5 Reasons to Never Swim During a Thunderstorm

Lightning spreads through water A direct strike can kill everyone in a pool or lake. Even a nearby strike sends a lethal current through the water.

No body of water is safe Pools, lakes, and oceans all conduct electricity. None of them offer protection from lightning.

Thunder means you are too close If you hear thunder at all, lightning is near enough to strike. The old 30-30 rule is decent, but hearing any thunder means get out.

Lightning can strike miles ahead of the storm Do not assume you are safe because it is not raining yet. Lightning often strikes far from the storm front.

Get out immediately and stay out Do not wait for the storm to pass. Stay inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunderclap.