Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for part of Pennsylvania will expire at 2:15 p.m.

The warning was for Cumberland, Franklin and Perry counties.

“The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire,” describes the National Weather Service.

Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms

Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, mostly during the summer. Lightning claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the weather service. The risk of lightning-related incidents escalates as thunderstorms draw near, reaching its peak when the storm directly looms overhead. However, it gradually recedes as the tempest moves

To protect yourself during a thunderstorm, take these recommendations into consideration:…

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