Forget the lightning crouch: Weather experts warn against outdated storm strategy
The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful ...
‘Prolific’ lightning storm booms over Seattle; hail pelts parts of WA
A thunderstorm rolled into the city around 7 p.m. Wednesday, while the Olympic Peninsula got pelted with nickel-sized hail.
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Why Crouching During a Lightning Storm Is Probably a Bad Idea
Squatting in an open space when lightning strikes isn’t the best move, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s what you should do instead. As lightning safety strategies go, it’s a ...
Lightning storm in Seattle: How to protect yourself indoors, outside
What to do if you are caught outside in a lightning storm. If you are outside when a storm approaches, the safest thing to do ...
Seattle thunderstorms produce vivid lightning as powerful storm system slams Pacific Northwest
A rare severe weather event unfolded across the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, with strong thunderstorms affecting cities ...
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Here's how many lightning strikes hit Washington during Wednesday's storm
SEATTLE — Thunderstorms that progressed slowly over the western Washington region Wednesday evening produced lightning strikes area-wide. Some even wreaked havoc on homes and public transportation.