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Minnesota thunderstorms are no joke — and most people don't know about this dangerous habit to avoid when lightning strikes.

Wednesday's storms left their mark on the popular Duluth attraction.

We know that weather is tricky as there are so many variables that determine if a forecast is accurate. However, there is increasing confidence that Wisconsin is entering a danger zone of sorts with wind and lightning damage possible in parts of the state beginning Thursday.

We know that life can be dangerous. I will admit that I didn't know that Wisconsin was in so much jeopardy though until I saw 12 somewhat terrifying risk assessment maps from FEMA about potential natural disasters.

If you've ever tried to take a picture of lightning, you know it's difficult and potentially dangerous. One Wisconsin guy did it the safe and successful way and captured an incredible lighting display as it happened over southern Wisconsin just a few days ago.

Just because it's not raining doesn't mean the lightning threat is over - the 30-30 Rule could, in reality, save your life.

For 50 years I've been tracking weather, and otherwise smart adults consistently get these weather facts wrong - here's a list of the biggest severe weather myths.

Summers in the Northland are amazing, but during severe weather you may have minutes or seconds to do the right thing - and avoid these dangerous myths.

Severe thunderstorm season has been delayed, but it's coming in June, and a quick weather quiz may help get you into a weatherwise state of mind.

Lightning strikes are mapped out, and they actually can tell you where the most lightning strikes occur. Did you know 1/3 of lightning injuries happen inside?