Since Hiking Jim asked and you answered him about the 30/30 rule I thought I would add a link to the National Weather Service page on lightening safety. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/lightning/lightning_safety.htm It is just intended as info for anybody who hasn't heard of it already.
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