Expert shares lightning strike odds and safety tips

Name: Expert shares lightning strike odds and safety tips
Uploaded: 2026-04-19T19:15:06Z
Duration: 3 min 24 s
Description: Chris Vagasky, a lightning safety specialist, details the low odds of being struck by lightning but emphasizes its severe impact. He explains that lightning can strike miles from a storm and advises seeking shelter in substantial buildings or enclosed metal vehicles when thunder is heard.

Fox Weather Live Weekend · FWX · Apr 19, 2026 · 3m 24s

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Chris Vagasky, a lightning safety specialist, details the low odds of being struck by lightning but emphasizes its severe impact. He explains that lightning can strike miles from a storm and advises seeking shelter in substantial buildings or enclosed metal vehicles when thunder is heard.