Those who are involved in outdoor sports and recreational activities between the months of May and September can be exposed to the dangers of lightning. The majority of injuries related to lightning occur over the summer, with 80 percent of injuries occurring between 10 am and 7 pm.
Viewer Tip: If you spend time outdoors, have a plan! Know where you will go if a thunderstorm occurs and how much time it will take to get there. Remember that fully-enclosed buildings with plumbing are the safest spots during at thunderstorm. If you cannot reach an enclosed building, a hard-topped metal vehicle with windows closed is the next-best place to be. Sheds, picnic shelters and tents will not protect you from lightning.
If you are the leader of a sports team or outdoor recreation group, be sure to have a lightning plan for your group. Clearly communicate what your group should do if unsafe conditions occur.
Season: Summer
(Sources: Quinn, Elizabeth. “Lightning Safety During Outdoor Sports.” About.com: Sports Medicine. 2007. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/enviromentalissues/a/lightning.htm; NOAA National Weather Service. “Weather Safety: Lightining.” http://www.weather.gov/os/lightning/pdfs/lightning-safety.pdf)
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