Last week was Lightning Safety Awareness Week. 

 

On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Ed Shimon with the National Weather Service in Lincoln told Regional Radio that any thunderstorm can produce lightning, up to ten miles away from the system. He encourages anyone who hears thunder to get indoors as soon as possible. 

 
It can be hard to predict where lightning will strike, especially in the flat landscapes of central Illinois, so get to an approved shelter as soon as you can. Learn more about lightning safety by visiting weather.gov.