05-21-2018, 08:19 AM
Thunder storms (TS's) are best avoided. Take an alternate route around, or wait until it passes over your intended route. They contain heavy rains. Drizzle and showers are tolerable but heavy downpour is downright uncomfortable. Standing water increases the possibility of hydroplaning. TS's can contain strong gusty winds. Again, uncomfortable especially when combined with standing water and hydroplaning.
TS's can contain lightning. You are not encased in a metal cage. You are a high speed lightning rod and generating a static charge of your own. We routinely suspend racing events because of lightning in the area for safety.
Make your own decisions as to what weather risks you are willing to take, but the aim is to have an enjoyable ride. An Hour waiting someplace comfortable beats being miserable for hours. Been there done that, more than once. I guess I'm a slow learner.
Jim
TS's can contain lightning. You are not encased in a metal cage. You are a high speed lightning rod and generating a static charge of your own. We routinely suspend racing events because of lightning in the area for safety.
Make your own decisions as to what weather risks you are willing to take, but the aim is to have an enjoyable ride. An Hour waiting someplace comfortable beats being miserable for hours. Been there done that, more than once. I guess I'm a slow learner.
Jim