Florida Man Recovers from Lightning Strike
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) — A Florida man who was critically injured after kitesurfing on a beach is recovering from his injuries.Falk Weltzien, 39, was on Vilano Beach Monday with his 14-year-old son, Kai, when he was struck by ligh…
Lightning Safety 101: Tips for Protecting You and Your Family
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — John Jensenius, a lightning safety specialist for the National Weather Service, offered this advice for staying safe when there is a threat of lightning:Summer is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities, but being o…
6 Tips and Myths About Lightning
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — As the summer’s crazy weather brought another weekend of deadly lightning strikes, this time at a Pennsylvania auto racing event, Americans are reminded of the myths surrounding the dramatic and dangerous spectacle o…
One Dead, Nine Injured by Lightning at NASCAR Race
Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images(LONG POND, Pa.) — One person was killed and nine others were injured Sunday evening after lightning struck at a racetrack in Pennsylvania.The NASCAR race at the Pocono Raceway had been called because of severe weather, wit…