The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The annual lightning report is out and there's a new list of lightning capitals in the U.S. Lightning strikes some 25 million times a year in the United States and kills an average of 47 people, according to the National Weather Service.
Vaisala Weather said there are two types of lightning: In-cloud is where it can extend hundreds of kilometers and occur in multiple clouds. Cloud-to-ground lightning is when the bolt touches the ground or an object. RELATED: Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts causing massive ash cloud, sends tourists fleeingLightning count is defined as how many lightning strikes you see where has lightning density focuses more on how many lightning strikes per km2.According to Vaisala Weather, Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Kansas and Louisiana are among the top states with the most lightning strikes. Breaking down into cities: Teague, Texas; Kingsland, Georgia; Orlando, Florida; Fordland, Missouri; Ralston, Oklahoma. If you are outdoors and hear thunder, move as quickly as possible to a "substantial" building that has electricity or plumbing, or an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with the windows completely up, the National Weather Service advises.RELATED: Why summer should actually begin on June 1If indoors, stay off corded phones, computers and other electronic equipment that provide direct contact with electricity.In addition to avoiding plumbing such as sinks, baths and faucets, officials recommend staying away from windows and doors — and not lying on concrete floors or leaning on concrete walls.For those caught outside with no safe shelter available, officials offer the following tips to help reduce the risk of being struck.Never lie flat on the ground or shelter under an isolated tree.Never take shelter on a cliff or rocky underhang.RELATED: Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern PacificStay off elevated areas.When thunderstorms approach, get out of and stay away from bodies of water.Stay away from objects that conduct electricity, such as power lines and barbwire fences.
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