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What is the safest action for runners when they hear thunder?

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  1. Keep running if no rain yet
  2. Go indoors, wait 30 minutes after the last thunder
  3. Lie flat on the trail

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References

  1. Overview: Lightning Safety | National Weather Service www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-safety-overview Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Overview: Lightning Safety | National Weather Service www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-safety-overview Checked 2026-10-12.

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