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If thunderstorms are in the forecast, re-assess your daily plan. Lightning can strike several kilometers away from the source of the storm. If you can hear thunder, the storm is not far from you. You are considered in the high danger zone if you are less than 10 kilometers away. To figure out how far away you are, use the 30 / 30 Rule:
You must ensure that the risk of a lightning strike has passed completely. It is very important to know what to do, and what not to do. It is a very bad idea to use a tree to protect yourself because electricity from the lightning strike could hit the tree, run down the trunk, passing through the roots and into the ground.
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