictures.

NWS Southern Region Lightning Links- Many more lightning page links!