Tybee Island lifeguards cleared swimmers from the ocean Sunday morning after lightning was detected within 12 miles of the beach.
🌊 What’s Happening: Lifeguards announced the water closure at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and standard procedure is to keep swimmers out of the ocean for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike is detected within the 12-mile safety zone.
âš¡ Why It Matters: Lightning poses a serious safety threat to beachgoers, especially those in the water where electricity can travel long distances. The evacuation is a standard safety protocol to protect visitors during summer thunderstorms…