Officials remind residents of lightning safety and outdoor sports activities

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Sarasota County Emergency Services urges people to practice safety when playing sports outside.

Activities should be stopped when:

• You see lightning: The ability to see lightning varies (time of day, weather conditions, and obstructions)
• You hear thunder: If heard, the storm is likely to be within 10 miles. Traffic, wind, and precipitation may limit the ability to hear thunder to less than 10 miles.
• The skies look threatening Thunderstorms can also develop directly overhead and some storms may develop lightning just as they move into an area.

The National Weather Service says “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”

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