Lightning information from the National Weather Service Bismarck, ND, Weather Forecast Office for the 2024 North Dakota Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week: April 22–26

Get Indoors!

On average there are 47 deaths each year in the United States resulting from lightning strikes. If you are outside and can hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck!

Lightning can strike as far as 15 miles from any rain falling with the thunderstorm.

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

• STOP all outdoor activities
• Seek shelter in a building or hard-topped vehicle
• Wait 30 minutes after you last hear thunder to resume activities

ℹ️ Originally published at https://www.weather.gov/bis/nd_summer_4