When a thunderstorm with lightning strikes, it is vital for people outdoors to seek safe shelter immediately, away from water and tall trees. Beaches are especially dangerous during thunderstorms as lightning tends to strike the tallest objects and water is a good conductor of electricity. Therefore, staying underwater during a thunderstorm is not safe. Chris Vagasky, a meteorologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, recommends checking weather forecasts regularly and reconsidering outdoor plans if a thunderstorm is approaching, particularly if it is close to water.
No outdoor location is safe during a thunderstorm, so the best course of action is to seek shelter indoors when a storm hits. Two safe places to be during a thunderstorm are a sturdy structure or a vehicle with a metal enclosure. A structure such as a house, store, or office provides protection with its four walls and roof, where electrical wires and water pipes are safely enclosed. On the other hand, a tent or garden shed is not a safe place to be during
