The National Lightning Safety Council has announced another death due to lightning making the fatality count 3 so far this year.

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Lightning safety has come a long way since the Lightning Safety Awareness campaign began 22 years ago.

With an active winter in Central Florida, there's a reminder of the hazards like lightning by looking back at last year's fatalities.

During the summer there are several events held outdoors across the nation including, but not limited to, Independence Day, resulting in large numbers of people outside in the elements.

Florida is the most dangerous state when it comes to lightning strikes.

The latest National Lightning Safety Council’s lightning-related death report shows two people lost their lives as a result of lightning over the weekend.

Every year, around 20 people die from lightning strikes in the United States and hundreds more are injured, most being fatally struck during the summer months.

The National Lightning Safety Council has released the latest lightning fatality numbers, reporting a sixth person was struck and killed.