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 ...

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 ...

Severe Weather Awareness Week has officially begun in Iowa this Monday with the first day of the weather-focused week ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Lightning is the most common significant weather hazard that the United States deals with. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, here's what you need to know about the electrical phenomeon.