Lightning can run through plumbing. The CDC warns that the risk of lightning traveling through plumbing might be less with plastic pipes than with metal pipes. “However, it is best to avoid any contact with plumbing and running water during a lightning storm to reduce your risk of being struck.” Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge has more.
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00:00While it's thundering and rainy outside, might as well take a long shower.
00:06Er, not if you don't want to up your risk of getting hit by lightning.
00:11What? Inside? Lightning can run through plumbing.
00:14The CDC warns that the risk of lightning traveling through plumbing might be less with plastic pipes than with metal pipes.
00:21Quote, however, it is best to avoid any contact with plumbing and running water during a lightning storm
00:27to reduce your risk of being struck. Unquote.
00:30This includes washing your hands and washing dishes.
00:33The CDC also advises not touching electronics and using corded phones.
00:38Stay off balconies and porches. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.