StrikeAlert Lightning Detectors

Here, at Outdoors Technologies, we have been asked how come folks can get struck by lightning when the sky is blue? Yes, this can/has really happened and that is how the term "bolts from the blue" came about. Lightning can strike within 10 - 25 miles from a thunderstorm. Also, did you know that the sound of thunder travels up to about 10 miles?

I must admit, I can be a weather geek at times! Hence the reason my kids have all called me "meteorologist mom" for a while now! (sometimes I actually think I missed my calling!!!) Colorado Springs has had some interesting weather the last few days.....sun, rain, clouds, sun, thunder, lightning, more rain, sun, hail....and all within a few hours! Of course, when that happens I often turn my StrikeAlert unit on to check it all out. This time around, I also found a lightning map that I could pull up for my area on weatherbug.com and it was awesome! Between watching the map AND my StrikeAlert, I was having a great time! You should check it out sometime for your area.

Hope all are staying safe and enjoying this time of the year. Before we know it, fall will be approaching, however there is no doubt that we still have many a days of needing to make sure we have our units close by.

As we say goodbye to 2024, all of us at Outdoors Technologies wish you a Happy 2025. May it be a year where your dreams come true, you health shines and your heart is filled with peace. We send our warmest wishes to our faithful customers, dealers, families and friends.