How to Avoid Lightning

Abandon any large metal objects you are carrying.
Metals and graphite conduct electricity and should not be held or carried
Seek shelter immediately.
A sturdy building offers the best protection. Avoid sheds, isolated trees, and convertible cars. These will not protect you from lightning. Also avoid water and hilltops, as these can increase your chances of being struck by lightning.
If no building is nearby, get inside a hard-top automobile.
Roll up all windows and do not make contact with any metal inside the car. Do not get in a golf cart; it does not offer lightning protection.
If you are stuck outside, find a low spot on the ground away from trees, fences, and poles.
If you are in the woods, take shelter under short trees.
Make yourself the smallest target possible.
If you feel your skin start to tingle or your hair stand up on end, squat on the balls of your feet, place your hands over your ears, and lower your head between your knees.
Do not lie down.
Stay on the balls of your feet to minimize contact with the ground. Do not crouch with your hands on the ground.

Be Aware

Stay away from rivers and creek beds during a thunderstorm; more people are killed each year from flash floods than from lightning or any other storm-related phenomenon. If you hear a loud, sustained roar, notice hail, or see the sky become greenish, run for shelter immediately.
Do not use any electrical appliances for the duration of the storm. Use a wired telephone only in an emergency.