Are you scared of thunder storms?

Answer 1

No, I like them It is one of natures beauty. Goes back to the story of a blind kid standing in front of a window during a really bad thunder storm. His mom went up to him and told him to stand back away from the window as he could get struck by lightening. The little boy told his mother that this was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. His mother knowing he was blind and couldn't see told him to stop being silly. He went on to explain to his mother that he was able to see the lightening bolts and they were beautiful. Within minutes there was a lightening bolt across the sky and he pointed it out to his mother. She never stopped him from watching a storm again. Don't know if the above is true, but it is a nice little story. And you know what, next time there is a thunder storm watch the lightening bolts.

Answer 2

In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million lightning flashes each year. During the past 30 years, lightning killed an average of 62 people per year. This ties the average of 62 deaths per year caused by tornadoes. Yet because lightning usually claims only one or two victims at a time and does not cause mass destruction of property, it is underrated as a risk.

Thunderstorms are most likely to develop on spring or summer days but can occur year round. As the sun heats the air, pockets of warmer air start to rise and cumulus clouds form. Continued heating can cause these clouds to grow vertically into towering cumulus clouds, often the first sign of a developing thunderstorm.

Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles from area where it is raining. That's about the distance you can hear thunder. If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance. So should seek safe shelter to ensure your safety.

Inside building, stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity. Stay away from pools, indoor or outdoor, tubs, showers and other plumbing. Buy surge protectors for key equipment. Install ground fault protectors on circuits near water or outdoors. When inside, wait 30 minutes after the last strike, before going out again.

Cardiac arrest and irregularities, burns, and nerve damage are common in cases where people are struck by lightning. However, with proper treatment, including CPR if necessary, most victims survive a lightning strike. You are in no danger helping a lightning victim. The charge will not affect you.

Although lightning is dangerous, With common sense, you can greatly increase your safety and the safety of those you are with. At the first clap of thunder, go to a large building or fully enclosed vehicle and wait 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder to back outside.

Then you've nothing to worry about! I'm not scared of lightning in the slightest, though it is always best to know what precautions to take.

Answer 3

a little.
there's something scarily exciting about them.
especially when the wind picks up and the lightening strikes are near by.
will it strike that tall tree in my backyard?
will the power go out?
sometimes i'll go out on the front porch and watch the storm. and sometimes i'll go inside, close the blinds and turn up the music.
are you scared of thunder storms?

Answer 4

Yes, I'm a cowering wreck when they come. Especially if it's hail as well. The lightening scares me silly when it's followed very closely by super loud ear splitting thunder.

I tried to hide this fear from the kids but couldn't so all my kids are like me. Fearful but at the same time very fascinated with the free light show.

Answer 5

No - I love a good thunder storm! We had a great one today. well, until the basement flooded.;)

Answer 6

I'm not scared of them...I love them when I'm home, but I hate being stuck driving in them. I love the sound of rain and thunder.

Answer 7

Yeah, Especially when the sound is deafeaning and the light is blindening . In that moment , I'd like to be Blind and deaf. (Just for that moment. Mind that.)

Answer 8

yeah, especially if the thunder's roaring like mad and the sound is deafening.

Answer 9

I don't mind them if I'm at home and don't have to go out in one. I find them comforting.

Answer 10

Only when lightning strikes close to home! :)