On the average, there are between 35 and 45 thunderstorm days each year in the Quad Cities County Warning Area . To find out how many miles you are away from the lightning flash, count the seconds between the lightning and the sound of thunder and divide by five. For example, if you see lightning and 10 seconds go by before you hear the thunder then the lightning flash is about 2 miles away from you. Flying debris, hail, and lightning are all hazards which you need to avoid. They can easily shatter in severe thunderstorm winds, especially if the winds are also driving large hail or debris.
Lightning can travel through the wires.
If outside, go inside a sturdy building. If no building is available you can go into a hard top automobile to escape the hail. Report them to your local power company. Go to land and find a safe shelter.