Many people believe that rubber tires on a car can protect them from lightning strikes. However, experts say this is a myth.
While rubber is a poor conductor of electricity, it does not guarantee safety from lightning. Lightning can travel through the metal frame of a vehicle, making shelter inside a car safer than outside, but not entirely foolproof.
Other common lighting myths include ideas that standing under a tree or taking a shower during a storm can prevent lightning strikes. Authorities warn that these beliefs are false and can be dangerous.
Lightning safety experts emphasize seeking shelter indoors and avoiding contact with electrical appliances during thunderstorms. Misinformation about lightning persists, so it is important to rely on facts from credible sources.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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