It is not safe to be in a tent during a thunderstorm. All objects are at risk of being hit by lightning during a thunderstorm, and a tent does not provide any protection against the electric current of a lightning strike. Suppose a tent is hit directly or indirectly by lightning. In that case, the electric pulse will spread throughout the tent and surrounding ground, causing a minor to fatal electrocution of anyone in the tent. Unlike a car, a tent does not act as a faradic cage, which blocks electric pulses from entering an enclosed metal container’s interior. A tent also does not direct electric pulses safely into the ground like a properly wired house. That’s why it's recommended to seek shelter in either a car or house if a thunderstorm is approaching. If waiting out the storm in a house or car is not an option, consider seeking out areas that are naturally protected against lightning, like a cave. If seeking alternative shelter is not possible, and you have to remain in your tent, it is recommended not to set up camp under a solo standing tree or next to the largest tree in the area. You also should not have the tent set up in the middle of the open field because your tent will be the highest object in the area and most likely to be struck by lightning. If possible, seek out the lowest, deepest section of a forest as possible, such as a valley or ravine.