Why is it dangerous to shower when there’s a lightning storm?
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In 62 years of life, I have never seen an actual news story of someone getting electrocuted by lightning while bathing, but it is possible. Electricity will always take the easiest path to ground. Your electronics have the privilege of being connected to wires above ground (more susceptible to lightning) with an easy path to ground through your electronics. Older homes that may not have a grounding rod for the electrical wiring would use the metal water line from the street to provide a path to ground. Your bathroom shower or tub is not likely to be the easiest path to ground. In the end, if you are uncomfortable showering during a lightning storm, just wait. They generally don’t last that long and no one needs to know why you are waiting.
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