It is event standby season. If you hear thunder or see lightning go inside a building (a structure with walls, doors, and windows). Don’t stand under a pavilion roof, in an open garage door of an apparatus bay, or lean against a tree. This National Weather Service video has been making the rounds on social […]
I am sure you have seen this photograph … Yesterday an NBCNews.com story reported on where the brothers shown in the photo are now – 38 years later. Lightning is a leading weather related cause of injury and death. Its danger is underestimated by children, parents, youth sport coaches, and outdoor enthusiasts. Remember these three […]
Within 2 minutes of waking up I drink at least 8 ounces of tap water to immediately fill my tank for the day ahead. Local beer is always better. If you life in Milwaukee, St. Louis, or Golden, Colorado it might take a little effort to identify a true local beer. Walking a dog is […]
Lightning is a leading cause of weather related death. Prevent lightning death and injury, as well as providing rapid treatment by dispelling these myths about lightning. Myth 1: No rain, no lightning. Fact: Lightning can strike 10-15 miles ahead or behind the storm. Lightning can occur with clear blue sky overhead. Myth 2: Metal attracts […]