If it was thunder and lightening would you have a bath or shower as usual or even wash your hands under the tap?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:11 pm

So I’m sat here having a debate with my husband and he thinks I’m being weird.

If it was thunder and lightening would you have a bath or shower as usual or even wash your hands under the tap?

It’s something I’ve never ever done if we’ve a storm but he wouldn’t think twice about it..

Sarah · Post by **Sarah** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:12 pm

I'm literally in shock. I have never even thought about this but from now on no, I wouldn't

I just thought you were safe from lightening if you were inside your house.

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:13 pm

I'm with your hubby.... I've never heard of anyone being struck by lightning whilst showering, bathing or washing their hands or dishes

Lynda · Post by **Lynda** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:13 pm

No showers or baths in a thunder storm. It’s been ingrained in me from being small. I would put my phone down too. I am usually outside watching which is probably more of a risk

Emma · Post by **Emma** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:13 pm

I wouldn't do any of that or stand near a window or open door. I wouldn't even use a cordless phone or a mobile phone. My fear comes from having a direct hit on our house when I was younger and seeing the light switches blow up inc anything plugged in to them... scary times

Lynda · Post by **Lynda** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:14 pm

We used to live in Central Florida…lightening there was crazy. We were always told not to shower and try keep away from taps in a severe storm as plumbing can conduct a strike. HOWEVER storms here are seldom that severe AND most plumbing pipes are plastic now so the risk is minimal at best.

Alison · Post by **Alison** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:14 pm

My mum always made us unplug the TV, back in the days when there was an aerial on your chimney, but she never said anything about water

Hannah · Post by **Hannah** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:14 pm

Nope and i wouldn't be doing anything else either so no prepping food, no toilet visit..literally nothing! Just sat there not moving til its stopped

Kirsty · Post by **Kirsty** » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:15 pm

I don't understand why you wouldn't do those things? What has a storm got to do with it?

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:10 am

What

My great aunt used to tell me that if you went out in the rain “on your ladies days” you’d get a brain tumour

didn’t buy into that one either!