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 Fatalities, Injuries, and Damage Reports. in the United States. The following maps and tables show state-by-state lightning deaths from 1990 to 2003 based on Storm Data compiled by Ronald L. Holle, Meteorologist/Consultant at Vaisala Inc. He notes there is a continuing shift to the south and west in death rates caused by lightning. Number of Lightning Deaths in the United States, 1990-2003.