When a powerful lightning bolt hit Southern California's famed Venice Beach this weekend it triggered a wave of panic after a man was killed and 13 others were injured. Other recent incidents ...

There is a 1 and 15,300 chance you could be struck by lightning in your lifetime. Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright says, in order to avoid being a part of this statistic, do not wait until the last minute ...

An average of 25 Americans are killed every year by lightning strikes, with hundreds more injured, some permanently. Oftentimes, these deaths are preventable. The number of lightning-related deaths ...

Lightning can strike up to 25 miles away from a storm and reach temperatures five times hotter than the sun. Meteorologist ...

ST. LOUIS – As climate patterns shift and extreme weather becomes more common, lightning remains one of the most powerful and unpredictable forces of nature. Lightning is fascinating to watch but ...

When lightning strikes, finding the right shelter may not always be easy. Here are the best tips on what to do if stuck outdoors during a thunderstorm. On Sunday, June 18, 2017, the National Oceanic ...

Why Lightning Happens — And Why It’s So Dangerous. Meteorologist Matt Bullock explains.

Already this spring, two people in the U.S. have been struck and killed by lightning, both while fishing from a boat.

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - What was once considered an effective lightning safety tip is no longer recommended because it’s deemed unsafe. The “crouch” as it is known was previously encouraged when ...

If you are outside when lightning strikes, remember the following: When thunder roars, head indoors. Avoid open fields. Stay away from tall objects. Spread out. Stay away from wat ...

Lightning, a sudden, intense discharge of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm. Though lightning only lasts ...