National Lightning Safety Council
@lightningsafety.bsky.social
Lightning safety professionals working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect property from lightning.
Sadly, we are reporting a 20th lightning fatality for 2025, and this one is the 5th hunting-related incident in the last two months.
A 17-year-old in a deer stand in Louisiana was killed over the weekend.
Lightning doesn’t end when fall arrives!
www.ktbs.com/news/lightni...
A 17-year-old in a deer stand in Louisiana was killed over the weekend.
Lightning doesn’t end when fall arrives!
www.ktbs.com/news/lightni...
October 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Sadly, we are reporting a 20th lightning fatality for 2025, and this one is the 5th hunting-related incident in the last two months.
A 17-year-old in a deer stand in Louisiana was killed over the weekend.
Lightning doesn’t end when fall arrives!
www.ktbs.com/news/lightni...
A 17-year-old in a deer stand in Louisiana was killed over the weekend.
Lightning doesn’t end when fall arrives!
www.ktbs.com/news/lightni...
All levels of baseball need to remember that as soon as you hear thunder or see lightning, it’s time to shut it down!
No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm.
No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm.
October 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
All levels of baseball need to remember that as soon as you hear thunder or see lightning, it’s time to shut it down!
No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm.
No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm.
Swiftie or not, we know All Too Well dancing through lightning strikes is a bad idea. Lightning kills thousands globally each year.
But here’s how to stay safe. …Ready For It?
All You Had To Do Was Stay inside or get in your Getaway Car to avoid its Electric Touch.
But here’s how to stay safe. …Ready For It?
All You Had To Do Was Stay inside or get in your Getaway Car to avoid its Electric Touch.
My hottake is that the new Taylor Swift album is good! No skips, for me. Having a fun pop album to enjoy in the midst of chaos and cruelty is a gift.
My disasterologist take is that I would encourage you all not to dance through lightning. That is actually very dangerous.
My disasterologist take is that I would encourage you all not to dance through lightning. That is actually very dangerous.
October 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Swiftie or not, we know All Too Well dancing through lightning strikes is a bad idea. Lightning kills thousands globally each year.
But here’s how to stay safe. …Ready For It?
All You Had To Do Was Stay inside or get in your Getaway Car to avoid its Electric Touch.
But here’s how to stay safe. …Ready For It?
All You Had To Do Was Stay inside or get in your Getaway Car to avoid its Electric Touch.
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Coincidentally, I was on Fox 6 in Milwaukee yesterday to talk a bit about lightning safety. Jump to about 10:35 to see it.
www.youtube.com/live/AgBppZs...
www.youtube.com/live/AgBppZs...
September 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Coincidentally, I was on Fox 6 in Milwaukee yesterday to talk a bit about lightning safety. Jump to about 10:35 to see it.
www.youtube.com/live/AgBppZs...
www.youtube.com/live/AgBppZs...
We estimate than 10 people are impacted when someone is struck by lightning (friends, relatives, coworkers).
For the ~200 people who are struck each year in the U.S., that means 2,000 more people are impacted in some way - from losing a loved one or having to care for them long term.
For the ~200 people who are struck each year in the U.S., that means 2,000 more people are impacted in some way - from losing a loved one or having to care for them long term.
“If it hits you, it’s just not your day.”
90% of people struck by lightning survive but many have lifelong injuries. We still see around 20 deaths from lightning every year in the U.S.
We’ve seen 5 deaths in the U.S. in September alone.
90% of people struck by lightning survive but many have lifelong injuries. We still see around 20 deaths from lightning every year in the U.S.
We’ve seen 5 deaths in the U.S. in September alone.
Dave Portnoy sounds off about lightning delays in college football.
"Lightning, if it hits you, it's just not your day."
Brady Quinn: "I think Dave should get struck by lightning first before he starts (ranting)..." 🏈⚡️📺🎙️ #CFB
"Lightning, if it hits you, it's just not your day."
Brady Quinn: "I think Dave should get struck by lightning first before he starts (ranting)..." 🏈⚡️📺🎙️ #CFB
September 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We estimate than 10 people are impacted when someone is struck by lightning (friends, relatives, coworkers).
For the ~200 people who are struck each year in the U.S., that means 2,000 more people are impacted in some way - from losing a loved one or having to care for them long term.
For the ~200 people who are struck each year in the U.S., that means 2,000 more people are impacted in some way - from losing a loved one or having to care for them long term.
“If it hits you, it’s just not your day.”
90% of people struck by lightning survive but many have lifelong injuries. We still see around 20 deaths from lightning every year in the U.S.
