Lightning strikes the U.S about 25 million times per year, with most of the strikes occurring during the summer months. According to the National Weather Service, from 2013-2022 lightning caused 9 deaths in Georgia and 13 in Alabama,

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues, and today, we’d like to highlight the hazards that severe thunderstorms bring when they develop. The main thing you must remember is that all storms have lightning or thunder.