Myth or Not: Count The Seconds To Know How Close A Storm Is | Weather.com

Melissa's Impact: See Jamaica's Dramatic Before And After

Name: Myth or Not: Count The Seconds To Know How Close A Storm Is
Uploaded: 2025-03-29T13:02:45.000-04:00
Duration: 35 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: You might have heard that counting the seconds after thunder can tell you how close a storm is. That’s not exactly true, but there is a way to judge that distance. It requires both seeing lightning and hearing thunder, and some quick calculations between the two. But remember, if you can hear thunder you’re already in danger of being struck by lightning and should seek shelter inside.

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New satellite images reveal stunning scale of destruction from Hurricane Melissa up and down Jamaica’s southwest coast. Watch this video to see before and after photos from what Jamaica’s prime minister called Melissa’s “ground zero” – Black River, the capital of Saint Elizabeth Parish. We’ll also show you the destruction in Santa Cruz, White House, New Hope and Montego Bay.

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Melissa's Impact: See Jamaica's Dramatic Before And After

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