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

The odds of being struck by lightning in America in a given year are one in 1.2 million. How does the experience reorient a ...

As summer storm season ramps up, so does lightning danger-and with it, decades of misinformation. From showering during storms to pumping gas, myths about lightning continue to circulate widely, often ...

Lightning strikes remain statistically rare, yet certain occupations, locations, and circumstances increase exposure. History shows that a small number of people have been struck not once, but ...

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest season for storms, springtime brings greater activity as temperatures rise ...

Inside a thunderstorm, warm air is forced upward in a strong updraft. As the air rises, ice and water particles collide inside the cloud, creating electrical charges. Those collisions build up ...

What you need to know: Lightning strikes are relatively common in Uganda during heavy rains. At least two people were killed and three others injured after a lightning strike during a heavy rainstorm ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people are displaced following an Olathe house fire that may have been caused by lightning. At around 9:15 p.m., on Tuesday, March 10, firefighters responded to a fire in ...

Let’s talk about the science behind those bright flashes of lightning across the sky. Storm Clouds. Thunderstorm clouds have ...