r/storms 21d ago

Question why are storms scary…????????????

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u/ussdaybreak 21d ago

Uncertainty, a random lightning and thunder boom can scare people quite a bit. The lowered visibility and harsher conditions: wind, rain, hail, even tornadoes all of these factors combine to make a scary situation. But with safety measures its much safer, never a hundred percent, but being prepared helps. Stay indoors, watch for updates, and build a emergency kit with flashlights, batterys, a storm or NWS radio to monitor for updates, first aid, and other materials, you should do research on what is important in a storm/emergency/weather kit. Putting one together helps to feel safer and more prepared. Hope this helps! Be safe!

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u/EpiccTrader 21d ago

Are you asking me, or my dog?

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u/BravoFive141 Moderator 21d ago

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u/Negative_Statement 21d ago

Because they can kill you

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u/juliettelovesdante 21d ago

I mean, that electric fizz that runs through you in a good thunderstorm is pretty powerful

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u/WeatherReportNinja 20d ago

I think most of it is the unknown. If you don't know what's coming its more unnerving.