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There was some good news to come out of 2020: fewer lightning strikes and fewer tornadoes across the United States. But sadly, fewer tornadoes did not mean fewer fatalities.

Tornado safety tips Second only to hurricanes, tornadoes are among nature’s most destructive forces, with wind speeds ranging from 65 mph to over 200 mph, according to the NWS .

On May 20, when the tornado hit Moore, his network saw its first spike in lightning to around 33 flashes per minute at 2:13 p.m., which is when it would issue a warning. At 2:35, the in-cloud ...

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“Lightning and tornadoes kill more than 100 people per year on average throughout the United States,” the study notes, underscoring the need for better preparedness at high-attendance events.

In Phoenixville, Chester County, the situation was far more serious. The rectory at St. Basil the Great Parish caught fire.

Severe thunderstorms are known to cause bodily harm or significant damage to well-built structures. These strong storms can also produce frequent and dangerous lightning, flooding and tornadoes.

There was some good news to come out of 2020: fewer lightning strikes and fewer tornadoes across the United States. But sadly, fewer tornadoes did not mean fewer fatalities.

On May 20, when the tornado hit Moore, his network saw its first spike in lightning to around 33 flashes per minute at 2:13 p.m., which is when it would issue a warning. At 2:35, the in-cloud ...