This may come down to which tent you have purchased, how well it rated in our Weather Resistance section of our review and what type of weather the meteorologist is calling for. Some options have better protection capabilities when it comes to water and windproof. If your weatherman is predicting strong thunderstorms and you have a chance to take down your shelter, we highly recommend doing so in order to protect not only your investment but your property as well. A tent that catches wind can do a lot of damage if it gets caught up in a storm.