Experts warn against showering during thunderstorms because of the risk of electric shock or fatal electrocution.

But those sources only suggest the position when suitable shelter during a thunderstorm is not available. Never sit or lay flat, they say. “Stay low when outdoors – lightning hits the tallest ...

It’s important to follow lightning safety precautions when thunderstorms roll into your area, but there is one piece of advice you should let fall to the wayside: the lightning crouch.