Preparing for Monsoon: Lightning myths and facts

TUCSON – Lightning in Southern Arizona can be a beautiful sight, especially during Monsoon.A shocking statistic says Arizona is one of the top 10 states for the number of people killed by lightning. Education is key.
We have heard all the myths about lightning: Seek shelter under a tree, metal structures attract lightning, if someone is hit by lightning and you touch them, you will be electrocuted, and the myths go on. Ron Hollie, a Meteorologist from Vaisala has heard them all