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Think You Know Severe Weather? These Myths Say Otherwise

April 29, 2026

Updated: April 29, 2026, 11:55 am EDTPublished: April 29, 2026, 11:55 am EDT

How well do you think you know “severe weather”? From dangerous myths about washing your hands during a storm to the surprising reach of lightning, knowing the truth could make all the difference when severe weather strikes.

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