July 5th, 2021
It’s summertime in Alabama and that means afternoon thunderstorms. Lightning occurs with all thunderstorms and is very dangerous.
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Lightning is one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities. From 2009-2018, lightning caused an average of 27 deaths per year in the United States. In 2019, Alabama had the second most lightning deaths only trailing Florida and Texas which were tied for first.
What to do if you are outdoors:
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What to do if you are indoors:
Learn more about lightning safety by visiting the National Weather Service’s website or watching this video.
For more severe weather safety tips, visit the Office of Emergency Management’s website, download the UA Safety app or listen to 92.5 FM UA Info Radio.
Safety Reminder: UA Alert System Test
Weather permitting, the University will test its emergency notification systems, including UA Alerts, the public address system and digital signage, Wednesday, July 7, at 11:55 a.m.
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