Cell phones and cordless phones are safe to use during a thunderstorm if they are not connected to an outlet through a charger, according to the CDC. Never use corded phones during a lightning storm.

A thunderstorm with lightning. Image source: Christopher/Adobe If you’re in the bath when lightning strikes, the electric discharge may travel through the pipes and into the tub or shower.

Severe Weather Awareness Week kicks off with lightning – something we are very familiar with in Central Florida. In 2024, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida usually leads the nation in lightning strikes each year. In 2021, over 14 million lightning ...

And we are entering prime thunderstorm season in our area ... What about take a shower? Scientists say lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun and can reach temperatures around 50,000 ...

They advise not to shower, have a bath or even turn on a tap. As water conducts electricity, it’s also best to avoid any type of water-based activity when there’s a thunderstorm warning. If you hear ...

As pockets of snow work through Western Washington, a few of them have been vigorous enough to produce something very unusual ...