The danger comes from corded phones or mobile devices being actively charged during a storm. If your phone is charging and you're holding it when lightning hits, you're connected to your home’s electrical system—putting you at risk. Taking a shower, washing dishes or even running water from the tap can also put you in harm’s way. Even non-metal pipes can conduct electricity through the water itself. An insurance adjuster in Cape Coral, Florida, recently filmed heavy damage in a bathroom due to a lightning strike. Also, got outdoor plans for the Fourth of July? AccuWeather has you covered with an array of information across the lower 48 United States.

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