« Reply #12 on: 10/04/2009 16:57:31 » As long as you were not standing naked on the roof of your house,using the rain as your water source you would probably be ok. Report. Learn what happens to the body as a result of a lightning strike, if cell phones are If there's lightning there is a 1 in a million chance that your house could be hit and your drain line or cold water line cold be electrified and you're a goner. Suddenly about 5 of us were literally thrown to the floor! Here's What Experts Say. On average, about 30 people in the United States are killed every year from lightning strikes and another 270 people are injured. Aug. 15, 2006; THE FACTS It has the ring of an urban legend and seems too bizarre to be true. The Claim: Never Bathe or Shower in a Thunderstorm. Yes, you can be electrocuted in the shower or while on the phone if a lightning bolt strikes your house. To be honest, a nice bubbly soak with a storm soundtrack sounds lovely. Analysis: Yes, although it sounds like an urban legend or old wives’ tale, taking a shower during Thunderstorm (a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail) can be dangerous; there’s the possibility that the lightning storm can electrocute you. Is It Safe To Shower During A Thunderstorm? Here's What Experts Think. When storms like Hurricane Laura come along, we must approach normally mundane tasks with an abundance of caution. It was a sudden painful and profound jolt of electricity through the water system that hit a water supply or something! Just imagine the miles of pipes running below. Mom always told us to avoid taking a shower when it's storming. Most thunderstorms blow over in 30 minutes. I would like to shower but I've always heard not to shower when it's storming. So yes, avoid taking a bath during a close by storm. And yes, best to unplug crucial electronic equipment. Skip to main ... perfectly safe. The base might get fried if your house gets struck but there isn't a nice wired path to you so you should be OK. But is it really safe to take a shower during a thunderstorm? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Lightning Strikes. It is not safe to Shower [sic] During [sic] a Thunderstorm [sic]. Chances of being injured are low but it can happen so why risk serious injury. Technically, it's not. While the safest shelter during a thunderstorm is to be inside, showering is actually a risky activity. So is it safe to shower or will I get shocked? Being in a shower puts you close to two primary risk factors related to lightning strikes: water and metal. But if you happen to have your hands in some dishwater or are taking a shower, that electrical current could move straight through you. Thunderstorm. Story: Taking a Shower During a Thunderstorm Can be Dangerous. Surge protectors should help prevent against such things, but again, don't chance it if you can help it. In regards to how to remain safe indoors during a thunderstorm, experts advise: A safe shelter is a building with electricity and/or plumbing or a metal-topped vehicle with windows closed. Have a look at this answer What will happen when lightning strikes on the surface of the deep sea? The chances of it happening are awfully slim, but better safe than sorry. Is it safe to take a shower during a thunderstorm? Find something else to do for a little while ... then shower in safety. The cordless phones almost everyone uses now-a-days do not have a direct path to anything and therefore are safe to use during a thunderstorm. Share on Facebook. THE FACTS. It’s not entirely safe to shower in a thunderstorm or do other activities like wash dishes or talk on a landline phone. See more about. Jack Slater Wednesday 12 Aug 2020 5:48 pm. Since only 1 in 3,000 people get struck by lightening, chances are you'll never know anyone who has been struck. Looking up "what happens when lightning strikes a house" on google (it is a .php file so I had to use printscreen) See also this youtube video.. But modern buildings are probably perfectly safe. So should you avoid the bathroom during a thunderstorm? Is it Safe to Shower During a Thunderstorm? 5 months ago | 2 views. I was always told not The National Weather Service recommends keeping away from … Watch the video to see if it's true or not. Did you know it’s not safe to shower during a thunderstorm? It has the ring of an urban legend and seems too bizarre to be true. Never bathe or shower in a thunderstorm. Follow. Keep in mind that the phone deal only applies to corded phones. Since you’ve landed on this blog post, we’re willing to bet you’re sitting in your bathrobe on the edge of your tub, watching it fill while you’re listening to rumbling thunder in the distance. Browse more … No one was seriously injured, but I don't shower during thunderstorms! Thunderstorm UK: Is it safe to shower or take a bath during a thunderstorm? A reader wrote in to ask, “Is it safe to shower in a thunderstorm? i have heard to never take a shower during a thunderstorm, because it could run through the metal water pipes and strike you. Though the chances of being struck by lightning while taking a By Anahad O’Connor. It's not really lightning out but it is thundering. A shower is generally higher than you, but if the said shower was just next to the eiffel … Just as un safe as swimming in a pool. Health Magazine. A Brisbane boy was shocked while taking a shower during a storm that swept through Queensland's south-east. Jul 21, 2018 by apost team. Potential Risk of Taking a Shower During a Thunderstorm. Is it unsafe to take a shower during a thunderstorm? Risk Level of Showering in a Thunderstorm Fortunately, the National Weather Service says that your chances of being hit by lighting in your lifespan are only about 1/15,000. I was told this multiple times as a child, but as I got older and began to doubt the authenticity of this claim, I started taking showers while thunderstorms were ongoing and, needless to say, nothing out of the ordinary happened to me. But, here’s the deal: It’s a good thing you asked if it’s safe to take a bath during a storm. A shower is a superb electrical earth, metal structure, with a better connection to "earth" than most protective earth setups. which has some numbers of the energy in a strike.
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