Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a ...

Don’t panic! While lightning strikes on high summits and ridges are fairly common, fatalities in the UK are actually rare. Don’t let sultry weather keep you out of the hills – just remember that ...

Squatting in an open space when lightning strikes isn’t the best move, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s what you should do instead. As lightning safety strategies go ...

If you can hear thunder, you’re likely in range of lightning, which can strike as far away as 25 miles from the associated ...

Wildfires have become a growing concern for many regions around the world. While there are various causes for these fiery ...

If you’re not sure what to do in these conditions, that's understandable: This type of weather is very rare here.

Indiana averages about 22 tornadoes a year, according to NWS, but there's a lot of myths out there about the weather ...

Neighbors told firefighters they heard a "lightning crack" and then noticed flames coming from the roof of the home.

A 2008 analysis from the National Weather Service and National Lighting Safety Council found that the crouch had no effect in preventing injuries from lightning strikes. The updated guidance is ...

Michigan's spring severe weather season is just starting. Here's what you should know about weather alerts and meanings.

Lightning arrestors are designed to intercept, conduct, and divert excess energy to the ground, protecting classroom ...

Each year, Earth experiences about 1.4 billion lightning flashes, with over 460,000 strikes occurring in the Buckeye State. While many of these strikes seem random, they serve an essential ...