Southeastern states have the highest risk of lightning strikes, with Florida being the "lightning capital" of the U.S. Safety ...

Most lightning fatalities occur during the summertime with a peak in July. Learn how you can get struck and how to avoid ...

Across the country, pools close when lightning is in the area. For outdoor pools, the rationale is clear: About 10 to 15 ...

When it comes to death and injuries from lightning strikes, ground current is often to blame, but that's not the only way ...

Getting struck by lightning is rare, but you should take fast precautions if you hear thunder while outside. Be prepared with ...

Lightning struck a pickup at Fort Custer, near Battle Creek, on July 24, causing the vehicle to burn, but the driver was ...

If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to get struck by lightning. It's plain and simple - no place outside is safe when a thunderstorm is in the area. So the number one thing you can do is get ...

A weather alert was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Tuesday at 9:08 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:45 p ...

The NWS Eureka CA issued an updated weather alert at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for ...

A Baton Rouge, Louisiana woman was left bloody and dazed after being hit by lightning outside her home.

The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated weather alert at 10:13 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 10:45 p.m. for ...

A weather alert was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Saturday at 4:25 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m ...