Lightning Strikes Again in South Florida | Miami News

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy was struck by lightning while in his patrol car near Doral, narrowly escaping serious injury and released from the hospital within 24 hours. This incident follows a tragic May storm in Margate that killed a mother and one of her twins — a sobering reminder of lightning’s deadly reach. Experts stress that hearing thunder means you’re in danger: seek shelter indoors, or if outside, stay inside a hard-top metal vehicle. The National Weather Service warns lightning can strike miles from the storm’s core, urging everyone to wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out. With summer storms intensifying across South Florida, staying alert and respecting nature’s power could save your life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba8666d549f3abc8