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					Originally Posted by rookieblue  In the event the question in genuine, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - the water and weather geeks!  Part of the Department of Commerce.  Hey, they wear military-style uniforms and have their own fleet!  Kewl!NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
I haven't written the time down in the past, but I sure as heck intend to in the future.  Thanks for a simple and helpful suggestion. | 
	
 I guess I had sports on the brain and was trying to figure out a sports org with that abbreviation.  Just curious ... did NOAA really say something about when sports events should continue after lightning is seen?  Seems odd, but OK.
I doubt, however, that they have said people should go by 30-minutes and not use a lightning meter - which is where my beef with the "30-minute rule" comes from.