Depends on the wind speed and direction. I won't ride into a sustained 45+ mph headwind. That happened once last year. As for lightning, where I'm at, we don't get too bad of lightning storms. I've ridden thru many of them. Praying to Jesus every time to look over me and protect me. That's all I can do. There have been many times where I've jumped about six inches off the seat when a bolt hits nearby. Not fun, but I do it anyway.