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Can I sleep on floor during thunderstorm?
Do not lie flat on the ground, as this will make a bigger target. imminent. Keep away from all utility lines and objects that conduct electricity (phone, conduct electricity.
What happens if your hair stands up in a storm?
All thunderstorms contain lightning. If your hair stands on end, lightning is about to strike you. Drop to your knees and bend forward but don’t lie flat on the ground. Wet ground is a good conductor of electricity.
Is being in a car safe in a lightning storm?
Cars are safe from lightning because of the metal cage surrounding the people inside the vehicle. This may sound counter-intuitive because metal is a good conductor of electricity, but the metal cage of a car directs the lightning charge around the vehicle occupants and safely into the ground.
Is it safe to lay down during a thunderstorm?
That’s correct, but one thing you should never do during thunderstorms is lie down on the ground. The CDC says that even at 100 feet away, the electric current from lightning that runs on the top of the ground can still be deadly.
Why do people stretch out during a thunderstorm?
When lightning strikes, electrical currents can travel on top of the ground in excess of 100 feet, and by stretching out on the ground, you’re making yourself a wider target. A thunderstorm is not the time to do the ironing, blow-dry your hair, or take out the electric mixer to whip up a batch of meringue.
Why should you not sit on concrete during a thunderstorm?
It may not be immediately obvious, but you should not sit down or lean on concrete during a thunderstorm because of the metal rebar or wire mesh that is almost always placed within concrete to strengthen it. Both are effective conductors of electricity.
Is it dangerous to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm?
John Jensenius, a lightning safety specialist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told Business Insider that standing under a tree is considered an “extremely risky” place to be during a thunderstorm. Depending on where you are, trees are likely the tallest object around and will be hit by lightning before you.