Jul 29 2009
Stay Away From Windows during Thunderstorms
You often will hear different rules about things you should not do during a lighting storm, such as to talk on the phone, take a shower or bath, be outside, or be near windows. On this day in weather history - 1997. Aspen Park, CO. A woman was at work when a thunderstorm came in during the afternoon - she was by the window watching the storm when she was struck by lightning as it passed through the office window. She received minor injuries and was temporarily blinded for about 15 minutes. Needless to say, she was a very frightened woman. So, the next time it is thundering and lighting - stay away from the window as lighting can pass through it. This data from the archives of the Weather Channel.
When I was a kid I remember lightning going through our big living room picture window and striking a metal circular staircase in our home. Believe me, I’m glad we listened to mom and never stood near the windows during a storm.