Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for Kalamazoo County will be expiring at 8:45 p.m. EDT

The warning was in place for Kalamazoo County.

“The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire,” comments the National Weather Service.

Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations

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 ensure your safety during a thunderstorm, consider the following recommendations:…

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