Lightning can strike from storms 10 miles away. It happened today near Melbourne Beach, FL — a “bolt from the blue.” Last year, a honeymooner was killed on New Smyrna Beach under sunny skies. The storm was miles inland.

Lightning can strike from storms 10 miles away.
It happened today near Melbourne Beach, FL — a “bolt from the blue.”
Last year, a honeymooner was killed on New Smyrna Beach under sunny skies.
The storm was miles inland. The rain never reached the beach.
The lightning did.
If you hear thunder, you’re already in danger.
Spring Break crowds are arriving. Storms are expected Monday afternoon.
If someone you know is heading to the beach, tell them:
Leave immediately if you hear thunder or see distant lightning.