National Lightning Safety Council

Lightning Safety


National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
June 22 - 28, 2025

International Lightning Safety Day
June 28, 2025

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The National Lightning Safety Council was established to promote lightning safety education and awareness. The Council recognizes National Lightning Safety Awareness Week as a unique opportunity to provide the public with safety information about lightning. We also encourage you to visit NOAA's comprehensive lightning safety web site to learn more about lightning and lightning safety.

NO PLACE OUTSIDE IS SAFE
when thunderstorms are in the area.

WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!