Why cant you swim in a thunderstorm?

Answer 1

Water (unless pure H2O) is
an excellent conductor of electric current. During thunderstorms lightning may hit the water and any swimmer in it may suffer injuries, even if the lightning does not strike the swimmer directly.

Answer 2

Swimming during a thunderstorm is dangerous because water conducts electricity. If lightning strikes the water, it can electrocute swimmers in the area. Additionally, a thunderstorm can create rough waters and strong currents that can pose a danger to swimmers.

Answer 3

Thunderstorms can produce lightning that can hit the water and sometimes can produce an electric shock in water currents. Anything near the lightning shock can get killed by the thunderstorm. Also, thunderstorms near the ocean can produce really big and heavy waves or currents that can drown a person swimming in the ocean. It is just like common sense.

Answer 4

because if you are in the water, a lightning blot will come down and kill you.

Answer 5

Water is a good conductor of electicity. Being in contact with a conductor increases your chances of being electrocuted if lighting strikes.

Answer 6

You can but you shouldnt or else you will be fried fish if lightning strikes the water

Answer 7

It is because if the lightning hits the water the whole pool will beelectrocuted and you may die.

Answer 8

Yes you can swim inside during a thunder storm