Is it dangerous to take a shower during a storm?

[Anonymous]

A neighbor said she wouldn't let her kids take a bath during a storm because they could get struck by lightning somehow through the pipes and water. Is this true? I have never heard of this fear.

[Anonymous]

What is her level of education?

[Anonymous]

lol, I love dumb people until I get scared of them.

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure if it is true or an urban legend, but I grew up hearing it, and say it to my kids. On some level, it makes sense to stay away from water during a thunderstorm. On another, lightening though pipes? How does that work? I never actually thought it through...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is her level of education?

College grad!

[Anonymous]

This was a command threat told to kids. Appears there is some truth to it, however small.


http://mobile.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/health/15real.html?_r=0

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This was a command threat told to kids. Appears there is some truth to it, however small.


http://mobile.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/health/15real.html?_r=0

Op here--thank you! I had no idea. Sounds like the risk is very small, but possible!

[Anonymous]

there is some truth to the fear: http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/mythbusters-database/shower-in-thunderstorm/

[Anonymous]

OP, how do you not know this?

I would question your education, not your neighbors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, how do you not know this?

I would question your education, not your neighbors.

Exactly! OP and others, this is standard warning.

[Anonymous]

I grew up in Florida where the risk of getting struck by lightning is much higher. I was always taught not to shower or do dishes during a lightening storm. Just looked it up and it's apparently true. The risk is small but real.

PP who questioned the education level, you are an ass. I went to college. It certainly didn't make me smarter than many people who did not. Most city people wouldn't last a week out in the country despite the degree.

[Anonymous]

I honestly don't think I've ever faced this dilemma.

[Anonymous]

They clear the indoor pools at the gym in a storm. We were brought up not to shower or do dishes in a storm. My house was hit twice when my Mom was little so she was extremely cautious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:lol, I love dumb people until I get scared of them.

Exactly who is dumb here?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is her level of education?

Sounds like you are implying (snarling) that it must be low because this is a stupid notion? If so, what is yours?