Radio static? thats a new one on me! Sounds like my Hollywierd writer friends! If I was on a mountain with a thunderstorm approaching a rapid descent would be first priority.The traditional signs of a coming strike are of course thunder,counting the interval to visible lightning to determine proximity,the smell of ozone and feeling your hair stand up.Lying down in the lowest natural depression is the best immediate course of action.Seeking shelter under tall trees is asking for it! As for carrying a radio,that would get a determined toss! More than one victim has been struck INSIDE a residence operating electrical appliances(checking weather as I type this).I mentioned in an earlier post of friends caught on mount Whitney.They found a rock shelter,deployed a metalized space blanket and were struck.The rock shelter was an Iron rich formation.Welcome home from your hike.How did your dog fare?<br><br>