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Lightning Safety Myths Debunked
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You think rubber tires protect you from lightning in a storm. They don't. Here's what actually keeps you safe in Alabama when the sky turns dark. The myth says rubber insulates you. That's not how it works. Lightning that just traveled miles through the air doesn't care about a quarter inch of rubber. What protects you in a vehicle is the metal frame. It's called a Faraday cage. The electricity travels around the outside of the car and into the ground. Not through the tires. So if you're in your RV at Oak Mountain or your truck at Cheaha, you're