Every year, people are hit by lightning. Hundreds of them die from lightning strikes while others are left seriously injured.
Lightning strikes are the one of the biggest killers in storm related deaths.
Most of these deaths occur because people didn't follow a few simple guidelines on how to prevent being struck by lightning. People need to take thunderstorm warnings seriously. During a severe thunderstorm there are more lightning strikes, thus increasing the risk for being hit. When a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued, take shelter immediately. The most important thing to remember is that lightning can strike up to 10 miles away.