[Philmont] Lightning Strike INjuries

        The information is still sketchy about the lightning incident at Philmont Sunday afternoon. I am hopeful that more information will be forthcoming.
   
  However, several notable thigns have surfaced.
   
  Obviously it was not a direct strike.
   
  Second, it was sometime in the afternoon. I haven't been able to determine the time as of yet, but afternoon which should emphasize to those on this list to "do the mountain" early.
   
  Also it was reported that it was the result of a fast moving storm system moving through the area and in one article it said a "dry lightning strike".
   
  They were able to walk down to a "base camp" located at 10,000 feet which is probably eronious as there is only one base camp at Philmont, CHQ. What probably happened is they reached a staffed camp. But they made it down safely to meet vehicles.
   
  The other thing Iwould like to point out is you can look at yesterdays radar loop which is the midnight to midnight (or close thereof) radar loop. I intended on doing so and after reading that it ooccurred after a fast moving storm system moved through the area, but you can't wait until tomorrow to look at it as they only archive it for one day.
   
  I went to Intellicast.com and clicked on Roswell, NM and then went to Historic weather and clicked on yesterdays loop.
   
  I got a surprise. I expected to see a large fast moving air mass. That was not the case. If anything it was a rather non descript thunderstorp, not a large fast moving storm front, but that is all it takes.
   
  Truth of the matter is that one bolt of lightning from a really small thunderstorm can do a lot ofdammage.
   
  One of the misconceptions about lightning is people state "it's far enough wawy". Lightning is NEVER far enough away. It's just that the chances of being struck by lightning are very slim indeed.
   
  The other observation is the boys were from several ,ocalities indicating that it was not a regular contingent or council contingent but possibly a Rayada or Mountain Man trek. There are some other possibilities also, but that makes no difference.
   
  In conclusion, lightning is a definate hazard at Philont. Just as you follow bear safety guidelines, so should we follor good lightning safety proceedure. This is not to even suggest that wasn't being followed, just a reinteration.
   
  http://www.intellicast.com/National/Radar/Yesterday.aspx?location=USNM0267&animate=true
   
  John LeBlanc
      

       
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Received on Mon Jul 30 18:32:22 2007