Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Peter Rogers provides insight into Day 1, which is dedicated to Lightning Safety. He explains why the National Weather Service (NWS) does not issue warnings for lightning and offers valuable information on how to stay safe during lightning events.

Rogers advises that if you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be at risk of being struck.

Lightning is typically attracted to the tallest object, though this is not always the case.

We will continue to highlight Severe Weather Awareness Week. Day 2 focuses on tornado safety.