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Old Tue Aug 19, 2008, 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Well, define "in the area".
I've seen umpires continue games with lightning less than 5 miles away. Now, most people think, "well, it's still 5 miles away."

What they fail to realize is "yeah, THAT one was 5 miles away. Next one could be over your head, or worse."

Lightning can strike miles away from a storm. Don't let the clouds be your only guide. Otherwise, the clouds aren't just in the sky, they're in your head.
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