Does bad weather affect your internet?

It's true that extreme weather conditions like torrential rain, wintry conditions and even heavy cloud coverage can interfere with your internet service, depending on the type of internet connection you have. Satellite internet is the most vulnerable to service disruptions due to weather, but those with a fixed wireless or 5G home internet connection may experience weather-related internet issues as well. Cable, DSL and fiber internet connections are far more reliable but a particularly bad storm, one with the potential to knock out the electricity, could affect the internet in your area. Before an internet outage rains on your parade, it's important to know what to expect of your service ahead of impending bad weather, and what preventative or countermeasures you can take to lower the chances you'll have any issues. C|Net has compiled this guide on how your internet may be affected.