Lightning Q

[Angus mac Lir]

 From the National Lightning Safety Institute:
"...When thunder and/or lightning are first noticed, use the Flash-To-Bang
(F-B) method to determine its' rough distance and speed. This technique
measures the time from seeing lightning to hearing associated thunder. For
each five seconds from F-B, lightning is one mile away. Thus, a F-B of 10 =
2 miles; 15 = 3 miles; 20 = 4 miles; etc. At a F-B count of thirty, the pool
should be evacuated. People should be directed to safe shelter nearby. ..."
Gee, Bill, after 25 years, you deserve more than a year. Have a great time.
-----Original Message-----
From: Road to Santiago Pilgrimage [mailto:GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu]On Behalf Of
william lopez
Sent: Monday, 14 May 2001 05 37
To: GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu
Subject: Lightning Q
Hi everyone,

  I think my last question before I leave. How can you judge distance of
lightning strikes in relation to your position? What is the suggested
formula. I will send a message when I get back and will be signing off
tomorrow....