Wrightsville Beach lifeguards follow strict policy to warn beach patrons and seek shelter during lightning storms

Wrightsville Beach lifeguards follow strict policy to warn beach patrons and seek shelter during lightning storms

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Thunderstorms can pop up at any time during the summer months and that often sends beachgoers scrambling to seek shelter inside. In recent weeks, there have been lots of storms in the Cape Fear and lifeguards at Wrightsville Beach will often leave their lifeguard stands if a lightning storm is imminent. According to the National Ocean Service which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 33…