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Lightning claim in Margate as mother and toddler killed during storm rush
local13 hours ago

Lightning claim in Margate as mother and toddler killed during storm rush

A Margate, Florida mother, 31-year-old Kenya Glasgow, and her 2-year-old daughter Kennedi Glasgow were killed when lightning struck them as the family tried to rush indoors during a storm. The father, Kameron Glasgow, said Kensli, the couple’s other daughter, was in the car at the time. The deaths mark Florida’s third and fourth lightning fatalities this year, with authorities noting a dangerous weather pattern and multiple strikes in the area.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#florida#kennedi-glasgow#kenya-glasgow
Lightning claims American hiker on Mount Etna amid volcanic unrest
world7 days ago

Lightning claims American hiker on Mount Etna amid volcanic unrest

An American tourist, a 29-year-old man from Kansas, died after being struck by lightning while hiking in a restricted area of Mount Etna in Sicily as volcanic activity continues; he was airlifted by helicopter but pronounced dead, and authorities have closed large sections of the slope, with nearby airports and flights affected by the eruption-related disruptions.

via The Independent|
#american#firefighters#lightning
Kansas Tourist Dies in Mount Etna Lightning Strike
world7 days ago

Kansas Tourist Dies in Mount Etna Lightning Strike

A 29-year-old Kansas man was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily amid ongoing volcanic activity. He was found around 1,400 meters in the Rocca Capra area and airlifted to medical staff, but he died. Authorities closed portions of Etna’s slopes; historically, lightning has caused more fatalities on Etna than eruptions, with the last eruption-related deaths in 1987.

via Lawrence Journal-World|
#etna#hiking#kansas
Lightning Strike Kills American Tourist on Mount Etna, Sicily
world7 days ago

Lightning Strike Kills American Tourist on Mount Etna, Sicily

An American tourist, a 29-year-old man from Kansas, was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily. He was rescued by helicopter after being struck Sunday evening in an exposed area at about 1,400 meters and later pronounced dead. Authorities closed portions of Etna due to ongoing activity, and nearby air travel disruptions were noted as the region remains volatile. Officials say more people have died on Etna from lightning strikes in recent decades than from eruptions, with the last eruption fatalities recorded in 1987.

via CNN|
#etna#italy#lightning
Kansas tourist struck by lightning on Mount Etna as restricted area remains closed
world8 days ago

Kansas tourist struck by lightning on Mount Etna as restricted area remains closed

An American tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Sicily’s Mount Etna in an area closed to visitors because of volcanic activity. He was rescued by helicopter after the strike but died later. Authorities note that more Etna fatalities have come from lightning than eruptions in recent decades, with the last eruption-related deaths in 1987.

via KWCH|
#hiking#italy#kansas
Lightning Fatality on Mount Etna: US Tourist Dies While Hiking in Restricted Zone
world8 days ago

Lightning Fatality on Mount Etna: US Tourist Dies While Hiking in Restricted Zone

A 29-year-old US tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking in a restricted area on Mount Etna, Sicily; he was airlifted after being struck near the tree line but died, as authorities keep large areas closed due to ongoing volcanic activity and ash emissions, noting that lightning deaths on Etna have occurred more often than eruptions in recent decades (last volcanic fatality from an eruption was in 1987).

via The Guardian|
#etna#italy#lightning
How a 3D-Printed Rocket With Wire Triggers Lightning
science14 days ago

How a 3D-Printed Rocket With Wire Triggers Lightning

Researchers replicated the rocket-and-wire method to trigger cloud-to-ground lightning under strongly charged conditions: a remotely ignited 3D-printed rocket with a copper wire created a plasma channel and multiple strokes, a second ground strike caused by wind, and the hardware was destroyed; no fulgurite formed but the ground fractured from flash‑boiled water. Drones are being explored as a reusable trigger, and many questions about lightning formation remain.

via Hackaday|
#electric-field#field-mill#lightning
Ohio golfer survives lightning strike captured on video while filming friends
sports15 days ago

Ohio golfer survives lightning strike captured on video while filming friends

A Cincinnati-area golfer was struck on the arm by lightning while filming friends trying to move a stuck golf cart during a thunderstorm. He survived with non-life-threatening injuries and says he’s “very lucky and blessed.” Meteorologists advised indoors when thunder roars and cautioned against staying under trees or under umbrellas during storms.

via Fox News|
#golf#incident#lightning
Lightning Halts Atlanta NASCAR Cup Race Near Halfway
nascar-cup1 month ago

Lightning Halts Atlanta NASCAR Cup Race Near Halfway

Lightning forced the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway to red-flag after 108 of 260 laps, with half-distance at lap 131; thunderstorms and heavy rain paused action as Ryan Blaney led the field (Bubba Wallace second, Tyler Reddick third, Christopher Bell fourth, Chase Elliott fifth). The stoppage also gives Ross Chastain a free pass, placing 31 cars on the lead lap, and teams will pit for fuel and tires when the race resumes.

via Motorsport.com|
#atlanta#lightning#nascar-cup
Lightning Triggers FIFA Weather Protocol in Mexico–England World Cup Delay
sport1 month ago

Lightning Triggers FIFA Weather Protocol in Mexico–England World Cup Delay

Lightning near the Mexico City stadium activated FIFA’s weather protocol for World Cup 2026, delaying the Mexico v England last‑16 match; NOAA rules require stopping play if a lightning strike is detected within eight miles, triggering a 30‑minute countdown that resets with each strike and can lead to a restart on a shortened timeline or, if conditions don’t improve, a postponement with the clock resumed from the pause.

via The Independent|
#fifa#lightning#noaa
Storm Delay Keeps Mexico-England at Azteca as Kickoff Stays
sports1 month ago

Storm Delay Keeps Mexico-England at Azteca as Kickoff Stays

Severe weather forced a shelter-in-place and a prolonged delay at the Mexico vs England match in the Azteca, with play halted until 30 minutes had passed since the last lightning within eight miles and the countdown reset for each strike; fans must shelter away from seats, players leave the pitch, and kickoff can resume only after the 30-minute window. FIFA reportedly considered rescheduling but, after pushback from both associations, kept the original kickoff time; the guidance mirrors NOAA-style rules used in the US and Mexico, and the situation underscored concerns about travel, prep, and logistics if a change were made.

via BBC|
#azteca-stadium#england#lightning