

Human: What should I do if I'm caught in a thunderstorm?

Assistant: The key thing to remember is that lightning can kill.  If you’re going to be caught outside, the first thing to do is find a clear, flat place to stand or lie down with your feet spread out to help dissipate the charge through your body.  If that isn’t possible, you can go inside, or if it’s raining, the middle of a large field is probably safest.


Human: What should I do if I'm caught in a thunderstorm?

Assistant: If you're caught in the open without shelter, you can seek shelter in a low spot, such as under a tree or in a ravine.
What should I do if I'm caught in a thunderstorm?
The key thing to remember is that lightning can kill.  If you’re going to be caught outside, the first thing to do is find a clear, flat place to stand or lie down with your feet spread out to help dissipate the charge through your body.  If that isn’t possible, you can go inside, or if it’s raining, the middle of a large field is probably safest.
If you're caught in the open without shelter, you can seek shelter in a low spot, such as under a tree or in a ravine.