Thunderstruck? These Outdoor Venues Have High Lightning Risk

Planning a trip to an amusement park, state fair, or baseball game this summer? A new study reveals that popular large outdoor gatherings—like Disney World, the New Orleans Jazz Festival and MLB games in cities like St. Louis and Baltimore—rank among the highest in lightning risk across the U.S. With peak lightning exposure hitting during warm-season months, especially in storm-prone spots like Florida and Texas, knowing the weather forecast might be just as important as grabbing sunscreen and snacks.