For generations, people have passed around the comforting idea that lightning never strikes the same place twice. But nature ...

Lightning strikes are some of the most awesome demonstrations of power on Earth. We’ve all seen trees, mountains and skyscrapers struck. But if a car is struck by lightning, then what happens?

When thunder rumbles in the distance, there's a quick and simple way to figure out how close the lightning actually struck based on the speed of sound. After you see a flash of lightning, start ...

When it comes to lightning safety, everyone knows the saying… “When thunder roars, go indoors.” But do you actually follow through and take action once you hear that initial rumble of thunder. As a ...

These thunderstorms are the result of the cool Andes Mountain breezes colliding with the warm winds of the Caribbean Sea. The highest number of flashes of lightning are seen from April to November, ...

NORFOLK, Va. — When most people think of lightning, they picture bright flashes in the sky or the rumble of thunder that follows. But lightning does more than put on a show during storms: it helps ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After two Jacksonville homes caught fire within minutes of each other following lightning strikes, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department explained how a tool could protect homes ...