RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — John Jensenius with the National Lightning Safety Council said bolts in the sky are nothing to mess around with.

“I've documented lightning deaths since 2006 and there have been over 500 lightning deaths since then,” Jensenius said.

He added that detection is key — especially when kids are playing outdoors or a busy game steals the focus.

“For every lightning death, there are probably nine injuries. Some of those injuries result in lifelong neurological problems; they can be very sad,” Jensenius added. “And they could simply have just gotten to a safe place sooner and they would have been safe.

As of publication, Rutherford County Schools relies on coaches and other staff members to look out for lightning threats. However, district leaders hope to take

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