As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers ...

Lightning strikes in the United States a total of roughly 25 million times a year, weather officials said. Most instances ...

Summer weather is often noted for its warmth and compatibility with outdoor activities. Whether it’s kids at camp once school ...

The arrival of summer this week brings to mind the dangers of thunderstorms and severe weather. See what to do now to avoid ...

The best you can do is to avoid tall objects and not ... The old advice about not showering during a thunderstorm is accurate. Lightning can strike plumbing supply lines and carry electrical ...

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released a severe thunderstorm watch at 7:09 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 11 p.m. The ...

Most people do not realize that they can be struck by lightning even when the center of a thunderstorm is 10 miles (16 kilometers) away and there are blue skies overhead. Did you know that rubber ...

Lightning, though mesmerizing to watch streak across the sky, is extremely dangerous and can be fatal. It’s important to follow lightning safety precautions when thunderstorms roll into your ...