Lightning Facts - Did you know?

• Lightning often strikes the same place repeatedly, especially if it's a tall, pointy, isolated object. 
• Most cars are safe from lightning, but it is the metal roof and metal sides that protect you, NOT the rubber tires.
• A house is a safe place to be during a thunderstorm as long as you avoid anything that conducts electricity.
• Height, pointy shape, and isolation are the dominant factors controlling where a lightning bolt will strike. The presence of metal makes absolutely no difference on where lightning strikes.