Lightning risk persists as storm season begins
17-06-2026 22:57 via sherwoodparknews.com

Lightning risk persists as storm season begins

A recent bevy of thunder storms has brought precaution into focus.Environment and Climate Change Canada is reminding residents that lightning remains a risk in both rural and urban areas as storm season rolls rumbling across Alberta.National data shows lightning causes between two and three deaths each year in Canada, along with roughly 180 injuries. Alberta is among the provinces where incidents are more frequently reported, with most occurring between June and August as thunderstorms become m
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