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 ...

How Dangerous Lightning Really Is. Lightning is and can be very dangerous. According to the National Weather Service, ...

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

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 ...

There's danger out on the water. Already this spring, two Americans have been struck and killed by lightning, both while fishing from a boat. It's a surprisingly dangerous activity: "Fishing leads to ...

As outdoor activities ramp up amid the warm weather, so do spring storms, meaning people need to consider lightning risks when enjoying time outside. According to the National Weather Service, there ...

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