What to do if you are caught outside in a lightning storm. If you are outside when a storm approaches, the safest thing to do is get indoors immediately. But if no shelter is avai ...

We’ve had three days of severe weather risks in the past two and a half weeks, a telltale sign that we’re in the midst of ...

“The crouch”—where you sit in a crouched squatting position with your hands over your head—is not the best course of action during a thunder and lightning storm. “If you’re caught ...

However, when storms involve powerful electrical components, it’s advisable to unplug electronic devices from the power source to prevent damage. It’s clear that if a lightning storm catches ...

The current NWS position is that if you’re outdoors during a lightning storm, you’re at risk no matter what, so seeking shelter is the best use of your time. “The crouch simply doesn’t ...

It isn’t just winter that brings threatening weather to the British hills. Summer storms can be fatal – so what should you do to stay safe? Lightning is not as common in the UK as is in many other ...