Lightning/Thunder Delay

[rookieblue]

Who is NOAA?

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.

[MD Longhorn]

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.

[Altor]

NWS Lightning Safety Overview

Summary: Lightning is dangerous. With common sense, you can greatly increase your safety and the safety of those you are with. At the first clap of thunder, go to a large building or fully enclosed vehicle and wait 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before you to go back outside.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Altor

NWS Lightning Safety Overview

This exact logic killed 2 kids and put about 25 in the hospital during a junior high school football practice. Get a friggin meter folks.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

This exact logic killed 2 kids and put about 25 in the hospital during a junior high school football practice. Get a friggin meter folks.

Where? When?

Refrence article?

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Where? When?

Refrence article?

Crap, now you're going to make me dig. This was in Dallas about 3 years ago. Will get back to you with the article.

I don't know for sure if this was it or not ... seems like the date is longer ago than my memory, and I'm sure that there were 2 deaths in the one I remember. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps...ng-death_x.htm

When the one I remember happened, it was discussed at meetings afterward several times.

[Altor]

And there was no warning? There was no thunder at all before the one that struck at practice?

Note that NOAA doesn't give any recommendation about "flash to bang" counting techniques.

When to Seek Safe Shelter: Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles from the area where it is raining. That's about the distance you can hear thunder. If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance. Seek safe shelter immediately.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Crap, now you're going to make me dig. This was in Dallas about 3 years ago. Will get back to you with the article.

I don't know for sure if this was it or not ... seems like the date is longer ago than my memory, and I'm sure that there were 2 deaths in the one I remember. USATODAY.com - Notes: Prep player dies after lightning strike

When the one I remember happened, it was discussed at meetings afterward several times.

Thanks - somehow seems like it would have been bigger news.