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Although staying indoors offers protection, lightning can still pose a serious danger by traveling through household plumbing and electrical wiring. Everyday activities like showering, washing dishes, doing laundry, using corded phones, or handling plugged-in appliances can trigger severe electrical shocks during a storm. Lightning heats surrounding air up to 50,000\u00b0F (27,760\u00b0C), meaning injuries can occur through direct strikes, ground currents, or side flashes from nearby structures. To ensure total safety, stay away from water, concrete, and windows during the storm, and wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading outside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although staying indoors offers protection, lightning can still pose a serious danger by traveling through household plumbing and electrical wiring. 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