Is it dangerous to run across a parking lot to get to your car in a lightning storm?

Safer than standing.: under a tree or standing still, but safest approach would be to remain in a building until storm passes over. Running in a parking lot also gives risk of vehicle injury.

Risk 1 in 600000.: The odds of being hit with lightening is 1 in 600000 . So it is risky to that extent that is 1 in 600000.means if you go to your car 600000 times you can be hit by lightening once .

Lightening: Depends on how close the lightning is and how much there is of it. You can get phone apps that tell you how close lightning is striking nearby. And running or walking, in addition to lightning, watch for other people and moving cars!

Odds are still in: your favor, but not as good under other, dryer, non-lightening conditions. Lightning actually starts from the ground up, by creating an electrical vacuum that the opposite charged air above neutralizes through discharge to the ground. Most people think its the other way around. In any case, once inside a car, you're safer because of the insulation from ground (rubber tires).

Not at all: If you can run faster than the speed of light. Don't do it !I

Here are some...: Always balance between what we need and what we like first before we act. If absolutely needed, go and run with care with an almost next-to-zero odd of lightning strike; this attests life is a constantly changing adjusting dynamic process of struggle to cope with reality, certainty, & uncertainty of daily living for survival, growth, & continuation.

Better be safe: when there's a lightning storm. Stay indoors and evaluate the condition when it is safe to go out.

Can be: if the storm close and a big flat wide openlot with only your car in it! http://www.livescience.com/37734-how-far-away-is-lightning-distance.html learn to know how far away the lighting i.e. if the thunder folowing a lighting strike is 30 seconds or less, the thunderstorm is within six miles (ten kilometers) of you and is dangerous. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap to make it safer

Not really: If you have to go but it is safer in your car than outside.

Lightening Storm: If you are running from a store you should stay put in the store.

Can be dangerous: If the lightening is close by, it is better to wait until the storm passes to get to your car. Better to be on the safe side.

How fast: can you run? Sorry, couldn't help myself ! It's best to wait a few minutes for the storm to pass. Why take the risk...