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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some lightning strikes are much more powerful than others and can often be the culprit behind some of Colorado's wildfires. Here's ...

The event occurred when a powerful positive lightning bolt struck during an intense thunderstorm over the region.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Lightning is one of nature’s most electrifying spectacles—literally. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms form when key ingredients—moisture, instability and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee ranks 9th in the nation for lightning strikes, averaging nearly 2 million bolts each year. Related: First Alert Weather Day declared ahead of strong thunderstorm ...

Bill Burton: It's time for us to take a look at the Science Behind the Forecast as I am joined by WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew. Good morning, Tawana. Tawana Andrew: Good morning. Today's topic ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As a tropical system moves across southeast Louisiana, it’s not just the rain that has residents on alert, it’s the lightning. Public pools across the metro area, including the ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – This is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. As summertime showers and thunderstorms impact the area, this is a good time to brush up on what makes lightning so ...

The numbers are out, and Texas once again topped the list for the most lightning strikes out of any state in the United States, according to an annual report from Vaisala Xweather.