The WX radar antenna if switched on near the TS cell will be the 1st thing that the lightning will strike.Proven fact.
Ok, so you suggest leaving it switched off near TS now in case it gets you a strike
Jeez, you guys
Rainboe - when did you EVER switch off the wx radar flying the BA 747's- remember, I've flown with you?
Folks, severe CAVOK for local flights maybe fine, but you cannot see more than about 120nm at altitude. Strategic avoidance on longer flights starts before then - you need a picture (and a plan) for about 20 minutes out.
The wx radar is an in-flight tool in the same way as the rad alt/gpws - maybe you suggest switching them off also?
From my A32x experience, it was not uncommon (say 1 in 50 sectors) to get a 'wx radar' ECAM that required a CB reset. This never happened in the air - but maybe because the radar was already on. Not something you would want when trying to avoid a cell close in!
If I'm in the minority then I am happily there - and safely so....