Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the U.S.

Our eyes deceive us when lightning strikes like a giant spark cracking the sky in two. That giant spark is only as big around as a golf ball. Like everything else in nature, it happens for a reason.

Florida led the U.S. in lightning strikes per square mile in 2024 and had five of the nation's 12 lightning fatalities. People are most often struck by lightning while fishing, at the beach, or ...

MIAMI — In June, a 15-year-old was standing under a tree in Central Park in New York City when it was struck by lightning. The electrical current transferred from the tree to his chain necklace, ...

A weather alert was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA on Monday at 7:08 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Lightning is beautiful in the sky, but it can be deadly on the ground. This summer, it seems as though pop-up thunderstorms have been all too common across Southeastern North ...

The death of a 12-year-old following a storm during youth rowing practice reveals gaps in Florida lightning-safety policies.

Almost 1000 lightning strikes hit the Bay of Plenty last night, with the “amazing” electrical storm captured on video ...

On Sunday, lightning touched down at Clearwater Beach, Florida, injuring eight people. Here's what happens to your body when lightning strikes.

Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose, Northern Monterey Bay, Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast are ...

Almost 1000 lightning strikes hit the Bay of Plenty last night, with the “amazing” electrical storm captured on video ...