2006-07-19 10:55:39 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
That's a wive's tale.
2006-07-19 10:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not safe to be near anything that conducts electricity.
If you read what I found below and look at the rest of the article in the link below, you will find out what else is dangerous about lightning. It was interesting.
Level-3: Go to a safer location when required. Don't hesitate; go to a safer place immediately! The safest place commonly available is a large fully enclosed substantially constructed building, e.g. a typical house. Once inside, stay away from any electrical conducting path from the outside, e.g., corded telephones, electrical appliances, and plumbing. If you can't get to a substantial building, a vehicle with a solid metal roof and metal sides is a reasonable second choice. Avoid contact with conducting paths going outside. Convertibles and open-framed vehicles do not count as lightning shelters.
2006-07-19 18:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by fingerpicknboys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is only dangerous if you are on a corded phone, but some studies suggest that using a cellphone during a t-storm can increase the risk of being struck by lightning
2006-07-19 18:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by themailman562_13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mythbusters on Discovery Channel proved that it is dangerous to be on the phone or anything else electric during a storm.
The chances of being hit by lightning are slim, but I don't take the chance.
2006-07-19 18:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
VERY dangerous...the charge of the telephones wire could be opposite the lightnings charge and the lightning would hit the telephone wire which is connected to the phonejack which is connected to the phone ur using.
2006-07-19 17:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by helper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a cordless phone you're OK. If it has a cord between the handset and base, better leave it alone until the storm passes.
2006-07-19 18:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Telephone lines are a lightning attractor. See the web site for more storm preparedness details.
2006-07-19 17:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by tampamar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lightning killed my phone, so there must have been some above normal voltage going through it. I've heard of people's TVs blowing up though, and I've seen flames come out of an outlet when lightning struck
2006-07-19 17:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by Derek W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're on a cord phone, it's probably dangerous.
2006-07-19 19:30:52 · answer #9 · answered by Katelyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is dangerous, take it from someone woh has delt with various types of electrical.
2006-07-19 18:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by myspyderbites 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