COLUMBIA — The Boone County Fire Protection District reminds everyone that lightning is dangerous. At the first clap of thunder, go to a large building or fully enclosed vehicle and wait 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before you to go back outside.
Tips offered for safety during lightning storms
Thursday, June 18, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT;
updated 4:31 p.m. CDT, Thursday, June 18, 2009
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