At any given moment, there are approximately 2,000 thunderstorms occurring in the world, resulting in about 100 lightning strikes every second. Of those, somewhere between 25 million and 30 million strike in the U.S. every year, killing 50 to 75 people and injuring up to 750. With so many people getting zapped, it makes sense that you wouldn’t want to tempt fate by strolling around with what could amount to a miniature lighting rod pressed up against your head. But just how dangerous are cell phones in thunderstorms? Writer Bio
