[header] How to protect yourself in a thunderstorm [title] Find shelter immediately. [step] If you find yourself caught in a lightning storm, the key to minimizing danger is to get inside a protective structure. While most people seek shelter if lightning appears to be near, people commonly wait too long to seek shelter. 
If you can detect lightning, it may be close enough to strike you. Don't wait for it to strike right next to you (or on top of you) to get to safety.