Hank Williams in 1948Getty Images. Within 48 hours of Williamsâ prediction, he had met his maker, but the circumstances surrounding how he died have given rise to one of music historyâs greatest debates. âI think he had a profound sadness in him,â says Marc Abraham, writer and director of the new biopic.
Lightning strikes can injure humans in several different ways: 1  Direct Direct strike â the person is part of the flash channel. Enormous quantities of energy pass through the body very quickly and this can result in internal burns and organ damage, explosions of flesh and bone, and a damaged nervous system.
Lightning usually claims only one or two victims at a time and usually does not cause the mass destruction left in the wake of tornadoes or hurricanes. Lightning generally receives less attention than any other weather hazard. During a thunderstorm, each flash of cloud to ground lightning is a potential killer. However, lightning deaths can be prevented if people are aware of the dangers and seek shelter. Lightning can strike as much as 10 miles away from the rain area in a thunderstorm.