August lightning- advice for noobs? - 08/01/17 10:27 PM
So 5 yrs back when I did the day hike in end-Jun, I reached the top around 2 or 3 in the afternoon and the sky was clear.
It seems that during August, that "late" at the top is risky due to lightning? I know the obvious basics of what to do when static/lightning and dark clouds are seen, but how does one know if clouds forming in the afternoon are benign?
For example, how to know if "typical" afternoon clouds are a hazard?
It seems that during August, that "late" at the top is risky due to lightning? I know the obvious basics of what to do when static/lightning and dark clouds are seen, but how does one know if clouds forming in the afternoon are benign?
For example, how to know if "typical" afternoon clouds are a hazard?