Did you/do you bathe your children in severe thunderstorms?

[Anonymous]

Why take a risk like this? Even if it’s a minor risk, does a kid really need a bath that badly that it’s worth even a minor risk of electrocution?

[Anonymous]

I usually try to avoid it if possible because I'm not sure if there's any real risk involved. I have to admit, I've never actually done any research on the topic. Over the years, I've heard conflicting information.

[Anonymous]

Yes I carry on with my life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I stay away from water in a thunderstorm. The National Weather Service guide says not to bathe or shower in thunderstorms. Metal pipes carry electric current if struck.

Absolutely not, you can be electrocuted. Look it up. Why risk it?

[Anonymous]

Metal pipes and lightning are a bad combination. No.

[Anonymous]

I follow the CDC’s recommendation. However, I will wash my hands if needed.

https://www.cdc.gov/lightning/faq/index.html#:~:text=Is%20it%20safe%20to%20take,all%20water%20during%20a%20thunderstorm.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Has anyone ever been struck by lightening through their shower? I feel like it's one of those "yeah, it could happen because of science but it's never actually happened"

A handful of people a year, apparently: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/health/15real.html?mtrref=www.google.com

Pp here. That is definitely more than I thought!

[Anonymous]

I take my whiskey lean

[Anonymous]

Nope

[Anonymous]

No!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. Old wives tale.

Wow you are dumb

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone ever been struck by lightening through their shower? I feel like it's one of those "yeah, it could happen because of science but it's never actually happened"

A handful of people a year, apparently: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/health/15real.html?mtrref=www.google.com

Pp here. That is definitely more than I thought!

Wow. And not just bathing, but also doing dishes or laundry. I had never really thought about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why take a risk like this? Even if it’s a minor risk, does a kid really need a bath that badly that it’s worth even a minor risk of electrocution?

I know, right? Plus thunderstorms are cool. We used to stay outside until the last minute counting the seconds from when we see lightening until we hear thunder to judge how faraway the storm was. Then watch from inside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone ever been struck by lightening through their shower? I feel like it's one of those "yeah, it could happen because of science but it's never actually happened"

A handful of people a year, apparently: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/health/15real.html?mtrref=www.google.com

Pp here. That is definitely more than I thought!

Wow. And not just bathing, but also doing dishes or laundry. I had never really thought about that.

We used to have to unplug the TVs in case of power surge. Computers too.

[Anonymous]

No