A vehicle offers good protection from lightning as long as you do not touch any metal. If your hair stands on end or you feel a tingling sensation in your skin, you are about to be struck. Immediately crouch near the ground. Do not lie flat, but stand with your feet together, placing your hands on your knees. Do not use a telephone unless it is an emergency.
Lightning can travel through phone lines.
Do not use a plug-in appliance. If someone is struck, start first aid immediately, including CPR if necessary. Safety tips courtesy of the National Weather Service. The dramatic displays of lightning that are a natural part of southeastern Arizona's monsoon season are best viewed from indoors, according to the National Weather Service. Lightning occurs when air currents in a thunderstorm separate positively and negatively charged particles.