Severe Weather Awareness Week - Lightning ...

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and The Weather Authority wants you to be prepared for when severe weather strikes!

Lightning strikes the U.S about 25 million times per year, with most of the strikes occurring during the summer months.

Thursday’s topic is “Lightning Safety.” As meteorologists, this is the weather phenomenon we probably know the least about on ...

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida and Georgia (Feb. 3-7, 2025). Each day of the week focuses on a specific weather event. Monday’s focus is on lightning. As we educate community ...

JOHANNESBURG - Tshwane emergency services urged residents to take precautions following a warning of severe weather. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level two alert in the ...

In 2024, Florida came in No. 1 for the number of lightning strikes per one kilometer. Orlando came in No. 1 as the city in ...

Two lightning strikes seen in Fort Myers. (CREDIT: Isaac Cartagena) The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week each ...

ATLANTA — Georgia's Severe Weather Preparedness Week is the first week in February. This is an opportunity to refresh your ...