Can you get electrocuted if you take a shower while there is a thunderstorm going on? Or is this a cubanism?
2006-06-26 05:46:59 · 21 answers · asked by Katherine 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No.It is a urban myth
2006-06-26 05:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of anyone ever getting electrocuted while taking a shower in a thunderstorm, so I'm going to say no.. but freakier things HAVE happened lol
2006-06-26 05:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by TiFFeRz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a fan of the show mythbusters, i must tell you that it is possible to be electrocuted in the shower during a thunderstorm. Its not too likely that it will happen, but it could. And if you know Murphy's law.......
2006-06-26 05:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got struck by lighting washing dishes it came through the water pipes. So, yes, you can get struck by lightening in the shower.
Don't take a bath or shower during a thunderstorm, didn't your grandmother or mother ever tell you that?
It isn't a urban myth, you shuld see the scare on my shoulder where it exited my body!
2006-06-26 05:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by lilbitevil2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enclosed buildings are safe because of wiring and plumbing. If lightning strikes these types of buildings, or an outside telephone pole, the electrical current from the flash will typically travel through the wiring or the plumbing into the ground. This is why you should stay away from showers, sinks, hot tubs, etc., and electronic equipment such as TVs, radios, and computers
2006-06-26 05:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually not always, but it is possible. If a lightning strike directly hits an underground pipeline, which could possible lead to your house, you could get electrocuted because the pipes energy will be transfered to the water, which will become electrocuted and will electrocute you.
2006-06-26 05:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by Hot T-Bone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's the honest truth. Lightening is attracted to metal and to water. Taking a shower during a thunderstorm is not safe, or wise.
2006-06-26 05:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've taken showers during thunderstorms. I think it's a old wives tale.
2006-06-26 05:52:12 · answer #8 · answered by kim_in_craig 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Electricity will take the least resistive path, so if you are under the water and the lightening hits your plumbing it can travel through the water and you to the drain (the drain and other parts of plumbing are sometimes tied to earth ground).
Years ago I lived in Arizona and during one of the monsoon storms a man who had his feet under his TV got zapped in his big toe.
I hope this helped you.
2006-06-26 06:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by Matt M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not smart to shower if the thunderstorm is right overhead. They tell you to unplug your phone, TV, to stay away from windows and not open doors, and not run water!
2006-06-26 05:55:51 · answer #10 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of this as well. I've also heard that you're not supposed to use the phone or watch t.v. during a thunderstorm.
2006-06-26 16:16:42 · answer #11 · answered by mochasister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