We’ve seen 5 deaths in the U.S. in September alone.
90% of people struck by lightning survive but many have lifelong injuries. We still see around 20 deaths from lightning every year in the U.S.
We’ve seen 5 deaths in the U.S. in September alone.
Dave Portnoy sounds off about lightning delays in college football.
"Lightning, if it hits you, it's just not your day."
Brady Quinn: "I think Dave should get struck by lightning first before he starts (ranting)..." 🏈⚡️📺🎙️ #CFB
"Lightning, if it hits you, it's just not your day."
Brady Quinn: "I think Dave should get struck by lightning first before he starts (ranting)..." 🏈⚡️📺🎙️ #CFB
September 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
“If it hits you, it’s just not your day.”
90% of people struck by lightning survive but many have lifelong injuries. We still see around 20 deaths from lightning every year in the U.S.
We’ve seen 5 deaths in the U.S. in September alone.
90% of people struck by lightning survive but many have lifelong injuries. We still see around 20 deaths from lightning every year in the U.S.
We’ve seen 5 deaths in the U.S. in September alone.
The U.S. used to have 400-500 lightning fatalities a year. Globally, we see 24,000 fatalities a year from lightning - many of them occurring at sporting events.
Really shameful to see this on Big Noon Kickoff.
Really shameful to see this on Big Noon Kickoff.
can't even be struck by lightning and killed because of woke
September 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The U.S. used to have 400-500 lightning fatalities a year. Globally, we see 24,000 fatalities a year from lightning - many of them occurring at sporting events.
Really shameful to see this on Big Noon Kickoff.
Really shameful to see this on Big Noon Kickoff.
Two hunters and their dogs in Florida were killed by lightning on Monday September 22. These are now 3 fatalities in Florida this year.
Four hunters have died this month due to lightning strikes, and there are now 19 lightning fatalities in the U.S. for 2025.
www.wfla.com/news/highlan...
Four hunters have died this month due to lightning strikes, and there are now 19 lightning fatalities in the U.S. for 2025.
www.wfla.com/news/highlan...
September 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Two hunters and their dogs in Florida were killed by lightning on Monday September 22. These are now 3 fatalities in Florida this year.
Four hunters have died this month due to lightning strikes, and there are now 19 lightning fatalities in the U.S. for 2025.
www.wfla.com/news/highlan...
Four hunters have died this month due to lightning strikes, and there are now 19 lightning fatalities in the U.S. for 2025.
www.wfla.com/news/highlan...
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A Wisconsin DNR forester was struck and killed by lightning on Monday, September 22.
This is the first WI fatality since 2021 and the 11th since 2006.
Wisconet manager @coweatherman.bsky.social is a member of @lightningsafety.bsky.social and available to speak.
www.wisn.com/article/48-y...
This is the first WI fatality since 2021 and the 11th since 2006.
Wisconet manager @coweatherman.bsky.social is a member of @lightningsafety.bsky.social and available to speak.
www.wisn.com/article/48-y...
48-year-old Plymouth man, DNR employee struck by lightning, dies
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said he was found dead in a wooded area in the town of Kewaskum.
www.wisn.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A Wisconsin DNR forester was struck and killed by lightning on Monday, September 22.
This is the first WI fatality since 2021 and the 11th since 2006.
Wisconet manager @coweatherman.bsky.social is a member of @lightningsafety.bsky.social and available to speak.
www.wisn.com/article/48-y...
This is the first WI fatality since 2021 and the 11th since 2006.
Wisconet manager @coweatherman.bsky.social is a member of @lightningsafety.bsky.social and available to speak.
www.wisn.com/article/48-y...
These are the 15th and 16th lightning fatalities in the United States in 2025.
Elk hunters found dead in southern Colorado were struck by lightning
Elk hunters found dead in southern Colorado were struck by lightning
Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, experienced outdoorsmen, were caught in a storm Sept. 12, according to Bridget Murphy, Porter’s financée
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September 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
These are the 15th and 16th lightning fatalities in the United States in 2025.
We’ve learned of another fishing-related lightning fatality - this one occurring in Puerto Rico on August 30.
This is the 5th fishing-related and 14th overall fatality of 2025.
www.primerahora.com/noticias/pue...
This is the 5th fishing-related and 14th overall fatality of 2025.
www.primerahora.com/noticias/pue...
September 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We’ve learned of another fishing-related lightning fatality - this one occurring in Puerto Rico on August 30.
