Can Lightning Really Strike Plumbing While You’re Showering?

Can Lightning Really Strike Plumbing While You’re Showering?

ByTWC - Digital•

3 days ago

Updated: July 8, 2026, 9:26 pm EDTPublished: July 12, 2024, 3:23 pm EDT

Think twice before you lather, rinse and repeat during the next thunderstorm; it might not be safe. Showering when there's the chance of lightning nearby is risky business.

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