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Little Rock, Ark. – Before you back the boat down the ramp or settle into your favorite fishing spot, take a moment to check the forecast — because lightning can strike long before the rain begins.
More than 60% of lightning fatalities happen during outdoor recreation, often during everyday activities like boating, fishing and swimming. In Arkansas, the risk increases in late spring and peaks during the summer months when heat-driven afternoon thunderstorms develop quickly…