A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Thursday at 10:09 p.m. in effect until 11 ...

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?

A single lightning strike can release a 30 million-volt surge, enough to severely injure or kill a person in an instant. Every second, the unbelievably powerful force of electricity jumps back and ...

In 2024, Florida came in No. 1 for the number of lightning strikes per one kilometer. Orlando came in No. 1 as the city in ...

The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week ...

Lightning, wind and driving rain have wreaked havoc in northern NSW, felling trees, cutting off roads and properties and leaving more than 25,000 properties without electricity.

As Tasmania battles more than a dozen fires sparked by a band of dry lightning strikes, some in high-value wilderness areas, ...

An updated report from the NWS Blacksburg VA was issued on Thursday at 3:47 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. The alert is for Ashe, Alleghany and Surry counties.