it was nice out an hour ago [sunny and all] and now its pouring & lighting and i am SUPER SUPER afraid of lightning!! i am like freaking out .what do i do? btw i unplugged my laptop
2007-06-11 10:55:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
no. its not a tornado!!
we had one a few weeks ago but veryyyyy tiny. [ i live in NY ]. its justr a typical thunder storm. its supposed to be like this for a few days
2007-06-11 10:59:47 · update #1
Just pretend that chairs and tables are tumbling down the sky and hear the sound(thunder) that they make. Lightning do more good than bad you know.
2007-06-12 01:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, generally it might rain for a few days but you will not need to restrict the use of your electricity. Don't let these fools scare you. They obviously have no apparent idea what they are talking about. Thunderstorms move, its not just going to sit there. You may have a chance for severe weather or even thunderstorms for a few days, but it will not be storming the entire time. And even so, there is no reason to limit electricity. Lightning is not attracted like that. It is attracted to a opposite electrical charges either on the ground or in the air. Also, here is a website where you can always view your probability of severe weather and has a radar that is always current. www.spc.noaa.gov
Just stay inside your home during a large lightning storm, stay away from windows...Maybe put on some relaxing music...
2007-06-11 22:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by Momma_tornado 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know this probably doesn't help when you're freaked out by a storm but there really is very little to be afraid of. Lightning sometimes damages trees and buildings, it occasionally injures people but this is rare. There's much more chance of being injured by so many other things.
Personally I love lightning storms but can understand why some people would be scared with all that banging, crashing and flashing going on.
Try watching the storm (seriously) and turn it into something of a game by guessing where the next lightning will strike.
2007-06-11 18:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a SKYWARN Spotter I represent the National Weather Service. And I am here to tell you there is no reason to be scared.
Lightning is to be respected but not feared. Your fear comes from people that have planted Wifes Tales and untruths about lightning.
Fear also stems from the unknown so I will help you to understand lightning and facts about lightning and then provide you with safety tips to keep you safe
First Lets learn about Lightning.
Complete this lesson about lightning and get a Cirtificate of completion at the end. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/srh/jetstream/mesoscale/tstrm_intro.htm
Top Ten Myths about Lightning.
http://newweb.wrh.noaa.gov/hnx/LightningMyths-1.pdf
Lightning FAQ's
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/primer/lightning/ltg_faq.shtml
LIGHTNING SAFETY LINKS
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/edu/safety/lightning.html
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/more.htm
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/overview.htm
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/severewx/safety.php
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/primer/lightning/ltg_faq.shtml
http://newweb.wrh.noaa.gov/hnx/LightningMyths-1.pdf
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/survivors.htm
I hope this helps go to my profile and send me an e-mail and please let me know if this post has helped change your fear and understanding about lightning
Take care
2007-06-12 01:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by NWS Storm Spotter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be. Just don't go outside and stay indoors. Don't use too much electricity. The storm might stay for a few days as they said on the news. Here are some words of comfort said by Albus Dumbledore: Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times. If one only remembers to turn on the light.
2007-06-11 18:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by zombiepirate_13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Close your drapes so you can't see the lightning.
But .........
You can always tell how far away a storm is from you by seeing the lightning and then counting the seconds to when the thunder starts.
Each second inbetween lightning and thunder is approximately one mile.
I love watching lightning and counting.
2007-06-11 18:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I sympathize with you because I'm afraid of storms too. Stay away from the windows. Don't use water. Don't take a shower. Don't talk on the phone. Turn off and preferably unplug the tv. Have a snack and use battery operated appliances. Take care.
2007-06-11 18:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by Criss_Mousse 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it is really bad it will be on the news. If it starts to sound like a train is coming, you know, like rumbling/roaring move to an inner room and pull a matress over you.
2007-06-11 18:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by aj's girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What on earth are you freaking out about? It's only a thunderstorm.
2007-06-11 23:04:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
look on it as a free light show
like new years eve
enjoy it
its natures free show
2007-06-11 17:59:28 · answer #10 · answered by subaru222 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