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In spite of what you're seeing on the big screen in movies like "Twisters", trained weather professionals recommend you don't go out into a storm! -Matt Appleby
What Meteorologists Don’t Do During A Thunderstorm: Thunderstorms may be exciting to watch and seem harmless, but meteorologists are sharing things they would never do in a storm. Aaron Treadway, with the National Weather Service, says “The summer months of June, July and August are ... the highest risk for lightning fatality.” That’s why it’s a good idea to listen to the experts. Here are things meteorologists do not do in a thunderstorm:
- They don’t stay outside during a thunderstorm
- They don’t ignore thunder. If you hear thunder, you’re close enough for a lightning strike
- They don’t handle corded electronics during a storm
- They don’t seek shelter under trees or unstable structures
- They don’t wade through standing flood water
- They avoid using running water — like showers, baths and dishes — during a thunderstorm
Source: Huffington Post