Topband: Thunderstorm

[Jim Kearman]

From: "Guy Olinger, K2AV" <olinger at bellsouth.net> 

> Lightning, when it wants to go somewhere, doesn't care about a few 
> inches.

SAFETY FIRST

Living in South Florida, I've become used to incredible electrical storms. The o.p. mentioned standing under his patio roof. It bears repeating that the safest place to be is indoors, away from windows. If you're stuck outside, get flat on the ground. Never stand under or near a tree or any similar structure, such as a tower, and definitely lose the umbrella. These Websites have more:

<http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/05/0522_030522_lightning.html>
<http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/decision_tree_people.html>

73,

Jim, KR1S
http://kr1s.kearman.com/