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Weather webcam captures lightning bolt striking nearby
As the sun went down yesterday a thunderstorm moved over the Thornton area. It provided some brief, heavy rain which was very welcome given our drought stricken landscape. Accompanying the moisture...
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Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado gets started
In 1981 a tornado ripped through Thornton and caused major damage. Last year, funnel clouds were spotted across much of the area. Image courtesy City of Thornton archives. As is customary, Colorado...
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Severe Weather 101 – Lightning and lightning safety
This is NOT the time to be outside. (michaeljames / FLICKR) Of all the weather types associated with thunderstorms – hail, tornadoes, floods, etc – lightning is usually the most dangerous. In the...
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Lightning Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week highlights real dangers for...
Protecting yourself and your family from the dangers of lightning can be summed up in one phrase: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors Colorado is wrapping up its annual Lightning Safety and Wildfire...
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Lightning and wildfire safety overview
Lightning is a very real and deadly hazard in Colorado. Colorado has the rather unenviable distinction of ranking second in the United States for lightning-related fatalities. During the spring and...
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The science of thunderstorms and lightning
Lightning produced by thunderstorms presents a very real danger to Colorado residents. Image courtesy VORTEX2 / NSSL. Thunderstorms and their associated hazards frequently make appearances in Colorado...
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Outdoor lightning safety – When thunder roars, go indoors
One simple phrase provides the most important safety tip for lightning – When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors. (NOAA) Statistics provide insight into the dangers of severe weather and lightning is one of the...
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Indoor lightning safety – Staying safe in your home or office
Lightning can cause injury and even death indoors. (Wikipedia) Certainly the dangers of lightning are most prevalent outdoors and being indoors is the safest place to be when thunder is heard. Even...
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When lightning strikes – Rendering aid and the lasting effects of a strike
Responding quickly to lightning strike victims is key to helping them survive. (NOAA) Knowing what to do when lightning strikes someone is critical to helping them survive. As with many serious...
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Lightning and wildfires – Hand in hand hazards
Wildfires and lightning go hand in hand as half of Colorado’s blazes are ignited by lightning. Wildfires are not strictly a weather-related threat. The weather does however play a significant role in...
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