Lightning heats the surrounding air to as much as 50,000 degrees ... If you cannot reach shelter, avoid being the tallest object in the area. Do not take shelter under a tree.

seek refuge in a car or grounded building when lightning or thunder begins. • If you are caught outside away from a building or car, stay clear of water bodies and tall objects like trees.

Thunder is created by the rapid expansion and heating of the air surrounding a lightning ... be is indoors or inside a car. Lightning tends to seek out tall objects like trees, buildings, and ...