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How far from the heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?

Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from the parent storm cell, though such cases are rare.


What causes lots of lightning but no thunder during a storm?

Lightning without thunder during a storm is typically caused by a phenomenon known as heat lightning. Heat lightning occurs when lightning strikes far away and the sound of thunder does not travel as far as the light from the strike. This can happen when the storm is too far away for the sound waves to reach your location, resulting in the appearance of lightning without the accompanying thunder.


How do you calculate how far a storm is away?

After you here thunder every 6 seconds until the next lightning strike it is a mile.


Does lightning strike without a storm?

Yes, lightning can strike without a storm. This type of lightning, known as "clear-air lightning," occurs when the electric fields in the atmosphere are strong enough to produce lightning even in the absence of clouds or rain. These strikes are rare but can still pose a danger to individuals outdoors.


Can you fly a kite during a storm?

because lightning will strike it


What are some Compound words with thunder lightning clap and storm?

thunderthunderclapthunderstormthunderstrucklightninglightning boltclapclapboardthunderclapstormrainstormsandstormhailstormthunderstormfirestormsnowstormbrainstormwindstorm


Can lightning strike your laptop?

Yes, lightning can potentially strike a laptop if it is plugged into an electrical outlet during a storm. It is recommended to unplug electronic devices during a storm to prevent damage from power surges caused by lightning strikes.


How far can lighting strike?

i guess it all depends on were it is directly at and lighting can go until it hits the ground


How far from heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?

Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from a thunderstorm, though such instances are rare.


Why are lightning conductors fixed to tall buildings?

Probably a Lightning Conductor. They say , in a Bad Storm, lightning will strike the Tallest building first. Cheers.


What would it mean if there were many seconds in between the flash of lightning and the roar of thunder?

If there are many seconds between the flash of lightning and the roar of thunder, it indicates that the storm is far away. Each second of delay between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder represents a distance of about 1 mile between you and the lightning strike.


Can lighting come out before rain?

Yes, lightning can strike several miles from a parent storm.