Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue elevated to critical fire weather today over parts of the central and southern Plains, Ozarks, and eastern Florida Peninsula. Critical fire weather will continue through Saturday in the southern Plains. Another Pacific storm will impact the Northwest U.S. with heavy mountain snow and low elevation rain from today into Saturday. Read More >
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Lightning Casualty Case Studies in the state of Colorado: In this section, you will find meteorological case studies of lightning strike victims which occurred in the state of Colorado. "BOLTS FROM THE BLUE": The most dangerous type of lightning! NCAA Lightning Safety Guidlines:
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Lightning Facts and Other Interesting Aspects of Lightning
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Lightning Striking a building at close range: This internet site is intended to serve as a resource for lightning information for the state of Colorado. Knowing more about lightning, its causes, and some basic safety rules can help you and your family avoid needless exposure to the dangers of lightning. We hope that you find this information useful. Please email your comments, questions, and suggestions to Steve.Hodanish@noaa.gov This page is a part of the Lightning Program at National Weather Service Pueblo How far off I sat and wondered..." Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Night Moves, from the album Nine Tonight
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