HAZARDOUS WEATHER

It's that time of year. Lightning strikes, tornadoes, hurricanes, oh my! Is your sports organization prepared? Most of us know that the standard policy is "when the thunder roars, go indoors" or "If you can see it (lightning) flee it; if you can hear it (thunder), clear it."

1. The existence of blue sky and the absence of rain are not protection from lightning. Lightning can, and does, strike as far as 10 miles away from the rain shaft. It does not have to be raining for lightning to strike. 
2. Designate a "weather watcher." Here Tom's Guide to the best weather apps.
3. No team should be allowed to return to practice and/or competition for 30 minutes after the last lightning seen or thunder heard. (Ref)

Has an athlete really been hit by lightning? Teen struck by lightning at Kane County soccer tournament

Watch this short video presentation on Hazardous Weather.

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Schedule a free 30 minute safety and risk assessment with Dr. Steve Horwitz, CEO and Founder of TeamSafe​®Sports and prepare today!

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