This is the 5th fishing-related and 14th overall fatality of 2025.
www.primerahora.com/noticias/pue...
This is the 5th fishing-related and 14th overall fatality of 2025.
www.primerahora.com/noticias/pue...
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South Philly is no stranger to lightning in September.
Between 2016 and 2024, 7,601 lightning events were detected within 15 km (9.3 miles) of The Linc during the month of September. Data from NLDN.
Applauding the NFL for getting it right and delaying the game last night. @minakimes.bsky.social
Between 2016 and 2024, 7,601 lightning events were detected within 15 km (9.3 miles) of The Linc during the month of September. Data from NLDN.
Applauding the NFL for getting it right and delaying the game last night. @minakimes.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
South Philly is no stranger to lightning in September.
Between 2016 and 2024, 7,601 lightning events were detected within 15 km (9.3 miles) of The Linc during the month of September. Data from NLDN.
Applauding the NFL for getting it right and delaying the game last night. @minakimes.bsky.social
Between 2016 and 2024, 7,601 lightning events were detected within 15 km (9.3 miles) of The Linc during the month of September. Data from NLDN.
Applauding the NFL for getting it right and delaying the game last night. @minakimes.bsky.social
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We've received a report of a lightning strike victim on or near the Ice Age Trail in Palmyra.
There was a lot of lightning in the area.
When you have outdoor plans, make sure you know the forecast. Finish your outdoor activities before thunderstorms develop.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
There was a lot of lightning in the area.
When you have outdoor plans, make sure you know the forecast. Finish your outdoor activities before thunderstorms develop.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
August 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We've received a report of a lightning strike victim on or near the Ice Age Trail in Palmyra.
There was a lot of lightning in the area.
When you have outdoor plans, make sure you know the forecast. Finish your outdoor activities before thunderstorms develop.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
There was a lot of lightning in the area.
When you have outdoor plans, make sure you know the forecast. Finish your outdoor activities before thunderstorms develop.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
A 32-year-old woman who was on Lake Texoma this weekend has died after being struck by lightning.
This is the 13th known fatality of 2025, matching last year's total.
Being on or near the water is extremely dangerous during thunderstorms, so when thunder roars, go indoors!
This is the 13th known fatality of 2025, matching last year's total.
Being on or near the water is extremely dangerous during thunderstorms, so when thunder roars, go indoors!
July 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A 32-year-old woman who was on Lake Texoma this weekend has died after being struck by lightning.
This is the 13th known fatality of 2025, matching last year's total.
Being on or near the water is extremely dangerous during thunderstorms, so when thunder roars, go indoors!
This is the 13th known fatality of 2025, matching last year's total.
Being on or near the water is extremely dangerous during thunderstorms, so when thunder roars, go indoors!
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Don't call these "Bolts from the Blue".
If you're under the charged anvil region of a thunderstorm, you're in the danger zone - even if it's not raining!
When thunder roars, go indoors!
If you're under the charged anvil region of a thunderstorm, you're in the danger zone - even if it's not raining!
When thunder roars, go indoors!
July 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Don't call these "Bolts from the Blue".
If you're under the charged anvil region of a thunderstorm, you're in the danger zone - even if it's not raining!
When thunder roars, go indoors!
If you're under the charged anvil region of a thunderstorm, you're in the danger zone - even if it's not raining!
When thunder roars, go indoors!
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I wrote a paper published in Weather, Climate, and Society about lightning near @mlb.com games.
1 in 14 games has lightning within a dangerous range.
I propose a solution that is allowable through the MLB Rulebook.
⚡️🧪
journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
1 in 14 games has lightning within a dangerous range.
I propose a solution that is allowable through the MLB Rulebook.
⚡️🧪
journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
July 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I wrote a paper published in Weather, Climate, and Society about lightning near @mlb.com games.
1 in 14 games has lightning within a dangerous range.
I propose a solution that is allowable through the MLB Rulebook.
⚡️🧪
journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
1 in 14 games has lightning within a dangerous range.
I propose a solution that is allowable through the MLB Rulebook.
⚡️🧪
journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
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There needs to be a weather watcher at @mlb.com games. Umpires cannot be trusted to make the decision.
Lightning within 8 miles means everybody on the field is in danger.
Lightning within 8 miles means everybody on the field is in danger.
July 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
There needs to be a weather watcher at @mlb.com games. Umpires cannot be trusted to make the decision.
Lightning within 8 miles means everybody on the field is in danger.
Lightning within 8 miles means everybody on the field is in danger.
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200+ lightning events within 8 miles of Camden Yards in the last 35 minutes.
