Hold activity under the 30-30 lightning rule
Reinforce NFHS / NATA lightning order from event-operations training. Play is not restarted 5 minutes after the last flash.
- Suspend activity when thunder is heard or lightning is seen.
- Move everyone to a substantial building or a hard-topped vehicle.
- Stay off dugouts, tents, and tall trees.
- Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder or flash.
- Restart the 30-minute clock with each new thunder or flash.
- Do not resume because the sky “looks lighter” over the field.