Tag: strike

at 2:14 PM by Pierce Larkin

Stop What You Are Doing and Watch This Video of Lightning

This morning, I stumbled upon what may be the coolest video of lightning ever. It was filmed by the Florida Institute of Technology for research purposes, and they got one awesome shot. Says Andrew Freedman of Mashable, “Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology are using slow-motion photography — in this case, 7,000 frames per second […]

at 4:16 PM by Landon Hampton

Lightning Strike Hits 6 Following Tampa Bay Game

UPDATE: It’s currently being reported by a number of sources that between 5-10 people were struck by lightning following the Tampa Bay Bucs/Green Bay Packers NFL Game Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium. #Lightning at RJS #Bucs: PIO says 7 were taken to hospital 5 went on their own. 12 in all. Lightning struck nearby, […]

at 10:10 AM by Landon Hampton

Mapping Real Time Lightning Strikes

There is a great new website I recently discovered that looks to revolutionize the way lightning strikes are detected.  Blitzortung.org has made strides in the weather community, plotting each lightning strike in real time. A fraction of the mystery and amazement that comes along with lightning strikes is measuring their distance from a given location.  It’s […]

at 7:07 AM by Landon Hampton

Lightning Sends Man Flying Out Of His Shoes

  After returning home from work this past Saturday, Sean O’Connor was planning on doing some routine yard work around the house.  Mother Nature had other plans.  Just as Sean was about to begin lawn maintenance, lightning struck him in his foot, sending him flying across his yard.  The following was taken from a piece […]