Editing Thunderstorm (section)

===Safety===
While safety and preparedness often overlap, "thunderstorm safety" generally refers to what people should do during and after a storm. The [[American Red Cross]] recommends that people follow these precautions if a storm is imminent or in progress:<ref name=redcross/>

:* Take action immediately upon hearing thunder. Anyone close enough to the storm to hear thunder can be struck by lightning.<ref name=fema/>
:* Avoid electrical appliances, including corded telephones.<ref name=redcross/> [[Cordless telephone|Cordless]] and wireless telephones are safe to use during a thunderstorm.<ref name=fema/>
:* Close and stay away from windows and doors, as glass can become a serious hazard in high wind.<ref name=redcross/>
:* Do not bathe or shower, as plumbing conducts electricity.
:* If driving, safely exit the roadway, turn on hazard lights, and park. Remain in the vehicle and avoid touching metal.<ref name=redcross/>

The NWS stopped recommending the "lightning crouch" in 2008 as it does not provide a significant level of protection and will not significantly lower the risk of being killed or injured from a nearby lightning strike.<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/lightning/lightning_faq.htm#5 |title=NWS JetStream – Lightning Frequently Asked Questions |publisher=Srh.noaa.gov |date=28 June 2014 |access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-six-lightning-facts-20140714-htmlstory.html |title=You're not safer crouching: Six things you didn't know about lightning |newspaper=LA Times |access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref>

{{wide image|Thunderstorm near Cuero, Texas.jpg|1200 px|Thunderstorm near [[Cuero, Texas]]}}