Urban Thunderstorm

Feel the ominous dark clouds rolling over the city streets, and settle in for an evening of hot coco and movies. In truth, there is no 'safe' location outdoors during a thunderstorm. People have been struck in sheds and makeshift shelters. However, shelter is possible within an enclosure of conductive material such as an automobile. Nearly 2000 people per year in the world are injured by lightning strikes. In the USA between 9-10% of those struck die, amounting to an average of 100 fatalities annually. Since lightning can strike without rain actually falling, if thunder can be heard then there is a risk, which usually remains for up to 30 minutes after the last observed lightning or thunder.