Tag: lightning

UF experts bust lightning myths, share life-saving tips for Florida storm season

by Brad Buck
June 6, 2025

Crack! Boom! We’re entering the daily summer thunderstorm season in Florida. The clouds roll in and, with them, you sometimes see lightning in the distance. Then you hear thunder. With 50 deaths from 2015-2024, Florida leads the nation ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Inside, Lara Milligan, Lightning, Lightning Safety, Lightning Safety Council, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Shelter, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Which comes first? Lightning or Thunder?”

by Lara Milligan
January 30, 2023

The state of Florida is famous for its sunshine, beaches, and summertime fun. However, as Floridians we know that summer also means thunderstorms, and thunder doesn’t happen without lightning. In this episode, we will explore the basic ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Lightning, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Scarnevale, Storms, Thunder

Lightning Safety for Floridians

by Shannon Carnevale
August 2, 2021

Florida is popular for its outdoor attractions with numerous beaches, pools, roller coasters, and great golfing opportunities. It can be tempting to stay out all day. However, with outdoor activities comes thunderstorms and, with it, lightning. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Central Florida, Kaitlyn Harwell, Lightning, Outdoor Safety, Recreation, Shannon Carnevale

UF Researchers Link Increasing Seasonal Drought to Longer Fire Seasons

by Kim Scotto
July 12, 2019

By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A new study from University of Florida researchers examines the relationship between wet and dry season length and the potential for lightning-ignited fires. The study, led by faculty from the UF ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Drought, Fire, Jennifer Fill, Lightning, Prescribed Fires, Raelene Crandall, Rain, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation

UF Researchers Link Increasing Seasonal Drought to Longer Fire Seasons

by Kim Scotto
July 12, 2019

Lightning Beware

by Larry Figart
June 21, 2019

We have been taught since we were children that lightning strikes the tallest object. It is no wonder then, that lightning is one of the most common natural causes of tree damage. Lightning is formed when negative charged ions ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Lightning, Storm Damage, Trees

When Lightning Strikes: Lightning Fact Sheet for Agriculture Producers

by Shawn Steed
November 3, 2017

by Shawn T. Steed Agent, Environmental Horticulture Production UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County Florida agriculture has many challenges, some of which are managing our particular environmental conditions. Managing these challenges ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Farmers, Growers, Lightning

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