Monsoon Awareness Week: Lightning Myth #1

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It’s Monsoon Awareness Week, and today’s weather topic is lightning! Many of us in the American Southwest look forward to the monsoon. After all, this season is when many of us receive a large portion of our yearly rainfall. However, as thunderstorms develop over the region, they can often bring more than just rain during the monsoon. With thunderstorms comes the risk of lightning, which can be deadly.
So, today we’re reviewing some common myths and misconceptions about lightning. That’s right! It’s National Weather Service Mythbusters: Lightning Edition!
Watch to see the first myth about lightning.
You can learn more at: www.weather.gov/safety/lightn...