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Thunderstorms
According to all-wise google, the American CDC & British Met Office say you must not lie flat, and should adopt the 'lightning crouch' ( like you describe) and explain why. However, the U.S. National Weather Service, rather than say theres a 'safe crouch' emphasise that youre in great danger...- Mr Magoo
- Post #23
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Thunderstorms
I just googled "should you lie flat on the ground in a thunderstorm?". The result is quite emphatic ! Certainly lying flat is what you FEEL like doing at the time.- Mr Magoo
- Post #21
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Thunderstorms
Ahem. To all " Lightening " spellers. In the Queens English it's spelt/spelled "Lightning". A shocking mistake, even in American English.- Mr Magoo
- Post #18
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Thunderstorms
Yes, 'Step Voltage', because of legs spaced out. Which is what the lightning crouch, with feet held together, hands off ground is supposed to minimise, and why youre not supposed to lay down flat , according to the advice I got, anyway . I was given a copy of that 'Lofty' Wiseman SAS...- Mr Magoo
- Post #12
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Thunderstorms
Yes, I read that. And I was suprised to see that a "lying flat on the ground " position was recommended on flat featureless terrain. However, mainstream lightning advice , the advice I have previously seen (I am 71 years old , live on a Scottish island and worked outside all my life ) says you...- Mr Magoo
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Thunderstorms
I thought you werent supposed to lie down, because of ground currents, which are supposed to be more to be a problem.- Mr Magoo
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