Juli Marquez

Dec 4, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Juli Marquez

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Seven people have been killed in the U.S. this year by lightning and two of them have been in Florida. Based on the past 10 years, the U.S. averages 12 lightning deaths through July 22.

Jul 25, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Juli Marquez

Unfortunately, August alone has tallied six lightning deaths in the United States. What You Need To KnowAugust's six lightning deaths brings the 2022 total to 14 so farSome of the deaths happened when people were under or near a treeGround current affects a larger area than the strike itselfBeing under a tree is one of the leading causes of lightning casualties. But why is being under–or even near–a tree so dangerous? When lightning strikes a tree, the energy travels out along the ground's surface.

Aug 30, 2022 | spectrumnews1.com | Juli Marquez

Aug 30, 2022 | spectrumnews1.com | Juli Marquez

Sep 10, 2021 | spectrumnews1.com | Juli Marquez