Do you bathe during a storm?

[Anonymous]

I live in Florida and will shower during a thunderstorm-not with nearby lightening though. If I didn't shower during thunder, I'd never get an after-work shower in the summer months!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When I was growing up there was a strict rule in my house against bathing or talking on the phone during a storm. I mentioned it to my husband, who had never heard of it. I know the risk or harm is incredibly low, and I also had no issues just washing a sink full of dishes. But as much as I’d like to, I can’t bring myself to take a bath while it’s thundering. Anyone else avoid bathing during a storm?

I’m from Florida and absolutely we had these rules. I think everyone we knew had at some point lost a VCR or TV to lightning strike so it felt very close. Running around every afternoon in summer to unplug TV and expensive electronics.

I agree there have not been many people sticky by lightning shower recently, I think modern house grounding helps. But also remember people who live in frequent thunderstorm areas generally KNOWS not to shower. So it’s hard to separate.

We have frequent thunderstorms in this area. People post about this all the time. So, it's not common knowledge.

If you think showering during a thunderstorm is risky, you should stop driving.

How will not driving keep me safe from a lightning strike?

Sorry, but I hate people trotting out the "driving is dangerous yet common!" trope in response to every thread on risk. Multiple things can have risks and you can reduce your risk in multiple ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I was growing up there was a strict rule in my house against bathing or talking on the phone during a storm. I mentioned it to my husband, who had never heard of it. I know the risk or harm is incredibly low, and I also had no issues just washing a sink full of dishes. But as much as I’d like to, I can’t bring myself to take a bath while it’s thundering. Anyone else avoid bathing during a storm?

I’m from Florida and absolutely we had these rules. I think everyone we knew had at some point lost a VCR or TV to lightning strike so it felt very close. Running around every afternoon in summer to unplug TV and expensive electronics.

I agree there have not been many people sticky by lightning shower recently, I think modern house grounding helps. But also remember people who live in frequent thunderstorm areas generally KNOWS not to shower. So it’s hard to separate.

We have frequent thunderstorms in this area. People post about this all the time. So, it's not common knowledge.

If you think showering during a thunderstorm is risky, you should stop driving.

How will not driving keep me safe from a lightning strike?

Sorry, but I hate people trotting out the "driving is dangerous yet common!" trope in response to every thread on risk. Multiple things can have risks and you can reduce your risk in multiple ways.

The risks from driving are fantastically higher. I am not saying you should jump in the shower when you a thunderstorm, but the risks from a thunderstorm are extremely small. If this was really a concern, you would need to check weather radar before showering, since any thunderstorm within 5 miles can potentially strike your home.

[Anonymous]

During a storm? No problem. When there are nearby boomers & lightning? Nope. I have copper pipes and a lightning strike (small though the chances may be) could travel through the water system. Same reason lifeguards call people out of the water and you never stand out in open fields or under trees when thunder/lightning storms are nearby.

[Anonymous]

I grew up where there are lots of thunderstorms, and I never heard of this until I was in my 40s! It does make sense to avoid a bath or shower and hasn't caused any issues, so we have adopted the rule. I used to love a bath listening to the storm. It seems not very risky but it's easy enough to avoid. When the children grow up I might resume my old ways.

[Anonymous]

Need more storms to thin the stupid from the herd.

[Anonymous]

Nope; grew up not doing it and still don't do it.

[Anonymous]

Definitely no showering during a thunderstorm.
I never understood the phone thing.

[Anonymous]

I know a woman who got shocked from a lightning strike while showering. It’s a real thing. She didn’t die but she did bite her tongue really badly when she was shocked, to the point where she needed stitches in her tongue. It was extremely bloody apparently too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I was growing up there was a strict rule in my house against bathing or talking on the phone during a storm. I mentioned it to my husband, who had never heard of it. I know the risk or harm is incredibly low, and I also had no issues just washing a sink full of dishes. But as much as I’d like to, I can’t bring myself to take a bath while it’s thundering. Anyone else avoid bathing during a storm?

I’m from Florida and absolutely we had these rules. I think everyone we knew had at some point lost a VCR or TV to lightning strike so it felt very close. Running around every afternoon in summer to unplug TV and expensive electronics.

