Possibly because the pole can act as a conductor.
The flag can not be flow in rain, thunder storms, tornados, huricanes, etc.
A flag should not be flown during a major thunderstorm, tornado, etc.
It should be flown on Australia Day, Labour Day and New Years.
The American Flag should always be flown higher than the state flag and should be flown a half-mast when in peril or in rememberance.
A flag should not be flown during a major thunderstorm, tornado, etc.
A flag should not be flown during a major thunderstorm, tornado, etc...
The U.S. flag should be flown from dawn to dusk. If flown at night, it is to be illuminated.
When the U.S. flag is flown with the flags of the fifty states, it should be displayed at the center and highest point of the group. The state flags should be flown at the same height but to the left and right of the U.S. flag. If the flags are arranged in a line, the U.S. flag should always be at the end of the line on the left side when facing the display. This ensures proper respect and adherence to flag etiquette.
Generally, it is considered disrespectful to fly a flag, especially the U.S. flag, at night unless it is well lighted. Also, a damaged or frayed flag should not be flown if possible.
The United States flag can be flown in all kinds of weather. But, this is only possible when the flag is made of a weather-proof material.
If the U.S. flag is flown after dark, it should be lighted.
Any state flag should be flown below or level with the US Flag, but never above it. If it is on the same level it should be on the right, this includes Texas. The rumor that Texas is the only state that is allowed to fly at level with the US Flag is just that a rumor and an urban myth.