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Severe Weather Awareness Week Highlights the Dangers of Lightning

Severe Weather Awareness Week Highlights the Dangers of Lightning

Patrick Hazelett Photo: Saga Communications/KICD Weather


Spencer, IA — Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is lightning.

When talking about severe weather, most people automatically think of tornadoes, strong winds, and hail. However, another major factor in severe thunderstorms—often the most dangerous—is lightning.

Peter Rodgers, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the Sioux Falls National Weather Service, explains the main focus of today’s topic…

Tomorrow, as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the focus will be Tornado Safety.

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