[Utah-astronomy] Weather safety

Hi all. You might have heard about the lightning-caused death of a German visitor to Bryce Canyon NP this week. He had taken shelter underneath a tree when it began to rain and as he leaned against the tree lightning struck, using his body as the path of least resistance. He was not pronounced dead until later, but apparently he was immediately made brain dead by the lightning. I tell you all this as a reminder to be particularly aware of the weather and your options for shelter when you go to the hills to observe. I've been a little freaked out by the incident and I've been ultra cautious as a result. Hope you'll all be safe. Kim