subject: Safety Tips For Lightning Weather Conditions [print this page] Some people consider the rain to be romantic, while others are uneasy when it’s raining, especially when there is lightning weather involved. Regardless of your feelings, when it’s lightning, be safe so you won’t have to be sorry afterwards.
Staying indoors is the best protection against thunderstorms. While inside, stay informed on the weather conditions through weather radar info. This vital information is available on AM/FM radio, local TV stations and national weather channels.
It's best to limit your indoor activities during severe thunderstorms. For instance, avoid using electricity and water. These elements attract lightning. Therefore, stay off corded phones and postpone washing the dishes, laundry and your body. Furthermore, avoid windows and doors. This protects you from a direct lightning strike.
If you're outdoors and the sky looks gloomy, go inside immediately. If you hear thunder, you're at risk of being hit. Thus, avoid trees, phone poles and metal objects such as fences, poles and sporting equipment.
Outdoors is the most beautiful surrounding on earth during picture-perfect weather. However, it's also the deadliest place during thunderstorms. Keep this in mind, and bring your pets inside.
Finally, if you’re driving in lightning weather, bring your speed down and pull over, if necessary. Listen attentively to your car radio for weather radar information such as the direction and movement of the storm.
Despite the dangers of lightning weather, you still can be safe. Just recognize impending bad weather, and take immediate action. After the storm, you’ll be glad that you did.