I agree there have not been many people sticky by lightning shower recently, I think modern house grounding helps. But also remember people who live in frequent thunderstorm areas generally KNOWS not to shower. So it’s hard to separate.

We have frequent thunderstorms in this area. People post about this all the time. So, it's not common knowledge.

If you think showering during a thunderstorm is risky, you should stop driving.

How will not driving keep me safe from a lightning strike?

Sorry, but I hate people trotting out the "driving is dangerous yet common!" trope in response to every thread on risk. Multiple things can have risks and you can reduce your risk in multiple ways.

The risks from driving are fantastically higher. I am not saying you should jump in the shower when you a thunderstorm, but the risks from a thunderstorm are extremely small. If this was really a concern, you would need to check weather radar before showering, since any thunderstorm within 5 miles can potentially strike your home.

Would you dumb MAGAs please shut up!

[Anonymous]

Lightning can get you most anywhere on or near the surface of the planet.

Knew a woman who got struck while sitting on the couch, came through the roof and hit her. Didn't die but she was always a bit strange after that.

[Anonymous]

No bathing during a storm because of risk of electrocution. But, you do you, OP. Humans are not in danger of extinction and a few people dying here and there is sad but ok.

[Anonymous]

I’ve never heard this rule! My shower is also on an outside 2nd floor wall, eek

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I was growing up there was a strict rule in my house against bathing or talking on the phone during a storm. I mentioned it to my husband, who had never heard of it. I know the risk or harm is incredibly low, and I also had no issues just washing a sink full of dishes. But as much as I’d like to, I can’t bring myself to take a bath while it’s thundering. Anyone else avoid bathing during a storm?

I’m from Florida and absolutely we had these rules. I think everyone we knew had at some point lost a VCR or TV to lightning strike so it felt very close. Running around every afternoon in summer to unplug TV and expensive electronics.

I agree there have not been many people sticky by lightning shower recently, I think modern house grounding helps. But also remember people who live in frequent thunderstorm areas generally KNOWS not to shower. So it’s hard to separate.

We have frequent thunderstorms in this area. People post about this all the time. So, it's not common knowledge.

If you think showering during a thunderstorm is risky, you should stop driving.

How will not driving keep me safe from a lightning strike?

Sorry, but I hate people trotting out the "driving is dangerous yet common!" trope in response to every thread on risk. Multiple things can have risks and you can reduce your risk in multiple ways.

The risks from driving are fantastically higher. I am not saying you should jump in the shower when you a thunderstorm, but the risks from a thunderstorm are extremely small. If this was really a concern, you would need to check weather radar before showering, since any thunderstorm within 5 miles can potentially strike your home.

Would you dumb MAGAs please shut up!

Yeah, I was wrong. It's 10 miles. If there is a thinderstorm within 10 miles you should avoid any plumbing or electrical wiring. You do have room in your house without wiring, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I was growing up there was a strict rule in my house against bathing or talking on the phone during a storm. I mentioned it to my husband, who had never heard of it. I know the risk or harm is incredibly low, and I also had no issues just washing a sink full of dishes. But as much as I’d like to, I can’t bring myself to take a bath while it’s thundering. Anyone else avoid bathing during a storm?

I’m from Florida and absolutely we had these rules. I think everyone we knew had at some point lost a VCR or TV to lightning strike so it felt very close. Running around every afternoon in summer to unplug TV and expensive electronics.

I agree there have not been many people sticky by lightning shower recently, I think modern house grounding helps. But also remember people who live in frequent thunderstorm areas generally KNOWS not to shower. So it’s hard to separate.

We have frequent thunderstorms in this area. People post about this all the time. So, it's not common knowledge.

If you think showering during a thunderstorm is risky, you should stop driving.

How will not driving keep me safe from a lightning strike?

Sorry, but I hate people trotting out the "driving is dangerous yet common!" trope in response to every thread on risk. Multiple things can have risks and you can reduce your risk in multiple ways.

The risks from driving are fantastically higher. I am not saying you should jump in the shower when you a thunderstorm, but the risks from a thunderstorm are extremely small. If this was really a concern, you would need to check weather radar before showering, since any thunderstorm within 5 miles can potentially strike your home.

Would you dumb MAGAs please shut up!

What was dumb about that? And how could you possibly know they were a maga based on that? You sound like you have a fixation. So weird.