Re: 38 - Very correct.
For our ornithology field research, we watch that weather radar closely. If we hear thunder, we stop no matter what. Checking nest boxes attached to a metal pole with no taller objects in the area usually for 200-300 feet makes standing near those poles dicey.
Had lightning strike the ground within 375-400 feet several years ago - that will get your attention.
We noticed that the tiny hummingbirds don’t seem to have any fear of downpours - often they are still fighting over our feeder in the midst of storms.
My house is surrounded by tall trees - natural lightning rods.
One about 60 feet from the house got hit 2 years ago.
That BOOM! will wake you up!