National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

If you hear thunder, you are close enough to a thunderstorm to be struck by lightning. 

Remember these safety rules when dealing with lightning:

• Move indoors or to a shelter. A vehicle is more safe than standing outdoors.
• Avoid standing in an open or high area
• Avoid standing near tall objects, or objects that may attract lightning.
• Avoid standing near objects, like chain link fences or grandstands, that may be struck and carry a charge quite a distance.

To learn more about lightning safety, visit the National Lightning Safety Web Page.