When your hair stands up outdoors, it means that you may be struck by lightning. How can I save myself?

The National Weather Service of the United States has a warning to prevent lightning strikes: If your skin tingles or your hair stands on end, it means that you may be struck by lightning, which is caused by the charge generated by thunderstorms. When you encounter this phenomenon, you need to kneel down as soon as possible, put your hands on your knees and bow your head. Try to shrink your body and reduce contact with the ground (lift your heels). There is a mistake, don't separate your feet, try to close them together, because in case of lightning, current will definitely pass through your lower limbs, and the greater the stepping voltage, the more dangerous it is, which is why you can't step outside in thunderstorm weather, and the steps should be as small as possible. Besides, it is very dangerous to operate in thunderstorm weather. If there are many people, be sure to separate as far as possible to prevent others from carrying you with electricity.

The posture given above is just a protective measure for you to feel that you may be struck by lightning (lying on the ground feels uncomfortable, because charges will still accumulate from the earth, so try to reduce contact with the earth at this time). If it's safe after a while, try to take small steps to a relatively low and safe place.

Dangerous environment of thunderstorm weather:

Open space, such as sports ground, parking lot, playground, etc. ;

Isolated trees, lamp poles, large billboards, antenna towers;

Outdoor iron fences, overhead lines and rails;

Isolated and prominent commanding heights, such as hilltops, ridges and roof areas of buildings;

Outdoor water surface or land-water junction, such as swimming pool, lake, etc. ;

Small buildings, warehouses, shacks, tents and temporary residences without lightning protection devices;

Non-metallic roofs or open vehicles and boats.

Safety environment of thunderstorm weather:

Houses or other buildings protected by qualified lightning protection devices;

Underground bunkers, such as underground tunnels;

Large metal frame building;

Vehicles with metal roofs and bodies, such as cars and buses;

A ship or boat with a metal shell;

A city street with buildings nearby.

Relatively safe environment and relatively safe environment in thunderstorm weather;

If you can't find a safe shelter for a while, please follow the following principles to find a safer place and take corresponding measures to reduce the danger:

1. Look for dense trees and avoid being under isolated trees;

2. Look for buildings, tents and shelters built in depressions, and don't stay at the top of the mountain or high places;

3. If you are in an open exposed area, put your feet together, bend your head as far as possible, put your knees in your hands, and remove the metal items you carry with you. Don't lie flat on the ground;

4. If you are in a hurry, wear a raincoat that is not soaked by water, such as plastic; Walk slowly, take small steps.