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The risk of lightning-related incidents escalates as thunderstorms draw near, reaching its peak when the storm directly looms overhead. However, it gradually recedes as the tempest moves away.

Fortunately, lightning-related fatalities have been on a steady decline across the United States, thanks to improved awareness and detection technology.

Two Georgia teens were killed by a lightning strike while standing near a lake during a thunderstorm in Ware County, according to deputies. The apparent tragedy highlights the deadly risks of ...

Bangladesh, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, is witnessing a troubling rise in lightning-related deaths. Scientists point to a strong link between increased lightning ...

July ranks highest in terms of lightning-related deaths and injuries in the United States. Plus, for the first time, North Carolina ranks in the top five states for lightning-related deaths.

A lightning strike injured people who were taking bridal photos in western North Carolina at Roan Mountain along Carvers Gap Trail.

In fact, the National Lightning Safety Council recently published a new study, listing North Carolina among the top five states for the most lightning-related deaths from 2015 through 2024.

A common but overlooked hazard is lightning. Since 2006, July has been the deadliest month for lightning-related fatalities. The majority of deaths have occurred during water activities and sports.

This week, a wave of lightning strikes hit inland Northern California, causing small fires to spark up throughout the region. Despite hundreds of strikes, though, fire agencies in Humboldt County s… ...