Hives are a type of skin rash that can appear in the form of raised welts or blotches that range in size. The skin reaction is usually considered harmless and tends to subside on its own. Though there size and sudden appearance may be cause for alarm, hive outbreaks typically subside within 24 hours or less.
Lightning. Aside from flooding, death from lightning is the highest storm related fatality. It normally occurs in the summer months during times of athletic and outdoor activity. Most often occurs to individuals who are alone, rather than in a large group.side from flooding, death from lightning is the highest storm related fatality. It normally occurs in the summer months during times of athletic and outdoor activity.
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.