When a powerful lightning bolt hit Southern California's famed Venice Beach this weekend it triggered a wave of panic after a man was killed and 13 others were injured. Other recent incidents ...

There is a 1 and 15,300 chance you could be struck by lightning in your lifetime. Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright says, in order to avoid being a part of this statistic, do not wait until the last minute ...

Lightning can strike up to 25 miles away from a storm and reach temperatures five times hotter than the sun. Meteorologist ...

An average of 25 Americans are killed every year by lightning strikes, with hundreds more injured, some permanently. Oftentimes, these deaths are preventable. The number of lightning-related deaths ...

Why Lightning Happens — And Why It’s So Dangerous. Meteorologist Matt Bullock explains.

How Dangerous Lightning Really Is. Lightning is and can be very dangerous. According to the National Weather Service, ...

When lightning strikes, finding the right shelter may not always be easy. Here are the best tips on what to do if stuck outdoors during a thunderstorm. On Sunday, June 18, 2017, the National Oceanic ...

As outdoor activities ramp up amid the warm weather, so do spring storms, meaning people need to consider lightning risks when enjoying time outside. According to the National Weather Service, there ...

Lightning, a sudden, intense discharge of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm. Though lightning only lasts ...

Over the last 30 years, lightning has killed an average of 51 people per year. Many more strikes result in permanent injury or disability.