If the Orioles and @mlb.com cared about the safety of their players, umpires, and fans, they'd require all teams have #LightningSafety plans in place.
Just because it's dry doesn't mean it's safe!
@avawbal.bsky.social
If the Orioles and @mlb.com cared about the safety of their players, umpires, and fans, they'd require all teams have #LightningSafety plans in place.
Just because it's dry doesn't mean it's safe!
@avawbal.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
200+ lightning events within 8 miles of Camden Yards in the last 35 minutes.
If the Orioles and @mlb.com cared about the safety of their players, umpires, and fans, they'd require all teams have #LightningSafety plans in place.
Just because it's dry doesn't mean it's safe!
@avawbal.bsky.social
If the Orioles and @mlb.com cared about the safety of their players, umpires, and fans, they'd require all teams have #LightningSafety plans in place.
Just because it's dry doesn't mean it's safe!
@avawbal.bsky.social
People are injured by lightning every year when they are in their homes because they are on devices plugged into the wall.
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weather.com/news/trendin...
July 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
People are injured by lightning every year when they are in their homes because they are on devices plugged into the wall.
weather.com/news/trendin...
weather.com/news/trendin...
People are injured by lightning every year when they are in their homes because they are on devices plugged into the wall.
Unplug your laptops and cell phones before using them during a thunderstorm!
www.cbs42.com/regional/lou...
Unplug your laptops and cell phones before using them during a thunderstorm!
www.cbs42.com/regional/lou...
www.cbs42.com
July 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
People are injured by lightning every year when they are in their homes because they are on devices plugged into the wall.
Unplug your laptops and cell phones before using them during a thunderstorm!
www.cbs42.com/regional/lou...
Unplug your laptops and cell phones before using them during a thunderstorm!
www.cbs42.com/regional/lou...
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I will be joining Fox Weather in about 10 minutes to chat lightning safety.
Very important conversation with all the lightning incidents we’re seeing lately.
Very important conversation with all the lightning incidents we’re seeing lately.
July 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I will be joining Fox Weather in about 10 minutes to chat lightning safety.
Very important conversation with all the lightning incidents we’re seeing lately.
Very important conversation with all the lightning incidents we’re seeing lately.
Another lightning mass casualty event this year.
This fatality brings us to 12 for the year and we’re on pace for an above average number of fatalities.
If you have outdoor plans, you need to keep lightning safety in mind.
Go inside when you hear thunder or see lightning!
This fatality brings us to 12 for the year and we’re on pace for an above average number of fatalities.
If you have outdoor plans, you need to keep lightning safety in mind.
Go inside when you hear thunder or see lightning!
July 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Another lightning mass casualty event this year.
This fatality brings us to 12 for the year and we’re on pace for an above average number of fatalities.
If you have outdoor plans, you need to keep lightning safety in mind.
Go inside when you hear thunder or see lightning!
This fatality brings us to 12 for the year and we’re on pace for an above average number of fatalities.
If you have outdoor plans, you need to keep lightning safety in mind.
Go inside when you hear thunder or see lightning!
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We'd been running below average for lightning fatalities until mid-June but we've seen a significant increase in lightning incidents.
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
July 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We'd been running below average for lightning fatalities until mid-June but we've seen a significant increase in lightning incidents.
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
We'd been running below average for lightning fatalities until mid-June but we've seen a significant increase in lightning incidents.
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
July 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We'd been running below average for lightning fatalities until mid-June but we've seen a significant increase in lightning incidents.
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
We saw something similar in 2016, when we had 12 fatalities through July 10 followed by 24 more through the end of August.
When thunder roars, go indoors!
We've learned that the man who was struck by lightning on July 8 has died.
This is the 11th lightning death of 2025, and the 17th in New Jersey since 2006.
There have been 7 lightning deaths since June 26. On average, 4 people are killed by lightning between June 26 and July 15.
This is the 11th lightning death of 2025, and the 17th in New Jersey since 2006.
There have been 7 lightning deaths since June 26. On average, 4 people are killed by lightning between June 26 and July 15.
July 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We've learned that the man who was struck by lightning on July 8 has died.
This is the 11th lightning death of 2025, and the 17th in New Jersey since 2006.
There have been 7 lightning deaths since June 26. On average, 4 people are killed by lightning between June 26 and July 15.
This is the 11th lightning death of 2025, and the 17th in New Jersey since 2006.
There have been 7 lightning deaths since June 26. On average, 4 people are killed by lightning between June 26 and July 15.