“What’s the Weather” for Thursday, 6/24/2010
Question: Which of the following should you NOT do during a thunderstorm? a) Talk on a cell phone, b) Lie flat on the ground, c) Get inside a car, or d) Watch News 13 Mornin'?Answer: b)
Explanation: If in a situation where shelter in unavailable, the best thing to do is to crouch on the balls of your feet with your feet together and as far away from tall trees as possible. The idea is to have as little of your body in contact with the ground as possible. Lying flat on the ground does just the opposite.
As for the other choices, talking on a cell phone is completely safe as far as current research shows. Only phones with cords are known to be dangerous. Inside a car or other non-convertible vehicle is one of the safer places you can be in a thunderstorms, and well, Watching News 13 Mornin' is ALWAYS a GREAT idea! Have a great day!
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