Lightning

Adapted from the Idaho High School Activities Association 

When lightning is forecast our staff members monitor local weather conditions. Depending on conditions, students or participants in activities will conduct a reverse evacuation into appropriate nearby safe areas.  

When thunder is heard or a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt is seen, the leading edge of the thunderstorm is close enough to strike a location with lightning. 

Outdoor activity will be suspended for 30 minutes.

Thirty-minute rule. Outdoor activity has been suspended, wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or flash of lightning is witnessed prior to resuming outdoor activity.

Any subsequent thunder or lightning after the beginning of the 30-minute count will reset the clock and another 30- minute count should begin.