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Old Tue Aug 19, 2008, 03:39pm
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
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.
Let's just say that it helps to have an ATC on your staff who has live access to the closest international airport's tower and weather center.
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