If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike. Go indoors immediately and stay there until 30 minutes after the last thunderclap. If you can’t find shelter, avoid water, tall objects, and ...

Florida led the U.S. in lightning strikes per square mile in 2024 and had five of the nation's 12 lightning fatalities. People are most often struck by lightning while fishing, at the beach, or ...

MIAMI — In June, a 15-year-old was standing under a tree in Central Park in New York City when it was struck by lightning. The electrical current transferred from the tree to his chain necklace, ...

Over the last few weeks, New Jersey has seen multiple storms accompanied by deadly flooding, power outages and two fatal lightning strikes. There are several measures you can take to keep yourself and ...

On Tuesday at 5:38 a.m. the National Weather Service released an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 6 a.m. for Etowah County.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ever spot a rainbow on top of a thundercloud? Some of our First Coast News Weather Watchers did on Wednesday afternoon in the Jacksonville area. The technical term for this is an ...

Bluffton Township Fire District engine companies respond to a residential fire on Greenleaf Road in the Palmetto Bluff Community on July 10, 2025. A series of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon brought ...

On November 20, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, @mvandy shared a video capturing a powerful weather system bringing heavy rain, hail, and intense lightning. Bright flashes of lightning illuminate the ...

Summer is a busy time for lightning strikes, which kill about 20 people and injure many others across the United States each year, officials said. By Johnny Diaz Reporting from Miami In June, a ...