Tents alone don t attract lightning but that doesn t mean they re safe during a thunderstorm.
Roof top tent lightning storm.
When you hear thunder lightning is within striking distance.
However due to the higher ground and the isolated tree next to the tent this would not be a safe location in a thunderstorm.
A tent and lightning are a bad combination.
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The possibility for a tent to get struck by lightning is increased by the campsite location and adjacent tall objects.
If you can hear the thunder lightning is within striking distance and you should head to a location such as a building or an all metal vehicle.
Your tent is not safe.
Your tent is not safe if lightning occurs.
Find a safe location immediately either in a building with plumbing and wiring or an all metal automobile not convertible top.
Your tent is designed to protect you from rain the sun and even heat.