Lightning gives off X-Rays and Gamma Rays - so it would be advisable to avoid being struck!

Satellite GOES-12, which will enable us to receive better warnings of solar storms, is ready to begin its mission. It was launched into orbit 2 years ago.

"The Solar X-ray Imager (SXI) aboard the satellite will enable forecasters and scientists to detect solar storms that could impact billions of dollars worth of assets."