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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Thor Guard lightning detection systems at Manatee County beaches on Anna Maria Island can predict a lightning strike up to 20 minutes before it happens, giving lifeguards time to clear the beach before a storm arrives.

Protecting Island beachgoers from lightning strikes is one of Manatee County Beach Patrol and Aquatic Safety Division Chief Chet...


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Why early lightning detection is becoming more important in a warming world

Every second counts when thunderstorms develop. In a warming climate where lightning is expected to become more frequent, having advance notice before the first bolt strikes can make all the difference.

Early lightning detection in a warming world

As a meteorologist, I understand the science be...


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Bob Dugan’s life changed forever without warning.

The lifelong golfer and avid angler was overseeing the prestigious Northern Amateur in July 1986 when he met the inventor of Thor Guard, a lightning prediction system. Dugan was intrigued by the man’s fish finder but skeptical when the conversation turned to predicting lightning.

“I said, ‘You can’t predict ...


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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — With Florida leading the nation in lightning deaths over the past decade, beach safety is top of mind.

Manatee County is using technology designed to warn you before lightning strikes. If you hear a loud blast during your beach day, it isn’t just another beach announcement. It’s the sound of the


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Thor Guard provides world class lightning prediction and severe storm warning systems. We also provide heat warnings in both Heat Index and Wet Bulb.

Even with your best efforts to provide these safety warnings to you guests and employees, bad things happen. Thor Guard has partnered with Rap...


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