if a person is in the path of the lightning discharge
if a person is not in the path of the lightning discharge
up to 10 miles away from the rain area in a thunderstorm
-Accidents resulting from lightening are rare but when they occur they can kill or result to fatal injuries. It is therefore important to exercise caution when there is lightening and thunderstorm.
-Safety against lightning involves avoid being in the wrong place at the wrong time.