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Is it bad to watch TV while there is a thunderstorm?

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No. The older cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs could be damaged if your homes electrical system took a hit, but all the newer types are pretty well protected from surges. They can't “blow up” or anything like that. read more

In that respect, its just as dangerous to watch during a thunderstorm as not, but both are bad for you. If you want to know if you can electrocuted by watching TV during a thunderstorm, the answer is it is very unlikely. read more

During a thunderstorm, clouds separate the charge -- sending the positive charge to the top of the cloud and the negative charge to the base. No one truly understands the mechanism for that charge separation, nor can anyone conclusively state what triggers lightning to start at a specific moment. read more

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