Many vacationers are unaware of the measures they can take to lower their risk of being struck. They should educate themselves about lightning strikes. If you are caught above the tree line when a storm approaches, descend quickly. Avoid isolated trees. It is better to run into a forest.
Electric storms can also develop in the middle of the night.
To lower your odds, don't pitch your tent near the tallest trees in the vicinity. In open areas. Hikers, golfers, and others should run into a forest if a shelter or car is not nearby. Drop metal objects like golf clubs, tennis rackets, umbrellas, and packs with internal or external metal frames. Metal bleachers at sports events, metal fences, and utility poles are also to be avoided.