Is it OK to watch TV during a thunderstorm?

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asked Oct 5, 2019 in Weather by Zienuy678 (410 points)
Is it OK to watch TV during a thunderstorm?

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answered Oct 5, 2019 by Kireane012 (490 points)
When a thunderstorm is happening it's recommended to unplug your Television, Computers and other electronics to keep them from getting struck from lightning due to the power surges etc.

If you have a power surge protector and your electrical system is grounded properly it shouldn't be a problem.

I watch TV and use my computer all the time when a Thunderstorm is happening outside.

I leave my TV on to the weather channel to keep an eye on the weather in case any alerts come on such as a Tornado warning where I might need to take shelter.

My TV is not all that expensive and I could easily replace the TV with a new one if it were to get struck by lightning so I'm not worried about it.

For me I watch TV during thunderstorms and it's never been an issue.

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