The mercury reached 100 in Philadelphia 75 years ago. That heat wave in 1925 was the earliest it has reached 100-degrees in the city of Philadelphia. Whenever there's a strong chance of thunderstorms, it's never too early to plan ahead and be safe. This AccuFacts file looks at a myth regarding lightning. But that is very wrong.
Lightning follows the easiest path to the ground, and it often favors targets such as tall trees.
If you move to a spot that has already been struck by lightning, you're actually increasing the chances that you'll be jolted. Walt Disney Internet Group, ABC inc.